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Cape Cod in New Britain ‘Takes You Back to Another Time’
A lovely four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom stone-front Cape Cod home in New Britain Borough has recently hit the market for $650,000, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mike Ward, who bought the house with his wife, Erin, two years ago, said the 1959 structure “takes you back to another time.” Surrounded by a dense tree…
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How Conwell-Egan High School Football Coach Jack Techtmann Prioritizes Safety
Conwell-Egan High School football coach Jack Techtmann is prioritizing the safety of his team, both during practice as well as on the field, write Aaron Carter and David Gambacorta for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Safety and how teams approach this has changed significantly since the 1970s, when Techtmann began his coaching career as an assistant at…
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Upper Makefield Mansion with Extensive Outdoor Space Hits Market for Millions
An almost 16,000-square-foot home with extensive outdoor space in Upper Makefield close to Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope has recently hit the market for $7.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The current owners purchased the home six years ago and spent the next two years renovating the property, noted…
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This West Chester Eatery Made Philadelphia’s Top Ten Restaurants of 2024
West Chester-based Andiario has made the list of the ten best Philadelphia-area restaurants of 2024, recognized for their innovation, quality, and unique offerings, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Andiario offers an ever-changing $80 four-course supper, influenced by the seasonal bounty from local farmers, including the restaurant’s married owners Chef Anthony Andiario and Maria…
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Large Shareholder Urges Warminster-based Arbutus to Seek Partners Instead of Selling More Stock
Whitefort Capital Management is urging Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma to look at all options for its lead product portfolio instead of just diluting investor holdings by selling more stock to fund the next stage of clinical testing, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York investment firm, which is a major shareholder in…
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Georgine’s Owners Cancel Sale After Months on Market, New Plans Arise Instead
Months after listing Georgine’s in Bristol Township for sale, the owners have decided to keep the popular restaurant and focus on expanding it, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “We got a couple of credible offers, but when push came to shove, we asked ourselves, ‘Are we really ready to walk out…
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Santa Claus to Make Appearance at Neshaminy Mall Despite Earlier Cancelation Plans
Boscov’s is bringing Santa Claus to the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem after the new owners decided against hosting him in Center Court near Barnes & Noble due to the low foot traffic, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Visitors will get a chance to hang out with Santa at Boscov’s Neshaminy on Friday, Dec. 13,…
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Central Bucks School District Moves Forward with Plans to Renovate, Replace Elementary Schools
At a recent committee meeting, Central Bucks School District advanced plans to renovate or replace up to eight elementary schools, splitting projects into two tracks, write Jess Rohan and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The district will proceed with renovations on five schools, including Barclay, Buckingham, Gayman, Titus, and Warwick. Discussions about…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar counties, write John Duchneskie, Julia Terruso, and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump won 37,000 more votes in the Philadelphia suburbs than in 2020, which is around a third…
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Chester County Attorney Warns of Potential Impact of Increased Immigration Crackdowns
Anna Paciorek, a Chester County-based immigration attorney, has warned that increased immigration crackdowns under the incoming administration could have a devastating impact on both the mushroom industry in Kennett Square and the region itself, writes Ivey Dejesus for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I would say that the bulk of the people that work for the mushroom…
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Shapiro Approves One-Time Funding to Avert SEPTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has approved $153 million in one-time federal funding for SEPTA, preventing a planned fare increase and service cuts set to take effect in 2025, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro has instructed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to start transferring the funds from seven highway projects throughout…
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Years of Work to Save Crebilly Farm South of West Chester Pay Off; Land to Become Public Park
After years of effort, a deal was reached earlier this month to preserve Chester County’s Crebilly Farm, a historic 308-acre site of a skirmish during the largest battle of the American Revolution, by converting it into a public park and protecting it from future development, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. Located in Westtown Township…
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Bucks County Police Sent on Wild Pig Chase as Animal Continues to Evade Them for Weeks
For the past several weeks, authorities in Bensalem Township have been searching for an elusive pig that has been successfully evading capture, writes John Paul for 6abc. Area residents said they have seen the pig and even fed the animal, but have been unable to catch it. “He is a cute pig, as far as…
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‘We Weren’t Able to Continue’: Dockside Bensalem Closes Without Warning
Dockside Bensalem, owned by veteran restaurateur Matt Rossi, closed without warning over the weekend, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think the easiest answer is just … financially we weren’t able to continue,” said Rossi. “It’s as simple and cut and dried as that.” Rossi opened Dockside in April of last year at…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Charming Farmhouse on 15 Picturesque Acres in Ivyland
A charming farmhouse on 14.7 acres with six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Ivyland. . . The estate impresses from the start, with its gated entrance bordered by stone walls, charming wishing well complementing the expansive yard, and tranquil brook gently flowing nearby. It features two homes,…
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West Chester-based QVC to Lead Parent Company’s Push into Social Media Shopping
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, is planning a push into streaming and social media shopping, with QVC leading the charge, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Qurate is also planning on changing its name to QVC Group at the start of next year. Customers of QVC and its sister…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Boasts Nearly Century of Improving Lives for Animals in Need
For nearly a century, the Brandywine Valley SPCA has been dedicated to helping animals in need, striving to end suffering and empower communities to treat all life with respect and dignity, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Last year alone, BVSPCA saved a total of 17,082 animals, or over 47 animals a day. The…
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Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was the one mostly eating the…
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