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FOOD & DRINK
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.
‘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.
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...
Another Wawa in Philadelphia, PA is closing — this one after 45 years
Yet another old-school Wawa in our area is closing. By "old school," we mean how they were before "super" Wawa stores popped up all over the place. You know, those original, smaller grey-painted stores that had a peaked roof, stonework by the front doors, big block letters on the front of the building, and a truly awful parking lot — otherwise known as what Wawa was like when you and I were growing up.
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.
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.
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Delaware County Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
A piece of old cloth bought at Goodwill turned out to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.
Pennsylvania agrees to exempt hair braiders from regulatory oversight
For decades, braiders have argued that their hair artistry shouldn’t be subjected to Pennsylvania’s regulatory oversight. Now, it seems that Harrisburg is finally agreeing. On June 27, the State Senate passed Anthony Hardy Williams’ bill which would free braiders from being required to undergo 300 hours of formal...
Shara in the City: Exploring the Cave of Kelpius and America's first doomsday cult
This week on “Shara in the City,” we’re visiting the Hermit’s Cave in the Wissahickon Valley — which has a long and mysterious history connected with the occult, paranormal activity and biblical doomsday prophesy, going all the way back to the 1600s.
A once-worrisome stray dog captures the hearts of the Temple cops who rescued it
Police regularly get calls to pick up stray animals. According to ACCT Philly, police have brought in almost 400 from the streets since January. But for a few Temple University police officers, they turned a worrisome dog’s attitude upside down.
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...
This Upper Darby Record Collector Has a Store, But You Shouldn’t Stay Too Long
The owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby has an interesting customer approach: if you must come to his store, don’t stay long and know what you want, writes Beccah Hendrickson at 6abc. Val Shively prefers doing business by mail. “This is a landfill, not a record shop,” he...
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.
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.
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