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By Jessica Maurer, posted Feb 3, 2021 The Wright family, founders of Bitty & Beaus Coffee, announced Monday that a franchise will open in Boston. (Photo courtesy of Bitty & Beaus Coffee) Just days after celebrating its fifth anniversary, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee announced via Facebook on Monday that its newest franchise agreement will bring Bitty & Beau’s to the city of Boston later this year. Following the announcement of the first franchise location in Washington DC last Oc...

While recent times have prompted many to cook and eat more at-home meals, takeout food from local establishments is a nice way to change up the routine and support the community. Typically, January is a month for reset; New Years resolutions abound for cleaner living, more movement and healthier eating—and locally, theres no shortage of places to try. Since 2013, a small, tucked-away live kitchen and juice bar in downtown Bend has been offering a fully gluten-free, organic menu. Sa...

Jim was surprised when he saw his station covered in balloons, banners and numerous gifts. His managers also took to social media to encourage all his customers to sign a giant surprise birthday card.  Jim said he got multiple gifts and cards from people who wanted to remain anonymous, but said its the best birthday hes ever had.  For his birthday, Jim said he doesnt have any plans, but was overwhelmed by everyones kindness, which is enough for him. Store manager Amy Wright said Jim is al...

A year ago, most of us had never heard of a coronavirus. After the first of the year, we began hearing about a deadly novel coronavirus in China. By March, effects of the new virus had reached Southern Illinois as Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration and began issuing executive orders in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. The disaster declaration for Illinois was issued March 9. Executive orders closed restaurants and bars to indoor dining on March 16. Schools closed March 17...

Update on amy wright, she opened a coffee shop and employs people with disabilities. now shes expanded her mission. take a look. >> the 2017 cnn hero of the year is amy wright. >> oh, my gosh, i cannot believe this is happening. >> incredible night. two months later amy has opened a second coffee shop, this one in charleston, south carolina. for most of these 17 new employees, this is their first job. >> people with intellectual disabilities arent valued, so this coffee shop has created a place ...

2017s hero of the year. amy wright of wilmington, north carolina, was honored for opening a coffee shop that employees people with disabilities. now she has expanded her mission and heres a quick update from anderson cooper. >> the 2017 cnn hero of the year is amy wright! >> oh, my gosh! i cannot believe this is happening! >> an incredible night, but two months later, amy has opened a second coffee shop, this one in charleston, south carolina. for most of these 17 new employees, this is their fi...

Reveal our first cnn hero of 2018. but before we do, an update on last years hero of the year, amy wright of wilmington, north carolina, was honored for opening a coffee shop that employs people with disabilities. now shes expanded her mission. heres a quick update from anderson cooper. >> the 2017 cnn hero of the year is amy wright. >> oh, my gosh. i cannot believe this is happening. >> incredible night, but two months later, amy has opens a second coffee shop. this one in charleston, south car...

>> oh, my gosh. i cannot believe this is happening. >> incredible night, but two months later, amy has opened a second coffee shop. this one in charleston, south carolina. for most of the 17 new employees, this is their first job. >> people with intellectual disabilities arent valued so this coffee shop has created a place where people see their value. >> well, now amy has some major expansion plans. you can watch andersons full update or nominate someone you think should be a hero right now at ...

Ambulance from the scene as well as a police car. moving objects, helping authorities, also assess the situation. now, today, in london, the home secretary chaired whats called a cobra meeting. an emergency level meeting in which cabinet ministers assessed the situation. going over the evidence, out of that, the secretary saying her priority is to establish the facts and appropriate blame later. >> a lot we still dont know. thank you. next week, we reveal our first cnn hero of 2018. but before...

Shop that employs people with disabilities. she expanded her mission. anderson cooper has an update. >> the 2017 cnn hero of the year is -- amy wright! >> oh, my gosh. i cannot believe this is happening. >> incredible night. two months later amy has opened a second coffee shop. this one in charleston, south carolina. for most of the 17 new employees, this is their first job. >> people with intellectual disabilities arent valued and so this coffee shop has created a place where people see their v...