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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wonder, a food hall concept that allows customers to combine dishes from multiple restaurant menus in one order, plans to open a Franklin County location in spring 2027. The restaurant is planned for 520 Gateway Ave. in the North Chambersburg Village Center. Wonder officials confirmed the...
The springs in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, flow from the ground at a steady 74.3...
Ready to discover the best mom-and-pop diners in Pennsylvania?. These 9 diners serve up comfort food and good old-fashioned hospitality that’ll keep you coming back!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Tucked along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner is the kind of place that makes you...
FORT RITCHIE, Md. — The Ritchie History Museum is expanding its presence at historic Fort Ritchie by adding another facility to their organization. A new research center located right next to the museum is being renovated in preparation for a potential spring opening. The research center will be in...
Some road trips need a pit stop that serves eggs at three in the afternoon without blinking. On the west side of Frederick, Maryland, a busy stretch of Route 40 hides exactly that kind of place. It has a retro dining room, a menu thick enough to double as a...
A small sign at this butcher shop asks shoppers to cover their shoulders and wear bottoms that reach the knees. Then you take a number and wait your turn for fresh, hand-cut meat in West Virginia. The shop is run by Mennonites, and the counter often stays busy. Some shoppers...
Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a winery across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 5-8. Trigger’s Table & Taproom. 118 Walnut St., Suite 106, Waynesboro. Thursday, Nov. 5: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6: 4-10 p.m.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested adopters may visit cvas-pets.org or call 717-263-5791. Ginny Weasley is a sweet, active 6-year-old terrier girl that would love to find her magical, loving forever...
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and businesses across the country are recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with free meals, discounts, and special offers. Here are some of the deals veterans and military members can find throughout Central Pennsylvania. Restaurants: Retail discounts: Personal care: Other Veterans Day offers: Veterans should […]
Nermana and Dennis Hodgson travel regularly throughout Europe in “search of the perfect fashions.”. Nermana, who was born in Europe, and her husband have opened a women’s boutique. The Mechanicsburg couple opened the shop in Cumberland County. Mana’s Atelier opened at The Shops at Walden Crossroads, 101 Walden...
Customers can both activate their reward and redeem for their free turkey or alternative selection in stores or online.
One of these markets runs its own tortilla factory right inside the store. Another has a family that makes homemade tamales on Saturdays, and people carry them home to feed the whole household. Across Pennsylvania, small Mexican groceries turn into tamale headquarters when December rolls around. Some sell them hot,...
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt held Oct. 26-31 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The 2026 harvest was consistent with the 5-year average of 95 bears. The 2026 harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female...
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fifty chinchillas were transferred to the Adams County SPCA after they were rescued from a breeding facility in Ohio last month. The chinchillas came from a facility in Janera, Ohio, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The owner was forced to surrender nearly 1,100 chinchillas who were living in "deeply troubling conditions."
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...
A new Korean fried chicken restaurant has started its soft opening in Chantilly. We’re talking about BHC Chicken. The Burn first told readers about BHC’s plans to expand in NoVa last month. The brand has roughly 10 locations around the U.S. including one that recently opened in Arlington....
Shopping in Northern Virginia is not typically an activity associated with the phrase “I can’t believe how little I spent.”. Black Friday Outlet in Manassas, Virginia is working hard to change that, one cart at a time. The concept behind this store is so straightforward and so effective...
The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.
This deserves an immediate mention: there’s a gleaming stainless steel diner with red stripes that looks straight out of the mid-1950s. It was actually built in 1992. Nobody seems bothered by the math, and honestly, neither am I. The building replaced an older wooden diner from 1946 that was...
