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Pa. Dutch restaurant prepares to reopen after destructive fire
A Lancaster County landmark restaurant destroyed by fire in early 2023 is reopening this week. Hershey Farm Resort announced on Facebook it would welcome guests back on July 26, about 18 months after a fire ripped through the popular Pennsylvania Dutch restaurant at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Strasburg Township.
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Music highlights Berks Summer Fest at FirstEnergy Stadium
Berks Arts and the Reading Fightin Phils are ready for the second annual Berks Summer Fest on Saturday at FirstEnergy Stadium. The family-friendly day will feature activities for kids and four major concerts for families on the Plaza Stage in the stadium concourse. Admission is free for the festival and...
Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Kate and Philip Ferro, pictured, are opening their third restaurant, this time in Paoli. Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the...
Furry Friends: Mr. Peabody and Casserole
READING, Pa. - This week's Furry Friends comes from Humane Pa in Reading. First up is "Mr. Peabody." He's a four-year-old Maltese that's a laid back guy who loves napping and watching TV. The shelter says he was found as a stray and he's eager to find his forever home...
Foodie: Sanatoga Pizza Open; Taco Bell Freebie; Wings Day
SANATOGA PA – Tuesday (July 23, 2024) was the big day for Sanatoga Pizza, 2209 E. High St., the newest pizza producer in greater Pottstown. It marked its official opening, and staffers on the phone there said they were busy at mid-day answering calls and taking orders. The restaurant...
Two Chester County Breweries Ranked as Fastest Growing in the U.S.
Two Chester County establishments are on the top 25 fastest-growing breweries list for Next Glass. They were ranked on number of check-ins and percentage growth. Four other breweries throughout the Keystone State were also on the list, according to Breweries in PA. Exton’s Iron Hill Brewery ranked at no. 12...
Swimming area reopens at Blue Marsh Lake
BERN TWP., Pa. - Officials at Blue Marsh Lake say the swim area is once again open a week after high bacteria levels caused its closure. As of Friday, swimming restrictions at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area swim beach have been lifted. Officials say water samples taken daily for...
Birchrunville Store Cafe Maintains Its Stellar Reputation
Francis Pascal’s Birchrunville Store Cafe still shares its circa-1850 structure with a working post office. And while that lends a certain quirky charm to its out-of-the-way Chester County location, it’s not the primary draw. For 25 years, this unassumingly unique BYOB has enjoyed a stellar reputation—so much so that scoring a table can still be a challenge.
Enjoy Delicious Mexican Food at These Mexican Restaurants in Chester County
Craving a delicious taco? Check out these five Chester County restaurants that are serving up flavorful Mexican food. There are many great Mexican restaurants in Chester County to check out if you’ve got cravings, writes Ally Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Taco Mar in West Chester serves up delicious Mexican...
Three Chester County Restaurants Have Some of the Best Hoagies Outside Philadelphia
Searching for the best hoagies outside Philadelphia to check out? These three Chester County restaurants have you covered. While Philadelphia is known for its impeccable taste in the classic hoagie, Chester County is none too shy with three of the best hoagies in the region being available around here, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone.
Ashley Mikulsky, CEO of the ARL | Greater Reading Public Eye
Host Robin Costenbader-Jacobson sits down with Ashley Mikulsky, CEO of the Animal Rescue League, to discuss Ashley’s personal and professional life. For a full listing of BCTV’s live broadcast schedule, visit https://www.bctv.org/tv-schedule/. This program was produced at the BCTV studio in beautiful downtown Reading, PA. If you’re a...
CCCBI Announces Jose Garces as Keynote Speaker for Annual Awards Dinner
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry announces that renowned chef and restaurateur Jose Garces will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Awards Dinner. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the picturesque Gardens at Applecross in Downingtown.
Photos: CABARET At Ephrata Performing Arts Center
See first look photos of the classic musical CABARET, now playing through August 10th at Ephrata Performing Arts Center. The cast is led by EPAC newcomer Tell Williams IV as the Emcee, Rachael Opdenaker as Sally Bowles, and Zach Haines as Cliff Bradshaw. Rounding out the principal cast is Julia Smith as Fraulein Schneider, Marc Lubbers as Herr Schultz, Rachel Faust as Fraulein Kost, and Rogan Motter as Ernst Ludwig.
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