Bucks County, PA

Philadelphia, PA

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Twistee Treat, the iconic Northeast Philadelphia ice cream shop, is going up for sale for $150,000, writes the FOX 29 staff. The shop is known for its 27-foot-tall cone-shaped building in Mayfair. Mohammed Nasher, owner of Twistee Treat since last August, said he is preferably looking for a buyer from...

Iconic Northeast Philadelphia Ice Cream Shop, Twistee Treat, Goes Up for Sale

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Chester County, PA

Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent Pennsylvania in the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience. Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization.

Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania

May was a good month for Pennsylvania casinos, which overall saw an increase in revenue compared to last year. Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to $521 million in May, according to Rege Behe for CDC Gaming Reports. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported an 8.7 percent overall increase in revenue compared...

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Up 8.7 Percent From a Year Ago

West Chester, PA

Thomas S. Bell, pictured in 1861 one year before his death at age 24. Lt. Col. Thomas S. Bell, one of West Chester’s favorite sons who died during the Battle of Antietam, was one of the few who received a proper burial, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today.

Thomas S. Bell Was One of West Chester’s Favorite Sons Who Died During Battle of Antietam

Linvilla farmers are changing their work routine to adapt to the heat wave, as they also adjust caring for the crops. Steve Griffith is one of eight farmers in Media adapting to a heat wave at Linvilla Orchards, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Griffith comes to work earlier,...

Facing the Challenge of a Heat Wave When You’re Linvilla Orchards

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Tara Torrence decided to leave her job at a mortgage company and focus on something she knew she was great at: making amazing biscuits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In just two years, she went from working in her home kitchen to a Wissahickon shared space to her...

Plymouth Meeting’s Biscuit Lady Traded Her Corporate Job for New Life Making Amazing Biscuits

Upper Darby, PA

The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was spotted in Darby Creek in Upper Darby, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. Someone walking their dog at Penn Pines Park near Providence Road contacted...

In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, several individuals in custody at Coffee County Jail in Coffee County appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis for bond hearings. Many individuals were denied bond, and some were granted release, with all defendants facing at least one felony charge.

Several defendants denied bond and bond reductions on felony charges in Coffee County

Longwood, FL

The Century Plant at Longwood Gardens has grown so tall that a pane of glass had to be removed from the greenhouse so that it could continue growing. Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent...

After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Springfield, PA

The DeVito family (from left) Jenna, Vincenzo, Emma and Steve. Dom & Mia’s is a new fine dining restaurant with a casual, family-friendly feel opening April 29 in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Owners Steve DeVito, his wife Jenna DeMaio DeVito, and business partner Matt White...

New Springfield Restaurant, Dom & Mia’s, Is a Tribute to 2 From the Devito Family

Delaware County, PA

Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis praised Delaware County's success in reducing gun violence as he promoted more state funding to help local communities fight the problem. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Delaware County Thursday to highlight proposed state investments to reduce gun violence, touting successes already seen locally, writes Max Bennett for Patch.

PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Highlights Delaware County Gun Violence Reduction Success

Philly has great hoagies, cheesesteaks, pizza and soft pretzels. Know what else?. You couldn’t always find great bagels in Philadelphia, writes Jillian Wilson, Michael Klein and Craig LaBan. Only in recent years have bagel shops started to appear on the regional landscape. Now there are curated menus of freshly...

Broomall Store Makes List of Best Bagel Shops in the Region

Colorado State

Denver, CO

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The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Jacksonville, FL

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

A West Chester gelato shop has been recognized by as one of the best in the region. The origin story of D’Ascenzo’s Gelato Shop begins in the sky. The two owners, Glen and Kristin D’Ascenzo met while working as flight attendants, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

This Chester County Gelato Shop is One of the Best in the Region

Doylestown, PA

Doylestown Township is gearing up for significant commercial enhancements along the busy Route 611 corridor. Doylestown Township is gearing up for significant commercial enhancements along the busy Route 611 corridor, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. On Tuesday night, the board of supervisors approved plans for two major projects: a...

Doylestown Township to See Major Commercial Developments on Route 611

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Fort Washington, PA

Toll Brothers was founded by Bob and Bruce Toll in southeastern Pennsylvania in 1967, where their father inspired them to build their first two homes. Robert Toll, who co-founded Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, has promised to give most of his vast fortune away, reported Ash Jurberg for NewsBreak. The son...

Fort Washington-Based Billionaire Pledges to Give Away Most of His Fortune

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Bucks County High School Seniors Take ‘Last Ride’ on Buses to Their Graduation

The graduating seniors came together for one last school bus ride. Graduating seniors of a high school in Bucks County all came together for a longstanding...

Bucks County High School Seniors Take ‘Last Ride’ on Buses to Their Graduation

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