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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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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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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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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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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Hosts Annual Brews & Bites Fundraiser
On Saturday, June 28, Brews & Bites, a beer, wine, and spirits tasting event at Pennsbury Manor, will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. Held al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, this sunset fundraiser from 4-8 P.M. features local beer tasting, food trucks, and live music by classic…
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The popular Swedish retailer is experiencing an unprecedented growth spurt with two types of new stores: smaller locations from 50,000 to 100,000 square feet and plan and order…
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Ballers Raises $20M Ahead of High-End Sports Concept Opening in Fishtown, More Locations Planned
Ballers, preparing to open its flagship high-end sports concept at The Battery in Fishtown, has raised $20 million in Series A financing to support its development pipeline, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financing round was led by Sharp Alpha and RHC Group, both sports investment firms, along with new investors David…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below, Along With Dollar Tree and Other Retailers, Purchase Over 150 Party City Stores
Philadelphia-based discount chain Five Below, along with Dollar Tree, acquired 148 former Party City locations as the party supply store — as part of its ongoing bankruptcy process — auctioned off 250 locations earlier this month, write Retail Brew and Alex Vuocolo for Fortune. The two competitors successfully bid on a combined 148 leases. The…
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Sojo Industries Secures $40 Million in Funds, Plans to Double Bucks County Footprint
Bristol-based Sojo Industries has raised $40 million as part of a Series B tranche and plans to double its Bucks County footprint, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The robotics packaging startup raised the installment from Chicago-based S2G Investments. This lifted its total funding to roughly $63 million. This represents one of the…
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This Shopping Center Named Among Best in Nation by USA Today
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska has been recognized as one of the best shopping centers in the country by USA Today, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Celebrated for its charm, beautiful landscaping, and locally owned shops, the 63-year-old property placed second in a national public vote. USA Today 10Best and a panel of experts compiled…
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