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BBQ Chain With MD Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With MD Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With MD Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …
Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops
Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Pennsylvania nearly a year ago was found in a North Carolina home, and the man she was with is facing more than a dozen sex charges. A 15-year-old girl who vanished nearly a year ago from Pennsylvania was found in North Carolina, about 470 miles away, and the man she was living with is now facing more than 15 felony charges, police said. The girl was reportedly reported missing out of Reading, PA in June 2024, NBC News says citing court documents. The teen was discovered on Monday, June 16, around 4:20 p.m., when detectives with the High Point Police…
Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam
Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam A former Hill School admissions director and neighbor of pop icon Taylor Swift pleaded guilty to selling fake artwork he falsely claimed was created by some of the world’s most legendary artists, federal authorities announced on Tuesday, June 3. Carter P. Reese, 77, of Reading, admitted in federal court on Thursday, May 29, to wire fraud and mail fraud for a two-year scheme that duped customers into buying forged works he said came from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and others, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Once respect…
Jehovah's Witness Sexually Abused Family Member Under 7 Years Old: PA AG (UPDATE) Jehovah's Witness Sexually Abused Family Member Under 7 Years Old: PA AG (UPDATE)
Jehovah's Witness Sexually Abused Family Member Under 7 Years Old: PA AG (Update) A former Jehovah’s Witness from Butler County has been sentenced to up to 34 years in prison for sexually abusing a child family member over five years, beginning when the victim was just 7, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 3. Shaun Sheffer, 47, of Harmony, was convicted by a Butler County jury in January of three counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault, and one count of corruption of minors, according to the AG’s Office. The assaults happened between 1995 and 2000, when Sheffer was a member of a local Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation. The a…
Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward
Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward "Twilight" is back in a whole new way.  It's been over 15 years since the movie was first released, but the  soundtrack still trends on wedding playlists and its fanbase remains fiercely loyal. Now, this fall, fans can experience the "Twilight in Concert" tour which aims to captivate fans with a unique live-to-film experience. A 12-piece rock and orchestral ensemble will perform Carter Burwell’s original score live, synchronized with a screening of the 2008 film "Twilight," all under the glow of 1,000 candles. ​ Whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob, the tour offers an immersi…
67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA 67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA
67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA A man accused of fueling gun violence through illegal firearm sales was caught smuggling 67 pounds of marijuana at JFK Airport, authorities announced on Monday, March 17. Ian Diaz-Reales, 27, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was arrested on March 2 while attempting to board an outbound flight with the massive drug stash, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. Diaz-Reales had already been wanted for allegedly purchasing multiple firearms and illegally funneling them to criminals involved in drug trafficking, gang activity, and violence, authorities said. The Berks County Gun Viol…
MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment: Here's How You Can Pitch In Philly 'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment: Here's How You Can Pitch In Philly
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment: Here's How You Can Pitch In Philly Innovators, it’s time to sink or swim with the Sharks in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. The hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" will hold an open casting call in Philly on Friday, Apr. 11. The Emmy-winning program will host it at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, in partnership with Philly's ABC affiliate WPVI-TV. This will be the first "Shark Tank" casting call in the city since 2017. "We’re eager to return to Philly after so many years to see how the entrepreneur community has grown," said Mindy Zemrak, the supervising casting producer since the show debuted in 2…