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Figs in Fairmount Sold After Nearly 60 Years, New Owner to Open Valentina Italian Ristorante
Salvatore De Cristofaro, the longtime chef and owner of Figs in Fairmount, has sold his BYOB to veteran private chef and cooking instructor Landi Prendi, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prendi plans to reopen the space as Valentina Italian Ristorante by the end of May 2026. Cristofaro’s move to sell marks the end…
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274-Unit Luxury Apartment Community AVE Horsham Breaking Ground on Former Call Center Site
After years of planning, a major luxury apartment project is finally moving forward in Horsham Township, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developers are breaking ground on AVE Horsham. The 274-unit apartment community is planned for the former Telerx call center site at 723 Dresher Road. The project is being developed through a…
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Data Centers Planned in Falls Township, West Rockhill: What Residents Need to Know, and Local Officials Are Saying
Data centers are coming to Bucks County, and residents in Falls Township and West Rockhill are taking notice, according to The Keystone. Amazon plans to build cloud computing and AI infrastructure on the old U.S. Steel site in Falls Township. West Rockhill in Upper Bucks approved new zoning regulations after receiving a sketch plan for…
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Sellersville Native Wins Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for Epstein Reporting
Sellersville native Julie K. Brown received a Pulitzer Prize special citation this week for her reporting on the Jeffrey Epstein case, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brown grew up in Chalfont and Sellersville, where her early life shaped the persistence that would define her career. She watched her mother raise three children alone…
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More Than Charming: Doylestown Offers Retirees a Daily Life Most Towns Can’t Match
A recent WorldAtlas article highlights a range of communities across the state in its list of the 10 Best Small Towns to Retire in Pennsylvania, pointing to places like Lebanon, Lititz, and Jim Thorpe for their charm, affordability, and local culture. While many of the towns on the list lean on lower costs, Doylestown stands…
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‘Walk the Path to Freedom’: Gather Place Launches Abolitionist Trail Anchor for America’s 250th Anniversary
Gather Place has announced the launch of its Abolitionist Trail Anchor in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, as part of the Bucks250PA Revolutionary Trail initiative. This exciting new initiative introduces visitors to The Bucks County Abolitionist Trail Anchor—Bucks County’s Pathways to Freedom—an immersive, place-based experience that highlights the people, places, and events that shaped the…
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Where to Find the Best Sandwiches in Bucks County, From Doylestown to Richboro
Bucks County boasts an abundance of lunch hotspots that serve a variety of delicious sandwiches. Here’s where to find the best sandwiches in Bucks County, according to Jennifer Fritch of Visit Bucks County. Altomonte’s Italian Market in Doylestown has a section where you can place an order for a hoagie or classic Italian sandwich.…
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Secret Cave Used by Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered and Excavated in Buckingham Township
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Buckingham Township and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Known as America’s first outlaws, the men were considered to be the “greatest threat to…
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Colmar Pitmaster Is Bringing Authentic Texas Barbecue to Montgomery County — and the Lines Prove It
If you’re not in line by late morning, you might miss your shot at one of Montco’s most talked-about barbecue spots, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At John Parson’s Texas Barbecue in Colmar, pitmaster John Lantonio is drawing crowds with Texas-style smoked meats that regularly sell out by early afternoon. His operation centers…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Donation Ever Given to a U.S. Catholic High School
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a massive $74 million gift, an amount that points to being the largest donation ever gifted to a Catholic high school in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift was given by the Howley Foundation, led by St. Joe’s Prep alumnus and billionaire…
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Fort Mifflin to Get $4.15 Million Tide Gate as Revolutionary War Landmark Battles Flooding and Funding Shortfalls
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and limited funding, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overlooking the Delaware River, the site on Mud Island endured intense bombardment during the American Revolution, with nearly 1,000 cannonballs an hour hitting it over a…
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Doylestown Health Names New CEO as Penn Medicine Integration Continues
A major leadership move is reshaping Bucks County’s healthcare landscape. Dr. Craig Gronczewski has been named the next CEO of Doylestown Health, stepping into the role on June 1, as reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal. He succeeds Jim Brexler, who retired last week after steering Doylestown Health through one of the most consequential periods…
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Conwell-Egan and Holy Ghost Prep Headline 2026 Bucks County High School Baseball Season
High expectations are building for both Holy Ghost Prep and Conwell-Egan Catholic High School as the 2026 high school baseball season unfolds across the region, according to a recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Holy Ghost Prep enters the year as a competitive, steady program capable of hanging with top teams. Based on early results,…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in 1973. Before…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of the humanities in career preparation, social justice, and civic life. The award, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative, will fund the creation of the Center for…
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Philadelphia Travelers, Community Members React to Intercity Bus Station Reopening
Philadelphia has opened its new intercity bus station, and while most of the reactions are positive, that isn’t necessarily the case for all, write Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Chris Herald, who often rides Greyhound and Flixbus to visit family in northern New Jersey, is pleased by the bus station’s opening He praises…
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Philadelphia’s 2026 Sports Boom: What the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Game Mean for the Local Economy
“Philadelphia has what it takes to host the world.” Those were the words spoken by Kevin Kaiser, adjunct full professor of finance at The Wharton School. He was moderating a recent panel discussion at the school, “The Economics of Hosting the World,” which took a deep dive into how hosting major sporting events can influence…
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King of Prussia’s Vertex Cuts 170 Jobs as Tax Software Maker Pivots to AI
King of Prussia-based Vertex plans to reduce its workforce by nine percent, as the tax and compliance software maker pivots toward artificial intelligence, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the company said that the layoff of 170 employees out of nearly 1,900 was approved by its…
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