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2 buffet restaurants in central Pa. make nationwide best-of list
Two Lancaster County eateries have been voted No. 1 and No. 3 among the top 10 buffet restaurants in the United States by the readers of USA Today’s 10Best, a food, travel and lifestyle site. This week, the site listed Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl as the top...
Primo Hoagies opens first Berks location
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Berks County's first Primo Hoagies opened Thursday at The Block at Wyomissing Square. Store officials cut the ribbon and broke bread before opening the doors at 10 a.m. The chain, which began in South Philly in 1992, has stores in eight states. The first 100 customers on...
Ephrata Community Pool closes for possible safety risk
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Ephrata Community Pool announced that they will be closed on Saturday June 29th after being notified of a possible risk to pool goers on Friday. They posted the following announcement on their Facebook page:. Friday evening, June 28th, the police department notified us...
Pennsylvania buffets ranked among best in the U.S., according to USA Today
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — USA Today says that two Central Pennsylvania buffets were selected as the best buffet restaurants in the United States. USA Today recently shared the 10 best buffet restaurants in the United States as part of their Reader Choice 2024 awards. According to USA Today, these...
Summer in sand returns to Peddlers Village
You know it's officially summertime when 'Summer in Sand' returns to Peddlers Village. The event brings together world-renowned sand artists to sculpt and build massive works of art. Blakely McHugh is there with a preview of the sand sculptures!
Furry Friends: Banshee and Thomas
READING, Pa. - This week's Furry Friends come from Humane Pennsylvania in Reading. First up is "Banshee." This 3-year-old terrier mix can be a little shy when meeting new people, but she warms up quickly. She also seems to be friendly toward other dogs. Next up is "Thomas." He's a...
PHOTOS: Sabor Latin Festival returns to SteelStacks
Sabor Latin Festival kicked off Thursday night at SteelStacks with the screening of the United States' Copa America soccer match. Our own 69 News Spanish edition show broadcasted live from the festival. Scroll through the photos for a look.
Safety tips to prepare grill for summer cookouts
READING, Pa. – A July 4th holiday wouldn't be the same without some of the summer's most smokin' hot traditions. It's right around the corner, and people in Berks County and beyond are preparing their grills for barbecues and other summer festivities. "We're going to have grills and then...
Temple, Aramark continue to implement on-campus dining improvements
Almost a year after Temple’s decision to permanently close Morgan Dining Hall, the on-campus dining experience for students has been continuously changing each semester. Temple and Aramark, the university’s catering service, continue to brainstorm ways to upgrade the on-campus dining experience. Meal equivalency will change from $9.75 to $10.50 per swipe, and a new policy for guest swipes will be introduced, The Temple News reported.
Brandywine Table: Get Grilling with Wyebrook Farm
With the shift of seasons in June turning our attention to everything outdoors, it’s time to get excited about new possibilities for cooking on our grills. While a juicy NY strip, flavorful ribeye or tender filet will no doubt anchor many plates, this summer is a prime opportunity to give lesser-known cuts of meat a chance for a spot on your grill.
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