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Incredible West Chester Home with Indoor Pool, Custom Treehouse Up for $3.4 Million
A beautiful West Chester home with an indoor pool and a custom tree house sitting on 12 acres is available for sale for $3.495 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built in 1985, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home spans 7,248 square feet, with the two-story indoor pool featuring a glass overlook from the…
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Wawa Employees Weigh in: This Is the Worst Stuff Customers Do
Wawa workers are underappreciated, dealing with thousands of Wawa customers, keeping it all humming 24/7, writes Chris Coleman for We Are New Jersey. Every once in a while, a customer may do something annoying. Hard to believe, but true. Some people, apparently, have no problem walking behind a counter to look for something instead of…
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From Food Truck to Brick-and-Mortar: Rooster & the Chick Lands in Langhorne With The Coop Sandwich Shop
Rooster & the Chick, a popular food truck and catering business, will open its first brick-and-mortar location, The Coop Sandwich Shop, in Langhorne this Friday, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new eatery will occupy the former Hubba Hubba Hoagies space, in the Middletown Shopping Center. “It’s super exciting, and it’s…
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This New Jersey Borough Has Plenty to Offer, From Great Food to Fun Events
Across the Delaware River from Upper Black Eddy lies Milford, New Jersey, a borough with scenic views, a cozy atmosphere, and fun places and activities to explore, writes Shane O’Reilly for Islands. The area is easily walkable and boasts a variety of cute shops and stores, like Allen’s Antiques. Those looking to enjoy live music…
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New Pennsylvania Project Opens Bensalem Office to Help Educate and Register Voters
The voting rights organization, New Pennsylvania Project, recently opened an office in Bensalem, writes Naomi Weiss for the Bucks County Beacon. This is the organization’s first office in Bucks County. The New Pennsylvania Project was founded in 2021 to offer help with voter registration, mobilization and civic education. The organization focuses primarily on disenfranchised…
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Bucks County Artist Reflects on America’s Culture in Newtown Art Exhibit
Artist Greta Karr, a Bucks County native, recently opened her new solo exhibit titled “Americana” at the ArtWRKD exhibition space in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Karr is known for utilizing unique materials to create her pieces, using everything from saddles and cigarette packs to truck doors as her canvas. In…
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Gouldsburger’s Bold Flavors Coming to Ardmore This September
Gouldsburger’s is known for serving delicious classics with a gourmet twist, which has secured it a loyal following. The new franchise will be operated by South Jersey married couple Mike O’Leary, a detective with the Gloucester County Police Department, and Samantha Sandoz, a real estate professional. The menu offerings will include juicy burgers made with…
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Four August Events Around Chester County to Add to Your Calendar
With late summer on the horizon, August events around Chester County offer residents the perfect way to wrap up the season, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are four events taking place across the county this month offering summer fun for all ages. Dining Out for the Dogs—Exton. At this annual fundraiser by…
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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Known as America’s first outlaws, the men were considered to be the “greatest threat to…
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Doylestown Health Ranks on List of Best Hospitals in the Philly Area and the State
U.S. News & World Report recently placed Doylestown Health as the 12th best hospital in the Philadelphia region and the 24th best in Pennsylvania, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. On the list, Doylestown Health was “rated high performing” in 10 conditions and procedures for adult patients. Among these conditions and procedures were heart…
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This Black-Owned Candle Studio in New Hope Carries Historic Significance
Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope is a cozy candle-making studio located on Main Street that gives locals the chance to craft their own creations, reports Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The business was first opened in 2020 by Moe Simmons and her husband Ningi. Moe noted that she wanted to give people…
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Falls Township Police Department Welcomes Former Eagle to Team
Brandon Hughes, a former Philadelphia Eagle, is set to join the Falls Township Police Department as a street patrolman, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Hughes, who was hired by the board of supervisors on July 29, will be sworn in on Aug. 5. Wearing No. 27 during his time with the…
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Perkasie Artist Advocates for Creativity’s Role in Today’s Digital World
Rebecca Barraclough, an advocate and artist from Perkasie, recently discussed the importance of engaging in hands-on creative activities for both personal well-being and the good of the larger community, writes staff for WRAL News. In our society, where we’ve become so reliant on the digital world, Barraclough stresses the need for creativity. Not only does…
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WSJ: Comcast Reports Q2 Revenue Growth Driven By Xfinity Mobile Surge, Orlando Theme Park Opening
Comcast has reported second quarter revenue growth, driven by a rise in Xfinity Mobile subscribers and the opening of a new theme park in Orlando, writes Josie Reich for The Wall Street Journal. Revenue increased by 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $30.3 billion and surpassing analyst expectations. Adjusted profit also…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Forms Strategic Partnership to Bolster Threat Response
Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes is taking its gun detection innovation to the next level with a partnership, writes Security InfoWatch. The AI-powered company has partnered with Everbridge, a global leader in critical event management and rapid response. Together, the two companies aim to accelerate emergency response and bolster situational awareness during gun-related threats. This integration allows ZeroEyes’…
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Justine Mays’ Upper Darby Home Dubbed ‘Ugliest in America’ by HGTV
Justine May’s Upper Darby home uses doors for decorations, has cigar boxes for wallpaper, and a grill bolted to the exterior of the second floor. That and more earned it the title of “Ugliest Home in America” by HGTV, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. HGTV host Retta and interior designer Alison Victoria showed…
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West Chester University Seeks to End Housing Struggle by Adding 900 Beds in Master Plan
After years struggling with shortages of on-campus housing, West Chester University will add 900 new beds through a series of projects in its master plan, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school’s council of trustees approved additional housing in the spring for the 409-acre campus through building additions, renovations, and a new…
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Manor Park Playground Finally Opens in Morrisville After Years of Work
After years of hard work, Morrisville was finally able to open its new playground, Manor Park Playground, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new space features an area for children ages 2 to 5, as well as another space for ages 5 to 12. Slides, a jungle gym, monkey bars and…
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