Amazon 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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A year after poking fun at Philly, Zaxbys now plans to expand in the area
by myphillyconnection 331 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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Wawa closes experimental drive-thru store in Bucks County that opened during pandemic
by myphillyconnection 352 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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Wawa-branded tumblers recalled due to cuts caused by metal straws
by myphillyconnection 233 viewsA 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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Founder of Topsail Steamer, which sells one-pot seafood meals, to appear on ‘Shark Tank’
by myphillyconnection 361 viewsThe South Jersey native behind Topsail Steamer tested her chum buckets among the sharks. Danielle Mahon, founder of the takeout seafood chain, went on "Shark Tank" in hopes of securing …
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Radio host Andre Gardner laid off from 102.9 WMGK after 22 years
by myphillyconnection 497 viewsLongtime Philadelphia radio host Andre Gardner revealed Friday he has been laid off from 102.9 WMGK, ending his 22-year run with the classic rock station. Gardner posted a statement on …
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Italian restaurant from Couch Cafe chef coming to Queen Village
by myphillyconnection 289 viewsA chef who made her name serving pasta out of her own kitchen will soon open her first restaurant in Philadelphia. Liz Grothe gained fame in foodie circles for Couch …
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Manayunk’s dog-friendly bar Bark Social closes as company goes bankrupt
by myphillyconnection 385 viewsCanine-friendly bar Bark Social in Manayunk closed abruptly Thursday after the business declared bankruptcy, leaving dogs with one fewer social spot in Philly. The company explained in an Instagram post …
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Mid Penn Bank’s next move: expanding its footprint while deepening community ties
by myphillyconnection 329 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 …
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy but says service will continue ‘without interruption’
by myphillyconnection 152 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 …