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40 Years Strong: How Ukee Washington Became Philadelphia’s Favorite Anchor
Ukee Washington has spent nearly four decades doing something few broadcasters ever manage: becoming a trusted and familiar presence in the daily life of a city, writes Frank Halperin for Philadelphia Magazine. The longtime CBS News Philadelphia anchor is approaching his 40th year with Channel 3. The official anniversary falls on July 9, a milestone that…
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What Should Replace Oxford Valley Mall? More Than 80 Bucks County Residents Weighed In
If Bucks County residents had their way, Oxford Valley Mall would become part restaurant district, part entertainment hub, part town center, and in at least one memorable case, part brothel. It is a wish list that says something real about where this community is, and where it thinks the mall should go. The backdrop matters.…
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Inside The Pineville Tavern, One of Bucks County’s Most Enduring Gathering Places
On any given weekend, The Pineville Tavern might host a birthday dinner, a bridal shower, a retirement party, a rehearsal dinner, or a family gathering that spans three generations. That has been true for decades. In many ways, it has been true for centuries. For many Bucks County residents, Pineville Tavern is more than a…
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Peddler’s Village in Lahaska Named Best Shopping Center in America by USA Today
Sixty years ago, Earl and Sheila Jamison transformed a patch of Lahaska farmland into a cluster of Colonial-style shops with the simple goal of giving people a reason to linger. This month, USA Today made it official: Peddler’s Village is the best shopping center in America, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The Bucks County landmark…
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Bucks County Reporter Returns to 1976 Double Murder Case in New True Crime Book
It started with a tip at a 7-Eleven. Nearly 50 years later, that chance stop has become a book, and for Kathryn Canavan, a reckoning with one of the most haunting stories of her journalism career, writes John DiCarlo for Main Line Today. The former Bucks County Courier Times reporter recently published Killer in the…
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Bucks County June Events 2026: Fairs, Festivals, Live Music and More
June marks the unofficial start of summer in Bucks County. It’s also the time of year when neighbors reconnect, families gather, and communities come together around traditions that have become part of the region’s identity. This June carries extra meaning. With America marking its 250th birthday, several events this month weave that milestone into the…
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This Bristol Location is Considered a Top Hot Dog Mainstay in Bucks County
This Bucks County restaurant is making waves as one of the region’s best hot dog spots. Recently relocated to Bristol’s Naked Brewing, Cheese Dawgs combines two American favorites: hot dogs and beer, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Patrons can choose between a regular dog or a foot-long, with a variety of toppings…
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Who Was George Nakashima? The Architect-Turned-Woodworker Behind an Iconic New Hope Legacy
World-renowned architect George Nakashima rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected woodworkers in the world. While his career has earned him a global reputation, the celebrated artist’s legacy has deep roots in Bucks County, report Michele Haddon and Daniella Heminghaus for Bucks County Courier Times. Nakashima’s path to the workbench was…
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Bountiful Acres in Buckingham Offers Free Butterfly Atrium Experience for Families
Step inside the Butterfly Atrium at Bountiful Acres in Buckingham, and within seconds, something lands on your shoulder. That’s the magic of this fan-favorite attraction, which gives visitors an up-close look at hundreds of butterflies at every stage of their life cycle, reports LeAnne Kayati for 6abc. Tucked about a mile south of Peddler’s Village…
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A Century-Old Philadelphia Bridge Is Crumbling with No Restoration in Sight
One of Philadelphia’s most architecturally significant bridges is also one of its most neglected, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the architect behind the Ben Franklin Bridge, and completed around 1930, the University Avenue Bridge was built as a specimen of the City Beautiful movement, a philosophy that focused on civic grandeur…
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Chester County Reenactors Ready Their for Busiest Year Yet as America250 Kicks Into High Gear
When Randell Spackman steps onto his Thornbury Township farm, he’s standing on hallowed ground. The Battle of Brandywine was fought largely in what is now his backyard, and 249 years later, that history is anything but distant. As America250 celebrations ramp up across the region, Spackman is among the Revolutionary War reenactors preparing for one of their busiest years ever, writes…
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Dining Under the Stars in Media: Ten Unforgettable Restaurants to Try on State Street
For five months a year, Wednesday night in Media doesn’t look like a Wednesday night anywhere else. The cars disappear, the tables come out, and State Street becomes one long open-air dining room under the early-evening light. Now in its 19th season, Dining Under the Stars kicked off in early May and runs every Wednesday through September 30, from around 5…
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Philadelphia Mexican Restaurants Are Having Their Greatest Moment Ever
Philadelphia’s Mexican restaurant scene has moved far beyond the familiar taco-and-margarita formula, according to Alisha Miranda for Condé Nast Traveler. The opening of Amá in Fishtown earlier this year and the return of Rittenhouse Square landmark Tequilas Restaurant after a two-year fire closure have energized a scene already deep in talent and ambition. Across the…
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Wealthiest Towns in Bucks County: Upper Makefield, Solebury Lead Pennsylvania Rankings
Bucks County is home to some of Pennsylvania’s wealthiest zip codes, and the numbers back it up, writes Chris Ullery for Bucks County Courier Times. A new analysis of 2024 American Community Survey data reveals that several Bucks County communities rank among the wealthiest in the state. The data evaluated what percentage of households in…
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Bucks County’s Newest Rooftop Bar with Views of the Philly Skyline Opens in Doylestown this Week
Doylestown is about to get a new vantage point, and a cold drink to go with it, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The borough’s first rooftop bar and lounge is set to open June 19 at Main Street Marketplace, perched atop the downtown destination that has quietly become one of Bucks County’s most ambitious entertainment…
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Why Freedom Village at Brandywine’s CMS 5-Star Rating Matters for Your Senior Living Decision
As a culture, we love ratings. They make it easier to evaluate everything from cars, restaurants, and movies to senior care. Of course, the rating is only as good as the reviewer. For something as complicated as a skilled nursing facility, the most important reviews are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).…
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Can Factory-Built Homes Help Philadelphia Close Its Housing Gap?
Philadelphia has a housing problem, and Mayor Cherelle Parker is betting that part of the answer might be built in a factory, writes Gabriel Donahue for Technical.ly. Her administration’s $2 billion H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Easy) initiative sets an ambitious target: 30,000 housing units created or restored across the city. But getting there means building…
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Philadelphia’s New Mom School Brings Postpartum Community to Rittenhouse Square
For many new mothers, the support that surrounds pregnancy tends to disappear the moment the baby arrives, Eva Almiñana wants to change that. New Mom School Philadelphia, a franchise of the California-born national brand, opens June 8 in Rittenhouse Square under the ownership of Graduate Hospital resident Eva Almiñana, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Her motivation is…
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