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Want a Philadelphia Mascot at Your Wedding? Here’s How to Make It Happen
Having your favorite Philadelphia mascot make an appearance at your wedding adds a unique touch that guests will talk about for years to come, writes Bradford Pearson for the Philadelphia Magazine. Stephanie Powers decided to surprise her then-fiance, Rory Magargee, an obsessive St. Joe’s fan, by having the ever-flapping mascot, the Hawk, show up during…
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After 10 Years of Popularity, Iron Hill Brewery’s Phoenixville Location Closes
Iron Hill Brewery, popular in Phoenixville for over a decade, has permanently closed, according to employees, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. While it’s unclear what led to the closure, increasing competition and rising costs could have been a reason. This is not the only restaurant to close in Phoenixville recently, as PJ Ryan’s also shut…
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Bucks County Book Festival Returning to Doylestown Next Year
Following a short hiatus, the Bucks County Book Festival will return to Doylestown next year, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Festival organizers held a fundraiser called “A Taste of Book Festival” last week to help strengthen support and interest ahead of the event’s full relaunch in May. The event was started…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $7 Million Magnificent Mansion in New Hope
A magnificent mansion on 12.92 acres with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This stunning all-brick-exterior residence is the ideal combination of size, luxury, and privacy. Many beautiful details include spectacular millwork and hardwood floors. . . The home welcomes you with an entry foyer…
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Lucatelli’s in Doylestown Closing Temporarily for Good Reason
Lucatelli’s in Doylestown will temporarily close its doors starting Nov. 4 for a major renovation and expansion project, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Owner Dave Schiano opened the popular pizza shop almost three years ago and almost immediately developed a strong following of regulars. The number of customers surged once again…
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Downingtown’s Will Howard Eager to Show Penn State What They Missed as He Faces Them on Field
Downingtown West graduate and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is returning to Pennsylvania this weekend for a game against Penn State, with something to prove, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Howard has always dreamed of attending Penn State, his father Bob’s alma mater. However, while he wanted the Nittany Lions, they did not…
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Bucks County’s Historical Markers Shine Light on Lesser-Known Figures and Events
Bucks County is home to several local historical markers that shine a light on the region’s lesser-known figures and events, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Langhorne Speedway, situated at 1939 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, is a one-mile dirt oval known as “The Big Left Turn.” This historic venue was host to one…
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Bucks County Residents Brave Long Lines for Early Voting
Red and blue voters in Bucks County are braving long lines to cast their votes early for the next president of the United States, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. In the very purple county, the line outside the Government Services Building was long on Tuesday, and it contained both Republicans and Democrats confident in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Unique $3.6M Converted Barn in Newtown
A unique converted barn home set on 3.42 acres with six bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. Dating back to 1710, Eight Bells was originally part of the expansive Woodhill Farm. Now often known as the hay mow, this three-story structure was connected to the farmhouse by a historical wagon trail…
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After 34 Years at QVC, Former Host Takes On Scrub Daddy
Longtime QVC host Dan Hughes has stayed busy since his layoff from the West Chester-based television shopping network, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hughes was dismissed after 34 years with the home shopping channel. While the entire experience has been unexpected and unpleasant for him, Hughes was surprised by the reaction from…
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Pennsylvania Couple Win Pumpkin ‘Grower of the Year’ Title
Dave and Carol Stelts, giant pumpkin growers from Western Pennsylvania, have been awarded the highly-coveted “Grower of the Year” title at this year’s Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple’s three pumpkins weighed in at a whopping 7,729 pounds. Their largest pumpkin weighed in at 2731.5 pounds,…
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Longwood Gardens Set to Open Group of Superb New Buildings Next Month
As part of Longwood Reimagined, a $250 million multi-year project, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is currently preparing to open a group of superb new buildings in November, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These new structures are the culmination of an ongoing effort to modernize the popular public garden. The project included the…
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Three Local Country Clubs Featured on List of Region’s Most Asset-Rich Country Club
Three Chester County country clubs placed among ten nonprofit country clubs in the region with the largest asset values in 2022, write Andy Medici and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To compile the list, Business Journals analyzed IRS forms for nonprofit country clubs for 2022. Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli ranked highest on…
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New York Real Estate Firm Acquires Majority Debt on Historic Wanamaker Building
New York-based TF Cornerstone has acquired a majority of the debt on the historic Wanamaker Building and is now moving to seize the property from Rubenstein Partners via foreclosure, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real estate firm’s acquisition of the loan has shifted the dynamics of the building’s ongoing foreclosure case.…
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This Covered Bridge in New Hope Among Local Creepy Places to Visit Ahead of Halloween
Van Sandt Covered Bridge in New Hope is one of the creepiest places in the tri-state area you can visit ahead of Halloween to get your dose of spooky, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. Many believe the bridge is haunted by several spirits, one of them a woman whose cries can be heard at night. …
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Attractive $1.4M Custom-built Colonial in Perkasie
An attractive custom-built colonial home set on 13.89 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Perkasie. . . This beautiful residence is tucked away at the end of a long, tree-lined drive and offers highly coveted privacy. Its classic center-hall floor plan features perfectly proportioned rooms, large…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Eagles Head Coach Has a Goal to Reorder Football
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is aiming to reorder football and win a national title in the process by stepping down the coaching ladder, writes Laine Higgins for The Wall Street Journal. Kelly already revolutionized almost every aspect of college football during his time as head coach at the University of Oregon. His…
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Friendly Competition, Camaraderie Abound in At-home Bubble Hockey League in Bensalem
An at-home bubble hockey league in Bensalem gathers over a dozen local men for games filled with friendly competition and camaraderie, reports Bill Rohrer for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Games take place at three hockey tables in the basement of John Gaffney’s home. Fourteen players battle for the top spot in the league. “For two to…
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