Commerce
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New Jersey-based Mister Softee Introduces Ice Cream Truck Tracking App for Bucks County and Beyond
Childhood nostalgia meets modern convenience as New Jersey-based Mister Softee unveils its new tracking app for ice cream trucks, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Now, instead of chasing down the iconic trucks, locals can simply download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to locate their favorite…
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Chobani, Parent of Philadelphia’s La Colombe, Invests $567M to Expand Michigan Plant
Chobani, which owns Philadelphia-based La Colombe, is investing $567 million in the coffee roaster’s West Michigan plant to help expand the brand’s ready-to-drink canned latte production, writes Lara Schwartz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Michigan facility’s expansion will add more than 200,000 square feet of production space and create 340 new jobs, building on…
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Levittown Spot Named Favorite Ice Cream Shop in Bucks County in Recent Poll
Locals recently voted Jo-Jo’s Ice Cream & Water Ice in Levittown as Bucks County’s favorite ice cream spot in a poll conducted by the Bucks County Courier Times, reports Michele Haddon for the publication. Residents noted that they love Jo-Jo’s fun variety of flavors, kind staff and high-quality ingredients. The family business began in 1989…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Opening New Location in Nearby Ambler
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice is opening a new location in Ambler at the end of the month, just in time for the start of spring, writes Robby Chakler for WissNow. The new Italian ice spot is taking the place of the former Mr. Wish at Horsham Road Center. Ambler is listed as the address for the new location, but Horsham officials are celebrating it as the…
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Bucks County Bakery Has Served Up Delicious Sticky Buns for Over 50 Years
For more than 50 years, Fritz’s Bakery has been selling some of the best sticky buns in the area at its Bensalem and Langhorne locations, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Since the bakery opened, Fritz’s has sold almost 32 million sticky buns, using over 610,000 pounds of cream cheese and more than…
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A Proper Cup of Tea Awaits at This English-Inspired Spot in Lahaska
Wallace & Davis Enchanted English Tea Room is a cute and cozy spot at Lahaska’s Hollyberry Square shopping center that serves sweet beverages and a delicious menu, reports Sheila Watko for NBC10 Philadelphia. The shop is owned by Andréa Schlegel-Wallace, a self-proclaimed Anglophile and lover of all things English. “We wanted to create something that would give…
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Metropolitan Bakery Ownership Changing Hands, Merzbacher’s Set to Take Over Operations
For the first time since opening its doors in 1993, Metropolitan Bakery will be under new ownership, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Known for its French baguettes, flaky pastries, and sourdough loaves, Metropolitan Bakery is being acquired by Peter Merzbacher, owner of Merzbacher’s. While the beloved Philadelphia bakery will be under ownership,…
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Specialty Popcorn Store to Open New Location in the Village at Newtown
The Bucks County-based specialty snack store Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn will be opening a new location in the Village at Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store offers both sweet and savory popcorn flavors and currently has two other locations in Bucks County, in New Hope and Peddler’s Village. It will be replacing the recently closed Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go…
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Trevose’s Rita’s Italian Ice Kicks Off Spring with Giveaway, Mystery Flavor
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating spring with a special collaboration and their annual free 6-ounce Italian ice giveaway across all its locations on Friday, March 20. Along with its upcoming event, Rita’s has partnered with the iconic marshmallow brand PEEPS for a special mystery Italian ice flavor. The flavor will be available…
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Holicong Bakery Gives Those with Disabilities a Sweet Place to Work
Bake Ability in Holicong provides job opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them a safe and welcoming atmosphere to work in, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “We want them to come in and feel like this is somewhere where they’re included and they’re special. And we take that extra 5 minutes to have that conversation with the customers…
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Grandson of Reese’s Founder Takes on Hershey, Defending Family Recipe
Brad Reese, the 70-year-old grandson of the man who invented Reese’s, has become Hershey’s most persistent critic, publicly defending the family recipe and the brand legacy, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. When he is not celebrating Reese’s, he is constantly busy criticizing its Hershey-based owner. “They ruined my fun,” he said. Among…
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Media Is the Nation’s First Fair Trade Town, Has Been for 20 Years
Media Borough has the distinction of being the nation’s first Fair Trade Town, a practice it has observed for 20 years, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fair Trade is a global trading system that emphasizes fair wages and safe working conditions for farmers in the developing world, using eco-friendly practices in exchange for…
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Twilight Kombucha in Morrisville Offers Tasty Non-Alcoholic Brewed Beverages
If you’re looking for a tasty non-alcoholic beverage to try, Twilight Kombucha in Morrisville is a great place to check out, offering a variety of locally crafted and brewed options, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Kombucha is a fermented and cultured tea that contains probiotics, antioxidants, electrolytes, and B-vitamins. Owner Shawn McGovern was originally a homebrewer and lover of craft beer who decided to…
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Sometimes the Wawa Sides Beat the Entrées, Sometimes Not
Wawa may be best known for its hoagies and coffee, but frequent customers who have spent time ordering food at the kiosks can also delight in the convenience store’s numerous side dishes. Here are Wawa’s nine worst to best sides, according to Chelsea Falin for the Daily Meal. 9. Seasoned black beans “Not only did…
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Popular Frozen Chicken Brands Are a Staple of Wawa’s Menu Offerings
There’s a $5 chicken sandwich deal right now at Wawa stores, so this is probably a good time to talk about where that chicken comes from. Wawa has tried to raise the bar on typical convenience store food with expanded offerings that include custom-made sandwiches and hot food. Those sandwiches are usually stuffed with…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Releases New Flavor in Time for Valentine’s Day
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept, has introduced its latest Valentine’s Day flavor: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cream Ice. The limited-time treat, inspired by the iconic Valentine’s Day dessert, takes the chocolate-and-strawberry pairing that has been long associated with the holiday and turns it into a cooler experience with an…
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Nothing Bundt Cakes to Bring Its Signature Desserts to Richland Township
Nothing Bundt Cakes, a popular bakery franchise with more than 700 locations across North America, is expanding with a new bakery planned for Richland Township, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The new shop will open in the Trainer’s Corner shopping center, taking over the former GameStop space. Richland Township is one of two…
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Warrington’s Gloria Sports & Spirits Has the Perfect Appetizer for the Super Bowl
If you’re looking for the perfect dish for your Super Bowl party or trying to find a great spot to watch the game, Gloria Sports & Spirits in Warrington is a great place to visit, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The restaurant and sports bar offers a delicious mezze plate that’s the perfect savory treat for game day. “You want to watch the game,…
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