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From Levittown to St. Patrick’s Cathedral: Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Marries Jacqui Heinrich in NYC Wedding
Brian Fitzpatrick, Bucks County’s congressman and one of the region’s most recognizable political figures, traded the halls of Capitol Hill for St. Patrick’s Cathedral on June 20 for his marriage to White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Taking place after the couple’s year-long engagement, the New York City celebration…
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7 Doylestown Restaurants With Idyllic Outdoor Seating Options: From Rooftop Bars to Garden Patios
Few things beat eating outside on a beautiful day. Fresh air, good food, and the right atmosphere can turn an ordinary lunch into something you actually remember. Doylestown is a particularly good town for it. The borough has a walkable, historic downtown with a genuine sense of place, and the restaurants here have leaned into…
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African American Museum of Bucks County Honors Late Founder at Grand Opening Ceremony
The African American Museum of Bucks County has finally opened the doors to its permanent home after centuries of history and hard-won effort, writes Miriam Fabrycky for Bucks County Courier Times. The grand opening ceremony at the restored Boone Farm property in Langhorne drew more than 100 invited guests, all gathered to mark a milestone…
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10 Amazing Places to Get an Ice Cream Cone in Bucks County This Summer
When the heat settles over Bucks County in summer, locals know exactly what to do: find the nearest scoop shop and join the line. From farm dairies and USDA-certified creameries to quirky downtown destinations slinging lavender coconut scoops, Bucks County’s ice cream scene is as varied as it is deeply rooted in local agriculture. Tied…
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Philadelphia Water Bottle Brand Suplmnt Lands Spot in Obama Presidential Center Museum Store
A Philadelphia water bottle company born on the corner of 19th and Carpenter is now selling inside one of the most anticipated museums in the country. Suplmnt, the Black-owned, South Philadelphia-based insulated water bottle brand founded by Jairus Morris, has landed a coveted spot in the museum store of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago,…
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SEPTA Seeks Development Partner for 1.4-Acre Site Next to Germantown Station
A vacant lot beside one of Germantown’s busiest transit stops may soon become something far more useful. SEPTA has issued a request for information for its 1.4-acre parcel at 120-128 E. Chelten Ave., directly adjacent to the Germantown Station on the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail line. The agency is looking for development partners to…
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Springfield Farmhouse That Was Once a Church and Mill Hits the Market for $475K
A Springfield home with a past as layered as its history has hit the market for $475,000, giving buyers a rare chance to own a piece of local history that comes with modern updates, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The five-bedroom, two-bathroom farmhouse-style home spans 2,368 square feet and dates to the mid-to-late 19th century. …
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Philadelphia Chefs Are Reinventing the Hot Dog, Here’s Where to Find Them
Philadelphia’s humble hot dog is getting a gourmet makeover, with local chefs across the city reimagining the summer staple in ways that are nostalgic, inventive, and unmistakably Philly, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. The trend can be spotlighted through a lineup of creative takes that stretch far beyond ballpark basics. At Second Daughter…
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How Bucks County’s New Sheriff Is Closing a Deadly Gap in Domestic Violence Response
When Bucks County Sheriff Daniel Ceisler inherited his office in January, he set out to build a lifeline, write Fallon Roth and Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In his first six months on the job, Ceisler has made domestic violence protection a centerpiece of his tenure. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has restructured…
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What Bucks County Residents Want at Neshaminy Mall, and it’s Definitely Not More Apartments
Walk through Neshaminy Mall on a weekday afternoon, and the silence says everything. Storefronts sit dark behind paper-covered windows. Corridors that were once filled with weekend crowds echo with the footsteps of the few. For much of the 1.1-million-square-foot complex, the bustle is a memory. That memory, it turns out, is exactly what Bucks County…
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Warminster Giant Sells Winning PA Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $3.2 Million
Bucks County’s lucky lottery streak just got a little richer. A “20,000 a Month for Life” scratch-off ticket was recently sold at a Giant supermarket in Warminster for just $10, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. The winner can collect $20,000 every month for the rest of their life for a sum of…
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How Strategic Impact Advisory Helped American Community Journals Focus on What Matters Most
As the founder of American Community Journals, I’ve spent the better part of the last decade building something many people told me couldn’t work. The idea was simple: create local news publications focused on positive stories about the communities we serve. No crime. No politics. No paywalls. Just stories that celebrate what’s working in Philadelphia…
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Bucks County Playhouse’s Alexander Fraser Steps Down on a High Note After 12-Year Run
After 12 years of turning Bucks County Playhouse from a struggling historic theater into one of the region’s most vibrant cultural destinations, Alexander Fraser is taking his final bow on his own terms, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fraser wrapped up his time as producing director this weekend with the opening of South…
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Warrington Restaurant Ranked One of the Five Best Pizza Spots in Pennsylvania
An eatery in Warrington has been named one of the top five pizza restaurants in the entire state of Pennsylvania, a rare and coveted accolade. Jason Rathman wrote about the Bucks County pizza spot for PhillyBite Magazine. Select Pizza And Grill, located at 855 Easton Road in the Heritage Warrington Center, was listed as the…
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When to Bring in Marketing Consulting vs. Fractional Marketing Leadership
Founders of growing businesses take extra care that everything is done right – after all, the company is your baby. You have loyal customers, a proven product, “WOW” service and steady referrals. But what happens when growth is stunted? After careful analysis, perhaps every marketing initiative feels like a one-off experiment: a social campaign here,…
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Before Kohl’s, Baltimore Pike Had an Amusement Park: The Lost Story of Springfield’s Playtown Park
Today it’s a Kohl’s, a parking lot, and the steady hum of Baltimore Pike traffic. Pull in for towels, or a return, and nothing on that asphalt hints at the Ferris wheel, roller coasters, Skee-Ball lanes, carousel, and concession stands that used to stand there. This was Playtown Park. What Playtown Park Was, and Where It Stood For Delco kids who grew up in the…
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Cliveden in Germantown is Rewriting Its Own History, and Inviting the Community to Help
Standing on the grounds of Cliveden in Germantown, it’s easy to feel the weight of what happened here. Musket fire tore through these walls during the 1777 Battle of Germantown. British soldiers barricaded themselves inside while Continental troops, including forces under George Washington, tried to break through. The stone facade still bears the scars. But…
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Gone but Not Forgotten: 10 Vanished Montgomery County Hangouts
You’ve probably driven past one of these without knowing it. The Aldi off Route 309 in Montgomeryville sits where carloads once swapped a driver’s license for an in-car heater on cold nights. The food court at Plymouth Meeting Mall covers the ground where moviegoers once sat near a fountain that never worked. And the office…
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