The Pain of Pine Avenue

Flock, unless you've been living under a rock, you're well aware of the buzz surrounding crime and Pine Avenue. It's become such a large PR issue that the City Council just approved $50k of dwindling Casino Cash to restart "Safe Shopping" (increased police presence in shopping districts). This all comes after repeated high profile incidents … Continue reading The Pain of Pine Avenue

What is going on with the Fashion Outlets?

I went to the Fashion Outlets today, and something seemed to be missing: stores. Walls of windows were black. Some stores were clearing out. Dollar Party, one of my favorite stores, had a "going out of business" sign up. I had heard that the mall was hurting, but the pre-Christmas crowd showed no slowdown.  Walking … Continue reading What is going on with the Fashion Outlets?

Black Friday shopping at the Summit Mall

Flock, I woke up late. Luckily, both Sears and Bon-Ton had doorbusters until the afternoon. So, I went to my favorite dead mall. My first stop was at the wonderful wonder Sears store that I adore so much. I spent an hour going through doorbusters, stopping to glare at my personal Berlin Wall: I ended … Continue reading Black Friday shopping at the Summit Mall

Summit Sportsplex Construction Imminent 

Okay flock: don't quote me on this. Construction on the Summit Mall sports domes in Wheatfield is expected to start as soon as next week. Red Hooded Manatee, who follows the mall, will be following construction updates. They'll most likely be echoed here. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall, and teams are … Continue reading Summit Sportsplex Construction Imminent 

I love the Fashion Outlets

Canadians...Canadians everywhere! Moment of truth, flock. I don't remember the Rainbow Centre. Let me explain: I was in the mall. I was definitely in the mall. But I was born in the 90s. Pretty much anything pre-9/11 is a crayon-colored blur to me. That being said, I love the Rainbow Centre. It's secondhand nostalgia for … Continue reading I love the Fashion Outlets