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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...
In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek
The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was spotted in Darby Creek in Upper Darby, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. Someone walking their dog at Penn Pines Park near Providence Road contacted...
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...
Getting Ready for the 4th of July
On Thursday evening Skippack Fire Company members were busy getting the trucks ready for the upcoming festivities. On Friday Night we will be at Skippack Pharmacy's 5th anniversary party at the 4-H center. Then on the 4th of July we will be in the Skippack Parade and then we will be on stand by at the fireworks.
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...
Gypsy Saloon featuring Under the Sea menu throughout July
Throughout July, Gypsy Saloon in West Conshohocken is featuring a three-course Under the Sea menu for $45. The menu allows diners to select one item of each of the three sections, plus receive a complimentary lemon sorbet. The Under the Sea menu is available for dinner and dine-in only. Gypsy offers indoor and outdoor seating. Its regular menu is also available.
Elmwood Park Zoo opens new veterinary health center to enhance animal care
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — Elmwood Park Zoo is turning 100, and it's opening a new veterinary health center to celebrate a century of fun and furry friends in Norristown, Pennsylvania.The zoo began in 1924 when a private landowner gifted a small piece of land and a few white-tailed deer to the Borough of Norristown. Managed by the Borough as part of Elmwood Park, it showcased many animals throughout the 1920s, including monkeys, bears, peacocks, deer, raccoons, and rabbits.Besides its animal exhibits, the zoo was a popular spot due to the natural spring that gave clean water to local residents.Fast forward 100 years,...
Stanley M. Friedman, Lansdale Architect Who Designed King of Prussia Plaza, Dies at 93
Stanley M. Friedman, of Lansdale, a former architect who designed the King of Prussia Plaza in 1963, died on June 14 aged 93. Stanley M. Friedman, of Lansdale, a former architect who designed the King of Prussia Plaza in 1963, died on June 14 aged 93, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
For 25 years, horror fans have been re-creating 'The Blob' in Phoenixville
A gelatinous monster from outer space seeps into the projection room of a movie theater, sending teenagers screaming from the building. This scene from 1958's "The Blob" is now considered a classic of the sci-fi schlock canon, and it has inspired an annual tradition at the Blobfest, the Phoenixville festival held every summer at the theater that started it all.
Hiway Theater in Jenkintown to host local historian/author Marion Rosenbaum on July 13 | Horror at the Hiway continues on July 12
The Hiway Theater in Jenkintown will celebrate the borough’s sesquicentennial with local historian and author Marion K. Rosenbaum on Saturday, July 13 at 10:30am. The event will include a special presentation chronicling Jenkintown’s growth over the last 150 years along with insights and rare photos courtesy of the Old York Road Historical Society.
National Dog Show Tickets on Sale for Nov. 16-17 Event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has set Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17, as the dates for the 2024 National Dog Show weekend. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has set Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17, as the dates for the 2024 National Dog Show weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center located at 100 Station Avenue in Oaks.
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...
Bucks County Townships to Receive $3.9 Million Boost from Parx Casino Revenues
Bensalem’s Parx Casino is considered the luckiest in The Keystone State according to an analysis of Trip Advisor reviews. Several Bucks County townships are getting $3.9 million in funds generated by Parx Casino in Bensalem, and awarded by the county’s redevelopment authority, writes Corey Sharp for Play Pennsylvania.
Warminster-Willow Grove Area Summer Movie Guide
It's officially summer and this is your list to help keep the kids entertained each week. Between summer camp and vacation, the cost ads up! Having fun doesn't have to break the bank. See the list of 2024 Summer Movie Specials for deals at local theaters in the Warminster-Willow Grove area. Each location also includes a bonus item including sensory screenings, food, and beverage deals too!
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.
O’Neill’s Food Market in Glenside celebrates 43rd birthday
O’Neill’s Food Market in Glenside is celebrating their 43rd birthday today. “THANK YOU for your years of support and patronage!!! We are blessed to be part of this community and are so grateful for all of the customers we’ve served and employees we’ve worked with over the years,” the market said in a Facebook post.
Fonthill Castle Brings Old-Fashioned July 4th Back to Doylestown
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown will celebrate its annual old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Fonthill Castle on Thursday. The event, which will go from noon to 4 p.m., kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with a parade of children riding bicycles they’ve decorated down the property’s tree-lined driveway. The day will continue with food, games, crafts, entertainment and live music featuring the Ring the Rafters Quartet, the Delaware Valley Saxophone Quartet and Lolly Hopwood.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Games will include wheelbarrow and sack races, tug-of-war and historic town ball, which is a precursor to baseball. In...
Tasty Cooking Classes Delight at Chef Dad's Table
Chef Dad’s Table provides hands-on Vocational and Food Service Skills Training as well as Family and Consumer Science education to children and adults. Students enrolled in their classes learn to be savvy consumers and acquire kitchen skills that they carry with them throughout life. Chef Dad's Table educates students about food insecurity with the hope that they can help alleviate this hardship that affects so many. They partner with houses of worship and work in the community to help those who are food insecure.
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