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West Rockhill Considers Rules for Data Centers, Including Solar Power Requirement
West Rockhill officials are considering a new ordinance regulating data centers, even though no formal applications have been submitted to the township, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Under a proposed zoning ordinance, data centers would become a new land use category in the “PI – Planned Industrial” district, along with formal…
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Caviar Packaging Company to Take Over Riegelsville Fire Station’s Kitchen
An unexpected tenant is taking over the kitchens at the Riegelsville fire station, where they’ll be packaging caviar and preparing blinis, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The fire station, which is part of Palisades Regional Fire Rescue, is leasing the kitchens to Milford-based Emesco Specialty Foods. Peter Cox, president of the fire rescue outfit, said that the company’s presence won’t affect fire rescue…
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Take a Peek into Doylestown Native Pink’s $21.5 Million New York Townhouse
Doylestown’s Pink recently moved her family to New York to help her daughter pursue her Broadway dreams, purchasing a $21.5 million townhouse in Greenwich Village, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The historic property was built in 1849 and features five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, and several living spaces across over 7,800 square feet. Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth…
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Explore the Best of Bucks County at These Must-Visit Local Attractions
Bucks County is a scenic spot, featuring everything from farmland and historic sites to lively towns with eclectic attractions, and there are many great places to explore, writes Denise Hartwell for the Northeast Times. Peddler’s Village is one of the county’s most popular destinations, featuring an array of shops and restaurants. Candle stores, fudge spots, and jewelry sellers…
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Man Given Months to Live Undergoes Life-Changing Treatment At Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia
When Craig Heffentrager was just 34 years old, he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy, his hair started to fall out in clumps and made him feel really sick. He later found that the cancer came back in his liver, to the point that doctors gave him six months to live. At that…
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These Two Separate Philly Startups Use AI to Help Residents Buy Homes and Keep Them Livable
Two individual Philadelphia startups are using AI and data analytics to help residents not only purchase homes, but to also help with maintaining aging properties, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Rajesh Tripurneni developed the Zip Scoring Algorithm, an open-source tool used to identify neighborhoods with strong potential for housing investment. The Zip Scoring Algorithm gives…
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Big Changes Planned for Plymouth Meeting Mall as Developer Eyes Sports Complex
A major redevelopment vision taking shape in the region could soon have a big impact in Montgomery County, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developer Dean Adler plans to transform aging shopping malls, including Plymouth Meeting Mall, into vibrant mixed-use destinations anchored by youth sports facilities. At Plymouth Meeting Mall, Adler’s proposal calls…
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Toughkenamon Greenhouse Celebrates A Near Century of Vibrant Plant Growth
Whalen’s Greenhouses in Toughkenamon has been growing millions of plants for Philly-area retailers for nearly a century, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. Set across 140,000 square feet of greenhouse space, the company sells wholesale plants to garden centers and landscapers. The team grows a wide range of seasonal plants and flowers, from Easter lilies…
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Chester’s Power Home Remodeling, Sheetz Make Best Places to Work List
Power Home Remodeling in Chester and Sheetz were both once again named to a list of 100 Best Companies to Work for by global business media company Fortune Media and Great Place to Work, writes Donna Rovins for The Mercury. This is the eighth year that Power Home Remodeling, a national exterior home remodeler headquartered…
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Secrets of Quakertown: Inside the Hidden Rosicrucian Pyramids
Believe it or not— there are pyramids in Bucks County, but not for public viewing. Known as the Rosicrucian pyramids, these structures sit in a meditation garden in Quakertown on private property, according to a report from Atlas Obscura. The Fraternita Rosae Crucis, a secret society found by a doctor and occultist in 1858,…
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Sundance Docuseries ‘Bucks County, USA’ Explores Last Purple Subsection of Philadelphia Suburbs
A five-part documentary series, Bucks County USA, about a politically divided Bucks County community premiered on Tuesday at the Sundance Film Festival, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the series synopsis, Bucks County USA follows a “painfully divided community” that becomes a “battleground for distrust and personal attacks” after the pandemic hits. Oscar-winning…
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Sellersville Site Secures $125K for Cleanup, Paving Way for Housing
A brownfield site in Sellersville has secured funding for remediation work, which will clear the way for new residential development, writes Medianews Group for The Reporter. The Department of Community and Economic Development has approved $125,625 in Industrial Sites Reuse Program funding for the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority so that it can carry out remediation…
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Owner of Beloved Newtown Borough Bakery Retiring after Thirteen Years
Beth Rubin, owner of The Caketeria on Washington Avenue in Newtown, is transferring ownership to a longtime team member after 13 years of leadership, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “After 13 wonderful years, The Caketeria is entering a new chapter. I am delighted to announce a transition in ownership that marks both continuity and innovation for the bakery,” said Rubin in a Facebook post. …
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Central Bucks Students Win Science Honors, International Competition Ahead
Five students in the Central Bucks School District earned top honors at the Delaware Valley Science Fair (DVSF), which was held from March 31 to April 2, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Thanks to their success, the students have qualified for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which will take place between May 11 and 15 in Arizona. …
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Eastern University to Host Leadership Transformation Summit Featuring Former President of Google.org
Eastern University’s College of Business & Leadership will host its virtual Spring Leadership Transformation Summit, featuring Jacquelline Fuller, former president and visionary leader of Google.org, on April 23 at 12 PM. This online event is completely free and accessible to anyone interested in attending. The Summit, built around the 2026 theme “Becoming an Architect of Impact,” will…
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Ursinus Expands Graduate Opportunities with New Partnership with the University of Rochester
Ursinus College has signed a new affiliation agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in New York. The five-year Business Master’s Pathway program offers students a streamlined route into one of Simon’s five full-time master’s programs — accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence in business. “The 4+1 partnership between…
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Thena Hotel in Center City Goes Up for Sale
Thena Hotel, a boutique property in Center City, has been put up for sale with an asking price listed at $2.62 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently owned by RTE Properties, this is the first time the hotel has been put up for sale since the Philadelphia-based firm acquired it for…
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Sixers Investor David Adelman Expands Spirits Brand Across PA
A Gladwyne business leader is hitting the road to personally track the rollout of his latest venture, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. David Adelman has been visiting Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations across the region, checking on shelf placement and building buzz as his company’s spirits debut statewide. Adelman’s Darco Spirits…
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