Commerce
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Krispy Kreme Returns to Montgomery Township Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
A new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is opening in North Wales just in time to help you with your Valentine’s Day gifts, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. The grand opening of the shop at 1281 Knapp Road in Montgomery Square will be held on Tuesday, February 6. Krispy Kreme will randomly give 120 guests that…
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Downingtown Native’s Middle-School Hobby Turns Into West Chester Business with $12 Million in Annual Revenue
A Downingtown native’s middle-school hobby has turned into a West Chester-based business that aims to distribute healthy snacks across the country, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2013, Brendan Cawley, who became interested in making jerky when he was 10 years old, founded Righteous Felon, which ships beef jerky products nationwide. Among them include…
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Grab a Slice at One of These 10 Must-Try Pizza Places in Philadelphia
There are dozens upon dozens of great pizza places in Philadelphia, but some truly stand out, including these 10 must-try spots, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. For classic red pies and unique twists on white pies head to Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia. Alex’s Pizza in Roxborough serves up thin and crispy classic pizza…
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Here’s Where to Find the Best Pies in Bucks County
With National Pie Day – January 23 – just behind us, now is the perfect time to try a slice of one of the best pies in Bucks County, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Tabora Farm in Chalfont offers a rotating selection of fresh-baked pies, including apple-raspberry, pecan, blueberry, and cherry,…
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Bucks County Welcomes Girl Scout Cookies Season with New Flavors and Familiar Favorites
Girl Scout cookies season is upon us, and despite the inclement weather, troops across Bucks County are setting up shop outside of various grocery stores and restaurants to sell our favorite treats, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. Michele Thompson, the Bensalem Service Manager for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania…
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Popular French-Asian Bakery Cafe Expands Further into Montgomery County
TOUS les JOURS, a popular French-Asian bakery café chain, is adding two new locations in Montgomery County, writes the Restaurant Magazine. The eatery that offers over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily opened its newest shops in Wayne and Elkins Park last year. The Wayne location, owned by franchisees John Lin…
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Indulge in Taste of Italy at These Handmade Pasta Shops in Montgomery County
Using handmade pasta is the perfect way to bring your cooking to the next level, and these local mom-and-pop shops will have exactly what you are looking for, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Sorrentino Pasta + Provisions in Ambler prepares mouthwatering dishes for dine-in or takeout daily using its own brand of…
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Sister-Owned Be WellFed Meal Service Company Began in Mother’s Bucks County Kitchen
The origin of sister-owned healthy meal service company WellFed began in Bucks County, writes Ali Mohsen for BillyPenn. Adrianna Hecht and Laurenza Giosa started the business in their mother’s kitchen in 2020, but their success has now landed them a 3,000-square-foot space in Philly’s Northern Liberties equipped with a cafe and a mini market.…
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Free Spirit Bar Brings Fresh Mocktail Flavors to Buckingham
Sober people are in luck, Bucks County’s first zero-proof bar, Free Spirit in Buckingham, offers delicious mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks, report Jessica Yakubovsky and Alex Butler for PHL 17. Free Spirit opened late last year as a zero-proof bar and bottle shop. In addition to offering a plethora of beverages at the bar, customers…
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With Locally Sourced Ingredients and Mini Baked Goods, The Farm Bakery & Events in Quakertown is Considered Pennsylvania’s Top Bakery
The Farm Bakery & Events in Quakertown is considered one of Pennsylvania’s best bakeries, according to The Keystone. This bakery can be found at “The Farm,” a family-owned marketplace and events venue. It stems from the Meyers Family Restaurant which served Pennsylvania Dutch fare to Quakertown for fifty years. It aims to provide “sweet…
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Flip City Shakes: Where Mouthwatering Burgers Meet Retro Charm in Southampton
Flip City Shakes in Southampton offers burgers with a retro twist, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. The spot full of family fun has been in town for nine and a half years. Along with burgers, the restaurant also has hot dogs loaded with toppings, an abundance of fries, tater tots, mouthwatering ribeye steak…
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Bensalem’s Beloved Mailman, Kyle Livesay, Retires After 43 Years on the Job
Kyle Livesay has been delivering mail to Bensalem residents for 43 years, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Livesay had only graduated from high school for a couple of years before joining the team at the Bensalem Post Office. For 34 years, Livesay followed his signature route, having friendly exchanges with the larger community.…
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A Popular Canadian Coffee Chain Is Looking to Expand in Greater Philadelphia
Tim Hortons, a popular Canadian coffee chain, is looking to grow its presence in the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain recently opened its fifth New Jersey store in Cinnaminson, New Jersey at the end of November. There is also a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Stratford at…
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Madison McEntee Pens Unique Cookbook for Those Cooking Alone
Do you burn cornflakes? Live at Wawa? Have enough empty pizza boxes to build your own clubhouse? We’ve got a cookbook for you. Madison McEntee has created a book of recipes for those who may be out on their own, possibly for the first time, and are a little lost in the kitchen. McEntee draws…
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Philadelphia-based La Colombe Acquired By Chobani in $900 Million Deal
Chobani, the Greek yogurt and oat milk maker, has acquired Philadelphia-based La Colombe, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $900 million deal comes eight years after its founder became a majority stakeholder in the coffee brand. “We’ve already made an investment in the coffee category with our creamers and are excited about…
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Greenstraw’s New Owner Plans to Convert Newtown Smoothie Shop Into Vegan Cafe
Newtown resident Dhruv Patel, the new owner of Greenstraw, plans on converting the North Sycamore Street business from a smoothie shop into a plant-based vegan cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The former long-time customer aims to bring more healthy vegetarian options to both Newtown and the entire East Coast. “Bringing something like this…








































