Common Grounds coffee shop owner Josh Evans stands outside his business in Oaklyn. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Zoning Enforcement Incident at Oaklyn Coffee Shop Embroils Community in War of Words
Common Grounds coffee shop owner Josh Evans said that Oaklyn Zoning Officer Bob Forbes exceeded his authority in delivering a code violation notice to his business. Forbes said Evans’ subsequent social media posts have devolved into personal attacks on his character. Residents weighed in during a special meeting of the borough government last week. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
Faced with significantly inclement weather forecasts, the borough shuts down its Memorial Day weekend celebration. Vendors and small business owners are seeking creative ways to recoup sunk costs, while May Fair organizers urge the community to shop local and help bail them out. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
In a market with few qualified vendors and complex technical limitations, rising cost pressures have borough officials looking to make changes to trash collection even before they receive new bids for garbage hauling in July. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…