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Trevose to Welcome Large-Scale Distribution Warehouse Amid Regional Industrial Boom
Trevose will soon be home to a major distribution warehouse, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 320,250-square-foot project marks a rise in industrial projects throughout the region. In the third quarter of 2023, 1.3 million square feet of industrial space was under construction in Bucks County, according to a report from…
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Montco-based Toll Brothers Has Large Presence in Bucks County, Now it’s Set to Build in North Carolina
Montgomery County-based luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, which has built properties in Bucks County, plans to build 358 homes on 140 acres in North Carolina, writes Collin Huguley for Charlotte Business Journal. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently acquired the land in Huntersville which is just outside Charlotte. The company bought the land for just…
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Upper Black Eddy-Milford Bridge Nears 90 Years
The Upper Black Eddy-Milford Bridge, which opened to traffic on Saturday, January 13, 1934, is approaching its 90th anniversary, writes Jay Edwards for WRNJ Radio. The Upper Black Eddy toll-supported bridge was constructed by the construction company McClintic-Marshall of Bethlehem in 1933 under an $89,970 low-bid contract approved by the former Joint Commission for Elimination…
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Major Developments of New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Underway
The project to rehabilitate the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is in motion, as set-up activities began Tuesday, according to the New Hope Free Press. The iconic bridge connecting the two popular tourist destinations between New Jersey and Bucks County will see a color-changing LED lighting system that enhances its visual presence on the Delaware River…
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Falls Township Launches Innovative Falls Cares Program to Address Root Cause of Blighted Properties
Officials in Falls township are launching the Falls Cares Program to address blighted properties, according to The Reporter. Township Manager Matthew Takita would work with the code enforcement department to ensure inspectors issue violation notices. A police co-responder will also work to address the “human” side of blight issues such as hoarding. …
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Steeple View Project Gets Green Light from Newtown Borough Council
Newtown Borough’s ambitious Steeple View Project finally got the green light, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. This mixed-use development will be Newtown’s largest project in history. The plan, which calls for the revitalization of nine acres extended from Centre Avenue to South State Street will create a mixed-use neighborhood, bringing 88 new…
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Steeple View Project: Newtown Borough’s Game-Changer for Urban Renewal and Community Amenities
Newtown Borough’s long-awaited Steeple View Project is awaiting final approval, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. If approved, it would be Newtown’s largest redevelopment project. The plan includes the revitalization of nine acres extended from Centre Avenue to South State Street to create a mixed-use neighborhood, with four residential structures and three mixed-use…
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Kintnersville’s Haycock Camp Ministries Pursues Major Expansion, Some Neighbors Push Back
In Kintnersville, the tranquil landscape of the Upper Bucks Christian Camp at Haycock Camp Ministries is set to transform drastically, writes Charles Malinchak for The Morning Call. Founded in 1963, this 184-acre campsite has been a bastion of a bucolic environment, but recent developments, including a shooting range, have made the camp noisier, according…
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Warrington Wawa’s Upgrade Includes Bigger Store and Gas Station
The Warrington Wawa will be pumping the brakes on operations, but only to make room for a larger space, writes Michele Haddon. The Philly-area favorite convenience store chain on 550 Easton Road will be starting demolition in the next three months. It will instead be expanded to a 5,585 hundred square-foot space with…
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Soon-to-be Open Warminster Tesla Dealership is a First in Bucks County
Bucks County is gearing up to welcome a brand-new Warminster Tesla dealership, writes Dino Ciliberti in The Patch. The soon-to-be-established dealership along York Road will be a first for Bucks County, and could add 30 to 40 new jobs to the local economy. Spanning 9 acres, the dealership is located across from Archbishop…
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New Wegmans Location in Yardley, the Second in Bucks County, Set to Open Early Next Year
The second Wegmans location in Bucks County is getting closer to opening, offering residents a new place to do their food shopping. Staff writers at 94.5 PST wrote about rhe new location. Built across the street from Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, the new store was under construction for some time, with other businesses like…
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Temple University is Planning to Construct a New Media and Performing Arts Building
Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts will soon be housed in a single new structure, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new facility will be located at 1830 North Broad Street, on the west side, which currently holds primarily athletic and recreational…
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Doylestown Welcomes Kids Back to its Children’s Village Three Years After Tornado
Three years after a tornado destroyed Doylestown Hospital’s preschool, children are once again on campus enjoying the new and improved Children’s Village, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. The building that was home to the old preschool and childcare center was damaged so badly by a tornado in August of 2020 that the hospital was…
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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Highlights Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project
A recent video highlighted the five-year project that saw major updates made to the much-used Scudder Falls Bridge. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission began the Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project in 2017 and officially completed the project on Oct. 31, 2022. Connecting Bucks County to New Jersey, the bridge is regularly used by…
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Work on Roughly $430M I-95 Cap Project Starts Officially with Ceremonial Groundbreaking
Work on the roughly $430 million I-95 cap project officially began on Wednesday with a ceremonial groundbreaking after eight years in preparation, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The I-95 cap and the accompanying Park at Penn’s Landing, which will span from Front Street to the Delaware River, will take four to six…
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Falls Township Seeks Bids for Footbridge Upgrades and Streambank Restoration
On Monday, supervisors from Falls Township unanimously authorized the advertisement of the improvement project of the Vermillion Hills footbridge on Vermont Lane. “This has been going on for a long time,” Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence said. Township engineer Joseph Jones said he plans to open bids on Sept. 20. Jones anticipates construction beginning by year’s…
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Drywall Repair Company Names New Franchise Owner Serving Bucks County, New Jersey
PatchMaster has announced the addition of Craig Lutcza as the new franchise owner of the company’s operations in the New Jersey and Bucks County areas. Lutcza has over 25 years of experience as a professional chef and Culinary Director in the hotel, restaurant, and retail sectors, combined with a background in chimney cleaning and repair. “After considering…
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19-year-old Carpenter Apprentice Helps Complete Final Leg of $400M Wells Fargo Center Project
Saulih Khalifah, a 19-year-old carpenter apprentice, is helping complete the final stage of a $400 million transformation project at the Wells Fargo Center, writes Matteo Iaonisi for the WHYY. “I would have never thought I was going to be a carpenter,” said Khalifah. “I played basketball in high school. I went to college for basketball.”…
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