Big Al Stops by Country Squire Diner

Al Meltzer, a local legendary sportscaster, stopped by Country Squire Diner in Broomall on Jan. 7 for a book signing event.

BROOMALL–Newtown Square resident and legendary sports broadcaster Al Meltzer–or popularly known as "Big Al"–stopped by Country Squire Diner in Broomall on Saturday, Jan. 7, for a book signing event. Big Al was the voice for Philadelphia sports on WFIL Radio, WPHL-TV, Channel 17, WCAU-TV, Channel 3, and became a 10-time Emmy winner. Meltzer was joined by co-author Robert S. Lyons Jr. on Saturday for their book "Fifty Years of Adventures in Sports Broadcasting." Lyons covered professional and college sports for the Associated Press for more than 40 years and has written for numerous national publications including The Saturday Evening Post, Christian Science Monitor, Nation's Business, Delta SKY Magazine, The Sporting News, and Baseball …

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Big Al to Make Appearance at Country Squire Diner

Al Meltzer, of Newtown Square, will be signing copies of his book "50 Years of Adventures in Sports Broadcasting" at Country Squire Diner in Broomall from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7.

BROOMALL–Al Meltzer, or also known as "Big Al" and one of the legendary Philadelphia sportscasters in the area, will stop by Country Squire Diner Saturday, Jan. 7, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to sign copies of his recently released book 50 Years of Adventures in Sports Broadcasting. Meltzer, a resident of Newtown Square, was the sports director at KYW-TV 3 and later on NBC 10 until 1998. The diner, located at 2560 West Chester Pike in Broomall, was allegedly where it all began. According to the diner, Meltzer would ofen come into the diner with pen in hand writing notes for his book. Meltzer recently had a book signing in Radnor, where he met and greeted fans. For more information, call the diner at 610-353-0550.

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LA Production Company Films at Philly Pretzel and Country Squire in Marple

Film crews were seen at Philly Pretzel Factory and Country Squire Diner in Broomall on Thursday morning.

BROOMALL–Not a typical sight to see in Broomall, film crews were seen along the 2500 and 2600 blocks of West Chester Pike filming on the morning of Dec. 8. Contrary to what Marple Township had mentioned in a work session meeting earlier this week about filming at a local pizza shop, the Los Angeles–based production company was seen filming onsite at the Philly Pretzel Factory and Country Squire Diner. The crew began filming at the Philly Pretzel Factory at approximately 3:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Drew Wallen, manager of the Broomall Philly Pretzel Factory. When asked what the premise of the filming was for, Wallen said it was for a TV show. And when asked why the production company chose the Broomall location for the filming, he …

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Jennifer Kim

9:27 am on Friday, December 9, 2011

They wouldn't say–just that they were an entertainment company based out of Los Angeles.   more ›

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Restaurant Review: Country Squire Diner

This week Patch reviews Country Squire Diner in Broomall.

Restaurant: Country Squire Diner Address: 2560 W. Chester Pk., Broomall, PA 19008  Rating (out of 5 stars): ★★★ Style: Diner Food: Classic American diner staples as well as pasta dishes, wraps and baked goods Atmosphere: Typical diner Parking: Big lot Service: Casual Price Range: Inexpensive Unique Feature: Extensive menu available all day What could be more comforting than diner food and freshly baked goods? Country Squire Diner has been around for decades and my extended family fondly recalls memories of high school evenings spent gossiping over fries, burgers and dozens of breakfasts. I met up with my foursome for Sunday brunch and we were able to tackle a good chunk of the breakfast menu (the entire menu is available all day long). I …

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Country Squire Stays True to Being the Best Staple Diner in the Area

Country Squire in Broomall earns the most votes by Patch readers as the best diner in town.

We asked, you answered. Country Squire Diner is, in your opinion, the best diner in the area. Since 1963, Country Squire has been serving up whatever your stomach's desire–from breakfast foods to seafood or Mediterranean cuisine, the diner offers a variety of foods for any picky eater 24 hours a day. Country Squire garnered 72 percent of the vote, trumping Hot Spot Diner in Newtown Square. Come back to Marple Newtown Patch for a future review of Country Squire, but until then here are some reviews from Yelp. Make sure to give Country Squire a review here on our Patch Places listing.   Come back Sunday to see the other winners of Patch sites throughout the area.

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