COVID-19 Updates
This is a challenging time for business. PREIT remains committed to keeping the public updated on our progress and our plans to come out of this crisis stronger than ever.
Malls are critical economic engines in their local communities, employing thousands and generating resources in the form of taxes. They act as community hubs and we look forward to welcoming the public and our tenants back together when its deemed safe to do so. To stay up-to-date on how PREIT is managing its business, view our press releases and news here.
Our Tenants are important partners and we are all in this together.
We have compiled resources for our tenants here.
We are also supporting our small business tenants through our Shop Local pages.
Malls have always been a uniting force in their communities.
At PREIT we believe the most important thing we can do during this time is support the communities we serve – including the food and other essential businesses that remain open for business and other essential workers in our communities. You can read about our efforts to support our various community partners here.
For the health and safety of our properties, our enclosed malls are currently closed. Please visit our recovery page for updates on mall openings.
PREIT strives to create a safe and secure environment for mall staff and consumers. As news of the spread of COVID-19, coronavirus, has become more clear, we are providing updates on operations here. This is an incredibly fluid situation and we appreciate our employees, store employees, tenants and customers for their support during this challenging time.
Pennsylvania Properties
Plymouth Meeting, Willow Grove Park, Springfield and Exton Square Malls
Gov. Wolf recommended that all non-essential retail close in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester counties, Pennsylvania and clarified in a public statement that essential retail is defined as supermarkets, pharmacies and gas stations. Accordingly, we have closed the common area of our properties to comply with Gov. Wolf’s recommendation effective immediately. We are closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation of COVID-19 with public health officials and are providing updates here as they become available.
Capital City and Viewmont Malls
As of March 17, 2020, Governor Wolf’s mandate expanded across the state and identified shopping centers as non-essential. Accordingly, we have closed the common area of these properties to comply with Governor Wolf’s urging. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Fashion District Philadelphia
As of March 16, 2020, Mayor Kenney ordered a halt to non-essential business and further defined essential businesses as: supermarkets and grocery stores, big box stores, pharmacies, discount stores, mini-markets and non-specialized food stores, daycare centers, hardware stores, gas stations, banks, post offices, laundromats and dry cleaners and veterinary clinics. Accordingly, we have closed the common area of Fashion District Philadelphia in order to comply with Mayor Kenney’s order effective immediately. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
New Jersey – Cherry Hill, Cumberland and Moorestown Malls
Effective at 8pm on March 17, 2020, the governor of NJ ordered the closure of indoor malls. He noted that restaurants can remain open for takeout and delivery. In order to comply with this directive, Cherry Hill, Moorestown and Cumberland Malls will be closed for business beginning on 3/18/2020. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Wisconsin – Valley View Mall
On March 17, 2020, the governor of WI ordered the closure of indoor malls. In order to comply with this directive, Valley View Mall in La Crosse will be closed for business beginning on 3/18/2020. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Maryland – Mall at Prince George’s, Francis Scott Key and Valley Malls
On March 19, 2020, the governor of MD ordered the closure of indoor malls. In order to comply with this directive, Mall at Prince George’s, Francis Scott Key and Valley Malls will be closed for business beginning on 3/19/2020 at 5pm. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Massachusetts – Dartmouth Mall
On March 23, 2020, the governor of MA issued a stay-at-home order for the state. In order to comply with this directive, Dartmouth Mall will be closed for business beginning on 3/24/2020 at noon. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Michigan – Woodland Mall
On March 23, 2020, the governor of MI issued a stay-at-home order for the state. In order to comply with this directive, Woodland Mall will be closed for business beginning on 3/24/2020. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina – Springfield Town Center, Patrick Henry, Magnolia and Jacksonville Malls
Effective March 24, 2020 at 7pm, remaining PREIT enclosed malls have closed their common areas. Exterior-facing restaurants and other tenants may remain operating.
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS:
Amid the global spread of the communicable virus, public health officials from the CDC urges everyone to practice healthy habits. Visit the CDC website for recommendations.