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When Washington’s Army Ran Out of Food at Valley Forge, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation Helped Feed Them
When General George Washington’s army ran out of food while taking refuge in Valley Forge during the winter of 1777, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation helped save them from starving, writes David Streater for The McDowell News. Washington chose to settle in Valley Forge for the winter after a battle against the British military…
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Three New Businesses to Open in the Dublin Town Center’s Plaza Next Year
Next year, the Dublin Town Center will be welcoming three new businesses to its selection of stores in The Plaza, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “Each business will bring something unique and valuable to the Dublin community, furthering Dublin Town Center’s mission to create a vibrant work, play, eat, live environment,” said Evelyn Loughery, the…
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Doylestown’s Main Street Sports & Social Announces Plans for New Rooftop Bar
Doylestown’s Main Street Sports & Social is expanding their cocktail bar and lounge, Main Sip, with a new rooftop space, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located on the third floor of the Main Street Marketplace, the new outdoor area will be constructed over the building’s back half. The additional…
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Last Call: Quakertown Community Says Goodbye to Beloved Raven’s Nest
The Raven’s Nest, a cherished Quakertown fixture for nearly forty years, welcomed its final patrons on Nov. 2 before closing permanently, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Owner Albert Pray announced the closure on the establishment’s Facebook page three days prior. “I would like to extend to you our thanks for all…
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Doylestown Health Thrives with Volunteer and Community Support
Doylestown Health’s volunteer program offers community members a valued chance to give back to the hospital that has touched countless lives, writes Olivia Kimmel for Penn Medicine. The program provides approximately 60 roles for 500 volunteers, an unusually high ratio for a hospital with a few thousand employees. The size and scope of the program…
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Bensalem Man Regains Mobility After Injury Thanks to Experimental Drug
Larry Williams, a Bensalem resident left paralyzed after a cycling accident three years ago, has regained the ability to walk with the help of an experimental drug, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. After his accident, Williams thought he would never walk again. “Panic, despair, depression, anxiety—I couldn’t do anything,” he said. “I had…
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Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive, a community-wide effort running from Nov. 5 through Dec. 17 to address the growing issue of food insecurity across the region. Developed and mobilized quickly in response to an immediate and heightened community need, the…
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Comcast Shares Decline As Broadband Subscriber Numbers Continue to Drop
Comcast has seen its shares drop as its number of broadband customers has declined for the 10th straight quarter, writes Kelcee Griffis for Bloomberg. In this past quarter, the Philadelphia-based cable and media conglomerate reported a loss of 140,000 broadband subscribers. While a significant number, it is much fewer than the 140,000 predicted by analysts.…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates $100 Million to University Dedicated to Free Speech
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, is once again making headlines, this time in higher education, writes Jessica Priest for The Texas Tribune. The Bala Cynwyd billionaire donated $100 million to the University of Austin. The fledgling private institution was founded by critics of mainstream academia who argue that universities have stifled free speech…
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Hopes Are on Kevin Willard to Bring Villanova Wildcats Back to Life
Kevin Willard has to face national championship expectations that Villanova fans still have four years after coach Jay Wright retired following his fourth Final Four appearance. Wright’s immediate successor, Kyle Neptune, learned from Wright but was unable to match the wins, championships, and fundraising of his predecessor, writes Dan Gelston for The Canadian Press. “It’s…
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Brandywine Conservancy Study Offers Flood Mitigation Recommendations
The Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford has released a flood study outlining mitigation strategies that have been designed to lessen the impact of future natural disasters, such as Hurricane Ida, which caused widespread damage in the region, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. “Anywhere there is water, there is the potential for flooding,”…
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With 350 Years Under Its Belt, King George II Inn in Bristol Holds Rich History
King George II Inn in Bristol, the oldest bar in Pennsylvania and the longest and oldest continuously operating inn in the United States, has been in business for nearly 350 years, writes Sarah Lintakoon for the Chowhound. The establishment first opened its doors in 1681, the same year that Pennsylvania became a U.S. territory. It…
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Serving Those Who Served: Newtown Nonprofit Offers Resources for Veterans
When Armed Forces veteran Rodney Wyatt noticed a gap in the help given to his fellow service members in Bucks County, he resolved to make a change. After serving in the Marine Corps and the 103rd Engineer Battalion for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, he returned to the United States and secured a position as…
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A New Artisan Bakery Is Coming to Quakertown’s Trolley Barn Public Market
The Worthy Dessert, a delicious artisan bakery with a wide selection of fresh baked goods, is opening in Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown on Nov. 15, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. Owner and longtime pastry chef Sarah Principe gained popularity at Lehigh Valley farmers markets. The bakery will offer a range of…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world history since the birth of Christ,” even seasoned historians blink. It’s a breathtaking claim, but look around the Delaware Valley, and suddenly it doesn’t feel far-fetched. From Philadelphia’s Independence Hall,…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Deleted My TBR
Now, I know you often ask yourself, while reading my little column here, how much tragedy can one person experience in a few years’ time? I mean, I would hardly characterize the events of the last few years as tragedies. As such, I’m sure the universe is now planning a calamity to befall me, as…
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Ten Penn Center Sold in $30M Deal, Conversion Project to Follow
The sale of Ten Penn Center is now complete, closing a $30 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PMC Property Group acquired the 27-story, Center City building from a partnership between two firms, Sterling Equities in New York and Greenville Partners based in West Chester. This sale close comes more than…
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Wall Street Journal: MontCo Man Builds Dream Lego World in Basement
An increasing number of adult Lego fans are transforming parts of their homes into elaborate worlds full of giant sets and detailed dioramas, including one Montgomery County man, writes Te-Ping Chen for The Wall Street Journal. Evan Rubin, 41, wanted to have a break from the monotony of daily life, from shuttling kids to and…
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