MOHAMMAD HOSSAIN has sold jewelry from his Gold Center kiosk in the Gallery mall on East Market Street for 10 years, and yesterday he wore a weary expression.
Despite the holiday season, Hossain and other merchants weren’t feeling cheerful. PREIT, the owner of the Gallery, has told them to vacate by either Dec. 31 or Jan. 31.
PREIT has plans to redevelop the Gallery, which means the stores and kiosks will be moved out for at least a year.
George Thomas, who has operated a jewelry kiosk there for 20 years, said merchants are angry.
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