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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...
This Delaware doughnut shop inspires lines at the door and sells out within 2 hours
The first customer arrived before 7 a.m. Bleary eyed, nearly sleepwalking, she pushed at the door. No dice. Sleeping Bird Doughnuts wouldn't be open for another hour. But...
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $1 million unclaimed, set to expire
(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket worth $1 million, as well as two other Powerball prizes, are set to expire in the near future. The $1 million ticket was sold in Philadelphia by United Food Market on East Walnut Lane for the October 4, 2023, drawing. The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 9-35-54-63-64, to win $1 million, less applicable withholding.
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...
Philly travelers strategically beat Labor Day Weekend rush
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time in two days, the lines have dwindled at Philly International Airport.Lori Petrashune says she strategically scheduled her flight to Portland, Oregon to avoid the Labor Day weekend rush."I thought Saturday would be a good day, I thought people would be flying out on Thursday and Friday, so yeah," said Petrashune, as she headed to the ticket counter.TSA says more than 17 million passengers are flying for the long weekend, which is the busiest ever for the holiday at airports.Michael Urban is also glad he waited until Saturday night to fly home to Florida."I...
Meet Julian! This tripod pup doesn't let his injury slow him down
This week, 6abc's Shelter Me spotlighted the Pennsylvania SPCA located right in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.The PSPCA is a nonprofit founded in 1867 whose mission is to protect animals, prevent cruelty and improve the health and quality of life throughout Pennsylvania. It has locations in Philadelphia, Danville, Lancaster and the Main Line.PSPCA's Lindsey King introduced us to Julian, a resilient pup who never let an injury slow him down. Julian had to get one of his legs amputated due to an injury, but he hasn't let that affect him. He approaches every day with enthusiasm and courage.Julian is about 10 months old and full of love and life. He thrives on the companionship of human friends and is totally open to meeting other dogs and even children.Right now Julian is in the care of a foster family. If you are interested in adopting him, please e-mail foster@pspca.org. You can look at other adoptable pets by visiting PSPCA.org.
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