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Chow Down at the Top Seven Best Diners in Montgomery County
Ah, diners. Does anything else evoke a more nostalgic feel of good food and fun with family and friends? Montgomery County has an abundance of diners, all serving up that comfort food you love so much. The Collegeville Diner’s retro feel and abundant breakfast options, along with home-baked goodies and...
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 in February, 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.
Here’s a North Wales Restaurant Noted Nationally for Being Romantic
One Montgomery County restaurant is among the ten best spots for romantic dining in the Philadelphia region, reported Sharon Rigney for USA Today. There are many stellar places to dine in the Montco area, but one is truly ranked the most romantic — with excellent food and intimate ambiance.
Buckingham’s Candlewyck Tavern Rebranded Under New Owners
From left: Tubby Kushner, Martin Hoeger, and Michael Guagliardo in front of the Candlewyck Tavern. The Candlewyck Tavern, a historic landmark in Buckingham, has changed hands after decades of family ownership, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Mike and Dan Carey, longtime owners, finalized the sale last...
Community demands oversight from Great Valley schools after students lewdly impersonated teachers on TikTok
Teachers and parents packed a school board meeting in Malvern on Monday demanding more oversight and education in social media use after it came to light that middle school students impersonated nearly two dozen of their teachers on TikTok.
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken has closed after almost 20 year run. The restaurant has been listed for sale
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken announced on social media on July 13th that it has “served its last chicken parm.” The Italian BYOB opened in 2000 and closed for an almost four year period between 2009 and 2013. It then reopened at the same spot at 16 East 1st Avenue and served up its popular chicken parm through the recent announcement.
This Levittown Dive Bar is Ranked by Yelp as the Best in Bucks County
Yelp users have crowned Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown as the best dive bar in Bucks County due to its ambiance and friendly staff. Yelp users have crowned Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown as the best dive bar in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. This beloved...
Summer camps across the Delaware Valley adapt to excessive heat
Monday was another day with temperatures above 90 degrees, as heat index temperatures are expected to be higher than 100 degrees.Summer camps are adapting to deal with the extreme heat all across the Delaware Valley."We've been doing this now for 60-plus years," said Program Coordinator for Camp America Day Camp, Jared Mitchell. "It has been a very hot year. Compared to last year, it started off very cool, but this summer camp has started off very, very hot. Getting into our second half and it hasn't given up in any way."Camp America Day Camp in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, is in full...
South Jersey couple lives 'the sweet life' serving Italian gelato
Nick and Kim Corso traced their family's footsteps all the way back to Italy many times. And what they discovered there was a taste of gelato too delicious to keep to themselves.They opened 'Dolce Vita Gelateria' in the spring of 2023 and have already developed a loyal following of customers.The Corso's children make it a family affair. Their son, Dante, handles information technology and web applications. Their daughter, Alyssa, has become her father's apprentice studying the art of gelato-making.To learn more about 'Dolce Vita Gelateria,' watch the video above and visit their website.RELATED: Italian family celebrates 50 years of formal wear in Montgomery County50 years ago, a couple from Italy opened the doors to Tony Laguda Formal Wear. Although Tony has passed, his wife and sons keep the business alive.
Lower Makefield Native Hallie Jackson Assumes New Role as NBC Sunday Nightly News Anchor
Pennsbury High School graduate Hallie Jackson will soon join the NBC Nightly News team as the Sunday anchor. Pennsbury High School graduate Hallie Jackson will soon join the NBC Nightly News team as the Sunday anchor, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Jackson, who grew up...
Chesco residents demand transparency, accountability from Great Valley School District amid TikTok controversy
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. More than 200 community members, majority of them educators, packed into the Great Valley High School auditorium Monday night to process and seek solutions in the aftermath of The New York Times story about a group of middle schoolers who targeted their teachers on TikTok.
Denny’s Permanently Closed Last Remaining Location in Bucks County, PA
I can't imagine a world without Denny's but, the once crazy popular restaurant chain just permanently closed another location...this time a local one. The very last Denny's in Bucks County has closed its doors for good, according to Phillyburbs. Denny's in Langhorne, PA has closed for good. It was the...
‘We’re really happy about it’: Maple Glen eatery recognized for cheesesteak
MAPLE GLEN — Who has the best cheesesteak in the greater Philadelphia region?. It’s not an easy question to answer. That particular designation is sure to mean something in an area known for the meat and cheese delicacy. Verona Pizza, of Maple Glen, was given the honor after winning the judges cup as part of the 2024 March Cheesesteak Madness.
Nina's Waffles & Ice Cream opens sixth location in Chalfont, shares space with Manhattan Bagel
Here’s the scoop – a popular Bucks County ice cream shop has opened a sixth location in Chalfont. Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream announced its grand opening June 29 and that it will be doing business at the Manhattan Bagel store at the intersection of E. Butler Avenue and N. Main Street.
Warrington sheep caper continues with four of the flock still on the lam
Chalfont-area neighbors have been on high alert for sheep sightings since Rob Jerman's flock of six escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month. Users in a local Facebook community group have posted nearly daily for news on the sheep. "Whose yard are the sheep in this morning? I need an update!" one user wrote.
Sports bar/restaurant plan proceeds in Warrington
The former home to Bar Louie and the Great Barn Brewery at The Shops at Valley Square in Warrington may be seeing a new business. Warrington’s board of supervisors recently gave a green light to the first step in the process when it approved a liquor license transfer from Middletown Township to the Valley Square shopping complex on Route 611.
Bucks County, PA’s Owowcow Ice Cream Now Available in Cape May, NJ
Ice cream from a very popular ice cream shop in Bucks County, PA is now available down the shore (spoken like a true Jersey Girl). Owowcow is expanding (sort of) to Cape May, New Jersey, according to Philly Voice. The sweet treat shop was founded in Ottsville. It has four...
Traumatic brain injury survivor dances down road to recovery
Natanya Sortland's life changed when she had a stroke and then a traumatic brain injury. It's hard for her to remember what life was like before the age of 40.The Mind Your Brain Foundation helped her find a way to recover through one of their various conferences held throughout the year. And now, Sortland has become an advocate so others can follow in her footsteps.Sortland recently revisited Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital with Action News. She enjoyed dancing freely on the same property where she used to frequent in a wheelchair.Watch the video above to see more of Natanya's story.To learn more about the Mind Your Brain Foundation and future conferences, visit their website.RELATED: Brain aneurysm survivor is 'Fighting Back' with help of nonprofitFormer teacher Chris McIver got a piece of himself back thanks to the Fighting Back Scholarship Program's post-physical-therapy care.
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