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Life Need gift ideas? These 8 Black-owned shops in Pa. have something for everyone

You can support diversity in entrepreneurship by shopping local at one of Pennsylvania’s many Black-owned businesses this holiday season.

The Keystone Staff The Keystone Staff November 30, 2023 9:50 am EST
Business Domaci in Easton. (Photo: Courtesy of Domaci Facebook)
Business We asked, you answered: What’s your favorite small business in Pennsylvania?

Neighborhood shopping districts in Pennsylvania’s big cities and small towns are a tremendous source of civic pride, with each area featuring a diverse array of local businesses. Ahead of Small Business Saturday, we asked our newsletter readers to tell us about their favorite local businesses. Yes, it’s Black Friday, but we’re here today to talk...

Patrick Berkery Patrick Berkery November 24, 2023 6:16 am EST
Lifestyle Support local: Your guide to shopping districts across Pennsylvania for Small Business Saturday
Lifestyle Support Local: Your guide to shopping districts across Pennsylvania for Small Business Saturday

We’ve put together a list of local shopping districts and stores all across the commonwealth that have the toys, books, art, clothing, and other gifts you’re seeking, on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25 this year) and every day.

Kalena Thomhave Kalena Thomhave November 15, 2023 7:42 am EST
Business Mingle Mocktails founder Laura Taylor, of Berwyn, Chester County. (Photo: Mingle Mocktails)
Business A Girls Trip to the Poconos Inspired the Launch of This Woman-Owned Mocktail Business

Amid the sober-curious movement, Chester County's Laura Taylor is serving up drinks to fit the occasion with Mingle Mocktails.

Lena Pothier Lena Pothier September 6, 2023 10:22 am EDT
Business A Rutter's convenience store in Strasburg, June 2018. (Photo: Shutterstock).
Business Discover the Secrets of Rutter’s: 5 Fun Facts about Central Pennsylvania’s Beloved Convenience Store Chain

Wawa and Sheetz aren’t the only names in the Pennsylvania convenience store game. York-based Rutter’s has been serving Central Pa. for more than 50 years and has plans to expand statewide.

Patrick Berkery Patrick Berkery May 24, 2023 12:21 pm EDT

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FILE - Owners bring their dogs to a park in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Veterinary laboratories in several states, including Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire, are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs that causes lasting illness and doesn't respond to antibiotics. The Oregon Department of Agriculture, which is working with state researchers and the U.S. Deparment of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory to find out what is causing the illnesses, has documented more than 200 cases of the disease since mid-August 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) Safety Officials: Mysterious respiratory illness sickening dogs in other states has reached Pennsylvania
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Volunteers Aaron McKissic, left, an employee of FedEx, and Dina Nellis, right, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, work on an assembly line filling bags with six week-end meals for students in 29 Pittsburgh city schools in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. The Backpack Feeding Program provides free weekend meals to children enrolled in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture National School Lunch Program's Free or Reduced Price School Meals. The Backpack Feeding program is coordinated by the joint effort of Focus Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh area Food Bank. ( Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Local We asked, you answered: What’s a charity or organization in Pennsylvania you feel strongly about donating your time and/or money to?
Congresswoman Susan Wild speaking at the grand opening of a TSA security checkpoint at the Lehigh Valley International Airport on July 28, 2023 (Photo: Sean Kitchen) Labor Susan Wild confronts anti-union executive at US House hearing
Business Elaine Pivinski (Courtesy Franklin Hill Vineyards)
Business Meet the OG of Pennsylvania’s Women-Owned Wineries

Elaine Pivinski started Franklin Hill Vineyards with one row of grapes in 1976. Today, the operation includes a winery, a distillery, and three retail shops.

Patrick Berkery Patrick Berkery May 24, 2023 11:50 am EDT
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Military Pennsylvania Veterans Craft Special Edition Beer to Support Local Military Families

More than 20 Pennsylvania veteran-owned or operated breweries have collaborated on an IPA that will be released this Memorial Day weekend.

Patrick Berkery Patrick Berkery May 24, 2023 10:24 am EDT