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Montco’s Bakery Scene Is on the Rise
Montgomery County is home to more than just history and shopping destinations — it’s also a sweet spot for some of the region’s best bakeries. Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the best bakeries in the region including several right here in Montco. Industry experts say bakeries are booming nationwide thanks to small-box economics,…
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40-Acre Historic Property Called Summer Duck Lane Restored in Chester County
In West Marlborough Township, a 40-acre property known as Summer Duck Lane blends historic charm with thoughtful restoration, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. First registered in 1638 through a William Penn land grant, the land has deep local roots and was once part of the Pomeroy & Newark Railroad line. Owners Jon and…
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After Closing in Philadelphia, Popular Restaurant Finds New Life in Wallingford
The popular Philadelphia restaurant Fond, which closed in 2021 after 12 years in East Passyunk, has found a new life in Wallingford, following its patrons to the suburbs, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The newest version of Fond opened in October last year. Chef Lee Styer is once again making all of the favorites,…
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After a Nine-Month Hiatus, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria Returns to Doylestown
After a nine-month closure, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria has returned to Doylestown at its new location in Hart Square on South Main Street, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The pizzeria had been a fixture at the 1776 Shopping Center on Easton Road for nearly a decade. However, it was forced to relocate after plans were…
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Falls Township Police Rename Donation Drive for Mental Health, Homeless Advocate
The DASH donation drive is being renamed by Falls Township police in recognition of mental health and homeless advocate Christopher Cramp, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Cramp, who was passionate about helping some of the most vulnerable people in society, died while trying to prevent his son from taking his own…
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Here Are the Best Places in Bucks County to Pick a Pumpkin This Fall
If you’re looking to pick some pumpkins to carve and decorate this fall, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County that you can explore with your family and friends, writes Henry Savage and Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bountiful Acres Garden Center in Holicong is a great family-friendly spot. During the Pumpkin Harvest…
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Irish Firm PM Group Invests $495K in Conshohocken Hub
Irish-based design and construction leader PM Group is making a bigger investment in Montco, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The company announced it will put $495,000 into its Conshohocken offices at 300 Barr Harbor Drive, creating 48 new jobs while retaining its current workforce. The expansion strengthens Conshohocken’s role in the region’s booming life…
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With Impending Closure of Valley Forge Military Academy, Questions Arise Over Future of Its 70-Acre Campus
With Valley Forge Military Academy closing at the end of the academic year, questions have arisen over its 70-acre campus, which could represent a real estate opportunity in one of the region’s most coveted locations, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The campus straddles Tredyffrin Township in Chester County and Radnor Township in…
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Chrissy Houlahan Stands Up for Future of Women in Military
Following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s remarks, Chrissy Houlahan, who represents Chester County in Congress, has been speaking out for women in the military, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Houlahan served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, later pursuing a second career as a high school chemistry teacher. She is…
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Bucks County Lacrosse Coaches Alliance Hosts Annual Fundraising Event This Weekend
The Bucks County Lacrosse Coaches Alliance (BCLCA) is hosting its annual fundraiser, the Coaches Cup Tournament, on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 12 to 6 PM. The game will begin at 1 PM. The BCLCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the growth of lacrosse in the Bristol area through scholarships and donations to underfunded…
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Took the Keys, Part One
It’s time to tell you why I took Willie’s car keys. Let’s program the DeLorean to take us back a few years. OK. Flux capacitor fluxing … Our visit to the past finds Indy alive, and he and Willie living on the independent living side of the Temple of Doom. Indy stopped driving a year…
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The Quiet Architecture of Safety
The first thing you notice at the new Warrington Wellness Center is hard to photograph. It isn’t the water walls or the way afternoon light softens against pale wood. It’s the small bodily shift that arrives unannounced: shoulders loosen, breath slows, eyes stop scanning. “Some spaces hold you the moment you arrive,” Master Mingtong Gu…
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Employee-Owned Companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Modeled to Value Employees and Provide Stability
Employee-owned businesses are on the rise in Pennsylvania — including Philadelphia icon Wawa — modeled on valuing employees and providing stability, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Keystone Bike Co., a worker-owned cooperative in South Kensington, is another among them. Zach Rachell, a worker-owner, believes the unique ownership structure is one of the…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
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After Closing All Locations, Including West Chester and Exton, Iron Hill Officially Files for Bankruptcy
After closing all its locations last month, including West Chester and Exton, and after nearly three decades in business, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has officially filed for bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company filed under Chapter 7, allowing the chain to liquidate. This is different from Chapter 11, which permits…
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New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month
Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…
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Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor. The soups are one…
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