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Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown
Marc Gelman, the restaurateur behind the recently closed Rocco’s at The Brick, has teamed up with Chef Joe Brown on Mélange, a new upscale dining experience set to open at the former Sycamore Grill spot in Newtown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The pair had already begun renovating the new space…
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Turnpike Toll Violators
Pennsylvania lawmakers are cracking down on Turnpike toll evaders, considering harsher penalties for frequent offenders, writes Mike D’Onofrio and Ryan Deto for AXIOS Philadelphia. The state has lost over $200 million in uncollected tolls, resulting in higher costs for those who pay their toll bills. State troopers and the PA Turnpike Commission are launching a campaign this month to identify reckless drivers…
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Pennsbury High Grad Draws on Clown Work Background for New Slasher Film
Victoria Pedretti, a talented horror actress in the hit TV shows You and The Haunting of Hill House, draws on her early exposure to the performing arts for every film, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pedretti, who’s now starring as one of the main characters in the recently released Forbidden Fruits, was inspired as a child by her clown-and-mime theater director father and contemporary dancer…
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These Bucks County Brunch Spots Are Among the Best Places to Grab a Bite
Bucks County is home to several delicious brunch spots perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, Mother’s Day, and more, with standout menus to explore, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Dublin’s Craft Tavern offers unforgettable dining options, like the fried chicken on honey cornbread waffles and the Trenton pork roll sandwich featuring Cooper Sharp and a fresh egg on a brioche…
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Doylestown Men’s Clothing Store Has Everything for Proms and Weddings
Whether you’re shopping for prom season or a wedding, Ventresca Ltd., Men’s Clothing Store in Doylestown offers a wide selection of formal wear, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. For the past 45 years, owner Frank Ventresca has been helping ensure gentlemen dress their best for every formal occasion. “We have the largest selection in the Delaware Valley of tuxedo rentals, dinner…
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Penn Engineering Secures $40M in Early Commitments for $200M Research Fund Aimed at Combating Federal Cuts
A $200 million fund launched by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science will support faculty research and seed startups, aiming to offset the shortfall caused by federal funding cuts to universities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Futures Fund is set to back research and initiatives in fields…
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Historic Farmhouse Featured in ‘Marley & Me’ Hits the Market in West Chester
A unique piece of Chester County film history is available for sale as a stunning West Chester farmhouse hits the market, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The interior and exterior of the farmhouse, located at 1775 Meetinghouse Road, appeared in the 2008 film Marley & Me. The beloved movie stars Owen Wilson and…
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Hank Nichols, Retired Villanova Professor, Basketball Referee Remembered
Retired Villanova professor and Hall of Fame basketball referee Dr. Hank Nichols was remembered this week. The former St. Davids resident who set the standards for officials nationwide died March 27 at age 89, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Nichols “not only improved the profession of officiating but improved the game of…
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Former Bon-Ton in Richland Township to Become Home to New Tenant
Relentless Iron, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, will relocate to part of the former Bon-Ton department store at Richland Plaza in Richland Township, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. This spring, the business will relocate from its three-year home in Quakertown to a larger space less than half a mile to the south. In the…
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Two Life Sciences Companies with Doylestown Connections Raise $119M
Aprea Therapeutics and Pinnacle Medicines, two life sciences companies with connections to Doylestown, have raised a combined $119 million from investors, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Life sciences companies in the Philadelphia region have raised over $850 million through venture capital deals and follow-on stock offerings. Aprea Therapeutics, which is headquartered in the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center…
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Archbishop Wood Grad to Experience Sweet 16 With Alabama Despite Injuries
Despite having had an injury-limited season, Archbishop Wood High graduate Jalil Bethea will get to experience the NCAA Sweet 16 with Alabama, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archbishop Wood boys’ basketball coach John Mosco regards Bethea as one of the most talented players he has encountered in the Philadelphia Catholic League. “He’s very…
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Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio
Newtown’s Blue Point Grill is kicking off the spring season with the freshest seafood in the area and a new 60-seat patio outside, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The grill offers 12 to 14 varieties of fresh fish to its diners every night, thanks to its 100 suppliers along the East Coast. Jack Morrison is the owner of Blue…
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African American Museum of Bucks County is Officially Opening This Spring
The African American Museum of Bucks County will officially open in its new permanent home this spring in Middletown Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Located in a renovated 18th-century farmhouse, the museum will detail the experience of Black Americans in the county, dating back to the Lenape people. The AAMBC began as a traveling exhibit in 2013 by Bucks…
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Food Mappers Chart Pennsylvania’s Culinary Landscape
In a world full of influencer hype and fake reviews, several food mappers have charted Pennsylvania’s culinary landscape, relying on their own palates and passion, writes Asha Prihar for WPSU. Djour, a Philadelphia resident and lifelong foodie who uses a pseudonym to maintain privacy and avoid any special treatment by restaurants, set out around three…
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Elkins Park’s Abrams Realty Adds Fitness Concept to Growing Retail Portfolio
An Elkins Park-based real estate firm is continuing its expansion across the region with a new retail move in Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Abrams Realty & Development has secured a major anchor tenant for a shopping center it acquired last year along Girard Avenue. The firm purchased the 42,000-square-foot property…
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Temple University Joins Developers As Institutional Partner in ‘Transformational’ North Philly Project
Three years after Shift Capital and Essence Development acquired a 7-acre property in North Philadelphia for a new mixed-use project, Temple University has now joined as a new institutional partner, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Upon finalizing the acquisition in 2023, the developers tapped their planned North Station mixed-use project as a…
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Turnpike Workers Save Malvern Car Crash Victims Seconds Before Explosion
The lives of two car crash victims were saved just in time thanks to the quick thinking of two Pennsylvania Turnpike workers, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Turnpike workers Ralph Valenteen and Lucy Calancea were working at the Devault Maintenance Shed in Malvern before a February snowstorm. Valenteen was working inside the shed and Calancea…
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New Mothers Get Some Help from a Chester City Diaper Bank
Tina Smith shows up once a month in Chester to give away a U-Haul full of free diapers to anyone who wants them, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She heads up the nonprofit Trinity Transitional House, which provides new mothers with what they need for their babies. The diaper bank has been in…
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