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Philadelphia-Based Post Brothers Eyeing Conversion Opportunities Back Home
With two major conversion projects underway in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia-based Post Brothers is eyeing similar opportunities back home, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer is working to create 1,000 apartments across two major projects in the nation’s capital that convert former office space. In Philadelphia, others are already pursuing similar efforts,…
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Facing Mounting Deficit and Shrinking Endowment, Bryn Athyn College Cuts Varsity Sports and Staff Positions
To address a mounting deficit and shrinking endowment, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church has eliminated its varsity athletic programs and the equivalent of 20 full-time positions, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “This decision is a necessary step for our survival,” said President Sean Connelly in March. “This is hard. But the…
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Summer Block Parties Are Helping to Keep Chester Kids Safe
Chester has launched Operation Safe Summer, featuring several planned community block parties that are helping to reduce the number of shootings in the city, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. The Sunday Fun Day parties, held throughout the summer, are uniting the community and law enforcement. “I really do think this was a good idea…
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West Chester Law Firm Advocates for Truth for Parents of Beloved Teacher Who Died in Stabbing
Josh and Sandee Greenberg, parents of beloved teacher Ellen Greenberg who died after being stabbed 20 times, are still seeking the truth with help from Lamb McErlane, a law firm based in West Chester, writes KC Baker for People. Ellen was found dead in the apartment she shared with her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, in January 2011. …
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Bucks County’s Grand View Health Joins St. Luke’s University Health Network
Grand View Health, the last independent hospital system in Bucks County, joined St. Luke’s University Health Network less than a year after beginning discussions on a partnership, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal follows closely after Doylestown Health, another independent Bucks County health system, joined the University of Pennsylvania Health System…
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Demolition Starts on Former Doylestown Borough Hall for New Boutique Hotel
Demolition has started on the former Doylestown Borough Hall at 57 West Court Street to clear the site for a new four-story boutique hotel, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The site originally housed the Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1838. The building was converted into an armory in the early 1900s, then a sports…
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Bucks County Head Start Programs Receive $5.8M in Federal Funding
The Administration for Children and Families and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted the Bucks County Intermediate Unit funding for its Early Head Start and Head Start programs, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The five-year, $5,849,283 grant will be used to support Bucks Head Start’s mission to promote school readiness.…
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Delaware River Sojourn Offers Paddling, Camping and a Mindful Escape
The Delaware River Sojourn recently took place for its 30th year, offering people the chance to enjoy peaceful days paddling down the river, writes Preston Ehrler for Delaware Currents. Around 100 individuals participated in the sojourn, which spanned 6 days and approximately 70 miles. The trip began in Balls Eddy, where participants hopped into their kayaks…
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Aronimink Golf Club Mansion for Sale Ahead of PGA Tournament
A 2-acre Aronimink Golf Club mansion in Newtown Square is for sale at $2.899 million, just in time for the 2026 PGA Tournament. The 10,000 square-foot home sits just off the 4th hole fairway of the Donald Ross-designed course, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Aronimink is hosting the 2026 PGA Championship in…
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SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Reduce Services, Increase Fares As Budget Deficit Persists
SEPTA’s board of directors recently voted to approve major cuts in service and significantly increase fares, write Laura Fay, Raymond Strickland, CBS News Philadelphia Staff for CBS News Philadelphia. The vote came as SEPTA continues to deal with a major, $213 million budget deficit. “This is a vote none of us wanted to take,” SEPTA board chair…
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Montco Supports Homeless and Your Way Home Initiative with Huge Grant
Montco is ramping up its fight against homelessness thanks to a $1.2 million boost from the state’s PHARE (Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement) fund, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. The funding will bolster the county’s Your Way Home initiative, with efforts focused on rapid rehousing, emergency shelter operations, and outreach…
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HSN Officially Relocates to QVC’s West Chester Campus
After months of preparation, HSN has closed operations at its Florida studios and officially completed its relocation to QVC’s campus in West Chester, writes Ashley Gurbal Kritzer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The shopping network “transitioned to broadcasting full-time from our corporate headquarters in West Chester” at noon on Wednesday, said its spokesperson. HSN’s parent…
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Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland Remains in Family After Trading Hands for $9M
Erik Travers and Jamie Walters acquired Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland for $9 million, keeping it in the same family since 1986, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The husband-and-wife duo bought the country club at 80 Jacksonville Road from a DePaul Group entity. Peter DePaul acquired the 400-member club nearly four…
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Redevelopment of Former Levittown School Could Bring 89 Residential Units
The ten-acre former site of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Levittown could soon be developed into 89 age-qualified residential units, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township’s planning commission has already recommended approval of the developer’s plan for a combination of senior apartments and senior flats. Three months on, the project…
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Here’s How a Deleted Facebook Comment on Yardley Borough Page Led to First Amendment Violation
A federal judge has ruled that Yardley officials violated a resident’s First Amendment rights by deleting a critical comment from the borough’s Facebook page, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. District Judge Mark A. Kearney denied a request from borough officials to remove themselves from a lawsuit filed by Earl Markey over a Facebook…
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Shapiro Administration Grants $700K to Bucks County Farms, Food Manufacturers
The Shapiro Administration is providing $21 million in federally funded grants to 77 farms and food manufacturers across the Commonwealth, including three in Bucks County. The funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program funds will increase capacity, drive growth and…
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After Tearing ACL, Bucks County Student Athlete Turns to New Treatment Method
Nicholas Pohorilenko, a rising high school senior from Bucks County, had his high school football career saved by a new piece of medical technology, reports Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News. Two years ago, the Council Rock South High School tight end tore his ACL when another player’s helmet collided with his knee. …
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Explore These Beautiful Nature Trails Across Bucks County This Summer
Outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty of fun nature trails and parks to explore in and around Bucks County, writes staff for the Patch. Peace Valley Park in Doylestown offers a paved path overlooking Lake Galena, perfect for bikers and walkers. Visitors can sit down on one of the many available benches and enjoy some birdwatching. Just…
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