The Next Generation of Whit's End
By Jerry Phillips
| Times Reporter
John Avery Whittaker announced that he will
be opening another Whit’s End in Connellsville. The idea came from Mary
Hopkins, founder of the Mary’s Story Shop chain, a popular children’s
bookstore.
"I heard about Whit’s End, and how much kids loved it, so I decided I should
pay a visit," Hopkins explains. "As soon as I saw Whit’s End, I knew it was
too good to have just one. And the people of Connellsville will be
thrilled."
Hopkins and Whittaker will be opening their businesses together in one
building. They haven’t decided on the store’s location, but they are
considering the north end of town. "We’re looking very closely at the
intersection of Carnegie and Bristol," Hopkins says.
Whittaker is enthusiastic about the expansion. "It was an answer to prayer
for me. I was hoping for a way to reach more kids, and this seems to be a
great way to do it."
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