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Business, Communities, Noted

After Closing for Facelift, Ferrara Candy Store Reopens

The new and improved interior of Ferrara Candy store in Forest Park. | William Camargo/Wednesday Journal  Wednesday, April 19, 2017 || By Tom Holmes for Forest Park Review || @maywoodnews Sylvia Avila, who has worked at the Ferrara Candy Company’s outlet store at 7301 Harrison St. for 35 years, and Carmen Montano, who has been selling Lemonheads and Chewy Redhots at the location for 21 … Continue reading After Closing for Facelift, Ferrara Candy Store Reopens

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Protest at Ferrara Candy: Activists Claim Company Discriminates Against, Mistreats Minority Temp Workers

Protesters gather outside of Ferrara Pan Candy Company in Forest Park. Photos by Michael Romain. Tuesday, October 28, 2014 || By Michael Romain || Updated: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Trick or treat: Community activists plan to boycott Ferrara Candy Co. until the company treats its workers better FOREST PARK || Charles Perry, the director of community organizing for the Westside Health Authority (WHA) based in … Continue reading Protest at Ferrara Candy: Activists Claim Company Discriminates Against, Mistreats Minority Temp Workers

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