What was once a bustling indoor shopping center is now largely a pile of rubble and debris. Since the fall, construction crews have been busy razing the Washington Mall in South Strabane Township to make way for a Costco. Still currently standing are the Harbor Freight and Grand China ...
Here is a look back at the Observer-Reporter’s top 10 news stories of 2025. 1. Local retail in store for sweeping changes The face of retail changed dramatically in Washington County in 2025, with two malls beginning the process of a massive redevelopment. In South Strabane Township, ...
Elected officials in South Strabane Township have approved plans that will significantly alter the site of the now-defunct Washington Mall. Representatives of developer 79/70 Associates were on hand Tuesday for public hearings on conditional use applications to operate a recreational vehicle ...
South Strabane Township’s planning commission voted Tuesday to recommend the board of supervisors approve land development for the relocation of Harbor Freight. It is another piece in a flurry of activity related to the redevelopment of the Washington Mall property, which Washington County ...
South Strabane Township supervisors will consider an application for a “retail warehouse club” at the current site of Washington Mall. Officials will consider an application from developer 79/70 Associates at a public hearing scheduled during their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. March 25. Last ...
Progress is not made by sitting idly; it occurs only when you actively pursue your goals rather than simply hoping for change. This is especially true in the realm of economic development. Successful economic development depends on a combination of strategic planning, investment, and engagement ...
