Posts by Jason Fellows
The Art Coach: Meet Bobbie FertigShe’s not much of a talking teacher — far more likely to give you a nudge or “What if you tried it like this.” And while she might not be chatty like Bob Ross of PBS fame, painting with Bobbie Fertig promises to be a joy-filled experience.
Author: Jeff Coleman | June 7th, 2023 Painting an identity outside of the x’s and o’s of a husband’s success as a collegiate basketball coach isn’t a goal for Bobbie Fertig, but talent as an artist and teacher is quietly earning attention in Sharon. Her new teaching studio is in the glass and concrete space…
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The Flats: Reimagined LivingSoon, the spirit of this neighborhood will live again at The Flats, North Sharon with apartments and wellness amenities to transform your passion.
Author: Jeff Coleman | April 17th, 2023 They called the space between Shenango and Penn avenues, “The North Flats,” and for generations of families it was home. Workdays whistled the soundtrack of opportunity, as breadwinners marched from frame houses to posts at factories and stores. Families made their lives in the neighborhood. Before sundown, streets…
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Miss Nina is Bringing Elephant #8 to SharonWhen the new Elephant #8 opens in the Applegate Building on North Sharpsville Avenue, you’ll be transported right to Thailand.
Author: Jeff Coleman | March 30th, 2023 Narintra is “Miss Nina” to fans who’ve fallen in love with her mothering charms. But it’s the homestyle recipes from her childhood in Northern Thailand that have attracted a cult following. Nina’s first restaurant, “Elephant #8” in Slippery Rock, is a showpiece for the cuisine and culture of…
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Courtney Costa: In Sharon, It Takes a BandMeet Courtney Costa, a community member with a passion for transforming properties who believes in hard work and working together.
Author: Jeff Coleman | March 20th, 2023 Courtney Costa has roots in Sharon, but the decision to buy a home and anchor a property management business here wasn’t nostalgia. It was the city’s welcome and vision for the future that made the difference. “Sharon is business friendly. They seem interested in getting unsightly businesses and…
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Introducing: Sharon City EyeworksThe City of Sharon is now home to an exciting new venture... a state-of-the-art optical studio.
Author: Jeff Coleman | January 24th, 2023 The skies are looking clear in the City of Sharon… but that’s probably because of Jim and Amy Schnieder’s new venture: Sharon City Eyeworks. The new state-of-the-art optical studio now offers eye exam services, in addition to the existing “Eyes of Faith Optical” eyewear boutique. Amy and Jim…
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Thyme In Your KitchenPart five of the Independent Retailer's Month interview series featuring small businesses here in Sharon, PA.
In celebration of Independent Retailers Month, JCL Development reached out to several small business owners here in downtown Sharon, PA in hopes of highlighting all the wonderful and unique things we have to offer. This week, I met with Pat Evans, the owner of Thyme In Your Kitchen, to learn more about her business and…
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Haitian SensationPart four of the Independent Retailer's Month interview series featuring small businesses here in Sharon, PA.
In celebration of Independent Retailers Month, JCL Development reached out to several small business owners here in downtown Sharon, PA in hopes of highlighting all the wonderful and unique things we have to offer. This week, I met with Joseph Altenor, the owner of Haitian Sensation, to learn more about his business and his role…
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Dave Pegg’s Barbering and Shave ParlorPart three of the Independent Retailer's Month interview series featuring small businesses here in Sharon, PA.
In celebration of Independent Retailers Month, JCL Development reached out to several small business owners here in downtown Sharon, PA in hopes of highlighting all the wonderful and unique things we have to offer. This week, I met with Dave Pegg, the owner of Dave Pegg’s Barbering and Shave Parlor, to learn more about his…
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Eyes of Faith OpticalPart two of the Independent Retailer's Month interview series featuring small businesses here in Sharon, PA.
In celebration of Independent Retailers’ Month, JCL Development reached out to several small business owners here in downtown Sharon, PA in hopes of highlighting all the wonderful and unique things we have to offer. This week, I met with Jim and Amy Schneider, the owners of Eyes of Faith Optical, to learn more about their…
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CycleLife StudioPart one of the Independent Retailer's Month interview series featuring small businesses here in Sharon, PA.
Photo Credit: Amy Javens/Brandon Baroni (CycleLife Studio) In celebration of Independent Retailers Month, JCL Development reached out to several small business owners here in downtown Sharon, PA in hopes of highlighting all the wonderful and unique things we have to offer. For my first interview, I met with Amy Javens. Amy is the owner of…
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