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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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Ground Provisions in West Chester Is the Vegan Restaurant That Doesn’t Feel Like One
Just south of West Chester in the historic crossroads of Dilworthtown, there is a restaurant that has become one of Chester County’s most coveted reservations. Ground Provisions is set in a former inn framed by gardens and open countryside. It operates by reservation only and serves a seasonal, plant-based tasting menu that changes with what’s…
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Churchville Neighbors Rally After Iconic Michael Myers Mannequin Removed From Street Corner
For five years, Michael Myers stood watch over the corner of Elm Avenue and Brook Drive in Churchville. Not the real one, of course, but a life-size mannequin of the iconic horror villain that quietly became one of Bucks County’s more unlikely neighborhood landmarks, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. What started as…
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After Pandemic Delay, Capital Health Moves Forward With Langhorne Micro-Hospital
After being delayed and nearly derailed by the pandemic, Capital Health’s plan to build a micro-hospital next to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne is back on track, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hospital is slated for the site of a former specialty medical center specializing in bariatric surgery, purchased by…
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New Ursinus College Majors Give Students More Career Pathways in High-Demand Fields
Ursinus College is expanding its academic offerings with a slate of new and reimagined majors launching in fall 2026, giving prospective students more ways to turn their interests into clear academic and career pathways. The new programs reflect a broader push at the Collegeville college to connect classroom learning with real-world preparation through applied liberal arts. Under the leadership of new president…
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Despite Bankruptcy, QVC Group Earns a Spot on the 2026 Fortune 500
West Chester is home to a Fortune 500 company, even if that company is navigating one of the more turbulent times in its history. QVC Group landed on the 2026 Fortune 500 after it officially shifted its corporate headquarters address to West Chester, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. QVC Group formerly operated out of a Colorado address under the name Qurate Retail Group before rebranding…
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Philadelphia Man Is Collecting a Beer From All 48 World Cup 2026 Countries, And Drinking Them When Each Team Is Eliminated
Garrett Albert is turning his longtime passion for soccer and beer into an ambitious collecting challenge ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Philadelphia resident has set himself a tournament-sized challenge: track down a beer from each of the 48 countries competing in the expanded World Cup field, writes Chilekasi Adele for CBS News…
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The Mother Behind Mikal Bridges’ Rise from Great Valley to the NBA Finals
As Mikal Bridges chases an NBA championship with the New York Knicks, the Great Valley High School graduate is carrying a story rooted in perseverance and a mother’s belief in her son, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bridges’ journey began with his mother, Tyneeha Rivers, who grew up in West Philadelphia. Rivers was 19 when Mikal was born, a…
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Inside Philadelphia’s New Members-Only Club Scene: Less Exclusivity, More Community
Philadelphia’s private club scene is undergoing a quiet revolution and a golf handicap is no longer required for admission. A new generation of members-only destinations is reshaping the city, trading long waitlists and velvet-rope exclusivity for something more appealing to younger professionals: shared interests, flexible amenities, and a genuine sense of community, writes Emma Dooling…
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Acme Markets Is Adding Upscale Products to Newtown, Doylestown Stores
Acme Markets is raising the bar—and the cheese selection—with the addition of new upscale food products at several Philly-area stores, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The supermarket chain is rolling out a premium product overhaul at three Greater Philadelphia locations, including its stores in Newtown and Doylestown. The upcoming changes are an effort…
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How Levittown’s Home Construction Method Transformed Homeownership After World War II
A simple slab of concrete helped reshape the American Dream, and its origins trace back to Bucks County, writes staff for PhillyBurbs. After World War II, millions of veterans came home to a country without enough housing. Levittown planner and builder Bill Levitt had a solution, and it started from the ground up. Rather than…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Instead of More Stuff, Give Dad a Bucks County Spa Day
For years, Father’s Day gifts have followed a familiar formula. Golf shirts. Grilling tools. Coffee mugs. Gift cards. The problem is that many dads already have those things. What they often don’t have is time to themselves. As wellness and recovery have gone mainstream, more families are skipping the gift wrap altogether and giving dads…
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After a 10-Year Journey, Plumsteadville Teen to Compete on American Ninja Warrior Season 18
It started with a birthday party. Now, Plumsteadville teen Nick Warren is headed to national television, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. Warren, a rising junior at Central Bucks East High School, is set to compete on Season 18 of American Ninja Warrior. The appearance marks the culmination of a decade-long obsession that…
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The World’s Largest Bounce House Is Coming. Here’s Why People Are Buying Tickets Now
Imagine spending an afternoon racing friends through a 900-foot obstacle course, dancing to a live DJ inside the world’s largest bounce house, and diving into a foam party beneath giant octopus tentacles. That’s exactly what’s coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Fairgrounds in Oaks from June 27th through July 5th. The Big Bounce America…
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Check Out This List of Some of the Best Dive Bars in Bucks County
Despite their reputation as smoky, dank, and outdated, dive bars offer a sense of home and community while being living reminders of a neighborhood’s original character, and Bucks County has plenty of them to explore, write Michele Haddon, Jess Rohan, and JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. A neighborhood staple in Pipersville, Dags…
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Bucks County Community College Kids on Campus Inspires in a Fun Way This Summer
Kids on Campus is a lineup of summer camps for children ages 5 to 15 at Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road in Newtown, with engaging programs that combine creativity, exploration, and fun in a safe and supportive environment. A new selection of topics is available each week, so kids can choose which camp…
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Chester County’s Longest Dry Stretch in 25 Years Prompts Voluntary Water Restrictions
Chester County officials are calling on residents, businesses, farmers, and organizations to voluntarily cut water use as a drought warning continues across the county, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the warning on Feb. 18, but conditions have not improved enough to lift it. Data from the National…
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She Didn’t Go to New York or Silicon Valley. She Built Her Fintech Startup in Philadelphia
Mical Jeanlys-White didn’t head to New York or Silicon Valley when she was ready to launch her fintech startup. She chose Philadelphia. A former managing director at JPMorgan Chase, Jeanlys-White founded WealthMore in 2022 with a straightforward mission to put wealth-building tools within reach of everyday consumers, particularly women and communities of color who have…
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