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New Owner of Bernie’s Pretzels Looking to Capture Bazaar Memories
An iconic moment at the former Bazaar of All Nations in Upper Darby for Greg Murray was the smell of Bernie’s soft pretzels and cinnamon…
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West Chester University Continues Tradition of Collecting Holiday Items for Promise Program Students
During its five-week winter break when most students leave campus, WCU will continue its tradition of helping Promise Program students who do not have homes…
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Chester County Food Bank Receives $20,000 from ACME Foundation to Fight Hunger
Chester County Food Bank has received a $20,000 grant from ACME Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program. The grant was provided as part of the company’s O…
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Malvern-Based Acme President to Lead Plans for Kroger Merger
The former president of Malvern-based Acme Markets is taking on a new position. Jim Perkins who is currently leading parent company Albertson’s Mid-Atlantic division, has…
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These Chester County Businesses Are Being Recognized for Their Philanthropy
Chester County businesses are being recognized for their efforts to serve the community and philanthropic partnerships by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lisa Dukart details their…
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Malvern-Based Acme Sold to Kroger for $20 Billion
The owner of Malvern-based grocery chain, Acme, is selling its company to Kroger for $20 billion. Kroger will be accruing Acme-owner Albertsons’ $5 billion debt…
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See Which Supermarkets are the Most Popular for Chester County Shoppers
When heading out to refill their pantries or grab what’s required for the day’s meals, grocery shoppers in Chester County are most likely to load…
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Friends Association Grocery Gift Card Collection Helps Ensure a Happy Thanksgiving Meal
The Friends Association in Chester County is collecting grocery store gift cards as part of its annual Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive to help offset the…
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After the Unthinkable Happened to Their Son, Exton Couple Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities
After their son Cailen, who has an intellectual disability, was assaulted during a shoplifting incident at Acme, where he was working, Exton residents John and Denise…
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Former WCASD Offices Could Graduate into an ALDI
West Chester could soon become home to a new ALDI supermarket constructed at the Spellman Building. The Paoli Pike site is the former home to…
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After Its Beginnings in Berwyn, Mingle Mocktails Is Now Shaking (and Stirring) National Beverage Markets
Berwyn resident Laura Taylor started making mocktails five years ago after she stopped drinking alcohol. Her decision to live as a teetotaler led to the…
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Snoop Dogg ‘Kidnapped’ from Thorndale Supermarket; Police Assure the Public That Someone Will Take the Rap
A standup display — depicting a three-foot-tall, bobblehead version of Snoop Dogg — was taken from an ACME in Bucks County. The likeness of the…
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Sears at Granite Run Expected to Close in August
The Sears department store at the Promenade at Granite Run has been a steady presence at the site since 1974. Now, it’s expected to close…
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2021 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Elizabeth Hopkins
Conestoga High School graduate Elizabeth Hopkins is the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal with the County of Chester and owner of Honeymoon Farm in Oxford. Hopkins,…
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Acme’s Parent Company to Create New Mid-Atlantic Division Headquartered in Malvern
Albertsons, the parent company of Acme and several other grocery brands, is planning to follow up on its IPO with structural changes that include a…
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Owner of Malvern-Based Acme Raises $800 Million in IPO, Falls Well Short of Target
The owner of Malvern-based Acme Markets and a string of other food chains has raised $800 million in its initial public offering, falling well short…
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Debt-Ridden Owners of Malvern-Based Acme Pleased with Pandemic-Driven Boost in Sales
The debt-ridden owners of Malvern-based Acme are hoping that the huge boost in sales during the coronavirus pandemic will help them sell 2,000 supermarkets, writes…
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How KOP’s Workhorse Brewing Became a Major Regional Player Less Than 18 Months After Opening
Workhorse Brewing in King of Prussia has become a major regional player less than a year and a half after opening, writes Michael Klein for…
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