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These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options. The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub.
Pennsylvania Has 2 Of The Worst Olive Garden Restaurants In US, Study Says
That's according to price-monitoring website Pricelisto, which analyzed TripAdvisor and Google reviews for 882 locations across the country. The Bala Cynwyd and Willow Grove Olive Gardens are the third- and fourth-worst-rated franchises on the list, with only 46.83 percent and 46.89 percent of diners leaving "excellent" reviews, respectively. The only...
Garrett Hill-Rosemont to host 75th annual 4th of July Parade
GARRETT HILL — Ready for the Fourth are Lyla and Mason King, seen decorating their bikes in preparation for the 70th Garrett Hill-Rosemont 4th of July Parade. The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on the 4th, with registration for cash prizes in bikes, costumes, and floats categories beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the lot of the Rosemont Business Center.
Pennsylvania Philharmonic to perform free concert at The Hill School in Pottstown
POTTSTOWN — The Pennsylvania Philharmonic, conducted by Michael Butterman, will perform a free community concert on Thursday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at The Hill School, 860 Beech St. The program includes excerpts of works by Holst, Copland, Beethoven, and film composer John Williams. The 2024-2025 season’s new music...
After Hours Adults-Only Wine Safari Arrives at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo is preparing for their annual Wine Safari, a fun-filled adults-only evening that allows guests to enjoy some of the region’s premiere wineries in a casual setting, while supporting the Zoo’s mission. The evening is set for Friday, August 2, 2024 from 6-9:00PM; tickets are on sale at elmwoodparkzoo.org.
PetMedic Opens First Pennsylvania Location in King of Prussia
King of Prussia is now home to PetMedic, a new urgent care center for pets which is aiming to fill the veterinary void in the area, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PetMedic recently opened its first site in Pennsylvania next to the King of Prussia Mall. The...
Reading Coffee Company unveils new café in Birdsboro
The Reading Coffee Company cut the ribbon on its brand-new flagship café in Birdsboro on Saturday. Located at 316 West Main Street, the café is an exciting addition to the company’s roastery, retail store, and wine shop, all within its headquarters at the same address. Saturday’s ribbon...
Mostly Muttz Rescue holds adoption event in Royersford
MONTGOMERY CO., Pa. - A family and pet-friendly event in Montgomery County put the spotlight on stray and lost dogs this weekend. Dogs like Twix here, one of about a half dozen dogs who are looking to be adopted this weekend. The group Mostly Muttz Rescue took over the Royersford...
Upper Merion Township bans plastic utensils from restaurants
Customers will no longer be able to use plastic forks or spoons at restaurants in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, as phase two of the township’s single-use plastic ban went into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024. During a business meeting back on July 13, 2023, the Upper Merion Township Board...
Perkasie Summer Concert Series to fill town with whole lot of music
Perkasie Borough’s free Summer Concert Series at the town’s amphitheater in Lenape Park opens July 10, with Whole Lotta LED, recreating the musical magic of Led Zeppelin. The eight-date season goes on to feature a range of musical genres, including classic rock, folk, funk, blues, steel drums and rock ‘n roll.
Western-inspired clothing brand Tecovas opens first Pa. location in King of Prussia Mall
A major fashion trend so far this year is "coastal cowgirl" — involving suede, denim, leather, cowboy hats and cowboy boots — and a Western-inspired clothing brand has arrived in Pennsylvania just in time for style enthusiasts to embrace the trend. Tecovas opened its first store in the...
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants
With summer upon us, it's time to enjoy outdoor dining at one of the local eateries. With summer upon us, it is a prime time to start enjoying outdoor dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
For Norristown Comedian, 6ABC Action News Theme Evokes Pride and Patriotism
For many people from the Philadelphia region, like Norristown comedian Chip Chantry, the sound of the 6ABC Action News theme is more than just any old theme song. For many Philadelphia region residents, including Norristown comedian Chip Chantry, the sound of the 6ABC Action News theme is so iconic and omnipresent over the last 52 years that it evokes pride and unlocks memories, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
From pickle fudge to strawberry shortcake, folk festival serves up sweets
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – At the Kutztown Folk Festival, you can find all kinds of fudge at one stand. "We have 40-50 flavors. They're always changing," said Josh Galanti with Your Chocolate Guys. You can even sample each flavor. "Try the pickle fudge, definitely," Galanti said. "That's the first thing...
Engines roar at Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles' "Hoods-up" weekend
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - That was the sound of a 1917 Poleman's engine starting. Just one of the many sounds you can hear at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles' Hoods up weekend. Museum-goers can check out early and experimental engines from vehicles built right here in Pennsylvania. Don't worry if...
New Hellertown Gym Plans Grand Opening Celebration
Saucon Creek Fitness’s event will begin with gym tours at 8 a.m. and include an open gym High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout starting at 9 a.m. Later there will be food, a DJ and games. Est. Read Time: 4 mins. A fitness facility that recently opened on W....
Prison Art Program Is Restorative Art for Women in Prison
The 36 Foundation in Lansdale is giving incarcerated women an opportunity to express themselves through art, with its Crossing Fences' Prison Art Program. Crossing Fences’ Prison Art Program is a new program by the 365 Foundation in Lansdale that provides restorative art exhibitions for women in prisons and reentry facilities, reports IssueWire.
Main Line Banter: Ah, ‘those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.’
You’ve seen a lot of shells washed up on “da shore,” Sandy, if you remember listening to Nat “King” Cole on 45 and 33 1/3 rpm records. While challenging the surf and building castles soon to wash away, you enjoyed listening to the smooth-as-silk song stylist of the 1950s and 60s (who died in 1965 at age 45.)
Last Chance to Catch Off by One at People’s Light, Ending July 7th
A gripping, 90 minute show in an intimate, air conditioned theatre. This sounds like the perfect way to spend the evening if you ask me. Especially when the show is SO GOOD. This is the last call for Off by One at People’s Light in Malvern, the show ends on July 7th. Off By One by Emmy Award-winner Joseph Dougherty and directed by the theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Emerita Abigail Adams explores the powerful connections that can be made and the stories told, all because of a single number. Have you ever texted the wrong person? Wrote a number down wrong or slipped when typing it in to send a message? If you did, you likely apologized (or didn’t respond at all), and moved on. But in Off by One, two women question whether it was a mistake at all…
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