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No Fuel At Sanatoga Turkey Hill Market Through Feb. 18

The convenience store on East High Street at the Sanatoga interchange for U.S. Route 422 is replacing its aging vehicle fuel pumps with newer models.

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In A Pottstown Restaurant, Stars Were Behind The Bar

Bartenders at the TGI Friday’s dining franchise in Pottstown’s Coventry Mall competed Monday night in its annual Bar Champs competition.

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Bow-Wow! Weis Doubled Funds Raised For Pet Shelters

Bow-Wow! Weis Doubled Funds Raised For Pet Shelters

The supermarkets’ Memorial Day “Paw For Pets” drive brought in $191,000 from 64 stores in five states, including those in the Pottstown PA area.

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State Liquor Stores Now Offer Android, iPhone Apps

The latest technology to drum up sales allows customers to look for more than 40,000 alcoholic beverages and other products on their smartphones. Don’t drink while you’re dialing!

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Pottstown Area Supermarket Chain Supports Hospitals

Pottstown Area Supermarket Chain Supports Hospitals

The Giant Food Stores located within a 20-mile radius of Pottstown PA are among those across the state participating in the fund-raiser for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Weis Markets Opens Three New PA Locations Saturday

The grocery retailer, which operates in Pottstown and Gilbertsville, is branching out to Conshohocken, Doylestown and East Norristown.

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Rachael Ray To Sign Book Copies At Wegman’s Market

She’s got a new cookbook, her 20th. Wegman’s has a new, just-opened supermarket brimming with food. Match made in heaven.

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Yum! For Good: Water Ice Seller Benefits Foundation

Rita’s Water Ice franchises across the country will collect donations to raise money for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation through June 30.

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LCB Looking For New Retail Location In Schwenksville

LCB Looking For New Retail Location In Schwenksville

It’s seeking recommendations for sites near its current Main Street location.

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PA Might Uncork Some Savings On Distant Wine Buying

A bill being considered by the Pennsylvania Legislature would allow in-state wine consumers to buy their fill of out-of-state vintages.

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