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Gummy Bear Flavor Returns to Rita’s Water Ice With a Sweet Surprise
To combat the summer heat, Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is bringing back the beloved Gummy Bear flavor. From now until August 24, customers can check out participating locations to purchase the sweet frozen treat. The company originally introduced the flavor in 2023, and it quickly became a fan favorite. Rita’s is excited…
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New Hope Teen Competes at World Jump Rope Championships in Japan
After breaking two records at the U.S. championships earlier in the year, sixteen-year-old Zach Peckman of New Hope is in Japan for the IJRU World Jump Rope Championships, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New Hope-Solebury High School student set his jump-rope pace to a sped-up version of Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America”…
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The 2025 Doylestown Arts Festival is This September. Here’s What You Need to Know
The Doylestown Arts Festival is returning for its 34th year, featuring art, musical performances and the Bucks County Classic bike race, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. The festival is taking place on Sept. 6 and 7 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free. Attendees can peruse work from…
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Canvassers Offer Message of Hope to Bucks County SEPTA Riders
The canvassing team at the Woodbourne station platform are trying to let as many SEPTA riders as possible know that it is still not too late to save their train, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last week, Transit Forward Philadelphia campaigners encouraged riders at six West Trenton Line Regional Rail stations to ask…
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Two Bucks County Prosecutors Recognized by County’s DA Office
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office recently recognized two prosecutors for their dedication and excellence, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Deputy District Attorney Christine M. Sassane and Assistant District Attorney Timothy W. Lutes were granted the awards during a ceremony at the Bucks County Justice Center. Officials awarded Sassane, who first began…
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Philadelphians Fight to Save the Wanamaker Holiday Experience. Join in the Fun.
You know, two people yelled at me this week. But what I read in The Philadelphia Inquirer absolutely and wonderfully made up for it. A plan is taking shape to maintain the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village. Does anybody else hear Queen singing “We are the champions, my friends…”? No? Just me? That’s…
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New Mural in Doylestown Admin Building Celebrates Bucks County
The County of Bucks recently unveiled a new mural in the County Administration Building in Doylestown, titled “Bucks County: Rooted in Peace, Justice and Community.” The mural, located on the first floor of the building, celebrates the county’s dedication to promoting justice and fairness. “It is art that really shows us who we…
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Despite SEPTA’s Budget Woes and Likely Service Cuts, Northeast Philadelphia Subway Push Returns
Even as SEPTA faces a deepening budget strain and the threat of major service cuts starting next month, the push to extend the subway into Northeast Philadelphia is gaining traction, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The idea was last considered in the early 2000s before interest faded. Now, the city and PennDOT are exploring potential…
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Why King of Prussia Is Still a Top U.S. Mall in 2025
In a retail climate where many malls have shuttered or stagnated, the King of Prussia Mall is bucking the trend and redefining what a mall can be, writes Gabriela Barkho for Modern Retail. As one of the most visited and expansive retail destinations in the country, the Montco mainstay continues to evolve through strategic investment,…
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New $60M Radnor Hotel Being Built by Brandywine Realty Trust
Construction has started on a new 121-room Radnor hotel at 165 King of Prussia Road, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $59.5 million hotel, developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2026. Brandywine Realty Trust is anticipating a 10 percent return on its investment. CEO…
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Albright College in Reading Fights for Survival with Strategic Changes
Albright College in Reading, one of the many higher education options for Chester County students, ended its recent fiscal year with a surplus of over $10 million, overcoming its deficit by cutting operational costs, reducing full-time staff, and selling unused property and assets, writes Amanda Fries for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But even with all the…
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Carversville Inn Nears Completion of Two-Year Renovation
The Carversville Inn in Carversville is wrapping up its two-year renovation and preparing for a spring opening, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The historic landmark – which was closed for nearly five years – has undergone extensive work both inside and outside. “I’m most excited that we, in this community, are…
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New Hope-Solebury High School Senior to Compete in International Powerlifting Championships
Braden Mertz, a rising senior at New Hope-Solebury High School, will represent Team USA at the 19th Pan-American and the 22nd North American Regional Men’s Classic Powerlifting Championships. These will take place on July 29 in the Cayman Islands. Mertz is competing in the Sub-junior Classic 74-kilogram (163-pound) weight class against top lifters from…
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PAED Celebrates 60 Years of Renewal and Growth in Pottstown
For six decades, Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) has served as the Borough’s driving force for revitalization, reinvention, and economic growth. Originally founded in 1965 and established as a 501c3 non-profit corporation, Pottstown Area Industrial Development (PAID), helped guide the region through the exodus of heavy industry and into a new era of diverse development.…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Extended Philadelphia Stay for Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line, which made its Philadelphia return in 2024, has announced that it is extending the Norwegian Pearl’s stay in the city, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cruise line will be lengthening the Norwegian Pearl’s Philadelphia stay through October 2027, which offers a glimmer of hope behind the city’s prospects…
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GSK Partners with Chinese Pharma Co. in $500M Deal
Pharma giant Glaxosmithkline, which has major operations in Upper Providence and West Point, is partnering with China-based Hengrui Pharma, writes the company in a press release. The $500 million collaboration unlocks the potential for up to 12 new treatments, bolstering GSK’s pipeline well beyond 2031. The partnership will put a strong focus on respiratory diseases,…
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Two New Trader Joe’s Locations “Coming Soon” to Berwyn and Exton
Chester County residents can expect two new Trader Joe’s locations in both Berwyn and Exton in the coming months, writes Michael Bartiromo for PHL17. The new Berwyn location is planned for 550 Lancaster Avenue, and the Exton location for 125 West Lincoln Highway. Trader Joe’s currently has thirty new locations listed as “opening soon.” The…
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10 Months to Go and Aronimink PGA Championship Tickers Are Sold Out
The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square isn’t happening until May 2026, but daily ground tickets are already sold out, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The May 14-17 event is definitely a hot ticket, with 50 percent of ticket sales going to locals in Newtown Square, Media, Ardmore, and West…
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