Commerce
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Washington Post: Formerly Incarcerated, A Philadelphia Man Is Now Among the Top Pizza Chefs in the Country
Improvisation and creativity are among the key ingredients of Mike Carter’s journey to becoming a pizza maker, writes Sydney Page for The Washington Post. While spending a total of 12 years behind bars, pizza making was Carter’s specialty. With limited ingredients available at the prison commissary, Carter experimented with ingredients like ramen noodles, Cheez-It crackers,…
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Bucks County Ice Cream Makers to Release New Phillies-Inspired Flavor
A popular ice cream chain in Bucks County had announced that its latest flavor will be made in honor of the Philadelphia Phillies. Owowcow Creamery has created a limited-batch Phillies-inspired ice cream flavor called “Red October”. The Tastykake-inspired butterscotch ice cream is filled with chunks of vanilla sponge cake, dark chocolate-covered pretzel clusters, and is…
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An Iconic South Philadelphia Bakery is Filling its Customers With More Than Desserts — Also Memories
When the owners of Termini Bros. announced it was renovating its floors over the summer, it provided an opportunity for customers to take home a piece of history, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. For over 70 years, the South Philadelphia bakery has been a place where generations of Philadelphians and visitors come.…
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After a Successful Opening Year, Newtown Ice House Closes for the Season
Following an extremely successful first season, a popular ice cream and water ice shop in Newtown is closing for the season. The Newtown Ice House, which opened back in the spring, held its last day of business for the season on Oct. 1. Having become a popular spot in Newtown, the business’ first season was a…
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Dublin Bakery to Open a Second Location in Chalfont. Read to Learn More
The owners of the bakery in Bucks County have announced that they will be opening a second location in the near future. Brown’s Doughnut and Pastry Co., located at 164 North Main Street in Dublin, has announced that a second location will be opening at 284 West Butler Avenue in Chalfont. The bakery said that a grand opening…
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Langhorne Pretzel Shop Has Mascot ‘Doughseph’ Returned After Recent Theft
“Do knot lose faith in humanity” is what the Philly Pretzel Factory in Langhorne had to say after its stolen mascot was returned this week. The pretzel shop, located at 1506 East Lincoln Highway, recently saw its mascot, Doughseph, stolen from the premises. Shortly after the mascot was taken, he was returned to the shop,…
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Here’s Where You Can Satisfy Your Apple Cider Craving Near Montgomery County
Whether you like your apple cider hot or spiked, Maine Line area orchards have what you are looking for, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here is a sampling of the best places to go for apple cider: Linvilla Orchards Located at 137 W Knowlton Road in Media, Linvilla Orchards offers cups of apple…
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Doylestown Farmer’s Market to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Weekend. Read to Learn More
Oktoberfest is being celebrated around Bucks County this month, and Doylestown is planning its own festivities for local residents. The Doylestown Farmers Market, located at 2-50 Hamilton Street, will see its vendors offer traditional Oktoberfest foods and other goods on Sept. 16. Several vendors will also be offering ingredients for customers to make their own…
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‘Fall Harvest Sampler’ to be Held in Doylestown at the End of the Month
A community celebration is scheduled to be held in Doylestown at the end of the month, with proceeds supporting a local organization. The seventh annual “Fall Harvest Sampler” is set to be held at the Peace Valley Nature Center, located at 170 North Chapman Road, on Sept. 29 at 7 PM. Held on the shores…
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Plant-Based Cafe Opens its Doors on Bristol’s Mill Street. Read to Learn More
A new cafe has opened in Bristol, offering vegetarian and plant-based foods and a wide variety of amazing coffees to choose from. Terra Cotta Green Market Co opened its doors at 236 Mill Street on Sept. 7. The latest cafe on the popular street, the new business caters to those who are vegetarian, plant-based, or those…
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Popular Halal Food Truck Moves Locations in Warminster. Read to Learn Where
A popular food truck in Warminster has moved locations, but fans of their dishes do not need to worry, as they are still nearby. Bucks Gyro, a halal food spot, has moved its small food truck two minutes away from its original location, which was at the Sunoco gas station at 40 East Street Road.…
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Yardley Restaurant Collaborates with Local Bakery to Create a Donut Burger
Pretty Burger in Yardley has worked with a nearby bakery to create one of the most unique menu items in all of Bucks County. Pretty Burger, located at 7 South Main Street in Yardley, recently collaborated with Cramer Bakery, located down the road at 16 East Afton Avenue, to create a “donut burger”, which is…
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Bucks County Bakery Brings Back Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti for the Fall Season
Bucks County Biscotti, originally located at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, has announced a returning flavor to bring in the fall with incredible cookie options. The Pumpkin Pecan is the latest comeback creation by the popular bakery. This cookie is the perfect complement to the incoming fall weather and the Halloween season. “The limited…
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Newtown Synagogue Partners with Local Delicatessen for Catering Services
The Borscht Belt Delicatessen, located at 2124 South Eagle Road in Newtown, will provide on-site and off-premise catering for both congregants of Shir Ami Synagogue, located at 101 Richboro Newtown Road in Newtown, as well as individuals and businesses within the region. The two institutions have joined forces just in time for the Jewish high…
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Arcadia University Grad Looking to Expand Philadelphia Vegan Protein Ball Brand
Danielle Kocher, a graduate of Arcadia University in Glenside, has adopted a slow and intentional growth strategy for her Philadelphia vegan protein ball company, Plants on Fire, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cognizant of the many pitfalls startups face, she has decided to focus on adding wholesale accounts. Kocher started Plants on…
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Giacomo’s Italian Market in Richland Township Rebrands, Prepares to Open Second Location
Giacomo’s Italian Market, which opened in 2020 in Richland Township, is renaming itself Mercatino Italiano and is preparing to open a second location in Bethlehem, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The market, which is located in the Trainer’s Corner shopping center, plans to open the doors on its new space in 2024. “Since…
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Adam Shapiro, an Abington Native, Is Feeding the Los Angeles Picket Lines
Adam Shapiro, an Abington native and actor on “The Bear” has been feeding the picketing lines in Los Angeles, writes Esther Zuckerman for the Wall Street Journal. Since the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, Shapiro has been providing soft pretzels from his company Shappy Pretzel Co. to feed the picketers. SAG-AFTRA,…









































