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Media Is the Nation’s First Fair Trade Town, Has Been for 20 Years
Media Borough has the distinction of being the nation’s first Fair Trade Town, a practice it has observed for 20 years, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fair Trade is a global trading system that emphasizes fair wages and safe working conditions for farmers in the developing world, using eco-friendly practices in exchange for…
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Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque
Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. An artsy destination along the Delaware River, New Hope is a calm riverside retreat with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Scenic nature, such as Bowman’s Hill Sunflower Preserve, provides…
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Nonprofit in Doylestown Buys Space for Inclusive Housing, Marketplace
The Next Step Programs nonprofit has finalized the purchase of a 2.5-acre property in Doylestown with its partners, where it plans to build an inclusive marketplace and housing for adults with disabilities, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The nonprofit has supported more than 1,000 young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
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Business in Yardley Honored with Environmental Stewardship Award
The Yardley Refillery recently received recognition from Lower Makefield Township’s Environmental Advisory Council, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Mayor Caroline Thompson of Yardley appeared before the township’s Board of Supervisors as the business was granted the Environmental Stewardship Award. The refillery received a plaque and a $1,000 stipend, which it has donated to The River Keepers Network. “And thanks to Lower Makefield Township…
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Lahaska’s Peddler’s Village is a Storybook-Inspired Shopping Destination
Located halfway between Allentown and Philadelphia, Peddler’s Village in Lahaska is a collection of stores that provides a charming shopping experience in a storybook-style setup, writes Kira Reinke for Islands. This tourist destination and local favorite was opened in the 1960s by farmer Earl Jamison, who was inspired by Carmel-by-the-Sea’s architecture in California. Every year, nearly two million shoppers visit the village’s more…
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Snowstorms May Be Up, But Crashes on the PA Turnpike are Down
While it has been a more active winter this year for Pennsylvania Turnpike crews due to frequent snowstorms, it’s actually been safer than previous years, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Fewer car crashes have occurred on the Turnpike this year, despite the region experiencing more snow. According to Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey, much of this has to do with the timing…
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Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids About the News
There is so much information constantly flowing into families’ lives about the state of the world, with daily news headlines that have the potential to create distress. Children hear about what’s going on in the world through social media, friends, or adult conversations. But news headlines aren’t always about news; they’re often about what will get…
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Ursinus Students Share What They Learned During Experiential Learning Week
If Ursinus College’s first Experiential Learning Week proved anything, it’s that real-world exposure hits differently when you’re the one in the room. For first-year student Lola MacRae, that room was Negotiation 101 — an on-campus intensive that challenged students to think strategically before speaking. Early exercises showed how easily assumptions can derail outcomes. In one…
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Philadelphia Lands in Top 10 of Renters’ Most Wanted Cities List
Philadelphia ranked among the top ten most popular major cities for renters looking for apartments leading up to this year’s peak rental season, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To determine the ranking, the nationwide apartment search platform RentCafe analyzed millions of apartment searches across the 150 largest cities in the United States. The…
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Fort Washinton’s Toll Brothers Scores Seven Gold Awards in Industry’s Top Competition
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is once again earning national recognition for its luxury home designs, according to a press release. The company recently captured seven Gold Awards and 28 Silver Awards at The Nationals. The ceremony is the homebuilding industry’s top honors presented by the National Association of Home Builders’ Sales and Marketing Council. The…
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Former Eagle Brent Celek Adds Five West Chester Warehouses to Real Estate Portfolio
Former Eagle Brent Celek, who just brought his residential brokerage to Keller Williams Media, has acquired five West Chester warehouses for over $10 million as he doubles down on commercial real estate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the last eight years following his NFL career, Celek has ventured into nearly every area of real estate, including single-family…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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Scarcity and Celebrity Influx Send Value of New Hope Riverfront Homes Skyrocketing
Prices for riverfront homes in New Hope have surged in recent years, driven by limited inventory and a growing influx of celebrities to the charming Bucks County town, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The recent sale of a Delaware River property for $9.5 million highlighted the durability of higher home prices in…
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Merit Financial Advisors Expands With Acquisition of Newtown’s GlennCo
Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm, has acquired GlennCo, a Newtown-based wealth management firm, adding around $208 million in total assets. The move strengthens Merit’s presence in Bucks County and is its seventh office in Pennsylvania. In the last three years, GlennCo has expanded significantly, increasing both its wealth-advisory team and its office…
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Doylestown Welcomes New Endocrinology Practice to the Area
Advocare Advanced Endocrinology opened a new office in Doylestown, bringing its services to the surrounding Bucks County communities, writes Advocare Advanced Endocrinology staff for Patch. The new medical practice specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of both metabolic and hormonal conditions. Advocare Advanced Endocrinology blends evidence-based care with modern technology, supporting patients with complex and chronic disorders. The…
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Popular New Jersey Fried Chicken Restaurant Expanding to Bucks County
A New Jersey fried chicken restaurant, Iffys Hot Chicken, is bringing its signature dishes to Bucks County, expanding with a new location in Bristol, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Iffys will be opening later this year at 2701 Durham Road at the site of the former KFC. A grand opening date has yet to be announced. The…
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PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in drivers receiving incorrect toll bills, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, certain automated plate-reading systems are having difficulty telling the redesigned zero apart from the number eight. “This is an…
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Montco Trading Giant Steps Into New Betting Frontier
Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group is stepping into one of Wall Street’s fastest-growing arenas: prediction markets, writes Samuel O’Brient for Business Insider. Prediction markets have surged in popularity since 2024. The platforms where participants trade contracts tied to the outcome of real-world events began largely as a retail-driven phenomenon. Now, it’s attracting institutional attention, and…
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