The Capital City Mall in Lower Allen Township marks its 50th year in business this year. The mall held a celebration on Thursday night, with giveaways, snacks, music and other activities. The mall ...

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They are sites of capitalism and memory — especially for young people. Remember Sbarro’s Pizza? The Lark? Gingiss Formalwear? Orange Julius? Malls are gathering spaces to shop, people-watch and hang ...

Pete Kastanes is reminiscing about the golden days of the Ford City Mall. The rambling Southwest Side indoor shopping center opened 60 years ago this summer, as Chicago’s enthusiastic answer to the ...