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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Releases New Flavor in Time for Valentine’s Day
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept, has introduced its latest Valentine’s Day flavor: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cream Ice. The limited-time treat, inspired by the iconic Valentine’s Day dessert, takes the chocolate-and-strawberry pairing that has been long associated with the holiday and turns it into a cooler experience with an…
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Doylestown Native Justin Outten Preps Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX
Central Bucks High School West graduate and Doylestown native Justin Outten is attending his second Super Bowl, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Outten’s previous appearance was in 2017 with the Atlanta Falcons as an offensive intern during Super Bowl LI, which ended with a loss to the New England Patriots. Now, he’s back as the Seattle Seahawks’ run game specialist and…
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Take a Trip to These Bucks County Spots Along the Underground Railroad
Bucks County is home to several important stops along the Underground Railroad, many of which can be visited now, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The 1870 Wedgwood Inn in New Hope served as a hideout for many during the Revolution. A hatch in the property’s gazebo leads to the underground tunnel system, which people used to reach the canal. Bensalem’s African Methodist Episcopal (AME)…
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Montco’s Hajoca Expands National Footprint with Major Acquisition
A long-established Montco company is expanding its national footprint, as Hajoca has acquired American Refrigeration Supplies, writes The Philadelphia Business Journal. Lafayette Hill’s Hajoca is one of the country’s largest privately held wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies. The acquisition brings ARS’ roughly 200 employees and a national distribution footprint under the Hajoca…
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Two Philadelphia Firms to Merge, Deal Expected to Help Each Expand and Integrate Portfolios
Philadelphia firms Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy and Athena Global Advisors, respectively, are set to merge, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Both firms are in the belief that the merger will help each expand and integrate their portfolios of client services moving forward. As a result of the merger, Athena, a marketing…
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Swarthmore College Plan for Athletic Complex Meets Resistance
Swarthmore College’s plans for a new athletic complex off College Avenue and North Chester Road are not going over well with some residents, writes Alexandra Paskhavier for the Daily Times. The college wants a zoning change for Cunningham Fields to install 12 acres of synthetic turf, stadium lighting on 70-foot poles, and sound amplification. The…
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West Chester’s QVC Refreshes Lineup with Batch of New Wellness and Beauty Brands
QVC is updating its product lineup this year by introducing new wellness and beauty brands, that highlight the category’s growing importance to the West Chester-based retailer, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for the Retail Drive. “We’re excited to welcome innovative new brands while continuing to deliver the fan-favorites our customers trust, making it easier to discover solutions that help you look and feel…
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Bucks County Couple Builds Architectural Gem in Bucolic Riegelsville
Cookbook author Pamela Anderson and her husband, David, have crafted a personal bucolic retreat by constructing an architectural gem on their 11-acre property in Riegelsville called the Copper House, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple, who formerly lived in New Hope, visited the site in 2003 with their architect to plan a…
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See Which Doylestown Eatery Was Named Best Diner in Bucks County By Yelp
Bucks County is home to plenty of excellent diners, all of which are rated well on Yelp, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. From among the so many great eateries in the area, Yelp has named Cross Keys Diner in Doylestown as the best diner in Bucks County. This popular local eatery has an impressive average…
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Residents at Ann’s Choice in Warminster Connect Over Olympics Experience
Norman Denbigh and Andre Brillaud, residents of Ann’s Choice in Warminster, recently met and connected over their shared experience as Olympic torchbearers for the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, writes Petra Shaw for Patch. Denbigh was visiting Brillaud’s apartment when he noticed a plaque on the wall given to him for acting as a torchbearer for the 1996 Games. That summer, Denbigh, then a Flemington resident, carried the torch through…
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Bucks County Community College Presents Valentine’s Concert Featuring Keith and Amy Spencer
Bucks County Community College helps you kick off the Valentine’s season with “Love, Always: An Evening of Romance Inspired by the Great American Songbook, Broadway, and Classic Pop” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 13. Keith and Amy Spencer warmly invite you to a heartfelt concert filled with love songs that have stood the test of time. The…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m in a Gerard Butler Hole
It started innocently enough. One day, late in 2024, I was surfing my streamers for something to watch. I wanted something new, something I could follow with, say, 82 percent of my attention — yet never miss a beat. A thriller, maybe, or something with explosions. Netflix suggested London Has Fallen. Well, I’d seen Olympus Has Fallen. And I do love London. …
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With Vision for Revival, Curtis Institute Plans Rebuild of Art Alliance Building
The Curtis Institute of Music is beginning to explore the revival of the historic Art Alliance building in Rittenhouse Square after a devastating fire last year, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Curtis had only recently taken possession of the 15,000-square-foot building when a fire erupted on July 4, prompting the response of over…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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Harvest Seasonal Grill Cuts Prices, Boosting Traffic and Profit for West Chester-Based Group
Harvest Seasonal Grill, part of Harvest Restaurant Holdings in West Chester, is responding to rising food costs by lowering prices, which has boosted both customer traffic and profits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-to-table bar-restaurant, with eight locations in the region, noticed that higher prices correspond with fewer patrons. “Every time check averages…
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Students Partner Up to Sustain Food Pantry at Drexel Neumann Academy
Drexel Neumann Academy students in Chester can take advantage of a food pantry built at the school this past summer by the national nonprofit Kids Against Hunger United, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The pantry serves the students and their families. It’s sustained throughout the school year by the “Community Kindness Club,” made up of…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition
Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t on board with PETA’s latest push to retire Punxsutawney Phil, writes Mike Snider and Amiras Encinas for USA Today. The animal rights group proposed replacing the famous weather-predicting groundhog with a vegan “weather reveal” cake. In a letter to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club president Tom Dunkel, PETA suggested sending an annual cake…
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Nothing Bundt Cakes to Bring Its Signature Desserts to Richland Township
Nothing Bundt Cakes, a popular bakery franchise with more than 700 locations across North America, is expanding with a new bakery planned for Richland Township, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The new shop will open in the Trainer’s Corner shopping center, taking over the former GameStop space. Richland Township is one of two…
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