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(A Hostess Twinkie. File photo by Tim Boyle/ Getty Images)

Twinkies Buyer: ‘America’s Favorite Snacks’ Could Return By Summer

Hostess is moving ahead with plans to sell its Twinkies, and one of the new owners says the spongy cream-filled snacks could be back on shelves by summer.

2013/03/12

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Tastykake Company To Buy Wonder Bread From Hostess

The same company that owns Tastykake is now adding Wonder bread to the mix.

2013/01/12

Hostess Corp., In Chapter 7, Becomes A Case Study In Area College Courses

The odyssey of Hostess Brands is not only playing out in bankruptcy court and business boardrooms. Its liquidation is also being followed in schools of business on university campuses.

2012/11/26

Hostess Says Talks To Stave Off Shutdown Fail

The maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs said late Tuesday that it failed to reach an agreement with its second-biggest union.

2012/11/20

Stigall Show Log 11.20.12

Chris discusses all the efforts to save Hostess and Twinkies, the free stuff people are able to find to make it though tough times and the uproar caused by Wal-mart and Target opening on Thanksgiving night. He also talks to Comedian Dom Irrera in advance of his shows at Helium Comedy Club this week.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/11/20

Stigall Show Log 11.19.12

Chris takes issue with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s appearance on Saturday Night Live. He asks how old is too old to be a judge and he talks to Ray Didinger about yesterday’s crushing Eagles loss, Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup, and Nancy O’Dell from Entertainment Tonight.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/11/19

With Twinkie Apocalypse Looming, Sellers Try To Hawk Supplies For Thousands Online

Twinkie-maker Hostess only just announced its shutdown, but some people are already scrambling to make a buck on the remains of the dwindling supply.

2012/11/16

Gov. Christie: ‘I Am Not Answering Questions On Twinkies’

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he wasn’t about to take the bait: a question dealing with that quintessential junk food, Twinkies.

2012/11/16

Hostess, Maker Of Twinkies, To Close, Cites Nationwide Worker Strike

Hostess, the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, plans to go out of business, lay off its 18,500 workers and sell its snack cake and bread brands.

2012/11/16

Hostess Bakery Workers Enter Second Day Of Strike

330 workers at the hostess bakery at Blue Grass Road and Grant Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia have entered the second day of their strike that began at 12:01am Saturday.

2012/11/11

3 On Your Side: Restaurant Databases

It used to be that you had to be a real VIP to get recognized at your favorite restaurant. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, now your name, your favorite table, and even how much you tip can be stored in databases for instant access.

2012/10/09

The Nosh List App

The worst part about going out for a meal is standing around waiting for your table. NoshList can make that a little more bearable.

2012/03/27

Local Restaurant Hostess Named Best In The Nation

El Rey hostess Melissa Calcagni has named the best in the nation by Esquire Magazine. For more information, visit: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/hostess-elrey-091410?click=main_sr . Watch the video…

2011/01/21