Learning of Phil Rudy’s death on March 2nd, 2017 was a shock to us all. At the age of 68, Phil was taken to the hospital after feeling sick when he was at Circles. He passed away that day, leaving behind a legacy in a deli and emporium that he ran for 32 years.
Phil created a community through the character of his store, and he added so much to that character.
Circles on the Square I remember the first time I saw Circles. My mother parked her van outside the building and I immediately noti...
The name Stegmaier is one well known throughout NEPA.
This iconic brewery stands strong in Wilkes-Barre today in its original location, though it has changed a great deal over time.
Still, we cannot help but think of beer when we hear the name Stegmaier, and for good reason.
From Coal Mine Storage to Award Winning Beer It all started with a man named Charles Stegmaier, who came to Philadelphia from Germany in the late 1840s. After years of working in the beer industry, he obtained a job...
