Local News: Astoria Co-op opens in new digs

December 12, 2019 00:02:28
Local News: Astoria Co-op opens in new digs
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Local News: Astoria Co-op opens in new digs

Dec 12 2019 | 00:02:28

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Show Notes

The Astoria Co-op, once a small esoteric storefront tucked away downtown, opened its new, much bigger store on the main drag. While it has a “Whole Foods” vibe, the co-op specializes in locally-sourced fare, and was funded by members who invested $2 million to get the new store off the ground. KMUN’s Joanne Rideout reports. [Script below – scroll down to Listen…] by Joanne Rideout Inside the new market, dignitaries spoke to the crowd as part of the open ceremonies, including State Senator Betsy Johnson and Astoria Mayor Bruce Jones. Then coop manager Matt Stanley took the microphone. Matt Stanley:...

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