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10 Peddler’s Village Stores People Can’t Stop Talking About
Peddler’s Village has long been one of Bucks County’s most recognizable destinations, but the Village increasingly feels less like a traditional shopping center and more like a discovery experience. Visitors are not simply shopping. They are exploring. Browsing. Sampling. Looking for stores and experiences they cannot easily find online or replicate at a mall. That…
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Bucks County Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote about the local lake for GoErie. Nockamixon Lake, located within Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where bass fishing is plentiful. A popular…
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Bradley Cooper’s Parents Bought His Childhood Home in Jenkintown in 1970; His Mother Still Lives There
Bradley Cooper, a frequent supporter of the Eagles at the Linc, developed his love for the Birds while growing up in his Jenkintown home, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The charming home was purchased by the 50-year-old A-lister’s parents, Gloria and Charles, in 1970 for just $38,000. Today, the house is estimated to be worth…
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The Best Bucks County Budget Day Trips: 7 Destinations Under $50
Bucks County has never needed a hard sell. The river towns speak for themselves. So do the canal paths, the historic downtowns, the farm-to-table lunch spots, and the state parks that sit 40 minutes from Center City, about 90 minutes from New York City, and feel like another world. That combination is resonating right now.…
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How Bensalem Police Use Drones to Track Suspects and Boost Retail Theft Clearance Rates
Two minutes. That is how long it takes for a Bensalem Police drone to reach the scene of a reported retail theft. By the time officers arrive, they already know where the suspect is. The Bensalem Police Department is now deploying drones as a frontline tool in the fight against retail theft, according to Walter…
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Beyond Starbucks: The Independent Coffee Shops Defining Bucks County’s Cafe Scene
Bucks County has always been a place people slow down for. The coffee shops scattered across the county have figured that out. Independent roasters and cafe owners are building something the chains cannot replicate. Not just better coffee, though that too. A setting with a story behind it. An owner who knows your name. A…
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Historic Towns, River Views, and Celebrity Buzz: Inside Bucks County’s Rising National Profile
Bucks County has emerged as one of the most underrated places on the East Coast, driven by its mix of historic towns, riverfront scenery, and a growing national profile, according to Travel + Leisure. The designation is not a surprise to anyone who lives here. But it is starting to reach people who do not.…
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Bucks County Emerges as One of the East Coast’s Best Weekend Getaways
According to Travel + Leisure, Bucks County is becoming “One of the Most Underrated Places on the East Coast,” a sign that the county is increasingly evolving from a suburban day-trip destination into a true East Coast weekend getaway market. More visitors from Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, and across the Mid-Atlantic are spending…
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Bucks County Has an Affordable Housing Problem and Zoning Is at the Center of It
Affordable housing shortage in Bucks County could be addressed by denser housing, but town residents oppose it, and town officials have not been approving such projects, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The county spans around 400,000 acres, with over 40 percent already developed. By 2023, roughly 23 percent, or over 92,000…
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Nearly 200 Nominees, Two Champions: Bucks County Crowns Its Best Pizza Shops
Nearly 200 pizza shops were nominated in a National Pizza Day poll to determine Bucks County’s best, with two local favorites crowned clear winners, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The original nominees were narrowed down to the top 12, but A & G Pizzeria Locale in Feasterville and Mama Russo’s Pizzeria…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Backyard Massacre
I was not the one to call. Sure. There are situations in which I am the one to call. Like the day the beagle rescue called to say a nine-year-old beagle had just been surrendered. “He’s in quarantine,” they said. “Heartworm, Lyme, and ehrlichiosis. They’re being treated.” Ehrlichiosis? “It’s a tick-borne disease. He’s in quarantine until his treatment is done. We think he’s perfect for your family. Would…
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Libertyliner 250: A Proposed High-Speed Train Would Connect Philly to D.C., NYC Faster Than Ever
A proposed high-speed rail service could significantly transform travel along the Northeast Corridor this year, writes Bridget Gleeson for the Islands. The Libertyliner 250 concept was proposed by Delaware-based private rail company AmeriStarRail. It would see the company partner with Amtrak to rebrand and expand the new NextGen Acela fleet into a faster, more accessible…
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Aronimink Golf Club: The Rich History Behind the 2026 PGA Championship Host
Before the world’s best golfers tee it up at this week’s 2026 PGA Championship, it’s worth knowing what they’re stepping into. Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square is no ordinary major venue, according to a recent article by Josh Sens for Golf.com. The club’s roots stretch back to 1896, when it was founded as the Belmont Golf Association. It…
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Five Chester County Companies Rank in ‘Micro-Category’ List of Best Places to Work
The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list is underway with the release of its micro-category workplaces, and these Chester County companies are on the roster this year, writes Lara Schwartz for the publication. PBJ partners with Quantum Workplace to determine the top employers in Greater Philadelphia. Businesses are chosen based on surveys sent…
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Chubb’s New $380 Million Center City Office Tower Is Redefining the Future of Office Work
Chubb’s new 348,000-square-foot tower at 2000 Arch Street represents more than just a new headquarters, but rather offers a glimpse into the future of Philadelphia’s office market and Center City development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 18-story, LEED Platinum-certified tower is part of a roughly $380 million investment that will bring…
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Warrington Teen Makes Her Own Prom Dress, Earns Millions of Views
Warrington‘s Leah Bray didn’t just find a prom dress. She made one, with the story featured on WPVI-TV 6abc. Bray, a senior at Central Bucks High School South, sketched the design herself, selected the fabric, and spent hours hand-stitching and machine-sewing until she had exactly what she envisioned: a butter-yellow gown with intricate floral appliqué,…
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The Best Public Golf Courses in Bucks County Right Now: 3 Courses Worth Playing This Week
Public golf in Bucks County runs deep. Golfers have options across every price point and skill level. This week, with the PGA Championship being played nearby at Aronimink Golf Club in Delaware County, the question worth asking is: what separates great golf from everything else? Aronimink is a Donald Ross masterpiece. Private, historic, inaccessible to…
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Jersey Shore Tiny Homes Get Huge Offers, Flourtown Owners Refuse to Sell
Despite receiving many offers, some owners of tiny homes on million-dollar properties in ritzy Jersey Shore towns have no intention of selling, write Erin McCarthy and Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Flowertown resident Linda Galer’s family has owned a tiny red cottage on a Stone Harbor street for six decades. They paid $6,000 for…
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