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Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local", Eat, Drink, Play

Meet Santi and Surin, Founders of Thai Place Restaurant in Wexford, PA

Their love of cooking along with a lack of Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh in 1980 created a change in direction for founders Surin and Santi Thamwiwat, who worked in the fields of medical research and structural engineering, respectively. Holding weekly Steelers game parties where Surin cooked and gaining lots of requests from friends and work […]
Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local"

Meet Bill Ringle of System Ringle, Helping Local Businesses Thrive

Dave Jackley Hi, welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh, which is all about community and the businesses in it. Now, think about this. You have entrepreneurs that either start or take over a business, they need to grow and build that business and try to have a balance work. And then […]
Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local", Eat, Drink, Play

Meet Susan Certo, Owner of Sienna Mercado, a Unique, Local Restaurant Concept

Dave Jackley Hi, Dave Jackley here. I’m with Susan Certo, owner of Sienna Mercado, right down here at Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh. And welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. So Susan, I think the unique thing is you’ve got three restaurants under one roof. Tell me about that. Susan Certo Well, […]
Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local"

Meet Katalin Reimann of Quantum Klinik in Wexford, PA

Dave Jackley Welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And today I have the privilege of speaking with Katalin Riemann, Owner of Quantum Klinik, right here in the center of Wexford on Perry Highway. So Katalin, tell me a little bit about your business and how you got started. Katalin Reimann Hello, everybody. […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Santi and Surin, Founders of Thai Place Restaurant in Wexford, PA Their love of cooking along with a lack of Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh in 1980 created a change in direction for founders Surin and Santi Thamwiwat, who worked in the fields of medical research and structural engineering, respectively. Holding weekly Steelers game parties where Surin cooked and gaining lots of requests from friends and work […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Bill Ringle of System Ringle, Helping Local Businesses Thrive Dave Jackley Hi, welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh, which is all about community and the businesses in it. Now, think about this. You have entrepreneurs that either start or take over a business, they need to grow and build that business and try to have a balance work. And then […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Susan Certo, Owner of Sienna Mercado, a Unique, Local Restaurant Concept Dave Jackley Hi, Dave Jackley here. I’m with Susan Certo, owner of Sienna Mercado, right down here at Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh. And welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. So Susan, I think the unique thing is you’ve got three restaurants under one roof. Tell me about that. Susan Certo Well, […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Katalin Reimann of Quantum Klinik in Wexford, PA Dave Jackley Welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And today I have the privilege of speaking with Katalin Riemann, Owner of Quantum Klinik, right here in the center of Wexford on Perry Highway. So Katalin, tell me a little bit about your business and how you got started. Katalin Reimann Hello, everybody. […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Ron Razete of Peace, Love and Little Donuts Dave Jackley Peace, Love Little Donuts. Right here. I’m here with Ron Razete, Founder of Peace, Love and Little Donuts. And welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. So you’re in 15 states! That’s incredible. Ron Razete It’s surprising because you keep doing the same little thing and keep your head down […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Find Out about Mitch’s Barbeque in Warrendale, PA Dave Jackley Hi, Dave Jackley here with another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And today I get to talk to Mitch founder and owner of mitches barbecue, and his son Justin, the chief cook. So let’s see what they have to say. So you started out with ice cream? Mitch Evanitsky Yeah. So […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Christine Galket, Owner of Paws in the Sand from Cranberry Township, PA Dave Jackley Well, good morning. Welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh and today I’m here with Christine Galket of Paws in the Sand Pet Treats. Welcome. And we’re gonna find out what she does, where the products get sold and how you can partake. Christine Galket Great, yes, my name is […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Alan Larimer, Owner of Big Shot Bob’s in Cranberry Township, PA Dave Jackley Dave Jackley here and welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And today I have the pleasure of talking to Alan Larimer, owner of Big Shot Bob’s right here in the center of Cranberry Township. And you’ve got to stay tuned to see what makes the wings here, the best […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Jeff Patton, Owner of Baseball Card Castle in Cranberry Township, PA Dave Jackley Hi there, and welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Patton, owner of Baseball Card Castle right here in the center of Cranberry Township. So taste Stay tuned to find out about the entire world of sports memorabilia and collectibles that […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Jay Sebes, Owner of Aviva Brick Oven in Warrendale, PA Dave Jackley I’m here with Jay Sebes, owner of Aviva Brick Oven in Wexford, Pennsylvania. This is Dave Jackley, with another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And I’m excited to learn more about this fantastic restaurant. So tell me a little bit of your history, Jay, what like how did how did this […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Amy Kohler of Embroidery and More in Cranberry Township, PA Dave Jackley Welcome to another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And today I have the pleasure of talking to Amy Kolmer, Owner of Embroidery and More, right here in the center of Cranberry Township. Find out today how you can get high quality pictures, logos, custom information on such a variety of sportswear and […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Jessica Jackley, Founder of ALLtruists and Kiva.org, from Wexford, PA Dave Jackley: Today, I’m really excited to be able to interview my daughter, Jessica Jackley, Founder of ALLtruists. Learn today how to do at-home, kid-friendly, volunteer projects that connect them to the world’s most pressing problems. Here we go. So Jessica, I got to tell you, you have so many roles. You’re a mother of […]

Community Businesses and Their Stories: "Buy Local" Meet Julie Tsounos, Owner of Learning Express in Wexford, PA Dave Jackley Hi, Dave Jackley here with another edition of ExactlyAtHome North of Pittsburgh. And today I’m here with Julie Tsounos, Owner of Learning Express, right here on Perry Highway in Wexford. So Julie, tell me Where are you originally from? Julie Tsounos I am originally from a place called Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, which is about […]

Eat, Drink, Play The Top 5 Bars in Wexford Wexford is an unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States. It comprises multiple municipalities, each of which hosts desirable neighborhoods and a collection of some of the best bars in the County. You won’t have to look too far to get any beverage of your choice, from soft drinks to hard drinks like beer, wine, spirit, […]

Eat, Drink, Play The Top 5 Bars in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania Cranberry Township is known to have some of the finest bars in Pennsylvania. This article, however, will discuss the top five. Smiling Moose There is something to be said for a bar that has been faithfully serving Cranberry Township for a long time now. Eighteen years later, Smiling Moose has only gotten better at what […]

Home Buyer and Seller Tips Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes When Selling Your Home Dave’s Top 7 Mistakes When Selling A Home. So, you’re selling your home. And you want to make sure you get the best price possible? I’m going to share the top 7 mistakes homeowners make when selling their home that cause people to lose tens of thousands of dollars… And I’m going to give […]

Eat, Drink, Play The Top 5 Restaurants in Wexford Named after Wexford County in the Republic of Ireland, Wexford is located in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County, United States. The Wexford area is an unincorporated community and hosts manifold municipalities, which include Pine Township, McCandless Township, Marshall Township, and Franklin Park. Wexford is one of the most desirable communities in Pennsylvania. The collection of restaurants […]

Eat, Drink, Play The Top 5 Restaurants in Cranberry Township Food makes the world go round, This is true even in the small Township of Cranberry, Pennsylvania. In fact, especially in Cranberry Township. Amongst other things, food is a common unifier here in this small town. Cranberry residents know this and the people who visit learn quickly. This article will save you the trouble and […]

Eat, Drink, Play The Top 5 Things to Do in Cranberry Township, PA Jan 24, 2022 Local Different cities are known for their top entertainment spots alongside other exciting features. Cranberry Township sits on this shelf as a Highlight city. With many exciting places you can visit alone, or with your family, we have done a proper survey and brought it down to the top five! […]

Eat, Drink, Play The Top 5 things to do in Wexford In 2005, Wexford ranked the twenty-eighth best place to live by Money magazine. Wexford is a diverse community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. This community derives its name from County Wexford in Ireland. Wexford is predominantly occupied by several local businesses, car dealerships, and corporate chains. A majority of the people in Wexford rank […]