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Food truck nonprofit helps veterans get their culinary chops
Just call him Fusilli Dan. Dan Lee, 30, Army veteran, has recently launched his new Farina Pasta Bar food truck with the support of a nonprofit “food truck incubator” for veterans and active military spouses.The Sayreville native joined up after high school, serving through 2015. “You meet a lot of different people,” said Lee. “It’s really diverse — you have to learn to work with all of them in different situations.” Lee worked in the bomb squad in a 60-person unit in Georgia. “Sometimes people would find things in grandad’s war chest, like old grenades from World War II, sometimes something would just...
After months of public feedback and controversy, Philly’s Mütter Museum opens new exhibition
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum has been doing some soul-searching in the past few years — to determine its role and mission, and to have a broader conversation about displaying human remains. After months of focus groups, open houses, and a contentious town hall meeting last year, the museum opens its latest exhibit on Saturday, May 25.
Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso for AZ Animals. Swedish immigrants built the Lower Swedish Cabin near the Upper Darby River, close to the Great Minquas Trail, a trade route and a way for farmers to get their grain to the mills.
Delaware County Burgers Still a Bargain Even With Rising Prices
Delaware County burger restaurant owners are feeling the pressure of rising beef prices as they try to keep customers happy. It seems even Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom has felt the effect of rising beef prices, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In January, Charlie’s Hamburgers, a nearly 90-year-old...
Family and friends start Memorial Day weekend with hammocks at Spruce Street Harbor Park
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Not a hammock was open Friday night at Spruce Street Harbor Park."I heard it was their opening night and I just decided to gather some friends and come here and chill out," said Alycia Kaufman."We love the lights. We love the breeze off the water it's amazing," said Nicole Middleton from Wilkes-Barre.As the sun set over Penn's Landing Friday night, the food and drinks were flowing. Many families were out playing games by the water."Amazing just to be outside and have some fun, good air, and have a day off of work," said Omar Hunter from North...
Greatest News Anchor In Philadelphia, NJ History Left 2 Years Ago
The greatest news anchor in Philadelphia and New Jersey history has just celebrated a birthday … his 76th … and, it’s already been two years since he left his perch as the best of all time in the Delaware Valley. Officially, Jim Gardner left his position as...
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