Retail
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Two Dim Sum Restaurants in Media Confusing Patrons, Naming Rights Challenged in Court
Restaurant goers may be a bit confused when they visit East State Street in Media. Within 20 feet of each other stand two Dim Sum restaurants with nearly identical names, writes Max Marin for Billy Penn. That name dispute has ended up in U.S. Eastern District Court. Jintao “Tom” Guo is the namesake behind one…
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Langguth’s Gift Shop in Ridley to Close After 58 Years, Thousands Served
Langguth’s Gift Shop, a 58-year legacy on East Hinkley Avenue in Ridley Township, is closing Sept. 28, another victim to changing times, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Founded by Larry Langguth in 1961, the store flourished in the borough’s business district for six decades. The store had novelties, candy, cards, lotto tickets country-style…
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Some Local D.C. Owners Not Thrilled With Wawa’s Push Into Their Territory
Wawa’s definitely getting customers in D.C. but that warm feeling doesn’t extend to some local shop owners, writes Amanda Michelle Gomez for the Washington City Paper. “You couldn’t pay me money to step foot in there,” said Camille Boyette of the Wawa moving in to Adams Morgan. Boyette is general manager of Madam’s Organ, a…
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Wawa Eyes Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as Future Locations for Tesla Super-Charging Stations
Right now, Wawa’s closest Tesla super chargers are in Delaware and South Jersey, but that’s going to change, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lori Bruce, a Wawa spokesperson, said the company has 16 stores with Tesla Superchargers with plans to double that by the end of 2020. New Jersey is Wawa’s top market…
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Wawa Agrees to Pay $1.4 million Settlement in Overtime Dispute
Some Wawa assistant general managers who claimed they should have been paid overtime will be receiving money as part of a class action settlement, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. Assistant general managers who worked between January 2014 and the end of 2015 will receive an average of $4,268.29, part of the $1.4 million settlement.…
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Newtown Square Salon Brings Dads and Daughters Together with Beer and Braiding
It’s an image that causes a double take. Grown men downing some beer, braiding some hair, writes Bob Brooks for 6abc.com. But it’s pretty amazing what a little instruction and a few cold ones can do. Just ask Kevin Basquill. He attended the annual Beers and Braids father-daughter date night last year at Blush Salon…
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Famous Chaps Pit Beef Opening in Fall at Former Granite Run Mall Site
Media will soon be getting a new BBQ sandwich franchise, courtesy of longtime Philadelphia Phillies and former mib.com sportswriter Paul Hagen, according to Cision PR Web. Famous Chaps Pit Beef has been a Baltimore staple since 1987. It’s coming in fall 2019 to 1067 W Baltimore Pike, next to the former Riddle Ale House at…
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Say It Ain’t So: Wawa Now the Official Baltimore Ravens Hoagie
Wawa’s taking some hits from Philadelphia Twitter users over its “multi-year” agreement to become the “official hoagie” and “proud partner of the Baltimore Ravens,” writes Patricia Madej for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa officials say they are just trying to expand its brand and presence in Maryland. Marylanders don’t eat our beloved hoagies. They eat subs.…
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These Wawa ‘Cronies’ Love Hanging Out Together, Just Sharing Their Thoughts
The wife of one of the men called them the “Wawa cronies”. They can be found hanging outside the Wawa weeknights at Baltimore Pike and Bishop Avenue in Clifton Heights, writes Kevin Tustin for Delaware County News Network. Most are retirees with blue-collar backgrounds, a number of them veterans. They do nothing more than drink…
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Springfield Man Charged $3,800 by Amazon for Rented Textbook His Daughter was Few Days Late Returning
Anthony SanFilippo, a Springfield resident, was charged $3,800 by Amazon for a rented textbook his daughter was a few days late returning, writes William Bender for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In February, Amelia SanFilippo, a cognitive science major at the University of Delaware, rented Cultural Anthropology: A Toolkit for a Global Age using her father’s debit…
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Cheryl’s Southern Style Restaurant Finally Hit the Big Leagues
Cheryl Stevens has had a stand at Talen Energy Stadium for 10 years but was never allowed any signage. Then, in February, her name was up in lights, writes Kathleen E. Carey for Delaware County News Network. Thanks to the Philadelphia Union and Roe Fabricators, Stevens’ “Cheryl’s Southern Style Cuisine” can be seen in all…
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Bud and Marilyn’s at the Philadelphia Airport Makes Food Network’s Top Airport Restaurant List
The next time you find yourself in a holding pattern at the Philadelphia Airport, you might want to head over to Bud and Marilyn’s. The restaurant made the Food Network’s list of the best airport restaurants in the United States, according to Samantha Lande for Food Network. Bud and Marilyn’s is located between Terminal B…
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America’s Oldest “Hielo Italiano” Manufacturer, Rosati Ice, Debuts Hispanic Marketing Campaign
Inspired by the cuisines of Mexico and Latin American, Rosati Ice, America’s original Italian ice manufacturer, is introducing seven new flavors for the 2019 summer season. Rosati’s “Hielo Italiano” (Italian Ice) line is rolling-out at United Supermarkets in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Texas and New Mexico. “One of the largest and fastest growing food trends in…
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Rooftop Dining May Be Coming to Wayne
Those who enjoy dining alfresco when the weather is pleasant may soon be able to sit on a rooftop in Wayne, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. The Hemcher Family Partnership, which owns the Great American Pub, asked the Board of Commissioners at a recent meeting to change the township zoning code to…
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Top 10 Garden Store List Includes These Seven from Delaware County
Delaware County’s garden enthusiasts may picture nurseries in far off Bucks, Chester, Montgomery and Berks counties, but green thumb-quality garden centers are right here at home, according to a top 10 garden store list by Lauren DePiero and Danielle Fusaro of Main Line Today. Seven of the top 10 list included these Delco stores: The…
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Backstage Arrives at Macy’s in Springfield: Offers Store-Within-a-Store Shopping Experience
Macy’s at the Springfield Mall has opened Backstage, a unique store-within –a-store that combines the latest products with bargain hunting shopping, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Backstage is 13,800 square feet of dedicated retail space on Macy’s first floor that provides a constantly changing assortment of on-trend merchandise at 20 to 80 percent off traditional…
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Radnor Board of Commissioners Nixes New Wawa
All five members of the Radnor Board of Commissioners present Monday night voted against a new Wawa convenience store with gas pumps for the corner of Lancaster and Aberdeen avenues, writes Linda Stein for mainlinemedianews.com. Plans for the Wawa had drawn opposition from nearby neighbors who fought against it for more than a year. In…
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Woodlyn McDonald’s Upgrades With New Technology, Menu Items and Table Guest Service
The Hamburglar remains the same, but just about everything else has changed at the McDonald’s at 1253 MacDade Boulevard in Woodlyn, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The restaurant includes new technology and menu items, and an enhanced level of service for a more modern guest experience. The Woodlyn site is the…
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