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Popular ’90s band cancels tour due to mental health issues
A popular rock band from Pennsylvania is taking a break from hitting the stage, at least for now. Ween — formed by Aaron Freeman (aka Gene Ween) and Mickey Melchiondo (aka Dean Ween) in New Hope, Bucks County, in 1984 — announced the band is going to “step away from the stage for the foreseeable future,” according to a Thursday X post.
Millions to be lost as Pennsylvania lottery Powerball tickets near expiration
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than a million dollars is about to be “lost” as three Powerball tickets in Pennsylvania are set to expire. The three tickets are worth a total of $1.25 million and were sold in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New Tripoli (Lehigh County). A million-dollar ticket was sold at United Food Market on […]
Great new unique cheesesteak shop in South Jersey
My son moved to a new town in South Jersey, not far from where I used to live in Audubon. He asked me to pick up some cheesesteaks and salads at a place I had never heard of before. There's a reason for that. It's brand new and they're already...
Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says
Katie Gaudreau was set to marry Devin Joyce on Friday, Aug. 30. Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith, were weeks away from celebrating their daughter's second birthday. Matt Gaudreau and his wife, Madeline, were expecting a baby, according to a GoFundMe page launched for Madeline's future. But the Gaudreau family's...
Largest shark at Adventure Aquarium in Camden dies: 'They lost a close friend'
CAMDEN, N.J. - Some sad times at Camden's Adventure Aquarium as workers and visitors mourn the loss of a beloved animal. "We are deeply saddened to share that Anchor, the Great Hammerhead Shark, has passed away," the aquarium announced this week. Anchor was the largest shark at the aquarium, measuring...
The 5 Absolute Best Bagel Places in South Jersey
Believe me when I tell you, when you move away from New Jersey, you immediately realize some of the things you leave behind are irreplaceable. I'm talking about important things. When we moved to South Carolina, we were shocked that we couldn't find "real" pizza. I swear, a cardboard lid...
Legendary South Jersey restaurant with historic Jersey charm
The place is a fixture in the center of the historic rustic South Jersey town of Medford. Its downtown is charming, yet simple. What it may lack in the wealth of a Haddonfield, Medford makes up for in its friendly hometown feel. Downtown has seen a revival of late with...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
6-week-old puppy rescued after falling into 8-foot drain in Philadelphia
A puppy is now safe at home after falling into an 8-foot drain in Philadelphia's Crescentville neighborhood. According to the owners, the puppy -- who's name is DoDo -- fell into the drain while they were on a walk outside. The drain is typically closed, but unfortunately, DoDo fell in...
Philly travelers strategically beat Labor Day Weekend rush
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time in two days, the lines have dwindled at Philly International Airport.Lori Petrashune says she strategically scheduled her flight to Portland, Oregon to avoid the Labor Day weekend rush."I thought Saturday would be a good day, I thought people would be flying out on Thursday and Friday, so yeah," said Petrashune, as she headed to the ticket counter.TSA says more than 17 million passengers are flying for the long weekend, which is the busiest ever for the holiday at airports.Michael Urban is also glad he waited until Saturday night to fly home to Florida."I...
4th location of new retro-themed restaurant to open in South Jersey
What’s better than some frozen custard to end a great summer day? How about a burger to go with it?. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a retro-themed restaurant serving up steakburgers and fries along with hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and frozen custard and shakes. This chain restaurant...
Meet Philadelphia’s Own Twentytwo
Meet Philadelphia’s own Twentytwo, MMR’s Local Shots Artist of the Month. Formed in 2019, Twentytwo is a dynamic melodic punk band hailing from the Philadelphia area that has quickly made a name for themselves delivering more than a throwback sound. Twentytwo. With Tony Conner on vocals, Bryan Fischer...
Top 9 Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
If something has to be said about Philly, it’s that it’s home to some of the best Italian food in the States. We’re talking private restaurants where you need a membership, Italian joints that serenade you while you dine, dimly lit hidden gems serving some of the most authentic Italian dishes in the city, and a whole lot more.
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