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Yolanda Hadid Enjoying Life on Her Serene Solebury Farm
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid fully enjoys living a simple life on her serene Solebury farm with her boyfriend, Joseph Jingoli, writes Casey Suglia for Bravo. “I’ve gone through the seasons with the trees and saw the blossoms coming and going,” she said. “For that, it’s been incredible.” Hadid, who moved…
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If You Like Both Seafood and Steak, Drift on Mill in Bristol is the Place to Go
A recent addition to the Bucks County dining scene, Drift on Mill in Bristol offers a variety of delicious drinks and dishes, including steak, crab cake sandwiches, as well as lobster rolls, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. And as a fun bonus, you are welcomed by a huge shark at the door: the…
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Bucks County Native Teams Up With Jesse Ito on Rittenhouse Bar, Brunch Spot
Royal Sushi & Izakaya’s Jesse Ito is joining forces with Bucks County native Justin Bacharach for their new restaurant, dancerobot, a Rittenhouse bar and brunch spot, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Jesse and I wanted to make something unique and special, bringing in modern culinary technique and more umami,” said Bacharach. Formerly in…
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High School Wrestler from Bucks County Helps Inspire Girls on the Mat
Bucks County high school wrestler Julia Horger is a three-time Pennsylvania state champion who began her athletic career at just seven years old, reports Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. Horger is now a senior at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, boasting an already impressive wrestling career. “She was tough. She was beating up boys all the time as…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park to Join Philly’s 250th Celebration Parade
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be participating in the Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade in Philadelphia on July 3, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The park recently announced that the Fifes and Drums Corps and some of their re-enactors will be making an appearance. George Washington, portrayed by John Godzieba, will be joined by the…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Residents Raise $4,330 From ‘Guys and Dolls SR’
Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine took center stage on March 6 and 7, premiering their sixth resident-produced musical, Guys and Dolls SR, and raising $4,330 to support employee scholarships and community outreach efforts. Directed and produced by Freedom Village residents Fran and Maggie Doyle, the performances featured resident cast members, many of whom had little to no prior stage experience before auditioning.…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Purchases Olde Kensington Development in $49.1M Deal
Philadelphia Housing Authority has acquired a recently completed 200-unit development in Olde Kensington as part of its push to purchase several multifamily properties, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PHA paid $49.1 million for the Avenue V development, which was completed by Philadelphia-based Riverwards Group back in January 2026. “They gave us a…
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Want a Hotel-Style Home? Plymouth Meeting Sale Has You Covered
Ever wondered what it would take to make your home feel like a hotel? A new sale in Plymouth Meeting might be your chance to find out, writes Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. The former DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West is opening its doors one last time. This time it’s not for guests,…
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Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton Changes Hands for $4.5M
A New Jersey firm has recently purchased the 120-room Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton for close to $4.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. JSK Exton North purchased the property at 4 N. Pottstown Pike in Exton in mid-February for about $37,425 per room. That is well below the Philadelphia market’s five-year average price per room of $100,971. According to property records,…
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Author Takes Heat When One of Her Characters Orders a Wawa ‘Sub’
An award-winning rom-com author who dared to have one of her characters order “a sub” from Wawa is taking some online heat, but she’s sticking to her guns, writes Emily Bloch from The Philadelphia Inquirer. And Now, Back to You, a book from B.K. Borison, about two competing meteorologists in Baltimore, is winning general praise…
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These Are the Best Donut Shops in Bucks County
Donuts, originating from Dutch settlers in the late 1700s, are a timeless American breakfast staple. While Dunkin‘ sprinkles the region with its popular treats, there are plenty of places in Bucks County that serve their take of the beloved ring-shaped pastry, writes Graham Harrington for Keystone Newsroom. Yum Yum Bake Shops in Quakertown and…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Frustrating Cold Cases Still Surrounds Twin Tunnels in Downingtown
The dreaded twin tunnels near Downingtown — the source of numerous local legends — are also linked with one of the most frustrating cold cases in Pennsylvania, writes Matt Gilligan for Mental Floss. In July 1995, a local fisherman discovered a suitcase with the top-half remains of a murdered woman in Brandywine Creek, in the…
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Hazy’s Bar & Grill in Feasterville Celebrates 20 Years of Great Food and Service
Tucked away in Feasterville is Hazy’s Bar & Grill, a popular sports bar featuring a variety of tasty food options and a diverse range of foreign and domestic beers. What makes Hazy’s so special is its welcoming staff and management team, who work hard to ensure every guest feels welcomed and cared for. Ron Sullivan…
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight for independence depended on global talent foreign-born immigrants-turned-volunteers who crossed oceans and joined a cause that was not yet theirs. According to Claire Barrett of HistoryNet, seven such men played pivotal roles in shaping strategy,…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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From Scholars to Storytellers: Honoring Bucks County’s Historic Women
March is Women’s History Month, making it the perfect time to reflect on some of the impressive achievements and lasting contributions of historic women with ties to Bucks County. Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) Though Buck was initially born in West Virginia and then raised in China, she moved to Green Hills Farm in Perkasie in 1934. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1938…
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West Chester’s QVC Banks On TikTok as Latest Company Revival Tactic
West Chester-based QVC Group is banking on TikTok as its latest effort to revive company growth and reach a wider audience, writes Phil Wahba for Fortune. QVC and HSN channels lost almost half of their viewership from 2018 and 2024, a change attributed to less cable and broadcasting use as households transitioned to streaming services…
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Weekend Wanderer: My Reality Is Virtual
I have a confession. It’s not terribly juicy. But it is incredibly awesome. I’ve been taking an online class. Just for fun. It’s about Celtic women in medieval literature and history. Our first assignment was a 4,000-word essay. I wrote about a 15th-century Welsh bard famous for composing a poem to her nether regions. I haven’t had that much fun since my grad school literature professor…
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