Restaurants, retail and more: Here’s what businesses closed this year in Centre County
The coronavirus and subsequent mitigation efforts forced many Centre County businesses to close this year. Though some business owners decided to shut down before the pandemic began, nearly all of them cited financial challenges as the reason why.
More than a dozen local businesses closed in the last 12 months. Though some relocated to other parts of the county, at least eight Nittany Mall storefronts shuttered this year. The majority of business closures were restaurants in the State College area.
Since April, more than 100 Pennsylvania businesses have announced plans to close or permanently layoff workers, according to state records.
Mike’s Wood Grill and Bar, formerly known as Luna 2, was the first Centre County business to close and cite COVID-19 as the reason. Owner Bill McFadden told the CDT that challenges presented by the coronavirus were the “proverbial nail in the coffin.”
A Bellefonte co-working space followed; owner Ellen Matis said the pandemic and restrictions played a role in her decision to close.
But some business owners were forced to close for reasons unrelated to the pandemic. Hall’s Market in Snow Shoe announced it would not reopen after the damage from a fire was too costly to repair.
Here’s a look at some of the businesses that closed in 2020:
Clothing
Victoria’s Secret, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College
Gap, 293 Patriot Lane, State College
Express, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College
Metro, 320 E. College Ave., State College
Macy’s, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College
Fitness
Lila Yoga, 103 E. Beaver Ave. No. 6, State College
Food & drink
Dino’s, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College
TGI Fridays, 1215 N. Atherton St., State College
Brother’s Pizza, 204 E. College Ave., State College
Sadie’s Waffles, 118 S. Pugh St., State College
Taco Bell, 310 E. College Ave., State College
Mike’s Wood Grill and Bar, 2609 E. College Ave., State College
Sammi’s, 205 Park Place, Bellefonte
My My Chicken and Provisions, 536 Westerly Parkway, State College
Happy Valley Refreshment, 420 Boal Ave., Boalsburg
Home
Bradley’s Book Outlet, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College
Bed Bath and Beyond, 313 Benner Pike, State College
Pier One, 293 Patriot Lane, State College
Wolf Furniture, 138 Valley Vista Drive, State College
Jewelry
Kay Jewelers, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College
Co-working space
Studio 1795, 122 S. Allegheny St. No. 2, Bellefonte
Markets
Hall’s Market, 491 E. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe
Recreation
Rampage Room, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., State College
This story was originally published December 30, 2020 at 7:00 AM.
