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New Warrington Sports Bar and Restaurant Set to Open This Summer
Gloria Sports & Spirits, a restaurant and sports bar, is coming to the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington this summer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The family-oriented joint will be situated in the former Bar Louie space in the shopping center. The owners invested over a million dollars in redeveloping the restaurant with…
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Mill Race Inn Redevelopment Approved in Holland. Some Raise Objections
Long considered an eyesore by many, the Mill Race Inn in Holland is finally set for redevelopment, with plans centered on age-restricted housing, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Northampton Township supervisors approved plans from developer Costigan Builders in April to build a 55-plus community with two four-story condominium buildings. These would…
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Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate from Bucks County, was one of just two Republicans in the House to vote against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” last week, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick also opposed a procedural vote on the sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package, signaling his opposition…
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King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences
Big changes are on the horizon for King of Prussia Mall as it moves closer to filling the long-vacant former JCPenney space, Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. General Manager Bob Hart shared that new retail and entertainment concepts are in the works, with an official announcement expected this summer. “This is going to…
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Woods Services Receives Green Light for Apartments in Middletown
Woods Services has received the green light from the township board of supervisors to build attainable apartments on its Middletown campus, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The organization provides people with disabilities with services, programs and long-term housing. It will build Meadowbrook, a four-story complex with 42 affordable apartments, on four…
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Morrisville’s Darlene Cavalier Empowers the Public to Advance Scientific Discovery
Darlene Cavalier, a Morrisville native, created SciStarter to bridge the gap between professional science and the public and help those without a science degree contribute, writes Ian Campbell for Citizen Science. Cavalier’s own foray into science was unconventional. While growing up in Bucks County, she was drawn to dancing and cheerleading. After graduating, she began…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.75 Million Colonial Mansion in Newtown
An extraordinary colonial home on 3.32 acres with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This gorgeous residence combines architectural sophistication with modern comforts and resort-style features. Elegant details include limestone flooring, intricate millwork, hardwood floors and soaring vaulted ceilings. . . Among the highlights are the two-story foyer with a…
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New Hair Salon Celebrates Grand Opening on State Street in Newtown
Salon LC, a new hair salon in Newtown, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new salon opened at 24 North State Street next to Newtown Laundry Center. Dave Marcolla, the president of the Newtown Business Association, attended the ceremony to wish them the best. Salon…
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich Celebrate Engagement
Jacqui Heinrich, the White House correspondent for Fox News, is engaged to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, writes Erin Clack for People Magazine. The pair were on a romantic trip to Valensole in Provence, walking through a lavender field, when Fitzpatrick proposed. Heinrich had mentioned her hope to visit the French Riviera to enjoy the sights…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards Nearly $180,000 to Local Nonprofits as Demand Surges
At the conclusion of its fiscal year, Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $176,750 in grants to 24 non-profit organizations, including 15 Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG), eight Capital Improvement Grants, and one Nonprofit Growth Grant (NGG). Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 21,458…
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Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville
Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in neighboring Chester County, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The layoffs primarily targeted management-level roles. The number of eliminated positions represents less than half a percent of Tower Health’s total workforce.…
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Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities
Just over a month after officially completing its acquisition of the Wanamaker Building, TF Cornerstone has provided more details on what its conversion will look like, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The city recently issued a permit for the project. The permit unveils plans for the development. This includes two rooftop decks and a swimming…
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Coatesville Company Turns Thousands of Plastic Bags into Sustainable Benches and Tables
JAHACO, a Coatesville-based business, is taking plastic bags and soft plastics and turning them into beautiful benches, tables, and more, reports Bill Hartung for 6ABC. JAHACO is run by husband-and-wife duo, Amy and Jeff Burke. Jeff was always passionate about building things, and Amy always loved refinishing furniture, so when they were able to combine…
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July Openings Set for 3 Restaurants Coming to Delaware County
The Philadelphia region will see a dozen new restaurants this summer, including three opening this month in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tlali in Upper Darby will feature Mexican cuisine and is expected to open in late July at 7219 West Chester Pike. Chef Alberto Sandoval has 20 years of experience…
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Rehabilitation Project at Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge Is Halfway Completed
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) recently announced that the project to rehabilitate the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Toll-Supported Bridge has passed the halfway point, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The project is proceeding as planned and is on track to be finished in the fall. Painting is expected to finish by mid-July, followed by…
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Bucks County Actor Shines in Touring Production of the Broadway Hit ‘Life of Pi’
Pragun Bhardwaj, an actor from Bucks County, is making his Philadelphia debut in a touring production of the Broadway hit, “Life of Pi,” reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Bhardwaj, an ensemble member of the play, was born in Bristol and grew up in Chalfont. He fell in love with theater in middle school and…
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Native Bats Are Helping Curb the Spotted Lanternfly Population
Researchers have found that some native bat species are preying on spotted lanternflies, the invasive insects that arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have since caused millions of dollars in damage to trees and crops, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. Erin McHale, a PhD candidate at Rutgers, analyzed uncontaminated bat guano from bats that…
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Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners
Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation and its expanded Sure Splash initiative. Essential Utilities, which provides drinking water and wastewater service under the Aqua brand,…
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