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For Fine Dining and Bread, These 2 Delaware County Locations are Stand Outs
Philadelphia Magazine has named the Ridley Park restaurant Rosemary as the Best New Restaurant in the Suburbs on its Best of Philly Top 50 list for Food and Drink. The magazine noted that Rosemary is one of the few restaurants that has been able to get city dwellers to travel to Delaware County for dinner.
Nighttime fishing at Indian River Inlet
It is said that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday sun. Exactly who said that and why remains a mystery, at least to me, but with the heat of summer upon us, I don’t suggest anyone go out in the noonday sun unless you are getting paid a lot of money.
Oldest Dog in Shelter Finds Forever Home
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. In Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, a 13-year-old Great Pyrenees named Sadie has found...
WATCH: Precision Watches grand opening event sparkles with luxury
With its own valet parking service, and butlers serving champagne on silver trays, the grand opening of Precision opened its doors this week dripping of all the luxury one would expect from a high-end timepiece showroom. Surrounded by special guests, including Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collet, the event began as...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
Philly airport passengers frustrated from delays, cancellations in major Microsoft outage
Frustration, anger and out-of-patience is the feeling of several passengers flying out of Philadelphia on Friday, after an overnight IT outage stormed through systems used by several airlines nationwide. “They just cancelled my flight and rebooked me for a flight tomorrow morning,” said Sheila Ortiz, a passenger who was booked on a Delta flight to […]
Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
At a pilgrimage in honor of Father Bill Atkinson held in September, are, from left, Mary Moody with a cardboard cutout of Atkinson and Marie Keith with her son Cole. Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson...
Grain closes in Wilmington, COVID rates are up, burger night specials
Hey, there, First Staters. I hope your weekend is off to a great start. Today in the Wilmington area it is expected to be a glorious 85 degrees with a mix of clouds and sunshine. ...
Iconic Japanese restaurant in Collingswood closes indefinitely after co-founder’s passing
Sagami in Collingswood announced an unexpected indefinite closure after news of its co-owner Chizuko Fukuyoshi passed away at 79 years old. The restaurant has served Japanese cuisine to the community for over 50 years.
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell...
Complete Dining Guide to Longwood Gardens: Fine Dishes to Scenic Picnic Spots
Experience the best of Longwood Gardens' dining options: from fine dining at 1906, casual eats at The Café, craft beers at the Beer Garden, to serene picnics, there's something for everyone. Grabbing a freshly made sandwich, a quick drink of water, a cold glass of beer, or even a...
Dino-mite Summer at Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia brings the outside world inside
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At the Academy of Natural Sciences, they're bringing a bit of the outside world inside."You can learn something as well as get out of the heat and have fun," Ryan Lizardi, who brought his 8-year-old daughter to the museum, said.There are countless massive dinosaur fossils on display, and kids get the chance to experience hands-on interactive exhibits like "The Big Dig.""I was trying to find like connections for where the bones connect," 8-year-old Lilith said.It's all part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer."Somebody who comes to the academy will find a spark," manager of mediated experiences Mary Bailey...
Medical Report: Weight loss isn’t the only benefit of drugs like Ozempic, study says
Semaglutide is part of a group of drugs called GLP-1. It was originally developed to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar, but a new study details an additional benefit. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
Shelter Me: Mixed breed puppy Rhetta is the perfect family dog who loves adventure!
This week, 6abc's Shelter Me spotlighted Forever Home Animal Rescue, a foster-based rescue in Spring City, Chester County.Rhetta is just 7 months old and has been at the shelter since February, but has yet to find her forever home.Denise Miller, a volunteer at Forever Home Animal Rescue, says she is a hidden gem of a pup! She's smart, loving, loves to cuddle and easy to train with the help of some treats!Rhetta is friendly with every human she meets, both big and small, walks well on a leash and loves other dogs. She's also crate trained and housebroken.She is microchipped, spayed and up-to-date with all her shots.Her foster family at Forever Home says she would make a great family dog for an active family because she loves to be where her people are and part of the action!She can also potentially live with a dog savvy cat since she has not shown aggression to the cats she has met so far.For more information on Rhetta and other adoptable pets from Forever Home Animal Rescue, visit ForeverHomeRescue.com.
Bloomsday owners to open new cafe this fall
A new cafe near Headhouse Square is coming this fall from the team behind Bloomsday.State of play: Loretta's will feature specialty coffee and pastries, including hand pies, galettes and cinnamon buns.Plus: Count on seasonal lunch and breakfast menus, including sammies on homemade bread with local ingredients.Zoom in: The new cafe will open at 410 S 2nd Street, a few doors down from Bloomsday.Between the lines: Zach Morris and chef Kelsey Bush's restaurant Bloomsday has been a staple in the neighborhood since it opened in 2019.The duo also own Green Engine Coffee in Haverford.
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