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Unique Airbnb in Perkasie Is the Very Definition of a Little Break from Life’s Hectic Pace
If the pandemic-gasoline-inflation trifecta of misery is ratcheting stress up to Level 11, perhaps an opportunity to scale back and take a breather might be in order. Joe Vertuba, of 94.5 PST, has the perfect suggestion: an Airbnb cottage that can accommodate exactly two guests. According to the listing, the structure was originally a veterinarian’s…
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Doylestown AGT Contestant Milks the Audience with ‘Parmesan Song,’ Gets Big Cheese Simon Cowell’s ‘Yes’
Ben Lapudis, a 29-year-old singer-songwriter from Doylestown, took the America’s Got Talent stage Tuesday night for his big shot at stardom. He accompanied himself on the guitar, performing a self-penned piece called “Parmesan Song.” The work is an ode to Lapudis’ apparent longstanding frustration with waiters at Italian restaurants who usurp the task of sprinkling…
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Kansas Boy Enters His Bug Collection in the State Fair. Here’s Why It Triggered a Federal Investigation
A boy who brought his bug collection, which included a spotted lanternfly, to the Kansas State Fair triggered both a state and federal investigation, writes Jonathan Edwards for The Washington Post. The dangerous specimen has been wreaking havoc in the eastern part of the country for years, but so far no infestations have made it…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Frustrating Cold Cases Still Surrounds Twin Tunnels in Downingtown
The dreaded twin tunnels near Downingtown — the source of numerous local legends — are also linked with one of the most frustrating cold cases in Pennsylvania, writes Matt Gilligan for Mental Floss. In July 1995, a local fisherman discovered a suitcase with the top-half remains of a murdered woman in Brandywine Creek, in the…
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Chalfont Farmhouse, Dream Property of Its Owners, Reenters Market to Make Another Buyer’s Wish Come True
Terry and Donna Tormey bought their farmhouse in 2018, fulfilling a long-term dream of Donna’s. They love the property, but they believe it’s time to scale down. Paul Jablow listed the couple’s real estate journey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the Tormeys saw the 1802 farmhouse for sale, its appeal proved strong enough to sell…
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Doylestown Makes National Ranking of 100 Best Small Towns in America
Doylestown caught the eye of Far & Wide, a national travel website, as part of its search for the best small towns in America. Mariana Zapata chronicled what we already know: Our county seat has plenty of appeal to residents and visitors. Zapata set out to find places where visitors are “welcomed like family” and…
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Pennsylvania Hard Cider Fans Find a Bucks County Distillery to Be the Apple of Their Eye
Pennsylvania is home to some of the finest hard cider in the nation. A Bucks County producer, however, has demonstrated himself to be outstanding in the field. Nick Vadala picks through the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gary Manoff of Manoff Market Cidery in New Hope spent 35 years in the agriculture business before turning…
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Central Bucks West Choir Director Gets a Rosy-Glow Tribute from a Celebrity Former Student
Pink, who was Alecia Beth Moore when she attended Central Bucks West High School, is feeling the love from her high school alma mater. Entertainment Tonight covered the musical tribute the pop star got from her former choir teacher. Dr. Joseph Ohrt, CB-West‘s Director of Choral Activities, rehearsed, shot and uploaded a video of his current students singing Pink’s “What About Us.” After it went live,…
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Delaware Records Most Expensive Residential Sale Ever; duPont Estate in Dewey Beach Sells for Millions…to be Razed
The 82-year-old duPont estate in Dewey Beach, Delaware, sold for a record $9.1 million. The trio of purchasers plan to raze the property and rebuild anew, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transaction represents the most expensive residential sale in Delaware. The property, known as Sandaway, was originally listed for $11.5 million…
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Retro Norristown Sandwich Shop Has Statewide Reputation for One, Single Menu Item
Regional signature dishes are common: Chicago deep-dish pizza; New England chowder; New York bagels. But Pennsylvanians excel at so many foods — cheesesteaks, scrapple, soft pretzels — it’s difficult to peg one as best. The Travel Maven may, however, have unearthed a statewide standout menu item from Eve’s Lunch, a Norristown sandwich shop. Eve’s excels…
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OpenTable’s Bucks County Restaurant Reviews Reveals Top-Ten Local Dining Experiences
The popularity of OpenTable as a resource for diners makes it a clearinghouse for information on restaurants. Its current assessment of the best in Bucks County — culled from user ratings in the “excellent” category — reveals numerous opportunities for a local meal that is A+ in every detail. The OpenTable top 10 diners’ choice…
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National Travel Writer Gushes over Five-Star Food from Unassuming Norristown Gas Station
Of all the primo dining experiences in the Montgomery County — Creeds in King of Prussia, Parc Bistro in Skippack, The Farmer’s Daughter in Blue Bell (to name just three) — who would imagine superlative food coming from the Norristown Sunoco station? But according to NewsBreak’s Travel Maven, the grab-and-go fare at 1100 E. Ridge…
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Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
When Cleaveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it lead to a real-estate buying spree. The couple did…
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Envision Healthcare, Conshohocken, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Envision Healthcare, a Nashville-based physician staffing company, has filed for Chapter 11 U.S. Bankruptcy Court protection, as reported by Joel Stinnett and John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm is also following through with its previously announced plan to shed 162 jobs in Conshohocken. Envision has also entered into a restructuring support agreement…
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Lower Merion Restaurateurs Relaunch Upscale Dining Spot; Their Whopper of a Whopper Costs $700
Lower Merion residents George Tsiouris and his sister, Vasiliki Tsiouris-Balis, have revamped their Sansom Street, Philadelphia, restaurant with a new name and restyled dishes. The former Drury Beer Garden is now DBG. And its overhauled menu offers burgers that range in price from $2.95 to $700. That’s no typo. The top-priced hamburger is seven Ben…
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22 Percent of Top-Priced Homes in 2022 Were Listings for Montgomery County Addresses
Philadelphia Magazine used a HomExpert Market Report from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach to assess 2022 home prices in the neighborhoods surrounding Philadelphia. The resulting rankings are based on multiple-listing service data, with percentages rounded up. Of the 50 sites analyzed, the top two were in Montgomery County. Community Montgomery County Rank Rank of…
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Local Bakeries Succeed in Crafting Delicious Gluten-Free Desserts
The Main Line Today editorial staff members embarked on a recent quest involving area bakeries. They were in search of an answer to the question: Do gluten-free sweets like cookies and cakes sacrifice taste in their use of flour-free recipes? And the answer came back a resounding No. The publication gathered a local list of…
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John DeBella’s Announced Retirement from WMGK-FM in Bala Cynwyd Is a Career Mic-Drop
Morning radio personality John DeBella is retiring after 41 years of on-air time in Bala Cynwyd. Jeff Blumenthal reported the exit of the former Morning Zoo zookeeper in the Philadelphia Business Journal. DeBella’s announcement was part of his May 11 show. “There has been a running joke that started 15 years ago when I was…
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