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Dirty vents, filters, ceiling fans throughout facility: Berks County restaurant inspections, July 13, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Hoober’s Produce, 2934 N. 5th St. Reading, July 6. Pass. Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available in small refrigerator. Observed stained/scored cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded as required.
Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered barn in Chester County has recently been fully renovated to turn it into a stunning space for entertaining by its new owner. A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn...
Visit Pottstown Park on July 24 for a Free Movie, Treats
POTTSTOWN PA – An outdoor movie, Walt Disney’s “The Parent Trap,” will be screened July 24 (2024; Wednesday) beginning at 8:30 p.m. in Pottstown’s Riverfront Park on College Drive. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Want a before-movie treat? Arrive...
Turkey Hill unveils 7 new ice cream flavors with a 'late-night snacking' theme
CONESTOGA, Pa. — New flavors are on the way at Turkey Hill -- just in time for National Ice Cream Day. The Lancaster County-based ice cream company unveiled seven new decadent flavors to mark the July 21 holiday. The new flavors are:. Ultimate Cookie Overload: Made with Turkey Hill...
First responders 'strike a pose' to help find homes for dogs at overcrowded shelter
WYOMISSING., Pa. - Some local first responders are going the extra mile to help dogs find their forever homes. They've partnered with the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) to pose for pictures with dogs in the hopes their effort will help those furry friends get adopted. "We have...
Bojangles Brings Back Its Beloved Pork Sandwich, but It's Not the Same Price Everywhere
The regional fast food chain known for fried chicken and biscuits is bringing back the pulled pork BBQ sandwich for a limited time only. Get North Carolina pit-smoked pulled pork smothered in Bojangles' signature BBQ sauce before mid-August, when it will once again leave menus.
Chicken Sandwich Restaurant Skip’s Wrightstown Opening Soon
Locals will enjoy Skip’s famous fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, and loaded fries as Skip’s Wrightstown opens its doors. In just a few weeks, locals will enjoy Skip’s famous Lancaster County fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, and loaded fries as Skip’s Wrightstown opens its doors, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.
Metal Detectorists Find More Than What’s Underground
These hunts are fundraisers for the Boyertown Area Historical Society, which documents past activities in an area where the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War were once fought. In the South, hunts on former war-related land are usually for-profit, where the organizing host splits profits with the property owner.
Debate heating up over Reading's sidewalk cafe ordinance
READING, Pa. - It's summertime and grilling is a staple of the season. But some are raising safety concerns about the way it's being done in parts of Reading. "It creates a concern for the fire department, and it also creates a quality-of-life issue," said Charles Reed, supervisor of the property maintenance department for the City of Reading. "[It] affects the neighbors because the smoke that comes off of these grills, if you don't have air conditioning it just goes in the windows."
Meet the Coatesville Music Artist that is Changing the Way We Listen to Music
As a Coatesville native, Joanna Maris uses music as an outlet while struggling with borderline personality disorder. As a Coatesville native, Joanna Maris — also known as JotheBadd — uses music as an outlet while struggling with borderline personality disorder, writes Imperial Networking for 24Hip-Hop. “Music was the...
PSPCA launches first Pittie Fest with $5 adoption fees for Pitbulls
Danville, Montour Co. — The PSPCA are gearing up for their first ever Pittie Fest with special adoption fees. Adoption fees for all classic Pitbulls of all sizes and ages will be set at five dollars starting July 16th and ending on August 11th at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville and Lancaster locations.
Helpful Tips When Adopting a Pet
Welcoming a furry friend into your home is an exciting time, but it comes with a lot of much-needed preparation. Here are a few tips to consider before taking the trip to pick up your new family member. Be realistic. You might assume that adopting a pet is as simple...
11-year-old given citizenship award for saving animals from pet store fire
EXETER TWP., Pa. -- A Berks County boy was honored with a citizenship award on Sunday. The boy, 11-year-old Cole Lechuga, was at Perfect Match Pet Shop in Exeter Township when it caught fire back on June 4th. He's credited with getting all the cats out of the store on...
“Make It Telia” — Telia Perfect Greek in Wyomissing
Restaurateur George Zeppos had one big goal in mind when he opened his newest dining destination. It’s his way of paying homage to — and sharing — one of the world’s finest cuisines, by creating a European vibe in “a restaurant where you feel like you are in Greece, embracing the ethos of Athens [ethos meaning the distinguishing character of his family’s home country].” If you’ve ever enjoyed travel in Greece, Telia will bring you back to that openness and delight. Every aspect of their menu matters, right down to the closest details of spices, marinades and styles of baking and preparing foods.
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
Empowering Youth Voices | R City
Co hosts Lex da Don and Juliana are joined by Reading, PA Poet Laureate Adrian Perez and artist/entrepreneur J Posted (Jostar) to talk about what shaped each of their creativity and ways that the voices of youth can be empowered. Originally aired on BCTV: 7/12/24. For a full listing of...
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