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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop on Thursday, February 1, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on a teaching position at the Culinary Institute of America.
‘We are excited’: Popular Berks County thrift store expanding with 2nd location
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Individuals looking to spruce up their home or wardrobe on a budget will soon have a new store to check out in Berks County. Once Again Thrift Store, a locally owned and operated thrift store offering a “wide variety of items and treasures,” is planning to open a second location on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 318 W. Main St. in Kutztown.
$671,962 winning Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play ticket sold at Berks County retailer
READING, Pa. — A progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $671,962 for the Strike it Rich game from the Pennsylvania Lottery was sold at a Lottery retailer in Berks County on Tuesday, August 13. Smoke & Vape, located at 4864 Penn Avenue in Reading, will receive a $5,000 bonus for...
Why this stretch of the Jersey Shore is called ‘Whale Beach’
A version of this story was originally published in 2023. On the brink of summer, a few beachgoers can be seen basking in the sun of a quiet, innocuous, roughly 1-mile-long strip of sand and ocean in Strathmere. One family strikes up a game of mini-golf. A few arrive to...
John Oates returns to his roots for Philadelphia Folk Festival 2024
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Singer-songwriter John Oates is reconnecting with his roots in the Philly region this week. Oates, who grew up in North Wales, Pennsylvania, will perform at Cape May’s Convention...
PHOTOS: Northern Lights captured in night sky in Perkasie
For three days, skywatchers locally - and worldwide - marveled at the night sky as a rare event occurred when the Perseid meteor shower coincided with the Northern Lights, or Aurora borealis. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center issued a geomagnetic storm watch for Friday...
Patrons wait in hour drive-thru lines to taste Southern-based chicken chain’s 1st regional site
Raising Cane’s patrons seem to have no problem waiting in drive-thru lines that have lasted an hour or more at the Southern-based chicken chain’s first regional site, in Lower Macungie Township. The popular fast-casual eatery opened Aug. 6 amid troves of fanfare at Trexler Business Center, 6240 Hamilton...
Main Line’s Best Consignment Shops Will Have You Covered this Fall
Main Line's consignment boutiques has you covered. One is Petunia's Consignment Boutique in Ardmore. Established in 2008, Petunia’s offers vintage and designer brands at a great price and even offers shipping. Consignment shops on Montco’s Main Line offer every style at discount prices, writes Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman...
Best Reading Chinese Restaurants in PA
We explore three of the best Reading Chinese restaurants—Chan’s, Magic Wok, and Regal Buffet—each offering a unique and authentic dining experience that reflects the diverse flavors of Chinese cuisine. Reading, PA, is home to a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, with Chinese cuisine playing a significant role in the city’s rich food culture. They serve some of the best Chinese food in Reading, making them some of the best Reading Chinese restaurants. These establishments have earned their reputations as some of the best Reading Chinese restaurants through their commitment to quality, tradition, and customer satisfaction.
Local Nonprofit Brings Kids Together to Appreciate Nature, Education at French Creek State Park
Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos, a Pottstown-based nonprofit, connects children and families to several resources to connect the two cultures. The Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos, a local nonprofit organization, recently brought 19 children to participate in a beautiful nature experience at French Creek State Park, writes Bill Uhrich for The Daily Local News.
Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall is moving toward more experience-based attractions to draw in shoppers, including Netflix House. King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following...
Whisked Away: MCCC Grad Heads to Germany for Baking Adventure
Katherine Boyle’s love for baking began at a young age, making recipes from the internet. Montgomery County Community College grad Katharine Boyle is off to Germany as part of a young professional exchange program, writes The Times Herald. Boyle, who graduated with an associate degree in Bakery and Pastry...
Camp Jeremy offers summer fun to pediatric organ recipients and their siblings in Montgomery County
LAFAYETTE HILL, Pa. (CBS) — In Montgomery County this week, children facing huge medical issues can focus on just being a kid thanks to a special camp that also welcomes siblings.Swimming, archery, and rock-wall climbing: these activities and more fill the days for kids at Camp Jeremy, run by the Gift Of Life Donor Program. For 20 years, the camp has welcomed children and teens who received organ transplants, and it is all free.When she was just a baby, 10-year-old Jade Moeller received part of a liver from her mother."She was a matching donor," she said. "And, she had to help me...
Artisan Crafts Show Moves from Bucks to Collegeville
COLLEGEVILLE PA – The Bucks County loss of a well-known display and sale of artisan goods has become Collegeville’s gain. Historic Trappe, the non-profit that seeks “to preserve and share historic places, landscapes, and the heritage” of southeastern Pennsylvania, will benefit from proceeds of the Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show. It is scheduled for Saturday (Aug. 17) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday (Aug. 18) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Perkiomen Valley Middle School East, 5 Tammanund Cir., Collegeville.
Hatfield Museum & History Society: The famous Rosenberger's Dairies milk carton mailbox
Many folks will remember this giant milk carton that stood on Forty Foot Road in front of Rosenberger's Dairies for a good number of years. The big milk carton was actually the mailbox for the dairy. Hatfield Museum & History Society shared the post recently to its Facebook page, which...
Bucks County Restaurants Unite for Cancer Support with Eat, Drink and Be Merry Campaign
Bucks County's top dining and drinking establishments are rallying together for the second annual "Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry." Bucks County’s top dining and drinking establishments are rallying together for the second annual “Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry” month, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.
200 cats find new homes thanks to Emmaus boutique
EMMAUS, Pa. -- There's a place for cats in the Lehigh Valley and the owner is helping them find their forever homes. Purr Haus in Emmaus is one-stop-shopping for any cat lover but there's a higher purpose behind this small business. The main mission is to make sure cats are...
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