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See How Chester County Ranks Locally In Best & Worst Budgeters Study
Chester County ranks highest in the Philadelphia region in a new study of the best and worst budgeters in the United States, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. WalletHub study’s evaluated counties based on Savings & Financial Assets and Debt & Delinquencies, measuring factors like the percentage of underbanked households, asset poverty, bankruptcy, and foreclosure rates to rank the best and worst…
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Drexel Hill Native Derek Frey Passion for Film Drives His Career
Drexel Hill native Derek Frey recalls as a kid sitting next to his grandparents at the Lansdowne Theater watching the films of Tim Burton, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg. It started his journey as a filmmaker, writes Dara McBride for Main Line Today. That journey really took off when he got to be Tim Burton’s…
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New Perkasie Thrift Store Opens, Supporting Community Members in Need
Revivals Thrift is a new secondhand store opened by a local church, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Perkasie at the former Freed Glass building, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new thrift spot will help support the community, with 100 percent of its proceeds given to the Revivals Outreach Center to assist with its programming. The center offers free services…
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Secondhand Shop in Warminster is a Bargain Hunter’s Dream Paradise
Warminster is home to Holy Redeemer Thrift Shop, a secondhand store bursting with treasures just waiting to be uncovered, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Walking through the sliding automatic doors, shoppers are greeted by a well-organized, open layout, with overhead lights shining in every corner. The furniture section boasts a wide collection of items to explore,…
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Florida Law Firm Becker Opens First Pennsylvania Office in Doylestown
Florida-based commercial law firm Becker has entered the Pennsylvania market with its new Doylestown office, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Attorneys Stefan Richter and Josephine Lee Wolf, both with deep ties to Bucks County and the Philadelphia region, have joined as shareholders at the firm, which focuses on condo, cooperative, and HOA clients. “We…
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Despite Pending Sale, Langhorne Hotel Continues to Remain Operational
One of Bucks County’s oldest continuously operated inns, the Langhorne Hotel, has operated as usual despite being listed for sale for over three years, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Since 1704, the popular local hangout, which was purchased by the Asta family in 1972, has stood at the corner of Maple and Bellevue Avenues. When…
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New Quakertown Farmers Market Restaurant Celebrating Grand Opening
Bistro 1015, a new made-to-order restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, is bringing fresh food to the Quakertown Farmers Market in Richland, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The eatery will be celebrating its grand opening on April 25 and 26, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place at 11 AM on April 25. Attendees will have the chance to win a…
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USA Today Includes Beloved Bucks Borough in Two of Its Recent Rankings
The beloved Bucks County borough, New Hope, praised for its scenic and artsy atmosphere, has placed on two lists from USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Delaware River waterfront town came in No. 5 on the “Best Small Town in the Northeast” list and No. 7 in “Best Small…
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Across the River, Lambertville Committee Raises Funds for Farmers Market
Just across the Delaware River, the Lambertville Farmers Market committee has launched a fundraising campaign to start a farmers market in the city, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Members of the committee, along with Mayor Andrew Nowick, created a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 for the project. “Every town deserves a place where neighbors meet the people who grow their food.…
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Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience
Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all four corners still carry the character of the 18th century. It is the only intersection in Chester County with that level of preservation. You feel it as soon as you…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards Grants to Support Over 1,100 Youth
Foundations Community Partnership recently awarded its spring Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to eight nonprofits serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, Pa. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 1,165 Bucks County residents. “This marks the fourth year we intentionally encouraged nonprofits that never…
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Drexel’s Center City Medical Office Building Could Become 90 Apartments Under New Owner
Drexel University has a deal in place to sell a Center City medical office building that already has permits approved for conversion into apartments, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Arnold T. Berman Building is already under agreement, according to a Drexel spokesperson, although the university did not provide any further details.…
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New King of Prussia Showroom Lets Shoppers Test ‘World’s Greatest Modular Sofa’
King of Prussia continues to grow as a retail destination, with Los Angeles-based 7th Avenue opening a new experiential showroom at the mall this month, the retailer announced in a press release. The appointment-first showroom officially opens April 17 and is designed to give customers a hands-on look at the brand’s modular sofas. The expansion…
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Local Designer Transforms Living Space for Chester Springs’ Couple
Local designer Kate Pechinka of Kate Kelly Interiors played a key role in helping a couple of empty-nesters in Chester Springs find joy in using their porch again after a much-needed transformation, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The couple was searching for a screened-in porch redesign that created a smooth transition from…
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Aroniminik in Newtown Square Is Ready for 200,000 PGA Fans
The PGA Championship starts in a month, and a two-year plan to bring it to the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square is nearly complete, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. There’s been constant activity at the club in recent weeks as it prepares to welcome more than 200,000 fans for the May 11-17 event. The…
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This Ivyland Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, an Ivyland landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Geff Rapp, chairman of Ivyland’s 150th Anniversary Committee, noted that while the store’s owners and offerings have changed over time, it remains deeply rooted in the…
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This Bucks County Suburb Named Among the Best in Philadelphia
One Bucks County township has found its place among the 25 best suburbs in Philadelphia, according to a recently released report from Stacker. Stacker used data provided by Niche to determine the best suburbs in Philadelphia. Niche used several metrics to rank suburbs across the U.S., including diversity, the cost of living, the share of…
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Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal
The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake Dabkowski and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Golomb, the 10-unit deal took place over a week ago, with the Markham Team purchasing the locations from HMT Management. In addition to the location at…
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