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What businesses have closed in Centre County in 2025? Here’s a look

Stories by Centre Daily Times journalists, with AI summarization

There have been several business closures in the first six months of 2025 in Centre County, from longtime shops to a local eatery.

In the local retail scene, the shutdown of 8 Mile Pizza and Fasta Ravioli Co.'s store underlined struggles with high costs and staffing, while longtime staples like Joann and House of Kashmir marked the end of eras in community memory. The retirement-driven closure of Victorian House Antiques after decades added a personal touch to these transitions.

Mitch Bradley, owner of Victorian House Antiques, talks about some of the pieces he has available at his store on Sother Allegheny Street in Bellefonte on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. By Abby Drey

NO. 1: ‘A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCES.’ BELLEFONTE ANTIQUE SHOP OWNER RETIRING AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS

Almost two decades of his career has been spent in Bellefonte. | Published January 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jacob Michael

Joann fabric and crafts at 505 Benner Pike on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. By Abby Drey

NO. 2: MAJOR CRAFT STORE IN STATE COLLEGE LISTED AS ONE OF 500 ‘UNDERPERFORMING ‘ LOCATIONS SET TO CLOSE

Going-out-of-business sales could start as soon as this weekend. | Published February 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Halie Kines

8 Mile Pizza plans to open at 300 S. Pugh St. in State College. By Matt DiSanto

NO. 3: CITING HIGH COSTS, THIS STATE COLLEGE PIZZA SHOP HAS SUDDENLY CLOSED ITS DOORS

While announcing its closure, the restaurant said “this isn’t goodbye forever.” | Published February 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt DiSanto

Fasta & Ravioli Co. is now selling its products inside State College’s Maine Bay & Berry Market.

NO. 4: CENTRE COUNTY PASTA PURVEYOR CLOSED ITS RETAIL SHOP. HERE’S WHERE PRODUCTS ARE SOLD NOW

The Pleasant Gap retail store closed after more than 13 years. | Published February 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt DiSanto

House of Kashmir at 130 East Calder Way in downtown State College has closed. By Abby Drey

NO. 5: STATE COLLEGE SHOP CLOSES AFTER MORE THAN 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS. ‘SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES’

The owner said closing the shop comes as local officials weigh the future of the parking garage that sits atop his business. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt DiSanto

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.