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Freedom Village Happiness Program Transforms Resident Engagement
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Care Services community, has introduced a powerful new tool that’s reshaping engagement for residents in skilled nursing and memory care. The Happiness Program, an interactive light-based technology, is sparking joy, connection, and movement across the community. Developed by UK-based Social-Ability, the Happiness Program was designed to promote movement, memory,…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Adds STEM Center and Kid-Focused Fun
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has children in mind as it embraces the trend of transforming traditional retail spaces into immersive destinations. Two new tenants are set to bring a fresh dose of family-friendly interactive fun to the Montco shopping center. DreamLand Adventure will be a soft play area designed for toddlers, according to the mall’s…
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Historic Wayne Estate Tied to John F. Kennedy Campaign Lists for $5 Million
Fairhill, a stunning Wayne home believed to have hosted a campaign speech by former President John F. Kennedy, is now on the market for $5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Completed in 1903, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom stone residence spans 6,155 square feet and was designed by renowned Philadelphia architect Wilson Eyre,…
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Crozer Hospitals Put Up for Sale as Springfield OKs Microhospital
As displaced Crozer Health patients overwhelm emergency rooms at Delaware County’s two remaining hospitals, four other closed hospitals in Delaware County, and their contents, are being sold. Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, and Springfield Hospital in Springfield are all up for sale. A…
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Bucks Beautiful Hosting Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour for its 30th Year
On June 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Bucks Beautiful is hosting its 30th annual Kitchen & Garden Tour, featuring six homes in the county for tour goers to visit, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The homes on display are located in New Hope, Richboro and Doylestown, and feature stunning landscapes and remodeled…
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Hilco Global Hires Former U.S. Representative from Bucks as Advisor to Corporate Clients
Hilco Global has hired former Bucks County U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy to advise corporate clients as employers are recruited for the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hilco is a developer and liquidator of distressed assets based in Illinois, whose unit HRP Group is currently leading redevelopment of the two-square-mile Bellwether District…
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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Injects $100,000 into Bucks County Projects
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded more than $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to 37 projects across the Commonwealth, including two in Bucks County, writes Jay Losiewicz for PHMC. These funds support museums, heritage groups, and local governments in preserving Pennsylvania’s rich cultural and historical legacy. PHMC awarded the 37…
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Grand View Health Reports Largest Regional Operating Loss in Past Nine Months
Grand View Health, located in Sellersville, has reported the largest operating loss in the region during the nine-month period that ended March 31, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system reported revenue of $207 million during that period, resulting in a loss of $53.3 million, or 26 percent. That figure represents both…
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State Wrestling Champions from Bucks County Visit Pennsylvania Capitol
Two high school state wrestling champions from Bucks County were recently invited to Harrisburg by State Senator Steve Santarsiero, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Both of these young men have demonstrated impressive talent as wrestlers and strong leadership skills, qualities that will serve them well as they continue on in their athletic and…
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85-Year-Old Bucks County Man Warms Hearts with Handwritten, Hand-Delivered Party Invitations
Doug, an 85-year-old Bucks County resident, has captured the internet’s attention and touched countless hearts with his handwritten and hand-delivered party invitations, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Doug is throwing a “Celebration of Winter” party for his neighbors this month. A video one of the recipients of his invitation, Michelle Hernandez,…
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Celebrating World Green Roof Day: A Look at PECO’s Iconic Green Roof in Center City
Atop PECO’s headquarters in Center City lies an unexpected oasis that’s helping to shape a greener future for our region. Spanning more than 45,000 square feet, the PECO Green Roof is one of the largest of its kind on an existing building in Pennsylvania — and it’s doing more than just beautifying the skyline. It’s…
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Weekend Wanderer: Am I Really Me?
Once my brother became Willie’s guardian, we thought our days of funky financial transactions were over. My brother gave me a stack of Willie’s checks — signed by him as per the guardianship — so I could pay for Willie’s, well, shenanigans. But those checks — they bounced. We discovered bank policy required that Willie…
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General Recreation Helps Launch Inclusive Playground at John S Clemens Memorial Park
Hatfield Township has opened its brand-new inclusive playground at John S Clemens Memorial Park. This is the first playground in the township designed specifically with not just accessibility but inclusivity for children of all abilities in mind. Andy Cush and Larry McCullough of General Recreation in Newtown Square worked closely with Hatfield Township Parks and…
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Montco State Rep Greg Scott Wants to Shrink PA’s School Districts
Montgomery County State Rep. Greg Scott believes Pennsylvania’s 500 public school districts may be too many, writes Matthew Rink for Philly Burbs. Scott represents the 54th District, covering Conshohocken, Plymouth Township, and Norristown. He recently announced plans to introduce legislation that would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study what it would take…
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2 Philadelphia Companies Make Fortune 500 List for 2025
The 2025 Fortune 500 list is out and nine Philadelphia-area companies are on the list, including two headquartered in Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Up first is media and technology giant Comcast, which ranks at No. 35 on the list with $123.7 billion in revenue. It’s ranking is down two spots…
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Cuba Libre Fans Have New Go-To Spot in Chester County
Chester County fans of Cuba Libre in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood now have a brand-new spot much closer to home to hang out at, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular restaurant’s parent company, GuestCounts Hospitality, has recently taken over three restaurants in the city’s suburbs, including Bomba Taco + Bar in Malvern…
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by a judge in Dauphin County, writes Seth Kaplan for WHTM, as reported in yahoo! news. Both convenience store chains have been expanding their footprints in central Pennsylvania and elsewhere and…
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Speckled Egg Café Returns to Long Lines in Lambertville After Six-Month Hiatus
The Speckled Egg Café is back after a six-month hiatus, and eager customers are ready to show their appreciation, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The popular foodie destination began humbly at Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market in Amwell, New Jersey, four years ago, then moved to Rice’s in New Hope in…
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