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Meridian Bank House of the Week: 1700s Beacham House in New Hope
A charming craftsman home set on 6.98 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. The Beacham House blends historic charm with modern elegance, with exquisite details including hand-hewn exposed beams, wide-plank hardwood floors, Italian tile accents, and dramatic stone walls that infuse warmth and character…
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Local Artist Creates Juneteenth Piece at Mercer Museum in Doylestown
Bucks County artist Kevin Aster Young has partnered with 16 different community organizations and faith-based institutions to create a joint artwork for the annual Mercer Museum Juneteenth celebration in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. For the 160th anniversary of the holiday, Young is creating a piece that celebrates Juneteenth and highlights the history…
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Wayne Real Estate Investor Sued Over Alleged Fraudulent Brandywine Hospital Lease
Addiction treatment provider Banyan is suing Wayne-based Actus for allegedly tricking it into signing a fake lease at the former Brandywine Hospital campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Banyan Coatesville filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia on May 28. It lists Actus Management and its affiliates, Actus Holdings and…
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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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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The installations is part of a solution for a major health risk. According to a 2022 analysis of district water sources conducted by PennEnvironment and various local nonprofits, 98…
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Even Before Crozer Closed Other Hospitals Were Getting Busier
The busiest ERs in Delaware County came out of Crozer Health. Now that it’s closed, the county’s two remaining emergency rooms at Main Line Health’s Riddle and Trinity Health’s Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital are seeing many more patients. Riddle Hospital in Media, for example, has seen a 40 percent increase in emergency room patients, writes Sarah…
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Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Acquires Waste Management Company
Warrington-based Windtree Therapeutics continues to diversify its revenue streams with the acquisition of Titan Environmental Solutions, a waste management business, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move comes a month after the biotechnology company announced plans to enter the real estate business. Windtree said it has secured debt financing for the transaction,…
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Armstrong Middle School to Install Solar Panels Thanks to State-Funded Grant
One Bucks County school will receive a solar panel grant as part of the state’s Solar for Schools program, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania officials recently approved $22.6 million in state funding for energy projects in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties. With this additional funding, lawmakers and educational leaders hope…
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Fairways Golf Club in Warrington Finds New Manager in Spirit Golf Management
Spirit Golf Management has been selected to handle overall club operations at Fairways Golf Club in Warrington, including course maintenance, sales and marketing, player development programming, and food and beverage, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This is the fourth premier public facility in Bucks County that is managed by Spirit Golf Management. Spirit Golf…
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Wawa in New Hope Reopens Its Doors After Six Weeks of Renovations
The Wawa in New Hope at West Bridge Street and Sugan Road has reopened after substantial renovations, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. New Hope Wawa lovers can finally purchase their freshly brewed coffee, hot Sizzlis, and delicious made-to-order items after six weeks of waiting for the renovations to finish. The old store’s interior…
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Doylestown Produced Horror Comedy Draculaw Premieres on Streaming
The horror comedy, Draculaw, filmed almost entirely in Bucks County, hit major streaming services this week. Pennsylvania native Scott Deschaine wrote and directed the movie. The film was produced by Glow Film and is distributed by Nacelle/Comedy Dynamics. Draculaw tells the story of a young lawyer, seeking redemption, who must confront the Counselor, a…
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High-End Apartment Tower Near Rittenhouse Square Acquired for $138M
CBRE Investments has sold a 34-story apartment tower near Rittenhouse Square for $138 million, marking one of the largest multifamily sales in Center City in recent years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sale price equates to $431,000 per unit. The buyers were New York-based Cantor Fitzgerald and Norfolk, Virginia-based Harbor Group…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in the country, the mall is set to welcome a wave of new tenants this year. Several of these are making their debut in the Philadelphia area. Among the newcomers is…
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An N.C. Wyeth Painting Used in 1929 Good Housekeeping Story Auctioned to Help Chadds Ford Church
An N.C. Wyeth painting used as an illustration for a 1929 Good Housekeeping story was auctioned June 8. Funds raised from the sale will help renovate the Chadds Ford church where it hung, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The winning bid has not yet been announced, but it was estimated the painting…
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Top Chester County Breweries to Visit This Summer
Summer is arguably the best season to enjoy a chilled beverage, whether it’s on the beach, poolside, or on a sunny patio, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From breweries to beer gardens, Chester County is sprawling with thoughtfully crafted beer. Malvern’s Locust Lane Craft Brewery offers a versatile menu for any beer lover.…
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Wistar Institute Opens New HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center
The Wistar Institute recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for the opening of its new HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center. The vision for the center is to uncover the fundamental science that powers tomorrow’s cures for HIV and other viral diseases. The belief is that revealing how viruses work and how the immune system responds,…
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Nearly 200-Acre Elk Creek Farm in New Hope Hits Market for $10.5M
Elk Creek Farm in New Hope, with pre-Revolutionary War roots, has recently hit the market for $10.5 million, making it the most expensive individual property in the current Bucks County housing market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, which totals 188 acres, was part of the original William Penn land grant.…
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Warminster Food Bank Braces for Potential SNAP Cuts From New Spending Bill
Warminster Food Bank fears that President Donald Trump’s spending bill, which includes cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will hurt Bucks County residents who are struggling with food insecurity, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. A partner agency provides the food bank with much of its supply. However, federal food grant…
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