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Future of Norristown’s Elmwood Park Comes Into Focus with $40M Plan
Elmwood Park will soon undergo a dramatic transformation, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. During a recent Norristown Municipal Council work session, residents and officials received their first look at a comprehensive draft plan that reimagines the green space, featuring safety upgrades, new recreational amenities, and a proposed community center. The $40.6 million Elmwood…
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Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair
Margaritas hold the distinction of being among the most popular cocktails in the United States, and two Philadelphia restaurants in particular, hold the drink with much weight, writes Robert Simonson for The Wall Street Journal. One restaurant is so enamored with the drink that it’s named after its base — tequila. At Tequila’s near Rittenhouse…
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Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia
Buc-ee’s is inching its way toward Pennsylvania as it opens its most northern store yet in Virginia, even teasing Pennsylvania travelers of an impending store opening here with billboards, writes Damon C. Williams for USA Today Network, as published in Yahoo! news. Similar to Wawa, the Texas-based gas station/convenience superstore has a cult following in…
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New Restaurants and Updated Menus Arrive in Chester County Just in Time for Summer
With seasonal menus, new drinks, and debut restaurants opening up, summer dining in Chester County offers residents a delicious way to spend the season, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Dining spots both old and new are setting a fresh twist on the Chester County culinary scene. Recently, The Noble Goat at Downingtown’s River…
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Spend Some Time Outside This Summer at these Bucks County Beer Gardens
Those looking to enjoy some drinks with friends and family this summer can check out one of the many beer gardens in the Bucks County area, writes Michele Haddon in the Bucks County Courier Times. The Ferry Market in downtown New Hope is a great spot for locals to visit. The marketplace offers a…
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Bucks County Black Bear Peacefully Caught in Warminster Township
A black bear in Bucks County, seen making its way through Warminster, was caught by authorities last week, writes staff at 6abc. Locals called the police after the bear was seen near Evergreen Avenue and Juniper Street near the Speedway section of the area. The Pennsylvania Game Commission was contacted to assist local police.…
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Tap Water You Can Trust: Norristown Water Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition
Pennsylvania American Water’s Norristown Water Treatment Plant, serving approximately 90,000 residents in the region, received a 10-year Presidents Award from the Partnership for Safe Water for achieving water quality excellence. The national awards, which honor efforts to continuously optimize water treatment plant and distribution system operation and performance, were recently announced by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). “Safe, clean, and…
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Bucks County Community College Launches Search for Next Bucks County Poet Laureate
The search is on for the 49th Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the longest-running poet laureate program in Pennsylvania. Entrants must be Bucks County residents over age 18 who have never previously served as poet laureate, said Dr. Rackin, a language and literature professor at BCCC, which administers the…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast Selling Sky Deutschland to Germany Media Group in $617M Deal
Comcast has announced it is selling Sky Deutschland to RTL Group, which is part of German media group Bertelsmann, write Najat Kantouar and Adrià Catatayud for The Wall Street Journal. This $617 million deal, to which RTL will pay up to 527 million euros, comes amidst the growth of streaming platforms in media company throughout…
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Glaxosmithkline Gets Approval for First-of-its-Kind Lupus Treatment
Glaxosmithkline, with multiple operations in Montco, just scored a major regulatory win that could reshape how lupus nephritis is treated in children, writes Neha Gupta for Insider Monkey. Late last month, the FDA approved the company’s 200 mg/mL autoinjector of Benlysta for pediatric patients as young as five, marking the first at-home treatment options for…
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Delaware County Lawmaker Proposes Fund to Reopen Hospital
State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160) of Chadds Ford has proposed creating a $200 million fund to entice a buyer to reopen Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland and other hospitals, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The fund wouldn’t raise taxes and would need no new revenue, he said. “I need Crozer open,”…
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Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved
The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These joint investments by state and local government ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the prime-quality land they need to continue feeding our families and supporting jobs and…
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Amazon’s Falls Township Data Center Could Cost State Millions in Tax Revenue
Two data centers Amazon plans on building in Pennsylvania, including one in Falls Township, should generate thousands of jobs over the next ten years and drive significant economic activity, according to state officials, write Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu for Spotlight PA. However, many key details about the projects remain unknown for now, including the…
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What’s Next for Neshaminy Mall? Developers Still Weighing Plans a Year Later
Almost a year after Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties bought Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, the developers are still weighing options for the once bustling shopping center, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The mall, set on 91 acres with one million square feet of retail space, sold in July 2024 for $27.5…
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Oscar Hammerstein Museum Celebrates the Legendary Lyricist’s 130th Birthday
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum in Doylestown will be hosting musical events on July 12 and 13 during their scheduled tours in celebration of the famous lyricist’s 130th birthday, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Oscar Hammerstein II moved to Doylestown in 1940, where he created some of the most iconic and influential musical works. Music from…
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Check Out These Restaurants with Tasty Vegan Options in Bucks County
Those looking for some vegan-friendly food options in Bucks County can find an array of restaurants, cafes and shops offering tasty menu items, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. Farm to Toast in Dublin Town Center, a popular cafe, serves gourmet toast, smoothies and an assortment of hot drinks. Customers can get a…
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Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho have partnered together on new technology to develop new personalized bracing technology, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through the partnership, Dimension Ortho will make its platform available for personalized bracing and fracture care across all of Rothman Orthopaedic’s clinical sites. Dimension Ortho president and co-founder Dr.…
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Finding Your Freedom: Signs You’re Ready for a Smaller Home
Throughout your life, you move to fit your lifestyle. When you graduate, a one-bedroom or studio apartment fits best. As your family grows, so does your home. Even after the kids have grown and your interests change, it’s still important for your location to align with your goals and aspirations. But how do you know…
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