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   Cuddles and Cats      Walking down Main St in Bloomsburg, PA there stands a variety of different storefronts to see, but none so grand as the charcoal gray with white trim storefront belonging to Cats in Bloom. The large glass windows allow onlookers to see in from the street and observe the cats all running about and playing with the patrons inside the establishment.      Open since November of 2019, t his non-profit organization works to rescue cats from all situations, and then spay and neuter them all to prepare them for adoption. They function entirely based off of volunteer work, and any funds they collect go right back into taking care of the cats, which could be any medical needs or just the basics of buying litter and food. A typical day in the life of one of these volunteers involves, entering the building around midday to be greeted by anywhere from 30 to 40 different cats at a time, feeding them in different locations throughout the store, cleaning litterboxes, and clean

The exterior of the McDonald's presents a familiar and inviting facade, characterized by its iconic golden arches. The exterior is surrounded by a spacious parking lot, often bustling with cars in the drive-thru lane and customers entering and exiting. Moving inside, the customer area is characterized by a vibrant and inviting atmosphere and red and yellow color scheme. The focal point is the ordering counter, where customers can place their orders, flanked by wall-mounted menu boards displaying the food and beverage options. The seating area, made up of a mix of standard tables, chairs, cozy booths, and high-top counters, accommodates various customer preferences. A self-service station with condiments, napkins, and a drink station adds convenience for customers. Behind the scenes, the staff area is designed for efficiency in food preparation and storage . The kitchen is equipped with specialized stations, such as grills and fryers, where staff work collaboratively to assemble ord

"Start your day with a fresh start" -- Danielle Kale    Fresh start , a quaint, family-owned establishment that can be found along Route 30 in York, PA. Walking in, customers inhale a welcoming aroma of coffee and fresh cooked foods. A slightly modern but rustic atmosphere can be seen; dark grey walls leading into the kitchen, natural wooden floors, shiplap walls following the back of the building, and glistening white marble countertops. More natural wood can be found in accents throughout the building, one right in the front spelling out "Fresh Start" directly above the metal opening leading into the kitchen where the chefs set the food to be taken to the eager customers. The friendly faces of the waitresses retrieving the food from the opening, hustling around to the tables filled with customers who regularly bring their business here. Turning again and looking behind the bar, a short, blonde lady that is constantly conversing with anyone that walks in the door c

The room glows with the light exuding from the rows of computer screens. Accents of red and green lights flash from the scrolling ticker board running on the wall. The glass wall between the hallway and the classroom encourages inquisitive minds who pass to enter the room. As the last new members file into the fishbowl like computer lab Parker Orndof, President of Bloomsburg Investment Group (BIG), welcomes members to the first Monday meeting of the semester. The murmurs of previous conversations die down and member peer over their computers to view the presentation on the slide Beginning of the Meeting titled “Winter Economic Summary.” The rest of executive board standing beside Parker, eager to get started.   Parker, a freshly turned twenty-one-year-old finance major greets the members with a soft smile. The start of the meeting begins his third and final semester as President of the club as he prepares to graduate this Spring, a year earlier than the rest of his peers. His obvious

As you enter Oaxaca Restaurant, your eyes are greeted with the vibrant colors of a traditional Mexican Restaurant . Red, blue, lime green, and orange hues are each featured on the walls, and the restaurant is decorated throughout by hand-selected, authentic artifacts imported straight from Mexico. Customers are initially greeted by Normando, a middle-aged Mexican American with short hair, "Buenas, bienvenidos a mi hogar" he enthusiastically greets whenever a customer walks through the door. "I purposefully say "mi hogar" when greeting a customer so that they feel they are a part of my home," he reveals in a slight Spanish accent. The beauty of the restaurant, however, is a distraction from the trials and tribulations that the average business owner has to endure. Luckily, Normando and Angela's resilience goes to show their drive to succeed in the hospitality industry.  Oaxaca Restaurant Angela, the mastermind behind the project, is Normando's partn

Restaurant Environment           When a Chinese boy steps into this Chinese restaurant located in Bloomsburg, he is greeted with rich spices and culinary flavors that give him a taste of home. Bright lights spill over and reflect the red and gold decorative elements, giving the whole space a warm and bustling atmosphere. He is mesmerized by the traditional Chinese artwork that covered the walls, which included Chinese knots, paintings, and lanterns, showcasing China's long cultural history. Chinese elements are also incorporated into the décor of the restaurant, such as red curtains, carved wooden furniture, Chinese calendars, and the famous Chinese architecture: the Oriental Pearl Tower. Sichuan Chicken           An aroma hits his nose and makes his mouth water. The sound of knives cutting vegetables and pots and pans emanates from the kitchen, where a chef wears a white chef's outfit, complete with a high, white hat and mask to ensure food safety and hygiene. They wear aprons

 THE PERK      1975 the perk open its doors as a restaurant after being being a hotel since 1850 and now a s you walk up to the front door of the perk you are greeted by warm lights welcoming you into the perfect small town restaurant. The door opens and you are met with a 15 foot narrow walkway that leads you right to the hostess stand and you are greeted with a nice smile and in an chipper tone "how many do we have today"? once ready the hostess will call out your name and say in a warm and greeting tone" you can follow me". as you walk to your table you will see along the wall the pictures of old town buildings and an amusement ride the town had along with a trolley that used to take you everywhere in town. They also have sports articles such our women's soccer team winning states or our team photo for football from 2022. once you are seated you'll look around and find the bar in the middle of the restaurant with passionate sports fans and blue collar wor

People often struggle to find the perfect place to eat a high-end meal and spend a relaxing time with family, friends, or a partner. The environment might feel too overwhelming, or the menu has a limited selection. It feels almost impossible to find the perfect spot, however, there happens to be one place that checks all the boxes. The Farmhouse an Inn at Turkey Hill has been impressing customers with its beautiful country setting and upscale meals for years. The property even offers a variety of inn rooms that traveling guests will find to be the perfect place to spend some time away Photo 1 Warm, inviting light illuminates the entrance of the fine dining restaurant that creates a welcoming feeling for guests (Photo 1). The clear aroma of freshly made cuisine fills the customer's noses prior to them opening the front door. In the colder months, warmth from the roaring fire warms guests as they step into the lobby. Plush chairs and a sofa surround the hearth and give the room a fee

 Located on the side of Rt. 309 you will find a lengthy store building called Contractors Edge of PA. It shares its location on a gravel lot with 2 other companies. Cermaniro Stone and its sister company TreeEx.  You park your car on the gravel lot behind the freshly laid stone sidewalk and walk into the black gates that separate the store from the lot. You open the hefty glass door, walk inside, and are greeted with the harsh, nose-curling smell of pesticides and fertilizers. To your left is a wooden shelf filled with mailboxes and buckets with handpainted flowers. There's fake grass on the left side of the floor and you'll find that this side of the store has more products focused on hydroponics, fertilizers, and pond care. To your right Kelly green shelves line the store all the way to the back, you can see that's where the smell of pesticides is coming from. On this side, products are more focused on contractors and arborists.  You walk along the patchy brick-red floors

Honors College sounds like an intimidating program. When students first hear about it, words like time-consuming, extensive, and hard come to mind. However, what most students don’t know is how Honors College makes it a goal to motivate students to have a better experience in college. It gives students the upper hand with smaller class sizes, scholarship opportunities, and, overall more concentration on them as students. Lycoming Hall, Picture from Bloomsburg University  If a student chooses to live on campus as an honors student, they’ll live in Lycoming Hall. It is an L-shaped building with five floors, including the newly renovated basement that houses two classrooms and an open study area, that is constantly full of students playing games or studying. They are placed with cohorts of other incoming freshmen who are going through the same feelings and experiences as them, which allows them to form genuine connections that last long after college finishes. I II           The renovated

Everyone has a place they go to do homework,  test,  or any schoolwork where they focus the most and get the most done. Some places can be your bed, your  room, your kitchen, outside, or a study lounge. Andruss Library has always been a place to go where you can work on your schoolwork and other activities in a peaceful environment. Photo 1  Andruss  is an extremely comfortable place just walking through those heavy metal doors. College students tend to make their way over to Starbucks before heading into the library, which is one room away. First walking in you can hear the mummers of students talking with their friends in that room, the beeping of orders and workers shouting whose drink is up. Past what looks like metal detectors the sound of the people in Starbucks slowly fades into the distance, and Linda will be waiting for you at the front desk.   Linda the librarian,  who is  in about her 50s or 60 s, will  always be found at the front desk before you walk in. She always has a s