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By Colette Dell

A new coffee shop in Bethel Park, Judy's Java Joint, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on April 4 at 11 a.m.

(l-r) Diane Ford - Bethel Park Chamber; State Representative Rick Saccone; Sue Means - County Council; Jeff and Judy Gramm; Congressman Tim Murphy; Bethel Park Mayor Jack Allen; Marcy Santel & Greg Gold - Peters Township Chamber Board Secretary and Chairman, respectively.

A number of people came to support owner Judy Gramm, including local public figures such as Congressman Tim Murphy and Pennsylvania State Representative Rick Saccone.

The ceremony began with several representatives of the area welcoming Judy and her business to the area, and wishing her success. Then, the big scissors were brought out and the ribbon was cut.

It has been Judy's dream to open a coffee shop for the last five years in the particular plaza it's in, but no space was available. Eventually, the bank in that plaza closed, providing a place for her business, so she and her husband, Jeff Gramm, went after it.

"We knew we wanted to do something in the plaza, and when we saw the bank close, we jumped on it," said Judy.

Sue Means, of the Allegheny County Council, District 5, said she used to live in the area when she was a little girl. She has memories of riding her bike to the plaza, with friends, to get a treat to eat at the family deli. She says it's been years since something like that has been in the area and she's glad that there is finally a place for people to come, sit down, and enjoy family and friends, over food and drink.

"It's a place where memories are made," said Means.

Judy thanked her family for all their support and help. "Without them, my dream of owning a coffee shop wouldn't have been possible. The support of Bethel Park and the surrounding communities has been overwhelming. My customers are awesome!" stated Judy.

Judy and Jeff Gramm and family

Judy's Java Joint is located in the Ruthfred Shopping Center at 3400 South Park Road in Bethel Park. Hours are Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call (412) 833-5282.

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