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Collegeville Italian Bakery’s Fires on All Cylinders Serving Motor-City Detroit-Style Pizza
In a branding/geography mashup, a local bakery (not a traditional pizzeria) routinely cranks out a world-class version of pie (savory, not sweet) from the Motor City (not New York or Chicago, as perhaps would be expected). Bob Kelly of FOX 29 News revved up his reporting skills at Collegeville Bakery to cover — and sample…
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Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
When Cleaveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, Pa., they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it lead to a real-estate buying spree. The couple…
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National Travel Writer Gushes over Five-Star Food from Unassuming Norristown Gas Station
Of all the primo dining experiences in the Montgomery County — Creeds in King of Prussia, Parc Bistro in Skippack, The Farmer’s Daughter in Blue Bell (to name just three) — who would imagine superlative food coming from the Norristown Sunoco station? But according to NewsBreak’s Travel Maven, the grab-and-go fare at 1100 E. Ridge…
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Celeb Chef Guy Fieri Makes King of Prussia Mall Fast-Food Debut
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is bringing his chain of branded fast-food outlets — Chicken Guy — to the King of Prussia Mall. Justin Heinze stayed abreast of the details in presenting them in the Norristown Patch. Fieri’s decision to bring his fast-food brand to Montgomery County is dollars-and-cents confirmation that as the pandemic continues to…
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Retro Norristown Sandwich Shop Has Statewide Reputation for One, Single Menu Item
Regional signature dishes are common: Chicago deep-dish pizza; New England chowder; New York bagels. But Pennsylvanians excel at so many foods — cheesesteaks, scrapple, soft pretzels — it’s difficult to peg one as best. The Travel Maven may, however, have unearthed a statewide standout menu item from Eve’s Lunch, a Norristown sandwich shop. Eve’s excels…
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The Montgomery County Fan Hit by Richie Ashburn’s Foul Ball Twice in the Same At-Bat
As Major League Baseball (MLB) presently lies dormant, its legendary tales tend to resurface, including one with a Montgomery County connection. Hunter Doyle revived the fantastic saga and its focus, fan Alice Roth, in Phillies Nation. Roth is a statistical wonder: She is one of a very small number of MLB game attendees struck by…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Frustrating Cold Cases Still Surrounds Twin Tunnels in Downingtown
The dreaded twin tunnels near Downingtown — the source of numerous local legends — are also linked with one of the most frustrating cold cases in Pennsylvania, writes Matt Gilligan for Mental Floss. In July 1995, a local fisherman discovered a suitcase with the top-half remains of a murdered woman in Brandywine Creek, in the…
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Phoenixville Man Who Found a Purple Pearl in His Appetizer Learns How Much It’s Worth
Scott Overland, the Board Vice President for the Phoenixville Area School District, lucked into finding one of the rarest purple pearls in his clam appetizer, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Overland was dining with his wife in August, when they made the incredible find. The discovery was so unusual that it drew a wave of…
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The Best Suburban Hoagies? Montgomery County Has Four of Them
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within the Philadelphia borders, seeking lesser-known masters from smaller communities. Her best-of list across the suburban geographies yielded eight notables. Montgomery County is home to four of them, a notoriety that…
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After Hospital Wedding, Couple Renews Vows in Flourtown Country Club Ceremony
After having their first wedding in a hospital, Kathryn and Stephanie Hilton decided to renew their vows in a gorgeous ceremony at the Flourtown Country Club. Kellie Patrick Gates described the couple’s second declaration of everlasting unity in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair started as friends, but they knew by the second time they met…
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This Collegeville Spot Is One of Six Great Philadelphia-Area Riverside Bars and Restaurants
The weather has been unfolding rather slowly; however, Mother Nature can’t remain sluggish for long. And once her warm, sunny days and evenings kick in for good, they will create prime conditions for visiting a bar or a restaurant that offers gorgeous views of a local waterway. Jenn Ladd’s Philadelphia Inquirer list of six go-to…
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Daryl Hall, on Tour, Recalls His Pottstown Past; Forgetting It Would Be ‘No Can Do’
Daryl Hall, currently on a Midwest tour, had another interview opportunity to cite his Pottstown upbringing. Carol Nicksin captured his memories in Milwaukee Magazine. Hall was a superstar singer with guitarist, backup vocalist John Oates. Their 20-year collaborations resulted in accolades that included: The current tour is an offshoot of Hall’s “Live from Daryl’s House,”…
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Philly Cheesesteak Excellence Outside Philly: Five Montco Sandwich Shops That Are a Must
Although it may be easy to assume that the best Philly cheesesteaks require a trek to Philly itself, that’s not necessarily so. A staff item in Philly Bite Magazine found five standout cheesesteak whizzes right here in Montgomery County. According to a FOX News report, Philadelphian Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor, invented the sublime…
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Philadelphia Magazine Crowns New Montgomery County Hoagie Champ, Vaunting an Eagles-Style Underdog
Just in time for Super Bowl 2023 nourishment, Philadelphia Magazine has cited some of the best hoagies in the area. The assessment took three culinary experts from its staff to determine: Bradford Pearson, Regan Fletcher Stephens, and Victor Fiorillo. What’s surprising about the list is there is one — and only one — Montgomery County…
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Triassic Valley Forge Park: Dinosaur Fossils Have Been Found There, as Well as Other Pennsylvania Sites
Of the remnants of the past that have been unearthed throughout Montgomery County, most residents are understandably familiar with those from the American Revolution. But as Stacker discovered in its state-by-state search for dinosaur fossils, the local turf holds treasures much older than that. In compiling a list of what creatures left markers in which…
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Philly-Centric List of Most Desirable Neighborhood Includes Only One Suburban Entry; It’s in Montco
PhillyBite Magazine’s Eric Henderson set out to identify the area’s hottest, most desirable neighborhoods. His list is rather exclusive, containing only six items, all within the city limits, Except one, which sits in Montgomery County. The evaluation took into consideration several factors: The Montco mention that stood out against these criteria was Conshohocken. The publication…
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Two Montgomery County Watering Holes Recognized as the Oldest Bars/Taverns in the U.S.
Montgomery County is home to two of the oldest bars in the nation still operating. Erin Elizabeth covered the distinction in her historic ranking for Restaurant Clicks. The online publication identified 19 eating, drinking, and overnight stops distinguished nationally for longevity. Understandably, most are nested in what were the original 13 colonies. The oldest U.S.…
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Sweetzel Spiced Wafers Is a Montco Original
Spiced wafers — not to be confused with gingersnaps — may be the Philadelphia region’s best-kept secret, writes Carolyn Wyman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s so big here,” said Nancy Morozin, who works at the Dining Car restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia and offers customers a milkshake with crushed spiced wafers. “But if you drive 60…
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