The state of the Cranberry Mall by the end of 2024 had much in common with its state during the previous year: under the shadow of sale negotiations and with an uncertain future.
The difference was a few more tenants moved out during the course of the past year, and the sale negotiations are now with a different potential buyer, whose identity has not been released publicly by those privy to discussions.
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