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South Jersey Firm Buys Willow Grove’s North Crossing Apartments
A South Jersey company is investing big in Willow Grove’s rental market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Gibbsboro-based Friedman Realty Group has purchased North Crossing Apartments for $27.6 million, with plans to pour several million more into upgrades. Moreland Hall has owned the 145-unit complex at 3625 Welsh Road for 55 years.…
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This Candy Bar Has Been Made in Philadelphia For More Than 100 Years
In 1917, during World War I, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews were born out of necessity and more than 100 years later, the candy bar can still be found in snack aisles, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. While people now liken them to being the hometown hero of candy bars, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews weren’t always that. According…
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Abrams Realty’s Plan for Exton Square Redevelopment Rejected
Abrams Realty & Development plans to file a lawsuit following the West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors’ rejection of its master plan to redevelop the Exton Square Mall, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. “For political reasons, it looks like these guys didn’t want to approve us,” said developer Peter Abrams. “My partners and I view this…
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Task Showrunner Brad Ingelsby Weighs in on a Second Task Season
Task showrunner Brad Ingelsby is open to the idea of a second season for his HBO crime drama that takes place in Delaware County, reports Kamryn Scrivens for Fox 29. “Look, I’d love to do another season of Task,” said Ingelsby, speaking at the 34th annual Philadelphia Film Festival. “I think if, if there’s an…
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Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza Owners Ready to Unveil Their Latest Venture, Insieme Event Venue
Kristin and Vince Randazzo, owners of Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza, are ready to launch their latest venture, Insieme Event Venue, with the grand opening coming next month, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. On March 15, attendees at the Trainer’s Corner shopping center in the 200 block North West End Boulevard in Richland…
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Bristol’s F.H.C. Construction Answers Call For Residential Services In Bucks County
With almost two decades of experience, Bristol-based F.H.C. Construction has been steadily serving the growing residential renovation needs of clients in Bucks County, Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. Since its founding by Frank Hernandez in 2010, the company has already earned a reputation in the region for precision craftsmanship and transparent project management. It continually…
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Fairless Hills Community Raises Over $100K After Fire Claims Resident’s House
The Fairless Hills community is coming together to support one of their fellow residents and his family, Scott Diethorne, who lost his home and three pets in a house fire over the weekend, reports Greg Payne for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Diethorne, best known as ‘Santa Scott’ to those in the community, has been bringing…
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Is One of the Most Haunted Roads in the Country Located in Bucks County?
The online travel guide SIXT recently listed Bedminster Township’s Birch Lane as the most haunted byway in the state and the 11th most haunted in the country, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Visitors have reported feeling sudden chills, hearing footsteps on the gravel when no one is near, and glimpsing…
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FCP Meets this Moment of Need by Increasing Grant Support
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) recently awarded its fall Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to 16 non-profit organizations serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, Pa. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 12,094 Bucks County residents. “To meet the increased need of our non-profit partners,…
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Stateside Vodka Takes Anheuser-Busch to Court, Accusing Beer Giant of Copying Surfside Brand
Philadelphia-based Stateside Vodka is suing Anheuser-Busch InBev, claiming the company’s recently launched canned cocktails copied the design of its highly successful Surfside brand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The lawsuit was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The local spirits company claims that…
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Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia
The former king of toy retail, Toys “R” Us, is making a nostalgic comeback, landing in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and shuttering nearly 800 stores nationwide, the beloved brand is re-emerging with more than two dozen new flagship and seasonal pop-up…
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Toll Brothers Plans Massive Age-Restricted Community on 100 Exton Acres
Toll Brothers has paid $70 million for a 100-acre site in Exton, where it plans to construct its largest age-restricted residential development in the Philadelphia area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder, based in Fort Washington, acquired the parcel at 301-305 Church Farm Lane. The planned project will have 317…
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Cemeteries Seek Creative Alternatives as Revenue Declines
There are more people than ever opting for cremations so cemeteries, particularly smaller ones like the Har Jedhuda Cemetery in Upper Darby, are struggling, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Har Jehuda has been important for the region’s Jewish community since it was founded in the 1890s, with more than 20,000 graves. These days, though,…
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Bucks County Man Shatters Stereotypes as Cheerleader for the Eagles
James LeGette, a Bucks County native, is celebrating his fifth year as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was in middle school, LeGette was dared to join the cheer team. That dare quickly became a passion that led him to the NFL. “I ended…
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Developer Withdraws Plans For Controversial Warehouse In Buckingham
Developer J.G. Petrucci will permanently withdraw plans for a warehouse at the site bordering Cold Spring Creamery Road in Buckingham Township under a stipulation agreement, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “The stipulation, once fully executed and approved by the Bucks County Court, will end all litigation and permanently withdraw the warehouse application with prejudice,”…
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New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse to Host Annual Costume and Clothing Sale
New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse is holding its annual Props and Frocks costume sale on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 AM to 5 PM, writes Chloe Rabinowitz for Broadway World. During the sale, the public is welcome to sort through the Playhouse’s collection of used shoes, costumes and accessories, all featured in their productions.…
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Where to Find the Best Fall-Themed Foods and Drinks in Bucks County
There are plenty of delicious fall-themed foods and beverages available in Bucks County to try, complementing the vibrant foliage and crisp autumn weather, writes Lexi Mundy for Visit Bucks County. Haasis Bakery in Perkasie offers delicious pumpkin cupcakes in their gluten-free, nut-free and dye-free shop. Those near Newtown and Chalfont can visit The Happy…
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First-Person Reenactment: Lucretia Mott & the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Step into the 19th century as a Gather Place Museum reenactor brings Lucretia Mott—Quaker minister, abolitionist, and women’s rights pioneer—to life. This compelling one-hour program traces Mott’s fearless advocacy from her leadership in the Anti-Slavery movement to her role in co-organizing the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, igniting the long fight for women’s suffrage. Rooted…
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