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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.99M Majestic Mediterranean in Newtown
A majestic Mediterranean home on 6.1 acres with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This stunning residence offers a harmonious blend of classic design and contemporary luxury. Beautiful details include wide-plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting throughout and handcrafted double doors. . . Among the highlights are…
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Philly Brewery Opens Unique Taproom and Trading Card Shop in New Hope
Human Robot, the popular Philadelphia brewery that launched in Kensington in 2020, has expanded into Bucks County with a New Hope taproom and trading card shop combo, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Doubles, as the newcomer is called, held its grand opening on July 25. The project is the result of…
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Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football
The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag Football program. With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the…
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Whitehall Road Regional Park Now Open with Help From General Recreation
With the help of General Recreation experts in Newtown Square, an all-abilities playground at Whitehall Road Regional Park opened to the public July 25 after years of planning and delays. Centre Region Parks and Recreation officially opened the 50-acre first phase of the 100-acre park, in Ferguson Township, writes Geoff Rushton for StateCollege.com. “This park…
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Philadelphia International Airport Ranks Among Ten Most Expensive in U.S.
Philadelphia International Airport is ranked among the ten most expensive airports in the United States, specifically during the summer months, writes Claudia Dimuro for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. A study by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts identified the local airport as the seventh priciest for parking, citing an average weekend cost of $14.57. The top three most expensive…
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Plymouth Meeting Office Building Sells for $5.2M, One-Third of 2018 Price
FLD Group of Eatontown, New Jersey, and New York’s Adjmi family has acquired the Plymouth Meeting office building at 2250 Hickory Road for $5.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two developers purchased the 83,000-square-foot building just north of Plymouth Meeting Mall because it sits next to the Plymouth Meeting Executive…
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Skyrocketing Home Prices Are Hitting These Delaware County Towns
The top 50 fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania include several communities in Delaware County, according to statistics compiled by Stacker. Towns are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Value Index for all homes over 12 months ending in June 2025. Chadds Ford placed 31st for fastest rising home prices in 2025. A…
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Wayne Couple Turns Patio at Historic Home Into Personal Oasis
Kate and Paul Hermans transformed the backyard of their historic Wayne home, designed by renowned architect Frank Furness, into a true personal oasis, writes Emily Goulet for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built in 1878, the house was the childhood home of Robert L. Montgomery, founder of Janney Montgomery Scott. His daughter was the inspiration for the…
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Pennsbury High School Project Moves Forward Slowly After $269.5M Approval
After the Pennsbury School Board approved a $269.5 million project cap several weeks ago, plans for the new Pennsbury High School are progressing slowly, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. A high-level overview of the proposal was presented to Falls Township officials on Tuesday night. Attorneys representing the project told Planning Commission…
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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Proposes Toll Increase for 2026
To offset rising construction costs, protect its strong credit ratings and support new transportation infrastructure investments, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has proposed a toll increase set to take effect in 2026, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The proposed rate adjustments would raise the E-ZPass toll for Class 1 passenger vehicles, those…
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Local Gym Partners with Police Athletic League to Form Youth Boxing Program
The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Feasterville is partnering with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League to create a youth boxing program, reports Cierra Genelle for WFMZ. The president of the gym, Joe Hand Jr., decided he wanted to give local kids the chance to try something new. When Bucks County Sheriff Frederick…
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The Wait is Over: Wawa’s Newtown Location to Celebrate Grand Opening
After months of waiting, the Newtown Wawa at 91 Lower Silver Lake Road is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, July 31, with associates, customers and the community. The event will start at 7:45 AM with a countdown by Wawa General Manager Robert Kelly. The doors will officially open at 8 AM, and the first…
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Eating Gluten-Free? These Bucks County Spots Have You Covered
Those with a gluten intolerance can find an assortment of restaurants, bakeries and shops in Bucks County that offer tasty gluten-free options, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. Haasis Gluten Free Bakery in Perkasie offers a variety of items made in a gluten-free and nut-free facility. Customers can enjoy their chocolate chip pound…
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Freedom Village: Why Are Retirement Community Residents Happier?
While there are several different types of retirement community options available (55+, independent living, Life Plan Community, etc.), is there one where residents consistently report being happier and more satisfied with their lives? In fact, there is. According to the Mather Institute’s landmark Age Well Study, older adults who choose a Life Plan Community report…
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Penn Community Bank Steps into the Ring with Joe Hand Boxing and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL to Launch Youth Boxing Program
Penn Community Bank and the Penn Community Bank Foundation have made a $5,000 contribution to launch a new youth boxing program in partnership with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL). This innovative program provides a safe, structured, and positive environment for local youth, fostering discipline, confidence,…
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Abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital Campus Finds New Life as Thriving Byberry Industrial Park
PIDC transformed the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus into Byberry Industrial Park, a dynamic industrial and residential community, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. This redevelopment has generated long-term economic impact for the city, creating new jobs, attracting investment, and providing more open space. Through decades of sustained investment and collaboration with the City of Philadelphia,…
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UPenn Bets on AI Future with Betty Supercomputer in Collegeville
The University of Pennsylvania joined the AI arms race with Betty, a new supercomputer located in Collegeville, about 30 miles from its main campus, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Betty, a glass-walled stack of central and graphics processing units with data storage, will run AI models that generate findings after searching and…
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SIW Vegetables Closes Up Shop in Chadds Ford After 40 Years
A Chadds Ford farmstand that over time provided more than 50 different vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown on the 60-acre Hill Girt Farm is closing up shop, and its owner is retiring, writes Jim Graham for The Hunt. H.G. Haskell III, known as “H,” opened SIW Vegetables 40 years ago along the Brandywine Creek. “It’s…
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