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Chester County Swears In Newly Elected Officials and Judges
As the New Year begins, Chester County’s newly elected officials and judges assumed their roles after being officially sworn in during a weekend ceremony with friends and family present, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Four new officials in the county’s row offices, including clerk of courts, controller, coroner, and prothonotary, as well as three magisterial district justices,…
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New Cafe Offering Breakfast and Lunch Opens Doors near Peddler’s Village
Haddie Mae’s is a new breakfast and lunch spot that recently opened at 5788 Lower York Road in Lahaska by the entrance to Peddler’s Village, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Customers can pop by the cafe, located in the former Craft Barbecue building, to enjoy food and coffee. “From hearty breakfast favorites to delicious lunch and great coffee,…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Watched “A Man on the Inside”
“I need you to watch A Man on the Inside,” my best friend texted me. “I feel like it’s Willie.” Now, I take any recommendation she sends me. She did, after all, turn me on to the idea of discarding my pants once I’m home for the day. No, I still haven’t gone entirely pants-free. But I am in leggings and a cuddly shirt by about…
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The Shops at Liberty Place, Center City Retail Space, Go Up for Sale
The Shops at Liberty Place, a retail space within the Liberty Place mixed-use complex in Center City, is now up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chicago-based Metropolis Investment Holdings owns the two-level shopping center at 1625 Chestnut Street, as well as the attached One Liberty Place, a 61-story, 1.1 million…
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Sheetz Sets Opening Date for Long-Awaited Limerick Location
The wait is almost over for Sheetz fans in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The new location in Limerick Township is now scheduled to open on Febuary 12, marking one of the brand’s most visible moves yet into traditional Wawa territory. Township officials approved the project last summer, and construction has steadily progressed…
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New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square
Square Roots Community Initiative, a nonprofit that supports the Kennett Square area, will open a new American restaurant and cocktail bar in Kennett this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Opus will open in the two-story building at 201 Birch Street, previously home to Hank’s Place diner, which occupied the space while rebuilding its original Chadds…
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Radnor to Acquire 14 Acres at Valley Forge Military Academy
The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners plans to acquire 14 acres of land owned by Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne to limit development there, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Academy is closing this year. The property covers 70 acres. The Board unanimously approved a motion Monday night to begin eminent domain…
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Major Expansion at Lower Bucks Hospital Doubles ICU Capacity
Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol has doubled its Intensive Care Unit capacity after the recent completion of a major expansion, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, and frontline medical professionals were joined earlier this week by U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the expansion. Fitzpatrick…
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Wendy’s at Langhorne Square Shopping Center Closes Its Doors For Good
The popular Wendy’s at Langhorne Square Shopping Center in closed for good on Dec. 31, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The company did not provide a reason for the closure. Wendy’s originally opened at Langhorne Square around 25 years ago. The chain closed about 140 underperforming stores in 2025 and is…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.5M Exquisite National Folk Home in New Hope
A national folk-style home on 12.27 acres with nine bedrooms and six full and four half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This exceptional residence is set within a tranquil, private landscape, and offers a rare blend of seclusion, scenic pond views, and refined daily living. . . It artfully combines old-world character…
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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receive Grant for Historic House Repairs
The Friends of Washington Crossing Park was awarded a grant from the Historic Preservation Fund’s Semiquincentennial Grant Program for $536,330 to repair the interior of the historic Thompson-Neely House. In December 1776, the Thompson-Neely House and Farmstead acted as an encampment site for part of the Continental Army. The sick and injured took shelter in the home as they recovered in…
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Iconic 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Set to Receive Preservation-Led Makeover
Philadelphia’s iconic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Amtrak stations, is undergoing a makeover to restore its historic grandeur while adding some modern updates, writes Felix Ngeso for The Travel. Guided by a preservation first philosophy, the renovation seeks to maintain the historical details while upgrading…
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Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Reports a Record Breaking Year
Audubon’s PJM Interconnection said it successfully maintained grid reliability through extreme winter and summer weather in 2025, even as electricity demand reached record levels across its service area, according to ROI-NJ. PJM manages the nation’s largest power grid and serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C. It reported setting new winter demand…
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Pennsylvania Gambling Revenues Fund Delaware County Public Projects
Pennsylvania gamblers are helping fund numerous Delaware County public projects, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. From police station renovations to vehicle purchases, playground improvements, and flood control measures, Delaware County communities are receiving 43 grants totaling $14 million-plus that come from state gambling revenue. The Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development is distributing…
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Coatesville’s Last Remaining Bank Acquired for $55 Million
Founded more than a century ago, Presence Bank, Coatesville’s last remaining bank, has been acquired by Norwood Financial Corp. in a $54.9 million deal, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A subsidiary of PB Bankshares, Presence Bank is now part of Norwood’s Wayne Bank, with 15 branches in northeastern Pennsylvania and 12 in New York. The deal,…
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National Institutes of Health Director Visits Doylestown Biotech Campus
On Jan. 5, the Hepatitis B Foundation, Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, and Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) welcomed National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD to their Doylestown campus. The nonprofits had the opportunity to highlight their academic programs, innovations, and collaborative research that support public health and advance biomedical discovery. The visit was organized by U.S. Rep. Brian…
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Perkasie’s Eric & Christopher Transforms Photos into Home Keepsakes
Eric & Christopher in Perkasie transform photos into home decor by printing authentic moments captured by local artists onto household keepsakes, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. The business was born out of necessity during the Great Recession. Chris Kline, who co-owns the business with Eric Fausnacht, said that he lost half of his business. That…
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Enjoy These Fun Winter Events Taking Place in Bucks County This Weekend
While it might still be chilly outside, there are plenty of fun activities happening across Bucks County this weekend, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. On Jan. 9 and 10, Peddler’s Village is hosting Fire & Frost Fun, with dozens of ice sculptures that visitors can see for free. Families can enjoy a Find Jack Frost scavenger hunt and great tunes from…
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