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Best Burgers in Bucks County: Three Family-Owned Spots Serving Some of the Best Burgers Around
The best burger in Bucks County might not be at the place everyone’s talking about. It might be at the place everyone’s been going to for 40 years. A recent roundup by Michele Haddon at the Bucks County Courier Times spotlights three family-owned restaurants that have been quietly perfecting their burgers for decades, and the…
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Perkasie’s Still Rise Farms Blends Food, Wellness, and Community Ahead of Juneteenth Event
On a 40-acre stretch of land in Perkasie, rows of vegetables and beehives are doing more than growing food; they’re growing a movement, reports Hank Flynn for Fox 29. Still Rise Farms is gearing up to host a Juneteenth celebration this Friday, but the farm’s ambitions stretch far beyond a single day of programming. The…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Jericho Farm in Bucks County Lists for $18.8 Million
Listed for $18.8 million, Jericho Farm at 465 Pineville Road in Newtown offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of Bucks County’s most expansive and historically significant private estates, according to Realtor.com. The Upper Makefield property spans nearly 148 acres and includes 11 structures, with original buildings dating to the 1760s. . . The estate…
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Holy Ghost Baseball Coach Greg Olenski Named Coach of the Year as Firebirds Return to State Championships
Holy Ghost Preparatory School’s baseball team has made a habit of playing in big games in June. The Firebirds recently returned to the PIAA Class 4A state championship for the second time in three seasons, marking another successful year under coach Greg Olenski, writes Tom Moore for Bucks County Courier Times. The road back to…
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Red, White, and Drive-Thru: Celebrate America’s 250th at Freedom Village at Brandywine
Take a Semiquincentennial Red, White, and Drive-Thru tour of the Freedom Village at Brandywine campus located in historic Brandywine Valley. On Tuesday, June 30, from 12 to 2 PM, Freedom Village invites you to experience a snapshot of this luxury senior living community set in a region that has been part of the American story…
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center Revival Gains Traction as Health System Weighs Lead Role
A year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center went dark, the shuttered Upland campus may be inching back to life. Chariot Equities’ plan to revive the hospital is gaining traction, with a Philadelphia-area health system now in a due-diligence period to potentially become the lead healthcare provider on the campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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Historic Trumbauer-Designed Mansion Near Rittenhouse Square Hits the Auction Block
A rare slice of Gilded Age Philadelphia is about to change hands, and possibly its purpose entirely. The Edward C. Knight Mansion, tucked just off Rittenhouse Square at 1629 Locust St., is heading to auction this month, Ryan Mulligan writes for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Designed by Horace Trumbauer — the architect behind some of…
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Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has steadily become something larger: one of suburban Philadelphia’s most powerful employment centers. Location and Tax Advantages The reason is not hard to see. King of Prussia gives companies a rare…
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Where to Play Pickleball in Bucks County: The Best Courts, Clinics, and Beginner-Friendly Spots
Listen closely on a weekday evening near a Bucks County recreation center, and you’ll likely hear it before you see it: the distinct, hollow pop of a plastic ball meeting a paddle, echoing across a parking lot full of cars. That sound has become one of the defining notes of recreation in America. Part tennis,…
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New Hope’s LGBTQ+ Hub The Cub Room Secures Five More Years, With Upgrades Coming
New Hope’s only dedicated LGBTQ+ destination isn’t going anywhere. The Cub Room has locked in a new five-year lease with New Hope Lodge Partners, owner Laura Sachs announced, guaranteeing the bar’s place in the borough for years to come, writes staff for Out In Jersey. The lease renewal lands just as the New Hope Lodge…
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Bucks County Leadership: Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President, Meridian Bank
Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Hatfield Township as the son of a hairdresser and an electrician, sharing in his father’s love of cars, and working in a retirement home to afford a vehicle of his own. While pursuing his finance degree…
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Doylestown Welcomes New Philly Pretzel Factory with Grand Opening Celebration
Fresh-baked pretzels have a new home in Bucks County. Philly Pretzel Factory, the beloved Bensalem-headquartered chain renowned for its oversized, soft, Philly-style pretzels baked fresh daily at locations throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond, opened its doors at the East Street Center in Doylestown yesterday, giving residents one more reason to detour on their way…
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Pre-Revolutionary Tavern in Upper Bucks County Hits the Market for $1.25M
A property in Bucks County, which predates a large portion of the country’s history, has recently gone up for sale at a historic price. Jeff Ward wrote about the tavern for WFMZ-69 News. The Raven’s Nest, located at 625 Old Bethlehem Road in Quakertown, has operated as a tavern since 1750. As one of the…
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Gather Place Celebrates America’s 250th with the Community: Explore Our Nation’s Story Through Bucks County Abolitionist Trail
Gather Place is inviting residents and visitors alike to join in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary by exploring the people, places, and stories that helped shape our nation through the Bucks County Abolitionist Trail. As Bucks County’s official Abolitionist Trail Anchor Site, Gather Place offers a unique opportunity to discover the inspiring stories of freedom seekers,…
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SpaceX, Largest IPO in History, Is Coming to Vanguard Portfolios
SpaceX just completed the largest IPO in history, and investors who own Vanguard Group index funds are along for the ride. The Malvern investment giant’s massive passive index funds and exchange-traded funds are expected to automatically begin purchasing shares of Elon Musk’s aerospace company as SpaceX is added to major market indexes, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the…
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Havertown’s Nick Howley Donates $112.6M to Drexel, Largest in University’s History
A Havertown kid who studied mechanical engineering at Drexel in the 1970s just made the biggest philanthropic statement in the university’s history. W. Nicholas “Nick” Howley is giving Drexel University a historic $112.6 million gift, the largest the school has ever received and more than double its previous record, reports Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The donation from…
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McGillin’s: New Documentary Tells the Story of Philly’s Oldest Bar
Philadelphia’s oldest operating tavern just became the star of its own streaming documentary, and the result is less a film about a bar than a film about the city itself. McGillin’s: Philadelphia’s Oldest Bar, a 42-minute documentary from South Philadelphia filmmaker Eric Carosella, debuted on WHYY and is now streaming on PBS Passport, writes Mike…
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MLB and Phillies Commit $5 Million to Philadelphia Legacy Projects Ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
Philadelphia is about to get a major facelift courtesy of America’s pastime. Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies are pouring more than $5 million into legacy projects across the city ahead of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, writes Lena Tillett for NBC10 Philadelphia. The investments signal that All-Star Week is meant to be more…
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