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Millions to be lost as Pennsylvania lottery Powerball tickets near expiration
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than a million dollars is about to be “lost” as three Powerball tickets in Pennsylvania are set to expire. The three tickets are worth a total of $1.25 million and were sold in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New Tripoli (Lehigh County). A million-dollar ticket was sold at United Food Market on […]
Popular ’90s band cancels tour due to mental health issues
A popular rock band from Pennsylvania is taking a break from hitting the stage, at least for now. Ween — formed by Aaron Freeman (aka Gene Ween) and Mickey Melchiondo (aka Dean Ween) in New Hope, Bucks County, in 1984 — announced the band is going to “step away from the stage for the foreseeable future,” according to a Thursday X post.
Beloved restaurant Hank's Place in Chadds Ford set to reopen in the fall
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (CBS) — An iconic Delaware County restaurant that was forced to close and relocate will soon be reopening its doors.Construction is almost complete on the new Hank's Place in Chadds Ford. Co-owners Anthony and Katie Young rebuilt the restaurant from the ground up.The original Hank's Place stood for 71 years before it was damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1, 2021. The dining room, front kitchen, back kitchen and outside area were flooded."It was devastating to see our life's work basically destroyed," Anthony Young said. "Hank's is the heart of Chadds Ford. And...
Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was...
Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says
Katie Gaudreau was set to marry Devin Joyce on Friday, Aug. 30. Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith, were weeks away from celebrating their daughter's second birthday. Matt Gaudreau and his wife, Madeline, were expecting a baby, according to a GoFundMe page launched for Madeline's future. But the Gaudreau family's...
Widener University Offers Beyonce Course This Fall
A new course at Widener University takes a deeper look at Beyonce's influence. A freshman course being offered this fall at Widener University in Chester has Beyonce as its theme, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News, as reported in The Bharat Express News. The course is taught by Dr. Richard...
Largest shark at Adventure Aquarium in Camden dies: 'They lost a close friend'
CAMDEN, N.J. - Some sad times at Camden's Adventure Aquarium as workers and visitors mourn the loss of a beloved animal. "We are deeply saddened to share that Anchor, the Great Hammerhead Shark, has passed away," the aquarium announced this week. Anchor was the largest shark at the aquarium, measuring...
6-week-old puppy rescued after falling into 8-foot drain in Philadelphia
A puppy is now safe at home after falling into an 8-foot drain in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood. According to the owners, the puppy -- who's name is DoDo -- fell into the drain while they were on a walk outside. The drain is typically closed, but unfortunately, DoDo fell in...
Plans to Build New Wawa at Parkway Center in West Goshen Clear Major Hurdle
PIC If plans go forward, a new Wawa would be built after this old Wawa in West Goshen closes. Plans to build a new Wawa Market at Parkway Shopping Center in West Goshen have just passed a significant hurdle, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Board of Supervisors...
How this Wilmington rowhome made reggae legend Bob Marley a Delaware local
Details are often omitted when a story is recounted. In Bob Marley's biography, a frequently overlooked detail in the legendary reggae musician's story is his life in Wilmington, although clearly marked signs provide this information. One such fact is where the music legend resided in the state's largest city. When attention is given...
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