A '21st-Century Department Store': Belle Mercantile Makes Its Mark as a Marketplace for Artisans
“I think Bellefonte is kind of turning a corner with development,” says Bonner, 47. Belle Mercantile opened its doors on September 4, 2020, and on Saturday will finally hold its grand opening celebration that was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., will include music from RamaLama on the porch, giveaways throughout the day, complimentary drinks and pop up vendors. Though the store just opened last fall, the couple says the idea had long been in the works. Skirpan, 46, says the couple primarily started the marketplace because they felt it was a needed add...
Source: statecollege.com