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MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new eatery will occupy the former Manny Brown’s and Massage Envy spaces. MaGerk’s is best known for its extensive menu of hearty bar fare favorites. It features a…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Employees Receive Scholarships
Continuing a long-standing tradition of community support and employee recognition, Freedom Village at Brandywine has awarded scholarships to 24 team members through its resident-led Scholarship Fund. The scholarships, awarded annually since the fund’s creation 19 years ago, are made possible through donations exclusively from Freedom Village residents. The initiative is managed entirely by a volunteer…
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$2.75 Million UV Disinfection Upgrade Underway at Royersford Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pennsylvania American Water has started an ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection system upgrade at its Royersford Wastewater Treatment Plant in Montgomery County. Work on the $2.75 million project started in March and is on track to be completed by next month. “In the past, chlorine was the most common method for killing harmful microorganisms in wastewater. However,…
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Redeemer Health Says Recovery is Underway Despite Credit Downgrade
Abington’s Redeemer Health just had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch Ratings, a sign that the health system is still under serious financial stress, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The drop to a B+ rating means there’s a higher risk that Redeemer might struggle to pay back its debts. The health system…
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Philadelphia Makes Significant Jump in Ranking of World’s Top Startup Ecosystems, Now Top 15
Philadelphia now ranks among the top 15 startup ecosystems in the world, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The city jumped up 12 spots from last year’s rankings of the top 40 regions for startups, which was analyzed and compiled by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. Philadelphia is now ranked at…
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Chester Dad Shellman Washington III, Learned From Daughters’ College Drive
For four years, four or five days a week, Shellman Washington III of Chester, with help from his mom, went on a college drive, taking his twin daughters to and from Neumann University in Aston. It was a learning experience for everyone, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The daughters, who didn’t have the…
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Doylestown Emerging as Region’s Next Hotspot for Luxury Real Estate
With home prices increasing as nearby businesses continue to grow, Doylestown could be emerging as the region’s next luxury real estate hotspot, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Doylestown’s charming downtown and convenient access to major roads are among the reasons buyers have been willing to pay a premium to live in the…
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Celebrate Pride Month at These Special Bucks County Events
June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing the progress made toward equal rights and raising awareness about the struggles the community still faces, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. To celebrate Pride Month, Bucks County is hosting several events. On June 18, TileWorks in Doylestown is having Queer Youth…
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Tinicum’s Stover Barns to be Restored Thanks to Historic Preservation Grant
Bucks County will be using its recently awarded $92k grant to preserve Tinicum’s historic Stover Barns, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. These funds were provided by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission after the county was selected from a pool of applicants to receive the Keystone Historic Preservation grant. The grant will allow…
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Newtown is Encouraging Locals to Grow Native Plants in Their Yards
The Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is promoting new conservation efforts by the Homegrown National Park initiative, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The initiative encourages residents to plant native species wherever they can on their property. Locals can create native gardens, convert unused land into meadows, or even just plant a single tree…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Joseph’s Catering closed for good after 50 years in May 2023, when the Messina family decided it was time to say goodbye. The new three-story facility will be…
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Insurance Giant to Join Center City Skyline With New 18-Story Philadelphia Headquarters
Chubb, the insurance giant, is set to be the newest member of Philadelphia’s skyline in Center City, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parkway Corp. is developing a new 18-story, 438,000-square-foot headquarters for Chubb, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The insurance giant is expected to have…
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Ridley Park Couple Find E-Bike Joy, Start a Rental Business
A Ridley Park woman who lost her job in the Crozer Health closings is now pouring her energies into E-bike rentals with her husband, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 News. Ed and Jessica Kline run KlineRentNRide,, bringing E bikes to Delaware County and to other locations throughout the Philadelphia region. The couple discovered the…
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Chester County Home to Two of Pennsylvania’s Highest-Scoring School Districts
Two Chester County school districts rank among the best in the state according to standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. Unionville-Chadds Ford and Tredyffrin-Easttown School Districts placed at No. 8 and No. 12, respectively, in a statewide district ranking by Pittsburgh Business Times. The journal evaluated 482 of the state’s 500…
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Three Bucks County Homes Among Top Ten Sales in Region
Home prices in the Philadelphia region have declined slightly from the season peak, but Bucks County remains strong, accounting for three of the top ten home sales in the area, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The highest sale price in Greater Philadelphia last week was $2.6 million for a 16-year-old…
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Pennridge School District Faces Ongoing Assistant and Substitute Teacher Shortage
Pennridge School District has been dealing with teacher and assistant shortages for several years, and during that time also struggled to find enough support staff, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The school has contacted an external company, Judge Healthcare, since at least 2023 to help find candidates for its assistant positions.…
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Bucks County Family’s Grief Journey Goes Viral on TikTok and Instagram
The Rosenthal family celebrated Father’s Day a bit differently this year, honoring husband and father Mark by golfing at his grave, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After Mark suddenly passed away from a heart attack when he was 60, his wife Robin and their children, Emma and Sam, found unique ways to celebrate…
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Philly’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken Opens First Franchise Location in Newtown
The beloved Philadelphia take-out joint, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, opened their first franchise location in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new eatery is located in the Village at Newtown shopping center and officially opened this past weekend. Customers can place orders by phone for pickup or dine in at the eatery’s limited…
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