The once-thriving Colonial Park Mall is now relegated to one major store anchor, Boscov's, a few…read moreopen stores, and self-service kiosks. Nevertheless, as a dead mall, it's a wonderful place to walk for a safe, climate-controlled, traffic-free place for daily exercise, especially if the weather is rainy or very cold outside. I walk around four times the perimeter of the mall and get in about 9,000 steps according to my Oura ring. It's a great aerobic activity because the uneven corridors add variety in elevation. The mall office is still open, and I believe the mall security is available if service is needed.

A tomb for local nostalgia, plagued by ghosts of its dead social relevance, the Colonial Park Mall…read moreis a hollow shell. It is an empty, echoing chamber of dusty vaults that once held great names and popular brands that drew hundreds of shoppers per day. This once proud social hub would be horrifyingly quiet if not for the pop music piped into the empty spaces, the upbeat sounds distorting as they echo off the tile and concrete surfaces, blending the sing-song melody of a angelic spirit into a lost soul fighting its final descent into madness. Yes, the Colonial Park Mall is dead, but remains haunted, one might say possessed by a small community of vendors peddling curious wares and sinister services. And also cell phone stores. You would be forgiven to think the random, lone stranger walking by is the spirit of a former shopper who once used the mall for their daily walk and expired near the old Radio Shack and now doomed to tour its remains for all eternity. The mall is policed by cemetery watchmen, glassy-eyed custodians ready to expel loiterers and those without a shopping agenda. They wander through the ruins left behind by pretzel makers and shoe stores and clothiers and other shoe stores and Hickory Farms and even more shoe stores. And they converge every hour at an empty center court where children once gathered as a wise and cheerful Santa Claus would grant audiences and wishes from 10 to 11 and again from 1 to 3 on Saturdays during the holidays. Gone are the mallrats, their socializing now digital. Gone are the great savings events and sports memorabilia shows and special musical guests. Gone are the anchor stores like Sears and Bon Ton. Only Boscov's survives to give this empty space meaning. The mall itself is a parasite grafted to its flank. Come and peer into the past as thoughts of the post-apoclaypse rise from the vibe. To stand inside this dying space is to know the meaning of loneliness. To step beyond the threshold of the jubilant Shoe Carnival is to be stripped of all joy and hope.

As a garden enthusiast, I can always find the gardening supplies I need for my garden…read more I spied online a garden obelisk to help state a tall perennial. Ocean State Job Lot definitely offers great value, selection, and prices. And the staff is consistently friendly and helpful in locating items.

This review is for Asia Supermarket inside Asia Mall. Not everything is super well stocked but they…read moredo carry staples you'd expect like Yakult (the little probiotic yogurt drinks every Asian kid had growing up) and a small produce section with shallots, kumquat or Korean pears. You can find ingredients like pickled radish and dried seaweed for gimbap, or rice noodles for pho and pad Thai. I couldn't find any fresh udon but they did have lo mein and wonton noodles from the Twin Marquis brand.

Definitely my favorite location for finding Asian ingredients as well as prepared foods. Their…read moreselections are quite diverse. They have good prices on meat, fish, and produce. It's my go to for herbs. If you need pork liver, you can find it here. If you want duck eggs, you can find it here. They have quite a few frozen cases with lots of options. If you are in the mood for snacks snd candy, they also have a good array. My main stop is the market, but there are also a few really good places to eat in the mall. So, I grab lunch then do my shopping. They present their fish in a true market style - on ice and in tanks. Don't let it throw you for a loop. Feel free to ask questions, they are very helpful.

Roses Discount Store opened about a year ago; on my first visit, I wasn't disappointed…read more Specifically looking for large brown envelopes. I was distracted by a large selection of discounted merchandise. A service associate was kind enough to show me where the office supplies are located.

Great store with great people working there. You can find all sorts of things, clothes, beauty,…read moretoys, decorations, snacks, a lot more. There's a lot of parking because it's at the Uptown Plaza Mall. Customer service is friendly and helpful. They accept credit cards. You can find good deals.

5 starts? Why not? I like this massive one square block building in the middle of downtown…read moreHarrisburg that houses many offices, businesses and restaurants. It's a center of commerce and social activity for the community. Generally clean and open during normal business hours, Strawberry Square contains some good restaurants in the food court and elsewhere. A couple banks and many offices make this a convenient location for all downtown workers. Some businesses have closed and others appear to be struggling, much like Harrisburg itself. It's better than it used to be and hopefully continues an upward trend in the coming years.

You should never come here in a Strawberry Beret. Just ask Prince. A Raspberry one, on the other…read morehand. Now we're talking. Like Christopher, I don't understand why there are so many haters for Strawberry Square. This fancy centerpiece of Harrisburg is a shopping arcade with all kinds of stuff. It's modest, but like the man said it's not meant to be freaking Tyson's freaking Corner is it. It's not really my scene - but it does give Harrisburg a little modernity that it desperately is crying out for. It's big and fancy and gets the job done. Like immigrants in Hamilton.

Stopped here to use a gift card and find a few great items at reasonable prices. I have to say this…read moreisn't the amazing discount store. It used to be probably because of inflation, but sometimes you can find gems.

Clean and organized store that is one of the bigger Marshall's I've been in. It is well light and…read moredepartments are clearly labeled. The check out line had a long wait but it wasn't the worst line I've ever seen. Plenty of parking as it is located in a shopping complex