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Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania, including one in Chester County. Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best in the state, and one Chester County bakery is among them.
Century plant blooms at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.
Something very special is blooming at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa. right now.The rare century plant only flowers once every few decades."In its native habitat, it could take up to 100 years to grow to flower. But here at Longwood Gardens, ours is a rockstar, you could say, living life pretty large," said East Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens.The 36-foot-tall plant in the Silver Garden is bursting through the greenhouse."We actually took a pane of glass out and we have hundreds of flowers up top - bees, butterflies, birds pollinating that thing," says Gercens.This one is 22 years old. It...
Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour Benefits Chester County Food Bank
The Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour is slated for Jul. 27-28, and one $55 ticket supports 26 meals at Chester County Food Bank. One of the more unique events of the summer in Chester County is right around the corner, as the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour is slated for Jul. 27-28.
Chesapeake Candy Works brings a taste of Turkey to Chesapeake City
CHESAPEAKE CITY — Chesapeake Candy Works brought sweetness to Chesapeake City in May, and business has been booming ever since. The owners, Mine and Ray Petkevis, met in Istanbul, Turkey, and decided to bring a taste of home back with them to the states. They were inspired by a candy store in Taksim, Turkey and modeled their store after this cultural hub with artisan sweets. “We’re just absolutely head over...
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.
Cecil County man wins $100K prize in lottery
CECIL COUNTY — A trip into the Royal Farms in Port Deposit resulted in a Cecil County man bringing home one of the Maryland Lottery’s top scratch-off prizes. The man, who according to lottery officials chose to remain anonymous, said that he randomly selected a Bingo X10 ticket at the store after it caught his eye. After scanning the ticket at the store, he was surprised to learn that he would have to head to the lottery’s headquarters to claim his prize. ...
'Sextortion' at UD, new Delaware restaurants, Day 1 of the state fair
It’s Throwback Thursday AND the first day of the Delaware State Fair so are three looks back at its rich history of entertaining and amusing us every summer …. And of course, we also want to keep you fully informed on all you need to know to enjoy this year’s fair. Here are some stories to get you hungry for more, and be sure to keep checking back for updates, full coverage and plenty of photos from the fairgrounds.
Brandywine Valley’s Trail System Set for Major Overhaul
Following an in-depth assessment of Brandywine Valley Park, its trail system will undergo a revamp with major additions. Following an in-depth assessment of the Brandywine Valley, its trail system will undergo a revamp including both an addition and the closure of several trails, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for the WHYY. The...
Nichol Park: Found money, made beauty
Something just wasn’t right – aesthetically, economically and environmentally. For several years, Adam Brady, the supervisor of parks and open space for London Britain Township, would expend countless hours and gallons of costly petrol to hop aboard an 18-foot-wide township tractor and mow the entirety of Nichol Park in Landenberg, only to have to repeat the process a week or so later.
Trolley Square Grain Put “on Pause” in August
Since opening in 2015, Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen has been on a roll. The first location is on Main Street in Newark. But in quick succession, owners Lee Mikles and Jim O’Donoghue of OMG Hospitality debuted Grain H20 in Summit North Marina in Bear and a second Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen in Kennett Square. Grain on the Rocks at the Cape May-Lewes ... Read More
VIDEO | Cooking up something delicious at UD Culinary Camp
Chopping veggies, mixing dough, browning butter, and prepping food... activities you might not associate with summer camp. This, however, was "Livin' la Vita Nova," Culinary Camp at the University of Delaware's Vita Nova student-run restaurant. Kids of about middle-school age took part in a week of learning and testing their skills in the kitchen, with an emphasis on the importance of safety - as well as cleaning up.
We found juicy bargains on burgers at Delaware restaurants up and down the state
Who doesn't want to save money? Numerous restaurants throughout the state offer discounted burgers on certain nights. Not all are advertised. You have to know to know. Takeout typically...
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...
Celebrate Friendly’s 89th Founders Day and National Ice Cream Day with Sweet Deals
Friendly’s, the cherished ice cream and dining destination, invites ice cream enthusiasts nationwide to join in the festivities as they celebrate their 89th Founders Day and National Ice Cream Day this summer. Since opening their first restaurant in 1935, Friendly’s has become a beloved household name synonymous with delicious treats and family-friendly dining.
DETV News July 18th | TOP STORY: “Sextortion” is hitting college campuses
WILMINGTON, Del. — DETV News from July 18th is presented by Matt Ford. – Sextortion is Hitting College Campuses: A University of Delaware student is the latest victim. – Toll Increase: Get ready to dig a little deeper at the toll booth. – Emily P. Bissell Hospital Renovation: Big...
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