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New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse Announces Show Lineup for 2026
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope recently announced its production lineup for 2026, which also marks the end for Producing Director Alexander Fraser, Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, and Producer Josh Fiedler. The 2026 season kicks off with the world premiere of “Starstruck” on Feb. 19, directed and choreographed by Lorin Latarro, which will run through March 21. “Cat…
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Bucks County Castle Featured in List of Most Romantic Estates in America
Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle was recently ranked in a list of the top 20 most romantic historic estates in the country by the international car rental company, SIXT, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. To determine its ranking, SIXT analyzed search volumes on Google and TikTok, and wedding venue availability. Fonthill was placed at No. 6 on the list. The eclectic Medieval…
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Newtown Winery Hosting Fundraising Event for Local Nonprofit LEV27
On Feb. 18, the nonprofit LEV27 will be holding its Home Help Fundraiser at Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Newtown, from 6 PM to 9 PM, to help families remain in their homes and recover from unforeseen economic hardship. Guests will be able to enjoy a night of fun, with a curated selection of craft drinks and wine, along…
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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting 200 pounds of nonperishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Held the Friday before the big game, the fundraiser encouraged team spirit and community impact. Staff members donated canned…
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Planned South Philadelphia Stadium District Development Project, Opposed By Many, Unravels
A major development in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, opposed by the Phillies, Eagles, and Comcast Spectacor, appears to have collapsed after the real estate partnership behind the project dissolved last summer, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The project, which would have brought 1,367 residential units to the district, was unveiled in 2024 as…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Names New Co-CEOs
A major leadership transition is underway at Morgan Properties, as the Conshohocken-based multifamily real estate giant names Jonathan and Jason Morgan as co-Chief Executive Officers. The brothers have long helped steer the company’s strategy, investments and operations. The formal titles mark a new chapter for one of the nation’s largest private apartment owners. Founder Mitchell…
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Bankruptcy Reports Send QVC Group Stock into Steep Decline
Reports that West Chester-based QVC Group is negotiating a voluntary debt restructuring with its creditors, potentially including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, have caused the home shopping giant’s stock to fall 66 percent, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group and its lenders are reportedly having confidential discussions to resolve the company’s increasing quarterly losses and…
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Valley Forge Military College Pushes Back on Eminent Domain Idea
A decision by the Radnor Township Board of Commissioners to seize 17 acres of the Valley Forge military school campus in Wayne is not sitting well with the foundation that oversees Valley Forge Military College, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. “Now I know how Greenland feels,” said Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation…
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Bucks County Cafe is Opening New Location in the Michener Art Museum
Mama Hawk’s Cafe is partnering with the Michener Art Museum to open a second location in the Doylestown museum, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. The grand opening will take place on July 9 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Visitors will be able to enjoy live music and free coffee samples. Mama Hawk’s…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the recently opened CHOP-Soar Autism Center in Newtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans include four additional centers across the region, expected to create roughly 300 jobs within…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt as cold and uncertain as the fate of the Revolution itself. After defeats in New York City and a desperate retreat across New Jersey, George Washington and the Continental Army…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Officially Moving Into Closed Iron Hill Brewery in Newtown
PJW Restaurant Group, the Haddon Township-based operator of P.J. Whelihan’s, has officially taken over the former Iron Hill Brewery location in Newtown, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has signed a lease for the nearly 8,000-square-foot space at the Village at Newtown, according to Brian Finnegan, the CEO of Brixmor Property Group,…
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Looking for Fun Activities This Weekend? Check Out These Bucks County Events
For those looking to do something fun this holiday weekend, there are a variety of events and activities taking place around Bucks County to enjoy, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. Celebrate Valentine’s Day this Saturday at the Love is Brewing event in The Square at Dublin Town Center. Peruse the shopping center and enjoy tasty sips from Neshaminy Creek Brewing offered at each…
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This Philadelphia Couple Has A 50-Plus Year Love Story, and It All Started With an Ad and a Computer
The concept of dating through the use of a computer didn’t really catch on for most of society until around the 1990s, but one Philadelphia couple can thank the advent of the computer for helping jumpstart their relationship in 1965. That year, Shelly Beaser (then Bronstein), from Broomall, was a sophomore and commuter student at…
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Weekend Wanderer: That’s Not My Stuff
Years before I moved Willie into assisted living, I helped Indy and Willie pack up their house for the move to the Temple of Doom. Packing up a two-story, four-bedroom house inhabited by, at times, as many as seven people over 50 years is daunting if I’m generous, impossible if I’m not. Willie and I agreed our best course of…
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General Recreation: PlayBooster Brings a New Perspective to Play
The Playbooster playsystem, available from General Recreation in Newtown Square, brings a new perspective to playground activities for children ages 5 to 12. These new products from Landscape Structures combine to create a space that looks different and plays differently. Playbooster allows kids to move freely from one activity to the next, keeping them engaged…
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FMC Posts $2.2 Billion Loss, Launches Strategic Review Including Possible Sale
After posting a loss of more than $2 billion in 2025, FMC Corp., based in Philadelphia’s University City, is considering a potential sale, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company announced that its board has authorized both the search for a potential buyer and a strategic review to examine alternative options that…
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Ardmore Farmers Market to Replace Di Bruno Bros. with Multiple Smaller Vendor Spaces
Di Bruno Bros.’ closure is reshaping the future of Suburban Square’s Ardmore Farmers Market, where the Italian-goods purveyor had long been the dominant tenant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before its closure, Di Bruno’s Ardmore location occupied over half of the market’s stalls. But instead of seeking a single large operator to replace…
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