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Magical Holiday Tours Coming to Fonthill Castle in Doylestown
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of special events and tours, running from November 16 to December 31, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The castle, the former home of Henry Chapman Mercer, is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. Each…
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2 Acclaimed Philadelphia Restaurants Announce Expansion Plans Throughout City
Two of Philadelphia’s hottest restaurants — Honeysuckle Provisions and Friday Saturday Sunday — have announced plans to expand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate, owners of Honeysuckle Provisions, recently shuttered their West Philadelphia Afrocentric cafe and grocery store after exactly two years in operation to open a…
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Truman High School Field Hockey Seniors Celebrate Their First-Ever High School Victory
The seniors on Harry S. Truman’s High School field hockey team managed to achieve something they had yearned for throughout their entire high school career: a win on the hockey field before they graduated, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. In an exciting atmosphere, the team defeated their crosstown rival Bristol High…
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Meet Aliya Burroughs: 2024 Peirce College MBA Graduate, Program Coordinator II and Admissions Coordinator
To celebrate new MBA graduates, Peirce College is thrilled to highlight and share their journeys. Today’s feature is Aliya Burroughs, two-time Peirce graduate receiving her Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration in 2020 and her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with the Class of 2024. Burroughs’s journey at Peirce began in 2017, after researching different colleges that…
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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books with characters who call the Philadelphia region home to choose from, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett is about a fictional mansion in Elkins Park. This 2019 novel follows a brother and sister growing up…
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Experience Fall at Its Finest: Yardley’s Shady Brook Farm Shines in Pennsylvania’s ‘It’s Fall-ier’ Campaign
A new campaign titled “It’s Fall-ier in Pennsylvania” highlights the state’s premier status as the top destination for experiencing autumn at its finest, from stunning fall foliage to historic haunts. The campaign was launched by the Department of Community and Economic Development as part of Visit PA Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway travel initiative. “Fall…
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Pennsylvania’s 50 Richest Neighborhoods List Includes 3 Philadelphia Neighborhoods in the Top 5
Pennsylvania is filled with numerous affluent neighborhoods that offer residents a high quality of life, writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. Characterized by luxurious homes, top-rated schools, and exclusive amenities, Pennsylvania’s 50 richest neighborhoods represent a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural locations. Three Philadelphia neighborhoods are in the top five. Atop the list…
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Largest Auction of Unclaimed Property in History of Pennsylvania Treasury Starts This Week
The largest auction of unclaimed property ever held by the Pennsylvania Treasury kicks off this Wednesday, with roughly 5,700 items hitting the auction block online, write Heather Grubola and Nydia Han for 6abc. The auction will last through Friday. Items being offered include everything from coins to collectibles and jewelry. “One of my favorite items…
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New Social Club for Car Enthusiasts Coming to Fishtown
Car enthusiasts will find a new home away from home in Philadelphia when Cannonball Club, a collector car warehouse and club, opens in Fishtown next year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The aim of the concept is to provide car zealots with a space where they can gather and celebrate their passion…
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Front Street in Fishtown, Underneath the Market-Frankford Line, is the Site of Philadelphia’s Latest Building Boom
There is a building boom currently happening on Front Street in Fishtown, along the monumental Market-Frankford elevated rail line, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are so many ongoing projects that the number of apartments between Girard and the York-Dauphin stations is set to nearly double in the next year. “The amount of…
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PA Election Officials Use Pennsylvania Department of Health Data to Prevent Dead People from Voting
As a crucial swing state, Pennsylvania is often the target of election-related misinformation, according to a staff report from The Keystone. Social media users have made several false suggestions regarding the integrity of the voting process, including baseless allegations about foul play involving deceased voters. “This just comes up over and over again, these concerns…
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Lake Angela Named 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate
Lake Angela of Warrington has been named the 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate, announced the director of the Poet Laureate program and professor at Bucks County Community College, Ethel Rackin, PhD. Angela, a published poet, translator, and dance choreographer, rose to the top of more than 50 entries in the 48th annual contest, said Dr. Rackin…
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Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Could Sell Stake in Team to Family of Tech Titan
Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, is currently in talks to sell a minority stake of the NFL team to sell, writes for Bloomberg. Talks are ongoing between Lurie and the family of technology titan Susan Y. Kim, the new executive chairman of Amkor Technology Inc., according to those with knowledge of the…
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Have a $1 Million House Budget? Here’s What It Can Get You in Philadelphia
As home prices continue to rise across the Greater Philadelphia region, having a seven-digit budget isn’t getting you as far as it would in the past, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Philadelphia, homebuyers with $1 million can purchase a fairly new townhome or luxury condo in a prime location. There is…
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Plans to Upgrade Trenton-Mercer Airport Begin Despite Protests from Some Local Residents
Work on the long-awaited plans to enhance and expand Trenton-Mercer Airport, first announced in 2018, has finally begun, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The plans for a new terminal were approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2022, but construction only started around a month ago on the replacement of the…
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Meet Melody Infantolino: 1865 Law Journal Editor and Paralegal Studies Student at Peirce College
As part of the college’s latest series, introducing the student-editors of The 1865: the Peirce College Law Journal, today’s feature is Melody Infantolino, a current student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program at Peirce College. Check out their interview below to learn more about Melody. Where are you from? I was born in Norfolk,…
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Washington Post Ranks Philadelphia Museum of Art Top 5 Museum in America
The best museums embody its cities’ ambitions and fulfill the ideal that anyone can walk in for a moment of rest and leave with a buzzing brain or stirred soul, write Philip Kennicott and Sebastian Smee for The Washington Post. The publication has ranked the top 20 museums in America, and the Philadelphia Museum of…
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Manhattan Bagel Brings New Drive-Thru Store to Langhorne Shopping Center
Manhattan Bagel has opened a new drive-thru store at the Summit Square Shopping Center, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new 3,000-square-foot store at Newtown Bypass and Summit Trace Road features a drive-thru, seating areas inside and outside, elevated catering options, breakfast and lunch options, and an Espresso bar. In April, renovation work began to…
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