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Raise Your Glass: Newtown Beerfest Returns in a New Location This Fall
The Newtown Beerfest is returning to a new location this fall after a one-year absence, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Newtown Athletic Club will be hosting the event this year on Saturday, Oct. 4, featuring over 150 craft beer varieties. “After 14 years of tradition, community, and great brews, Newtown Beerfest…
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Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Opens Its Latest Upscale Community in Collegeville
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened its latest upscale community, Boxwood, in Collegeville, with ten luxury single-family homes priced at $1 million or more, according to a staff report from GuruFocus. The luxury home builder is offering prospective buyers four- to five-bedroom homes, nestled along a single cul-de-sac. Designed for modern living, the Boxwood community…
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SEPTA Requests Up to $394M Bailout to Address Funding Gap That Caused Drastic Service Cuts
SEPTA has requested a bailout of up to $394 million last week to address a funding gap that resulted in drastic service cuts, writes Sri Taylor for Bloomberg. SEPTA officials asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to authorize the one-time use of its state capital assistance funds to cover a $213 million budget deficit. This…
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Berwyn Filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Local Roots Inspired Upcoming Series ‘Task’
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Chester County roots once again inspired his upcoming television series, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Task, Ingelsby’s upcoming series for HBO, takes place in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. The crime drama series follows an FBI agent, played by Mark Ruffalo, as he investigates a series of violent robberies throughout…
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Wealth Is Concentrated in These Delaware County ZIP Codes
There are several Delaware County ZIP Codes where wealth spends some time, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal ranking of the region’s wealthiest ZIP Codes. Two Delaware County ZIP Codes cracked the top 20, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Havertown, in ZIP Code 19083, ranked 14th, with a per capita income of…
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Affinius Capital Closes $132.4M Loan to Refinance Lower Bucks Logistics Hub
Affinius Capital has issued a $132.4 million loan to refinance Lower Bucks Logistics Hub, a recently developed Class-A industrial warehouse portfolio in Lower Bucks County. Affinius made the loan to a joint venture including an affiliate of Foxfield, a real estate investment and development firm in Boston, and a private equity real estate firm in…
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Jamison Brewery Offers a Variety of Tasty Drinks and a Scenic View of Philly
Warwick Farm Brewing in Jamison is a great, family-friendly craft microbrewery founded by lifelong friends, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The Seiz and Taber families joined together in 2017 to, as co-owner Scott Seiz put it, “create the ultimate craft beer experience for everybody.” The brewery sits on 22 acres of land, and…
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New Breakfast Spot Opens in Doylestown’s Barn Plaza Shopping Center
First Watch recently opened its first location in Bucks County at Barn Plaza in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch spot is located at 1745 South Easton Road, occupying a 3,900-square-foot space accommodating over 150 people. Customers can enjoy high-quality dishes made with fresh ingredients from…
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Philadelphia’s First of Its Kind Pilot Program, Which Gives Cash to Struggling Renters, Proves Effective
The PHLHousing+ program, a first of its kind in the nation, which gives no-strings-attached cash to struggling renters, is proving to be effective, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program was launched in the fall of 2022. Since then, Philadelphia has been giving cash to 301 households randomly selected from wait lists for…
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Montgomery County Approves Human Relations Commission to Address Discrimination
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to create a human relations commission to address claims of unlawful discrimination in employment, real estate, housing, and public accommodations, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 2-1 party-line vote to approve the commission follows the growing pressure on Democratic officials in Montgomery County…
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Saquon Barkley’s Marketability Soars to New Heights
After a stellar season where Saquon Barkley, who currently resides in Malvern, set an NFL record for total yards, helped Eagles reach the Super Bowl, and won AP Offensive Player of the Year honors, his marketability has reached unprecedented heights among NFL players, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ed Berry, who has…
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Delaware County Divided Over Proposed Human Relations Commission
A proposal ordinance to create a volunteer human relations commission in Delaware County is receiving some public pushback, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The public flooded a Delaware County Council meeting last Wednesday with supporters and detractors. “By adopting this ordinance, Delaware County sends a powerful message that some of our community stands for fairness,…
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Red Rooster Brings Nashville Hot Chicken to Doylestown with New Location
Red Rooster Hot Chicken officially opened its doors in Doylestown on Sept. 5, taking over the former Quinoa space on East State Street, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new eatery, which specializes in Nashville Hot Chicken, gave out free food throughout the day, inviting customers to “Experience the Heat; Savor the Flavor.” Red…
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Studies From the Washington Post Show Bucks County Summers Have Gotten Longer
Recent studies show that Bucks County summers are lasting longer, with more high-temperature days than in previous decades, writes Kasha Patel and Naema Ahmed for The Washington Post. Brian Brettschneider, a climatologist, conducted an analysis of the hottest 90 days of the summer from 1965 to 1994 and compared his data to 1995 to…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Partners with Philly Native in New Music Video
Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter partnered with West Philly’s Colman Domingo in a music video for her recent album’s single, “Tears,” writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The music video was led by Bardia Zeinali, who also directed the Bucks County-born artist’s “Please Please Please” video, a hit from her “Short n’ Sweet” album. …
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Newtown Ice Cream Shop Owner Marks 20 Years with New Children’s Book
Shari Faden Donahue, author and owner of Zebra-Striped Whale ice cream shop in Newtown, has published her fifth children’s book to celebrate the store’s 20th anniversary, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. In her new book, Zebra-Striped Whale’s Ice Cream Party, Donahue takes young readers on a magical journey under the seas, where they meet…
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Two Philadelphia-Based Media Companies Merge, Forming New Digital Media Organization
Philadelphia-based digital media startup Broad & Liberty recently acquired local publication Access Network, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition has led to the formation of a combined company called Fideri News Network. It will start out with about $6 million in projected revenue with 19 websites and a radio station based…
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Greystar Plans 205 Apartments at Former King of Prussia Office Site
National apartment developer, Greystar, is eyeing another major project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has filed plans to demolish an 85,000-square-foot aging office building at 720 Vandenburg Road. In its place, they will construct a six-story, 205-unit apartment complex. The U-shaped development would include a central…
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