A Minersville "dessert boutique" has customers lining up for their favorite confections. On this month's Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors once again shows off his baking skills at this friendly and cute coal region business that is just a few months old. The story of how Sughr & Company came to be will not only warm your heart but convince you anything is possible with the support of the community. #supportlocal #smallbusiness #cupcakes #foodtruck #minersville #community #baker #baker
Avenues has been providing a variety of services that have been enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities in the area for decades. On this month's Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors celebrates springtime in the coal region at one of those places - Lessie's Garden & Gift Shop in Pottsville. Along with beautiful flowers and garden plants, the smiles you receive from the hard working staff will make your trip here more than worth it. Join us in the greenhouse coming up.
Something new in Schuylkill Haven is the talk of the town! On this month's Eye on the Anthracite Region, we visit Riviera Maya Restaurant to celebrate their one year anniversary. Victor is originally from Mexico but he loves bringing his homemade authentic Mexican food to the area. It is something different in this coal region town that customers are just loving whether they visit the wonderfully decorated dining room or carry it out. Delivery service is also available.
Everyday is a good day to take care of yourself. On this month's Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors visits another prospering business, that has opened up on Centre Street - Glow Massage & Esthetics. After a long career as a masseuse, Amber decided to tackle the world of esthetics with the hope of opening her own business in her hometown. Glow was named best day spa within months of opening and it has been all positive growth since then. Let's find out why Glow is so popular.
Owning a bakery might be the last place you might expect to find this father and son team. On this month's edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, we visit the historic Spring Street Bakery in Frackville. For over 3 years now, Joe and Joe Yurkonis have been tying their aprons at 4 am, as they transform this business back to it's origins. Old and new customers are delighted to say the least! A wonderful story of dreams coming true.
Happy 2023! On our first Eye on the Anthracite Region of the new year, we celebrate small business at Freed's Flowers in Schuylkill Haven. Freed's has been providing for the floral needs of the community for decades but almost closed for good in March after the retirement of it's long time owner. However, a local realtor and entrepreneur wasn't going to let that happen and now the business is stronger than ever going into 2023. A great story to start the year is coming up! #smallbusiness
A bakery for your best friend is on this month’s Eye on the Anthracite Region.Baileybones Canine Bakery opened this year in downtown Pottsville and has our furry friends excited. Some beautiful treats are sure to find there way to our pals holiday stockings. Join us for a visit. #supportlocal #shoplocal #smallbusiness #downtown #pets #dogs #bakery #optometry
Farlow's Deli & Hoagies was ready to fade into Pottsville's history books as it sat empty after the pandemic. On the next Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connor's visits the entrepreneurs that didn't allow that to happen to this long time business. In fact, they have made it better than ever! Find out what additions have been added to this renovated Philadelphia style sub shop and what things have stayed the same. And do you think Dr. Connors has what it takes to make a Farlow's hoagie?
A coffee house you might find in a big city can be found right in the Anthracite Region. On the October edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors stops by Hope and Coffee in Tamaqua for a warm cup of joe. He also finds out there is so much more to this quaint business than tasty coffee and a delicious menu. Expanded hours are coming this month, so we all can get more Hope & Coffee. Join us! #smallbusiness #nonprofit #community #recovery #tamaqua #shoplocal #optometry
On the September edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors visits The Crimson House in downtown Pottsville for a one of a kind experience. Recent expansions have increased the offerings at this already popular dining option, known for their seasonally flavored menu and creative drinks. Super friendly Chef Gregg puts Dr. Connors' culinary skills to the test as they prepare some homemade pasta together. Join us for dinner coming up!
On the August edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors takes a trip back in time in Schuylkill Haven at Main Street Moonshine. Open just a few years, this speakeasy style distillery is becoming a popular option for those looking for something to do and see in the area. If you are interested in tours, tastings or just sitting down for a nice meal surrounded by decades of history, Main Street Moonshine is worth the trip. Join Dr. Connors for a look around.
Jerry and Janet Enders have been part of the Pottsville business community for over 50 years. For 26 of those years, they have documented the unforgettable 1950s and much more in a remarkably unique way. Their labor of love attracts people to the area from literally all over the world. On this month's edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors takes a trip back to a simpler time at Jerry's Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum on Centre St.
Have you found yourself on 2 wheels a lot more the past few years? On the June edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors takes a look at the recent bicycle boom with a visit to Pottsville Cyclery. They just celebrated their first anniversary on Mahantongo St. and are ready to keep you bike in great shape all year long. Join us!
On the May edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, we visit Something Sweet Candies in Pottsville to visit Gregor. He has only been in the area for 10 years but his first business venture is keeping memories of the old time candy shop alive and well. It's location in the historic Majestic Theater is the perfect place for such a delightful stop in downtown Pottsville. We visit both places - join us. #shoplocal #smallbusiness #candy #downtown #local #communitytheater #optometry
You really can go home again. On the next Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors meets area native Brian Setlak and his wife Patricia of Bake Shop VI in Pottsville. Brian was making a name for himself as a baker and pastry chef, most recently at several celebrity chef restaurants in Las Vegas. Despite his exciting career, the anthracite region excitedly welcomed him back nearly 6 year ago and have been enjoying his pallet pleasing creations ever since.
Three young men from the coal region are making their dreams come true and adding to the positive vibe on Centre St. in Pottsville at the same time. On the March edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors visits Pilger Ruh Brewing. Find out what has made this community crafted nano brewery a hit and what you can expect for the St. Patrick's Day. #supportlocal #community #coalregion #pottsville #downtownpottsville #brewery #craftbeer #optometry #local
The best of old and new is keeping Charlie's Pizza & Subs a part of the Pottsville community for years to come thanks to some creative local investors. The pandemic almost made this iconic business part of coal region history. On the next Eye on the Anthracite Region, Dr. Connors brings us a feel good story on how this local landmark survived and is perhaps better than ever. #supportlocal #coalregion#pizza #superbowl #partyfood #history #optometry #diner #pottsville #smallbusines
2021 wasn't an easy year for fitness centers but that hasn't stopped Joe from Xtreme Fitness in St. Clair from doing what he loves for the past 2 decades. On the first Eye on the Anthracite Region of 2022, Dr. Connors jumps in the ring to see what has made Xtreme Fitness more than just a gym and what you can do to make sure you are a success in your fitness goals in 2022. Happy New Year! #smallbusiness #supportlocal #stclair #fitness #boxing #martialarts #coalregion #optometry
No day is ever the same at Black Rock Brewing Company in Pottsville. Our December edition of Eye on the Anthracite Region takes Dr. Connors to this dynamic new business. There is so much going on here it is hard to keep up. This fun microbrewery is a tremendous mix of old and new. The history of the coal region is evident here but so is a desire to make history in all they do. Join us as we celebrate 2021 at Black Rock. #smallbusiness #supportlocal #pottsville #coalregion #brewery #wine