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Market Street shops brace for continued construction

Angelo Pizza (yes, that’s his actual name) opened his namesake pizza restaurant on Market Street in November 2020, and survived the pandemic. But it’s ongoing construction, not COVID-19, that has proven the biggest threat to his business.

“If I were a newer business, we probably wouldn’t make it through this,” Pizza said. “We’re having a 25 to 30% drop in business because there’s no foot traffic.”

The reason for the drop in foot traffic and business is construction to make the street more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists. It’s short-term pain for long-term gain. Mr. Pizza is not the only one feeling the pain this summer. Continue reading …

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