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New Senior Affordable Housing Project Nearing Completion in Bristol Township
The Lighthouse on Norton Avenue, an affordable housing project for seniors, is nearing completion and getting the final touches in Bristol Township, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The project will create 51 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors ages 55 and older along Norton Avenue. Rev. James Evans III, who…
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Low-Waste Retail Shop in Yardley Offers Eco-Friendly Shopping Experience
The Yardley Refillery is a low-waste retail shop where locals can visit to get everything they need at an affordable price while protecting the environment, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The refillery’s motto is “Refill, not the landfill.” Locals can bring reusable containers and bags and fill them with the various personal care,…
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WWII Veteran from Bristol Celebrates 101st Birthday, Reflects on His Life
World War II veteran Joe D’Emidio of Bristol recently celebrated his 101st birthday at Parx Casino in Bensalem, arriving in a special motorcade escort, reports Katie Katro for 6abc. D’Emidio enlisted in the Navy when he was a teenager and reflected on his time in service at the celebration. He was among those who landed…
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Flourish Cafe, Located in Newtown and Holland, Unveils Revamped Menu
Flourish Cafe, located in Holland and Newtown, recently refreshed its menu with tasty new options, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “We’ve freshened things up and added some tasty new dishes we know you’ll love, plus we kept the classics you always come back for,” said the owners in a Facebook post. There are…
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Gather Place to Host “A Special Evening to Remember the Ladies!”
Gather Place is proud to announce, “A Special Evening to Remember the Ladies!”—a Victorian-era inspired fundraiser and the launch of its America 250th programs. The evening draws inspiration from Abigail Adams’ 1776 letter to her husband John Adams, urging him to “remember the ladies” during the founding of the United States. Guests will celebrate America’s…
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Philadelphia’s Ethical Food Entrepreneurs Champion Fair Supply Chains, Inclusive Hiring, and Sustainable Sourcing
Three food-focused companies in Philadelphia are proving profit and purpose are not at odds by driving fair supply chains, inclusive hiring, and sustainable sourcing, writes Debora Reaves Charmelus for Technical.ly. Philadelphia-based startup Food Forest AI links food and beverage brands with manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to cut inefficiencies in the food supply chain, a major…
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SPS Technologies to Rebuild Smaller, More Automated Abington Factory After Fire
SPS Technologies plans to rebuild the century-old aerospace fasteners factory in Abington that burned down in February as a smaller, more automated facility, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abington commissioner Matt Vahey approved of the plan. “SPS wants to build to our current code, a lot further back from the street, with…
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Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs
The redevelopment of the Exton Square Mall by Abrams Realty & Development is among the growing number of projects reshaping Philadelphia’s suburbs, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 75-acre property was originally owned by PREIT, which sold a smaller section of it to Hanover, leading to the development of a 350-unit apartment…
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Before It Was Replaced by a Mall, This Amusement Park Delighted Locals for Nearly Eight Decades
The space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park, which delighted residents for nearly eight decades, writes Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895 and closed in 1972, was seen as more upscale than the nearby Woodside Amusement Park, projecting a…
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Doylestown’s Village Improvement Association Shifts Focus to Mental Health
The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown will be turning its efforts to improving mental health in the area through a new initiative, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. The association founded Doylestown Hospital in 1923 to support the health of residents in Doylestown. Following Penn Medicine’s acquisition of Doylestown Health and Doylestown Hospital, the…
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Stateside Vodka Chooses Center City to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
Stateside Vodka, the maker of Surfside canned cocktails, has chosen to relocate its corporate headquarters to Center City, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stateside Vodka has signed a new 11-year lease at 1100 Ludlow Street, where it will be taking up 34,200 square feet of the building across the fifth and sixth…
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Boardroom Spirits Teams with Chill Moody for New Canned Cocktail Supporting Youth Golf
West Philadelphia rapper and entrepreneur Chill Moody has found a Montco partner for his latest project that blends golf, cocktails, and community, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Working with Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits, Moody launched the Tequila Transfusion — a canned cocktail that reimagines the classic country club drink. The traditional transfusion is made…
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Developers Are Descending on Rare Open Space in Upper Darby
Open space in the area of Township Line and State roads in Upper Darby has become a lightning rod for developers. The latest proposal is a car wash near the intersection on three undeveloped acres known as the Mozino property, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. It would sit next to and behind the…
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Two Chester County Wedding Venues with Scenic Water Views
For local brides dreaming of a gorgeous wedding on the water, Chester County offers two scenic venues for those looking to stay local, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Downingtown Country Club seamlessly blends the quaint countryside with an air of elegance. Located on a perfectly manicured golf course, the venue comes with…
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New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown
Doylestown recently welcomed a new Sparta convenience store, located close to the Justice Center and the county administration building, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The store is located at 22 North Main Street in the former Playa Bowls space next to the new Snarky Tea House. It offers a wide selection of convenience store…
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Expanded Home in Bristol Township Draws Strong Interest Despite High Price
An expanded home on Kenwood Drive South in Levittown has been drawing strong interest from buyers despite the steep asking price of $749,900, in an area once considered among the most affordable starter home communities in Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It has two entrances and six bedrooms,” said…
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2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Fairless Hills Is a True Treasure Hunter’s Paradise
The gigantic 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Fairless Hills is a true paradise for treasure hunters and redefines what thrift stores can be, writes James Morgan for the Family Destinations Guide. The store brings thrifting to an industrial scale, offering customers a wonderland of second-hand possibilities that stretches as far as the eye can see.…
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Where Dance Meets the Undead: Dracula’s Lair to Arrive in New Hope
New Hope’s Roxey Ballet is partnering with Doylestown’s VAMPA Museum for a special Dracula-inspired event this October, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Visitors will have the chance to walk through Dracula’s Lair, a haunted house at the Mill Ballet School filled with frights reminiscent of the legendary vampire. Enjoy spooky dances, frightening vignettes and…
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