Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 28, 2009, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust issued a press release reporting its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as an exhibit to this report.

The information furnished under this "Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2009.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

Date: October 28, 2009 By: /S/ BRUCE GOLDMAN Bruce Goldman Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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