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Massive merger involving Great Adventure, NJ & Dorney Park, PA
After 50 years in New Jersey as Great Adventure, parent company Six Flags officially became one massive company with Cedar Fair, owner of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. That created the biggest theme park ownership throughout the United States and North America. News of the combination between...
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
Lions Pride Park, a Roaring Success in Warrington Township, Is Officially a ‘Great Place’ in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA) has cited Warrington Township’s Lions Pride Park as a ‘great place’ in the Commonwealth. The APA-PA annually honors places like this one, noting their value in community building and contributions to the public good. Lions Pride Park joins...
Restaurant space with outdoor dining area up for lease at The Towers at Wyncote
6,600 sf of restaurant space with an outdoor dining area is available at The Towers at Wyncote, 8440 Limekiln Pike. This is a rare opportunity to lease a turnkey restaurant operation. This restaurant is located at The Towers at Wyncote. The restaurant is comprised of 6600 sq feet of interior space with an additional exterior dining and event area restaurant space. The Towers at Wyncote has 1,200+ units with over 3,000+ residents creating an excellent opportunity for a captive audience to grow the business. There is ample free parking, overflow visitor parking, and reserved garage parking. When entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a built-in host stand and sperate coat closet. A wall of windows leads the way to a circular bar area that seats 26 patrons, with surrounding table and addition high top bar space for another 8 guests. The bar is complete with soda guns, beer taps, liquor wells and much more. This area overlooks a partially opened kitchen space that includes a pizza oven and various food prep areas. Beyond the bar area is table and booth seating for an additional 112 guests along with a separate curtained off area that doubles as private event space. There are oversized modern restrooms, all of which are beautifully well appointed and handicap accessible. A wall of windows that double as bi-folding doors, leads to an outdoor patio space that can accommodate an additional 50+ guests for regular daily use or private event space. This outdoor area is surrounded by mature landscaping and completed with a waterfall that adds visual aesthetics to the terrace along with the sounds of the falling water. The oversized kitchen area includes hood vents, walk-in coolers, dishwashers, Beverage dispensers/service stations and all the various equipment in the photos. This kitchen is large enough to serve as a ancillary kitchen for catering or other food and beverage possibilities. This location also is excellent for door dash and grub hub delivery services for expanded sales revenue opportunities. This space is primed and ready for you to grow your culinary business.
Son of Pro Bowl linebacker announces his college commitment
The son of a former Pro Bowl linebacker announced his college commitment on Thursday. LaVar Arrington II, the son of LaVar Arrington, is following in his father’s footsteps. He announced in a video released Thursday that he has committed to Penn State, the same school where his father was a defensive star from 1997-1999. View... The post Son of Pro Bowl linebacker announces his college commitment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jenkintown School District looking to fill multiple open positions
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking applicants for the following positions:. The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a Digital Media Arts Educator who has either a BCIT Certification or a Computer Science Certification. The successful candidate must be able to teach AP Computer Science Principles and a variety of technology elective courses for grades 7-12. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Jenkintown Middle/High School Principal Tom Roller at rollert@jenkintown.org.
Best 4th of July events in our area
Today is the 4th of July and if you’re still trying to figure out your plans for tonight, we’ve got you covered! Hector Nunez from Wooder Ice joined us in the studio to talk about some of the 4th of July events happening in our area. 4th of July events: Pleasant Hill Park Freedom Festival: […]
Bryce Harper and Fernando Tatis Jr. Accomplish Extremely Rare History w/ All-Star Game Start
Philadelphia Phillies' star Bryce Harper and Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres were both named All-Star Game starters on Wednesday night, meaning they've done something very special in the confines of baseball history.
A Phillies-White Sox trade that mortgages the farm for Luis Robert Jr. and an ace
The Philadelphia Phillies have three starters in the NL All-Star lineup. By no means should they feel forced to make a major move at the MLB trade deadline. Yet, as excited as Phillies fans are about this team, even they'd have to acknowledge there are some obvious holes. Center field is a clear one, even if Johan Rojas received an ungodly number of All-Star votes. Starting pitcher is another, as Taijuan Walker is out for the foreseeable future. As it turns out, the Phillies can take care of both problems in one trade.
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
NBA Rumors: 76ers eyeing trade for perfect 3-and-D forward
The offseason continues to rampage, and the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at the crux of the commotion, already having managed to snag arguably one of, if not the best player available in free agency. Thanks to Daryl Morey and the entire front office’s stroke of genius so far, the 76ers...
Haitian immigrants in York find translations, healthcare, social services – and now a restaurant
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — This isn’t York’s first wave of Haitian immigrants, but — as one measure of how much the community has grown — it is the first wave arriving to find a Haitian restaurant: Ramapou, on West Market Street, which opened in early June. Ramapou’s owner, Joubert Fils-Aime, moved first to Miami, then […]
Block Gives Back, Boost Mobile feed the people
The Block Gives Back held its End of the Month Jawn on June 29 in the parking lot outside Boost Mobile, 3847 Aramingo Ave. The afternoon included music, free grilled cheeseburgers and hot dogs, soft pretzels, groceries, socks, water and ice pops. Boost Mobile sponsored the event, while McKenna’s Bar...
Addition Eric Gordon sends message to Sixers fans after big moves
The Philadelphia 76ers are in a great spot as they move forward with the offseason. They swung for the fences and hit a home run with the addition of Paul George, they kept Tyrese Maxey in tow, and they added bench pieces in Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon. Gordon was...
Big 190-seat Airbus planes coming to Harrisburg Int’l; airport expects July 4th to be second busiest ever
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Some of the biggest passenger planes ever to serve Harrisburg International Airport will soon be flying here regularly. Beginning in August, American Airlines is scheduling as many as three daily flights on 190-seat Airbus A321 aircraft and two daily flights on 150-seat A320s to its hubs in Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and […]
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Unveils 37th Annual Blueberry Festival & Market To Go Entertainment Schedule
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (July 3, 2024)—Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) is preparing for the sweetest summer weekend. This year’s Blueberry Festival will occur on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, at Bethlehem’s Burnside Colonial Farm. New this year is the Blueberry Tavern, which features ticketed tastings and full-size pours from Lehigh Valley-based brewers and distillers.
Jokes Are Pouring In After Joel Embiid's Latest Ad
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is among the most entertaining NBA player on the internet, but a recent video endorsement of a cryptocurrency trading platform showed the former league Most Valuable Player having as much energy as someone who just lost a playoff game. As part of the ...
Blue Bell Announces Winner of Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament
Blue Bell announced the winner of The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament. In honor of National Ice Cream Month, Blue Bell kicked off a tournament on June 25 to bring back one of its discontinued flavors.
'Dough N JOE' Doughnut Shop Opens In Central PA To Rave Reviews
DOUGH n JOE's Grand Opening was at their new storefront on 33 East Simpson Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, according to the company's Facebook page. Locals who stopped by were impressed! Some took to Nextdoor to share how they felt, one wrote:. "OH!!! MY!!!...
A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Has stayed out of the workforce because of high cost of child care. Family has pulled back on some expenses, including vacations. Planning to stay in current home because of...
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