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Bucks County School Districts Take Different Paths on Generative AI Tools
Bucks County school districts are exploring different approaches to generative AI in the classroom, testing strategies as the technology spreads quickly among students, write Naomi Weiss and Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. A recent survey by Technical.ly and the Bucks County Beacon found that educators across the county view keeping current on AI as increasingly important.…
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Premier Indoor Pickleball Club in Newtown Gives All Skill Levels a Place to Play
For pickleball fans looking for a place to hone their skills and elevate their game, The Picklr in Newtown is the perfect spot to visit, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. This premier indoor pickleball club, located in the Newtown Shopping Center, features 11 professional-grade courts with lessons and open play available. The Picklr also has its own event space overlooking the club, with a fireplace, that…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.5M Lovely Farmhouse in New Hope
A farmhouse on 4.37 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This elegantly refreshed residence combines historic character with contemporary comfort and refined style. . . Distinctive details include newly restored hardwood floors and charming architectural accents, all thoughtfully curated to blend with modern elegance.…
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Original Rosie the Riveter Celebrates 100th Birthday with a Special Goal
Levittown’s Mae Krier, one of the original Rosie the Riveter icons, is celebrating her 100th birthday this year, and she has a special goal to commemorate the milestone, writes Jan Carabeo for CBS News Philadelphia. Krier’s birthday is March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day, a holiday she helped to establish. Her efforts also helped to secure…
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With FDA Decision Looming, Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Cuts Workforce to Preserve Cash
Over the past year, Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has reduced its workforce by 16 percent to preserve cash as it waits for the Food and Drug Administration ruling on its new drug application, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The FDA will determine by October 30 whether INO-3107, an experimental therapy from Inovio…
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See How Far $100,000 Stretches in Philadelphia Compared to Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia ranks among the 20 largest cities in the United States where $100,000 goes the shortest distance, writes Jaclyn DeJohn for SmartAsset. A recent SmartAsset study evaluated 69 of the country’s largest cities, ranking them based on the purchasing power of a $100,000 annual income after taxes and local expenses. In 2025, Philadelphia ranked No.…
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Crozer Closure Added 1,000 Clients to MVP Recovery Programs
The impact that Crozer Health’s closing had on Delaware County can be clearly seen in the caseload of MVP Recovery, a behavioral health service in the county, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The same year that Crozer Health and its remaining two hospitals closed, MVP Recovery picked up 1,000 more clients, about…
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QVC Group’s Debt Crisis Deepens, Bankruptcy Looms as Future of West Chester Giant Hangs in Balance
As West Chester-based QVC Group struggles under $6.6 billion in debt, bankruptcy is becoming an increasingly likely outcome despite creditor talks, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group’s debt load surpasses standard measures of its total value, now at a $5.96 billion enterprise value, far exceeding its $25 million market capitalization. Over the…
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The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post. Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria, located at 22 South Main Street in the Main Street Market Place, was…
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Doylestown Biotech Targets Neonatal Lung Disease With Vitamin A Therapies
Doylestown-based Advent Therapeutics has been working on vitamin A therapy aimed at preventing chronic lung disease in premature infants, a condition with few modern treatments, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The company focuses particularly on bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a chronic lung disease affecting extremely premature infants. One form of the treatment would be administered through an…
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Bucks County Leadership: Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Delaware Valley University
Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley University, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about small-town life in Lewis, Kan., working on the farm, and exploring everything from football to 4-H to barbershop quartet with his tiny class of 15 students. Sandelin grew up on the farm, but was not sure that was…
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New P.J. Whelihan’s Replacing Newtown’s Iron Hill Clears Final Hurdle
P.J. Whelihan’s Pub and Restaurant is scheduled to open in Newtown this spring, after receiving final approval from the township’s board of supervisors last week, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The supervisors unanimously approved conditional use for the popular eatery, which will occupy the closed Iron Hill Brewery at the Village at Newtown Shopping…
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New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse Appoints New Producing Artistic Director
New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse recently announced the appointment of director, producer, and arts leader BT McNicholl as the theater’s new Producing Artistic Director. McNicholl previously served in the same role at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. During his time there, he set new records for attendance, revenue, and subscriptions. “We have found…
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Enjoy a Road Trip in Bucks County on These Self-Guided and Guided Tours
Bucks County boasts a variety of beautiful views, historic sites, and unique architecture that can be enjoyed on both self-guided and guided tours, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The historic stone houses around the county are definitely worth a visit, with many dating back to the 1700s. Several of them have been listed on the National Register…
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Living History at Gather Place: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Program Headlines Growing America250PA Series in Yardley
Inside the historic 1877 African Methodist Episcopal Church in Yardley — Gather Place — history is not simply told, it is brought to life. On Saturday, March 21, Gather Place “The Bucks County Community Space” will present “Ida B. Wells — Voice of Truth, Force for Justice,” a powerful dramatic portrayal performed by acclaimed Philadelphia…
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Narberth Zoning Changes Target Affordable Housing, Downtown Revitalization
With Narberth now among the priciest housing markets in Montgomery County, the borough council is weighing a series of zoning changes designed to promote affordable housing development and support downtown revitalization, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Narberth used to be relatively affordable, and that’s no longer the case,” said Fred Bush, president of…
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Plans to Transform Old Family Court Building Into Hotel, Museum Have Not Progressed After Several Years
Plans to turn the historic Family Court building into a hotel and move the African American Museum in Philadelphia to an adjacent lot have collapsed, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The building’s future has been under discussion since 2010, when Michael Nutter was mayor and the city first sought proposals to redevelop the city-owned…
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Here’s How Things Look for Villanova Coming Into March Madness
This year’s March Madness will see the Philly region represented by Villanova and two other Philadelphia region teams in the men’s and women’s brackets, writes Evan Macy for PhillyVoice. The 8-seeded Villanova men, a one-time Big East powerhouse, are favored in a game against 9-seeded Utah State because of their conference experience and name recognition.…
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