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Experience Best of Times, Wurst of Times at Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Phoenixville, PA
Foodies will pretty much follow anything that leads to food. Story, photos by Sharon Kozden Achtung! Attention, that is and full disclosure: I’m apparently intolerant of craft brews, which I discovered at the wurst of times, namely Oktoberfest. This would ordinarily be of no concern; however and just prior to learning of my sensitivity to these more potent beers, I accepted an assignment at Phoenixville, PA‘s Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant. Did I mention the event was a celebration of Oktoberfest (clearly not a big month for beer consumption)? To compound the irony, I reside in Phoenixville, where such boozy establishments saturate the Borough. Since I’d never encountered an issue…
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Cafe Lift Elevates Narberth, Pennsylvania’s Food Scene
Café Lift make its Narberth debut in former Royal Bank building. “So what’s the deal with brunch? I mean that if it’s a combination of breakfast and lunch, how comes there’s no lupper, or no linner?” – Janeane Garofalo Story, photos by Sharon Kozden I don’t often “do brunch.” As a runner, I can’t really wait until that mid- or late morning time frame (typically comprising brunch hours) in order to refuel. That said, I haven’t been running as much of late because I’m organizing a 5K; it’s my inaugural experience as a race director. Not logging extended miles means I can wait longer before breaking the fast; ergo, I…
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It’s a Wrap: Philly Fireworks Ends Wawa Welcome America 2018
Story, photos by Sharon Kozden There are many definitions for “lit” … as in “getting lit.” Not all have to do with a booze buzz. One alcohol-unrelated definition is “something that’s amazing in any sense.” Certainly, the spectacular July 4th fireworks’ display on the Ben Franklin Parkway, which concluded the weeklong celebration of the 4th annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, definitely was lit-worthy. Alcoholic beverages were discouraged; participants were asked to remain compliant in this regard. In Phoenixville, the borough in which I reside, I could almost hear the Philly crowds’ collective oohs and aahs as the sky was lighted up. The appreciative fawning seemed to travel down river…
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The Wall Cycling Studio Launches New Locale in Phoenixville
Photos, story by Christine Tarlecki Trimble Welcome to Phoenixville’s newest business – The Wall Cycling Studio! Complete with a barre for workouts and spin bikes for a rockin’ workout, this space is the place you want to be to sweat! Owner Juliet is so excited to be a part of the Phoenixville community. “It’s an up and coming place, it’s just exploding and we want to be a part of that as well as bringing serious fitness to this area,” she said. The Wall Cycling Studio is expanding its current location in Manayunk at 100 Levering Street, and the newest location in Phoenixville is at 260 Bridge Street on the 2nd floor…