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This Romantic Philly Restaurant Is American Must-Try, Rachael Ray Show Staffers Say This Romantic Philly Restaurant Is American Must-Try, Rachael Ray Show Staffers Say
This Romantic Philly Restaurant Is American Must-Try, Rachael Ray Show Staffers Say A Philadelphia restaurant is a top favorite in the U.S. for a Rachael Ray Show staffer. Senior Producer Brittany Tori's contribution to the show's list of their top picks in America is the "romantic" Via Locusta, located right near Rittenhouse Square. "Their ravioli is to die for—it's handmade, the filling always changes, it's so fresh, it melts in your mouth, it's a must-have," Tori said of the Italian joint. The homemade focaccia is a must-try. Click here for the Rachael Ray Show's complete list.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Impact Injury Hazard Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Impact Injury Hazard
Black & Decker Recalling 2.2M Hammers Due To Impact Injury Hazard Millions of widely-used sledgehammers sold over the past decade are subject to a nationwide recall due to impact injury concerns. Stanley Black & Decker announced a recall of 2.2 million DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman fiberglass sledgehammers whose heads can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to CPSC, the DeWALT sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled DeWALT Model DWHT56024 SledgehammerCPSC the Stanley sledgehammers are yellow and black; Recalled Stanley FATMAX Model FMHT51297 Engi…

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by Zak Failla
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GM Recalling 40K Chevy Pick-Ups For Fire Hazard GM Recalling 40K Chevy Pick-Ups For Fire Hazard
GM Recalling 40K Chevy Pick-Ups For Fire Hazard Tens of thousands of Chevrolet trucks are being subject to a national recall due to a faulty switch that could potentially pose an increased risk of sparking a fire. Some truck owners are being cautioned to park outside and away from anything that could burn after General Motors advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that Chevy Silverados produced between 2019 and 2023 that could go up in flames and pose a massive safety hazard. The vehicles included in the recall include 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models. In total, 40,428 trucks are subject to the recall. Accor…

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by Zak Failla
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Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns
Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns A voluntary recall of a specific lot and brand of ground cumin sold in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other states is being recalled due to the discovery of Salmonella in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Lipari Foods has issued a voluntary recall of a specific lot of Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs manufactured by International Food that could pose a possible health risk for vulnerable adults or young children. The products subject to the recall were sold to retailers in: Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; Michigan; Missouri; No…

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by Zak Failla
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Bed Bath & Beyond Plans To Close Remaining Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Bed Bath & Beyond Plans To Close Remaining Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
Bed Bath & Beyond Plans To Close Remaining Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, April 23 with plans to close all of its remaining stores after efforts to raise enough money to keep the company alive came up short. The company said in a statement that it will implement "an orderly wind-down" of its businesses while conducting a limited marketing process to solicit interest in one or more sales of some or all of its assets.  For now, 360 Bed Bath & Beyond and 120 buybuy BABY stores and websites will remain open and continue serving customers as the com…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Chesco Pizza Hut Will Offer Free Pies For A Year To First 25 Customers New Chesco Pizza Hut Will Offer Free Pies For A Year To First 25 Customers
New Chesco Pizza Hut Will Offer Free Pies For A Year To First 25 Customers A new Pizza Hut is set to open in Coatesville next month, and the first guests to arrive are in store for a year's worth of complimentary pies, management says.  The new pizzeria at 1039 E. Lincoln Highway will launch with a grand opening on Friday, May 5, says the Flynn Restaurant Group, and the first 25 customers to show up when the dining room opens will receive redeemable punch cards for a year's worth of pizza.  The offer applies to "complimentary specialty" pizzas or large pies with up to three toppings, and the lucky few can receive up to two free pizzas per month, own…

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by Mac Bullock
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Philly's Federal Donuts Makes NJ Debut Philly's Federal Donuts Makes NJ Debut
Philly's Federal Donuts Makes NJ Debut Where can you find Hawaiian and Mexican food, and doughnuts all in one place? Soon, at Marlton Square Shopping Center located along Route 73 in Marlton. Federal DonutsColby Kingston This will be Federal Donuts' first New Jersey location. Rooted in Philadelphia, its guests can delight in fancy or hot fresh donuts served fresh daily. Federal Donuts also serves up chicken dishes and coffee. Poke Bros, meanwhile, features authentic Hawaiian-style fresh fish poke bowls, guests can enjoy a quick and nutritious signature or build your own poke bowl with high-quality sushi-grade fish and farm-…

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by Jon Craig
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Southwest Airlines Lifts Pause On Flights, Service Resumed (UPDATED) Southwest Airlines Lifts Pause On Flights, Service Resumed (UPDATED)
Southwest Airlines Lifts Pause On Flights, Service Resumed (Updated) (UPDATE 11:10 a.m.) The FAA announced that the pause has been lifted and service resumed. This morning @SouthwestAir experienced a technical issue with one of their internal systems. At the airline’s request, the FAA paused Southwest’s departures as they resolved the issue. The pause has been lifted and their service has resumed. — The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) April 18, 2023 Original story Southwest Airlines temporarily paused its departures across the country on Tuesday morning after there were technical concerns, authorities announced. The FAA confirmed shortly before 10:45 a.m. on Tuesda…

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by Zak Failla
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This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What?
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? Philadelphia has no shortage of great cheesesteaks, but for the best of the best, you might have to drive across the river.  That's according to "Bon Appetit" magazine, which ranked Donkey's Place of New Jersey in its list of the Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia last Tuesday, April 11.  Geographical concerns aside, fans of the family-run chain say Donkey's holds its own with Philly's best. In addition to cracking "Bon Appetit's" list, the Jersey eatery holds the number 20 slot for best Philly-area cheesesteaks on Yelp.  As well, Donkey's distance from Philly proper might actually be a bl…

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by Mac Bullock
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PA's David's Bridal Laying Off 9,200 Employees Amid Bankruptcy Filing PA's David's Bridal Laying Off 9,200 Employees Amid Bankruptcy Filing
PA's David's Bridal Laying Off 9,200 Employees Amid Bankruptcy Filing Montgomery County's own David's Bridal will send more than 9,000 workers home in an upcoming round of layoffs, according to a disclosure form it filed with the state Department of Labor and Industry.  The Conshohocken-based wedding retailer expects to lay off 9,236 employees nationwide in a three-phase plan that began on Friday, April 14, according to the state website.  It's not clear how many of those workers are in Pennsylvania, though the layoffs are expected to affect locations in Blair, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Luzerne, and York counties, as well as four shops in Allegheny C…

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by Mac Bullock
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Wawa Serving Free Coffee At All Stores Thursday, April 13 Wawa Serving Free Coffee At All Stores Thursday, April 13
Wawa Serving Free Coffee At All Stores Thursday, April 13 Did somebody say free coffee? Wawa Inc., in celebration of its 59th year in business, is serving all sizes of coffee free on Thursday, April 13. Wawa expects to give away close to 2 million free cups of any-size coffee to customers at its nearly 1,000 stores, officials said. In April 1964, Wawa entered the retail business by opening its first store in Folsom, PA. 

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by Jon Craig
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Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…

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by Zak Failla