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Mount Airy: Local Brewery Devoted to Environment, Community

February 1, 2012 0

Peggy Zwerver and Tom Baker, owners of Mount Airy’s Earth Bread + Brewery restaurant, have been brewing beer for more than 10 years. But not all home brewers are as socially and environmentally conscious as [continue reading…]

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Fishtown: The Rocket Cat Cafe and its Crazy Name

February 20, 2011 0

The Rocket Cat Cafe has been serving locals for eight years in Fishtown. The restaurant located on Frankford Avenue caters to all including vegetarians and vegans. The cafe does have an interesting name. Owner Karen [continue reading…]

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