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Retro Norristown Sandwich Shop Has Statewide Reputation for One, Single Menu Item
Regional signature dishes are common: Chicago deep-dish pizza; New England chowder; New York bagels. But Pennsylvanians excel at so many foods — cheesesteaks, scrapple, soft pretzels — it’s difficult to peg one as best. The Travel Maven may, however, have unearthed a statewide standout menu item from Eve’s Lunch, a Norristown sandwich shop. Eve’s excels…
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New Hope Hotel Recognized As Best Boutique Property In Northeast
River House at Odette’s in New Hope has earned a prestigious Silver Award for Best Boutique Hotel in the Northeast in the 2025 NorthStar Meetings Group Stella Awards, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Located on the banks of the Delaware River, the hotel offers 36 cozy rooms, two adjacent guest houses and a lobby…
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Steam Pub in Southampton Serves Some of the Best Nachos in Pennsylvania
Steam Pub in Southampton is a local institution that has been perfecting the art of nachos for years and now serves arguably the best in Pennsylvania, writes James Morgan for the Family Destination Guide. The eatery offers the perfect mix of casual pub and comfortable dining, with exposed ductwork overhead which enhance its industrial-chic atmosphere.…
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Bucks County Homes Transform into Spooky Haunted Attractions This October
Residents throughout Bucks County are getting in the Halloween spirit by turning their homes into thrilling haunted attractions, writes Michele Haddon and Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Light Up 394, located at 394 Hidden Oaks Drive in Lower Makefield, features a pirate-themed display. Guests can walk through the front yard to see…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2M Extraordinary Colonial in Richboro
A colonial home on 1.01 acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Richboro. This lovely residence exudes elegance and sophistication on a private cul-de-sac. Refined details include crown molding, recessed lighting, hardwood floors and intricately tiled surfaces. . . Among highlights are a two-story foyer with a…
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Paranormal Team Investigates Haunted Summerseat Mansion in Morrisville
Members of the paranormal research team, Olde City Paranormal, were eager to explore the supposedly haunted Historic Summerseat mansion in Morrisville, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The mansion was constructed in the 1760s and was formerly owned by George Clymer and Robert Morris, two signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property was…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Buys $70M Florida Apartment Complex
Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties, the nation’s largest private multifamily owner, has added another major purchase to its growing portfolio, writes Lidia Dinkova for The Real Deal. The firm acquired a 300-unit apartment complex near West Palm Beach for nearly $70 million, underscoring its aggressive national expansion strategy. The gated community, Visions at Willow Pond, includes 17…
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Temple University Acquires Decades-Old Jazz Club As Part of North Philadelphia Expansion Plans
As part of its plans to further its expansion across North Philadelphia, Temple University recently acquired New Barber’s Hall, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While Temple is the new owner of the 46-year-old jazz club and bar, it will continue to operate until its owner, Jake Adams, retires some time in the…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…
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Martha Stewart Debuts New Fall and Winter Apparel Collection at QVC
Martha Stewart recently traveled to Chester County to debut her new fall/winter 2025 apparel collection at West Chester-based QVC, as she writes for The Martha Blog. Stewart appeared on QVC several times throughout the day, with a special live appearance that came from Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens. Stewart came up with the idea of broadcasting…
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New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique
Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul” and has concerns about the rising tide of development disrupting the unique character of the town. Due to spiking rents set by…
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Newtown’s Helius Medical Technologies Officially Rebrands to Solana Company
Newtown-based Helius Medical Technologies has officially rebranded to Solana Company after launching a $500 million Solana treasury in mid-September, writes Maxwell Mutuma for Coin Central. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the Solana Foundation and aims, through these initiatives, to improve its digital asset strategy and strengthen support for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. “The…
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Trevose’s Rita’s Italian Ice Launches Limited-Edition Halloween Flavor
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating Halloween with a limited-edition flavor, Witches’ Brew-Berry Italian Ice, that will be available until November 2, writes Timothy Alexander for My ChesCo. The Witches’ Brew-Berry comes in two variations. The Witches’ Brew-Berry Gelati layers creamy Vanilla Frozen Custard and the new Italian Ice flavor, all topped…
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Doylestown to Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial with Special Events
On Oct. 18, the Doylestown Historical Society is hosting Doylestown Celebrates USA 250 to honor America’s semiquincentennial anniversary, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. A celebration will take place from 12:30 to 4 PM at 56 South Main Street in the Doylestown Historical Society’s headquarters courtyard. Town criers will provide the day’s news at the…
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Newtown’s Flourish Cafe to Host Monthly Cabaret-Style Events This Fall
Flourish Cafe in Newtown will be launching its new “Friday Nights Live” event this fall, with cabaret-style performances once a month, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This event comes from a partnership between the cafe and On Demand! Programs and Events. While guests enjoy their meals, On Demand! performers will be providing…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
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Collegeville’s Pfizer Campus Wins 75 Percent Tax Assessment Cut
The Bridge at Collegeville, one of Montco’s largest office campuses, just saw its tax burden shrink dramatically, writes Paul Schedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After two rounds of appeals, the assessed value of the 340-acre site dropped by more than 75 percent. This cut the owners’ property tax bill from $7.8 million to $1.9…
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Coatesville Artist Seeks to Elevate Chester County Through Mind and Body
Harmony is one word that describes everything that Coatesville artist Malik Mos High aims to accomplish in his daily life and career. His art comes not from the paintbrush, but the pen. Born as Randolph Green, he uses both identities to create what he calls a divine duality. Randolph is the one who channels…
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