A voluntary recall has been issued for a line of tumblers sold exclusively at Wawa stores because of reports that their metal straws are cutting the hands and mouths of …
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January 14, 2025
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Business & Finance
Wawa closes experimental drive-thru store in Bucks County that opened during pandemic
by myphillyconnection 253 viewsWawa has closed the standalone drive-thru store that the company opened in Falls Township during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Wawa began testing the concept at a handful of locations. The …
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Business & Finance
A year after poking fun at Philly, Zaxbys now plans to expand in the area
by myphillyconnection 246 viewsZaxbys, a Southern fast food chain known for chicken, is heading north to the Philadelphia region in 2025 — and the expansion announcement comes about a year after the company …
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Amazon Fresh opens in Willow Grove after long delay and lawsuits
by myphillyconnection 135 viewsAmazon Fresh opened its doors at a shopping center in Willow Grove on Thursday, becoming the tech giant's first store in Montgomery County. The location had been the subject of …
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Giant Heirloom Market at Strawbridge’s building in Center City to close in December
by myphillyconnection 224 viewsGiant will close its Heirloom Market store at Center City's Strawbridge's building in late December, citing poor performance and other problems at the location that opened three years ago. The …
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Business & Finance
Olde Bar, which Jose Garces opened at the Old Original Bookbinder’s location, closes its bar and restaurant
by myphillyconnection 197 viewsThe Olde Bar, the restaurant and bar that took over the Old Original Bookbinder's oyster saloon, has shut down regular service. The retro restaurant's owner Garces Group confirmed on Monday …
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Philly company with kid-safe cardboard-cutting saw to appear on ‘Shark Tank’
by myphillyconnection 260 viewsPhilly entrepreneurs who created a kid-safe saw for cardboard will cut their teeth on tonight's episode of "Shark Tank." University of Pennsylvania graduates Kausi Raman and Max Liechty went on …
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Business & Finance
King of Prussia Mall adding Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, toy store Camp and other shops
by myphillyconnection 120 viewsThe King of Prussia Mall has a new slate of stores and restaurants opening in the coming months, including the tropical-themed restaurant Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar and a toy store …
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Business & Finance
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy but says service will continue ‘without interruption’
by myphillyconnection 107 viewsSpirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, after facing multiple financial setbacks in recent years. The Florida-based company will attempt to bounce back after struggling to recover from pandemic-related …
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Mid Penn Bank’s next move: expanding its footprint while deepening community ties
by myphillyconnection 244 viewsMid Penn Bank, based in Harrisburg, is merging with William Penn Bank of Bristol for $127 million in stock to strengthen its presence in the Philadelphia area. But to many …