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Brandywine Realty Trust is opening a $60 million hotel in Radnor
A $60 million, 121-room Marriott hotel catering to the suburban tenants of Brandywine Realty Trust is opening in Radnor this spring, writes Jake Blumgart and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We were constantly hearing from our tenant base that as they were bringing people in from out of town, there was no real high-end,…
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Plans Advance to Transform Wayne Office Building into 162-Unit Apartment Complex
Following required approvals, the partnership of Malvern-based E. Kahn Development, Wayne-based Love Communities, and Harrisburg’s Triple Crown Corp. is proceeding with plans to convert a Wayne office complex into 162 apartments, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The partnership purchased the then half-empty property for $10.2 million, taking a calculated risk on whether a future conversion would be approved given the…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Pineville Tavern to Offer New Dining Experience
The historic Pineville Tavern in Wrightstown will be offering a new dining experience starting on Friday, Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Diners will be able to order items from a new Italian Steakhouse menu, taking inspiration from the Abruzzese family’s heritage. “’Dal Abruzzese’ means ‘From Abruzzo,’ which is where my father’s family migrated…
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Warminster Man Scored Seahawks’ First Points, but His Accordion Made Him a Legend
Warminster’s Don Bitterlich, a graduate of William Tennent High School, kicked the first points in Seattle Seahawks history, but became better known for his longtime passion for the accordion, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bitterlich began playing the accordion at seven and later attended Temple University on a soccer scholarship. Despite never having…
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McCaffrey’s Market Reveals Plans for New Grocery Store in Doylestown
Bucks County-based McCaffrey’s Food Markets recently revealed plans to open a new full-service store in Doylestown’s Mercer Square Shopping Center at the current Weis Markets site, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Weis Markets, based in Pennsylvania, has operated the location since 2012 after purchasing the Genuardi’s Family Market store from Safeway. The new McCaffrey’s Market, which will span 51,000 square feet, will open early…
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Doylestown Native, Singer-Songwriter Wows Crowd at Recent Philadelphia Concert
A Bucks County musician recently returned to the area for several shows in support of her latest album, which is receiving rave reviews. Paige Walter wrote about the recent show for WXPN. Natalie Mering, known by the stage name Weyes Blood, recently came back to her home area for two shows to support her latest album, “And…
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Spark of Romance Is Easy to Kindle in Former Lambertville Fire Station B&B
New Hope accommodations run the gamut from upscale swanky to homespun cozy. But one local B&B offers something that will fire up weekenders who seek something different in where they stay. A 19th century fire station in Lambertville now stands as a plush and wholly unique lodging site. Gone are the horse stalls, poles and fire bells,…
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Langhorne Train Station Parking Lot Targeted for SEPTA Mixed-Use Development
A parking lot at the Langhorne regional rail station is being considered by SEPTA as the site for a possible mixed-use development, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to SEPTA, the 1.7-acre surface parking lot is underused and could support an apartment building along with ground-floor retail. The agency is in the…
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Central Bucks County Couple Reimagines 1700s Home for Modern Living
Chris and Cynthia Swayze understood the scale of the task ahead when they bought a three-story colonial set on 32 acres of farmland in Central Bucks County in 1985, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built in the late 1700s, the house was in disrepair. Still, they recognized the home’s potential. “We felt it…
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Doylestown Native Pink to Take Over ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ for a Week
Doylestown native and pop singer Pink will be taking over “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for a week in March as the “American Idol” alum takes a short hiatus, writes Arya Zade for EntertainmentNow. Beginning on March 2, Pink will be making her hosting debut, leading special episodes on the talk show for Women’s History Month. Episodes will feature community stories, inspirational conversations, and discussions of women’s…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.5M Charming Traditional in Doylestown
A traditional home set on 2.01 acres with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. This elegant residence offers timeless design with elevated, panoramic views. . . Sophisticated details include hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins, and expansive windows that capture natural light throughout. Among the highlights is…
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Warrington’s New Anytime Fitness Builds Strength Through Community
In a community like Warrington, and across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, where people value relationships as much as results, finding the right place to pursue health can make all the difference. Everyone’s fitness journey follows its own unique path, and for many, success comes down to finding an environment that feels supportive, welcoming, and sustainable. …
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Cruisers Weigh In on New Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum Port
Norwegian Cruise Line’s arrival in April at the newly built PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township is generating conversations among cruisers, writes Nusreta Beranac for Cruise Critic. Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl will operate seven-to-nine-day itineraries departing from the Terminal. Destinations include Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard and Charleston, South Carolina. About 41 calls per year…
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Modern Updates Merge with History at Dowlin House Family Home
The historic Dowlin House in Uwchlan Township has recently completed a major restoration and expansion, reimagining the property as a modern family home, writes Laurel Anderson for the County Lines Magazine. The home was part of a once-thriving community known as Dowlin Forge, which grew around an iron forge established in 1785 by Samuel Hibberd and bought by John Dowlin in 1801. Built in 1799, the Dowlin House once belonged to an…
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Book Fireside Dining for a Romantic Escape at These Bucks County Restaurants
Winter is in full swing, and with these frigid temperatures, there’s no better place to be than somewhere warm. Cuddle up close by the fire for a romantic evening at these three Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. King George II Inn: Bristol’s King George II Inn, which is believed…
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Doylestown’s Aprea Therapeutics Names Industry Veteran as Chief Medical Advisor
Doylestown-based Aprea Therapeutics has named Eugene Kennedy, MD, as chief medical advisor, adding a seasoned leader in oncology drug development to its executive team. Aprea is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative therapies targeting cancer-specific vulnerabilities while minimizing damage to healthy cells. Kennedy joins after early clinical proof-of-concept was demonstrated for the WEE1 inhibitor APR-1051…
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Bucks County Housing Market in Nation’s Top 50 at Year-End 2025
One Bucks County housing market ranked among the top 50 nationwide in the fourth quarter of 2025, making it one of only two Greater Philadelphia housing markets to earn a spot, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking highlights ZIP codes where market activity is surging, prices are climbing…
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Beloved Doylestown Pizzeria Expands with New Location at Dublin Town Center
Doylestown’s Villa Capri, a staple of the borough for almost 60 years, has expanded its footprint with a new location at the Dublin Town Center, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The pizzeria, located on West Court Street in Doylestown, is bringing wood-fired, New York-style pizza to The Station on North Main Street. “Big news at The Station. Villa Capri of Dublin is now here,” posted the center. “Since 1968, Villa Capri has been a Doylestown…









































