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Greater Philadelphia Tops National Housing Market Price Growth in January
Greater Philadelphia saw the strongest home price growth among 40 major metro areas in January, with prices rising 8.6 percent year over year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In January, the region’s median home price increased to $380,000, up from $350,000 a year earlier. According to a recent report from Homes.com, this…
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Philly Health Department Unveils New Solar-Powered Sensors to Monitor Air Quality in Real Time
Philadelphia officials have introduced a real-time air-quality network that collects data from solar-powered sensors installed at strategic points across every neighborhood, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new online dashboard allows residents to monitor outdoor air quality before going for a walk, run, or park visit. The system gives alerts when pollution levels…
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Johnson & Johnson Expands its Montco Footprint with $1B Investment
Johnson & Johnson is making another major bet on Montgomery County, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pharmaceutical giant announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a new cell therapy manufacturing facility in Lower Gwynedd Township near its Spring House campus. The plant is expected to create about 500 jobs…
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QVC, the Original Live-Shopping Pioneer, Plots Comeback While Aiming to Avoid Bankruptcy
Live-shopping, pioneered by QVC, has been overtaken by social media in recent years, and the West Chester company is now focusing its turnaround on reclaiming relevance from those that have adopted its playbook, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. QVC’s original approach to live programming, built on personality and a sense of urgency, closely mirrors today’s creator economy. The company,…
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Delaware County Council Declares an End to Health Emergency
Delaware County Council issued a health disaster declaration after Crozer Health collapsed more than a year ago. On Wednesday evening, the council voted unanimously to end the declaration, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “At this juncture, all of our municipalities have contractual arrangements in place for emergency medical services. I’m sure that will continue…
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Wedding Venue and Adjacent Property Sold to Bensalem Landmark for $6.85M
In a $6.85 million deal, the Bensalem Landmark Shopping Center entity has acquired the Celebrations Wedding Venue and the adjacent shopping plaza from owner Francesco Dicianni, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Celebrations’ liquor license has recently been transferred to the new owner. Dicianni is still…
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These are the Best Sledding Spots in Bucks County to Enjoy the Snow Day
Sledding is one of the fun winter activities that can be enjoyed by both the young and old alike. Luckily, those looking for some of the best sledding spots that can provide hours of enjoyment do not have to go far from home, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Newtown’s Tyler State Park is…
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A New Pizzeria is Coming to the Village at Newtown South Shopping Center
This is a big year for foodies in Newtown, with the expansion of Newtown Bagel and Vecchia Osteria, and the opening of a new pizzeria, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Doylestown’s Lucatelli’s announced in 2025 its plans to open a new location at the Village at Newtown South Shopping Center near the Wendy’s. The owner, David Schiano, discussed…
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$4M Listing for Modern Home on New Hope Canal Features Rooftop Deck
Designed by Doylestown-based Luce Architects and completed in 2022, a modern home along New Hope’s canal that has the town’s largest rooftop is listed for sale at $3.999 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Positioned beside New Hope’s trademark red wooden bridge, the residence covers 3,950 square feet with three bedrooms and…
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On Rainy, Cold Days, Check Out These Museums Around Bucks County
When the weather is dreary and rainy, indoor activities are the perfect way to brighten a day. If you’re looking for a fun way to pass the time and learn something new, check out one of Bucks County’s many museums. Moravian Pottery & Tile Works – Doylestown Built by Henry Chapman Mercer between 1911 and 1912, this museum sits on the same property…
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Weekend Wanderer: Elegy for Sea Moss
I am not a social media trend follower. I am, however, a follower of celebrity gossip. I can remember my grandmother dishing with me about celebrities when I was a kid. One evening, my grandmother and I sat down to an episode of Falcon Crest. “Jane Wyman,” my grandmother said, “used to be married to…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The decision follows pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state leaders who have raised concerns about rising energy costs as demand for electricity grows. The…
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Five Below’s Turnaround, Lifting Stock Threefold, Can Be Credited to This Shopping Demographic
A renewed focus on teen shoppers has helped Philadelphia-based Five Below offset tariff pressures, positioning the retailer as one of retail’s standout comeback stories, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. Following a five-year stock low that was triggered by President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariff announcement, the retailer reworked its strategy around licensed products tied to…
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East Vincent Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Pennhurst Data Center Project
In a unanimous vote, the East Vincent Planning Commission recommended that the township’s board of supervisors deny a proposed data center at the historic Pennhurst site, stating the submission was “technically deficient” and failed to comply with zoning ordinance, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision was met enthusiastically by residents who have been against the proposed project for months. However, the project…
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Côte d’Ivoire Selects Chester Facilities as World Cup Base Camp
The West African Cote d’Ivoire team has selected the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester as its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The country’s national team will play two matches in Philadelphia during the group round of the tournament. Les…
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Parx Casino to Open New Bensalem Hotel, Reservations Accepted Soon
Parx Casino is aiming to extend guest stays with the upcoming opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, write Jo Ciavaglia and Danielle Camilli for the Bucks County Courier Times. Parxview Hotel on Street Road will soon start taking reservations, according to the casino’s website. “The former Inn at Fox Chase is…
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Chase to Open 4 Branches in Bucks County as Part of Nationwide Expansion
As part of a nationwide expansion, Chase Bank will open 14 new branches in Greater Philadelphia this year, including four that are planned for Bucks County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company will add a total of 160 locations in 30 states and renovate around 600 existing sites. According to parent…
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Pedestrian Bridge to Fill Newtown Trail Gap Moves Forward With Bid Process
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek advanced last week after the board of supervisors instructed its engineer to request bids for the project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bridge will be built between North Sycamore Street in Newtown Township and Frost Lane and Edgeboro Drive in Newtown Borough as a joint…
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