Small Business
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Hand-poured candles & more at downtown York’s newest teen-owned shop
D’AlexaLee Luxury Candles at 15 South Beaver Street is owned and operated by 18-year-old Alexa Morales, who started the business at 14 while trying to raise money for her sweet 16.
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A couple’s Jersey roots fuel one of Philadelphia’s best pizza spots
Though it’s become wildly popular among Philly pizza enthusiasts since opening in 2023, CJ & D’s Trenton Tomato Pies is only open three days a week. That’s because family comes first for owners Daria Silvestro and Chris Volk.
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Say cheese: 6 Pennsylvania creameries you need to visit
As a leading producer of cheese, Pennsylvania boasts award-winning creameries throughout the state offering up uniquely delicious cheddars, Goudas, Gruyeres, Camemberts, and more.
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‘Crippled Pickle’ grows from Newtown man’s devastating crash, recovery
After a devastating accident, Michael DeLong launched a line of pickles called “The Crippled Pickle,” sold exclusively at the Newtown Hardware House on S. State Street in Newtown.
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5 places in Pennsylvania to donate clothes, shoes, and more
A guide to making the biggest difference with your donation in Pennsylvania
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The best pizzas Pizzavania readers ate in 2025
Readers of our newsletter highlighting the best in Pa. pizza, Pizzavania, weigh in on the pizzas they enjoyed most last year.
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At Lancaster’s Pizzeria Luca, they serve artisanal pizza, with a purpose
Taylor and Leann Mason brought elevated dining to Lancaster with their farm-to-table Italian restaurant Luca. They apply that same locally-sourced focus to the creative pies they serve across town at Pizzeria Luca.
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Hanover’s Eagle Castings facility closing with 73 layoffs
Eagle Castings, operated by First Brands Group, LLC., in the 400 block of East Middle Street in Hanover, will begin the process of closing on Feb. 27, 2026, according to the WARN notice issued at the end of Dec. 2025.
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Discover Erie’s hidden gem restaurants; 12 spots worth seeking out
Here’s a list of a few eateries we consider to be the “hidden gems” of the Gem City’s dining scene.
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Trump Store closing in Bensalem. Here’s why it’s leaving Bucks County
Michael Domanico opened the store in 2020 after he and his wife Monica noticed that Trump merch sold well at their mall kiosk, while liberal merch did not.
