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What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade
As we approach a new year, the Mummers Parade is right around the corner. Since 1901, the Mummers Parade has been a Philadelphia staple in welcoming in the new year. 2026 will be no different. Here is all you need to know about the 2026 Mummers Parade. When Is the Mummers Parade? The Mummers Parade…
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Long Vacant Ivyland Commercial Site Slated for Apartment Building Development
A former tractor warehouse in the heart of Ivyland, unused for more than a decade, is slated for transformation into a small apartment building, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The building on the corner of Greeley and Wilson avenues will feature four apartments, two on each floor, along with eight off-street…
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Step Into Vintage Rural America at Van Sant Covered Bridge in New Hope
The Van Sant Covered Bridge, situated across Pidcock Creek in New Hope, feels like a preserved snapshot of vintage rural America, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. Nestled in Bucks County’s picturesque countryside, the crimson-coated wooden structure feels like a time portal disguised as architecture. It serves as a testament to craftsmanship from…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century book series, edited by Carolyn T. Adams, Howard Gillette Jr., Andrew Heath, Charlene Mires, and Jean R. Soderlund, celebrates the role Philadelphia has as the nation’s…
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Why Broad Street Is Such a Big Part of the Mummers Parade’s Identity
The Mummers Parade, which has been an annual New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901, has a rich history. From the very beginning, the parade has had ties to Broad Street. But how did that connection begin, and how has it remained so strong more than 100 years later? H. Bart McHugh, a newspaper…
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St. John’s Baptist Church, Closed Since August 2024, to Be Transformed Into Apartments
St. John’s Baptist Church has been sold for $1 million and will be transformed into 26 apartments, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The conversion will occur as part of a Philadelphia City Council law passed in 2019, which preserves large, neighborhood-scale historic buildings like churches. The historic South Philadelphia church dates back to…
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Local Filmmaker Returns with Micro-Budget Comedy Set in West Chester
Independent filmmaker Michael Zolomij is coming back to West Chester with his latest short comedy film, Becoming The Man: A Prequel, an eight-minute exploration of joy, community, and the search for meaning set against the backdrop of beloved Hop Fidelity record store. The film serves as a prequel to Zolomij’s previous comedic short, RIP: Kevin…
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A Haverford College Student Created a Network to Support Student Journalism
There’s a need out there for more resources to support college journalists in the Philadelphia region, and one network, created by Haverford College senior Jackson Juzang, hopes to make that happen. He founded the Philadelphia Student Press Association, which seeks funding for the work of student journalists, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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American Community Journals is Hiring: Social Media Editor
BUCKSCO Today, part of the American Community Journals (ACJ) network, is looking for a Social Media Editor to help shape how hyperlocal news reaches people across Bucks County and the greater Delaware Valley. This role sits at the center of our daily publishing operation. Facebook is one of our most important platforms for both reach…
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PBJ Recognizes Meridian Bank’s Christopher Annas as a 2025 Most Admired CEO
Christopher Annas was recently featured by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of its 2025 Most Admired CEOs, and the recognition reflects a leadership story rooted in long-term vision, disciplined growth, and community commitment. As Chairman and CEO of Meridian Bank, Annas has spent more than 20 years building the institution from a startup into…
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Oaks’ SEI Investments Announces Leadership Change as Founder Steps Back
A major leadership transition is on the horizon for Oaks-based SEI Investments, the company announced in a press release. SEI announced that founder and Executive Chairman Alfred P. West Jr. will step down as a director and board chair as part of a planned transition effective January 1, 2026 West founded SEI in 1968 and…
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University of Pennsylvania Launches New $10 Million Startup Fund to Support School’s Researchers
The University of Pennsylvania recently launched a new $10 million fund to help support startups founded by researchers at the school, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new StartUP Fund will join a number of other startup initiatives that Penn has already established over the years. It will be managed by the…
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Employees Reveal 11 Wawa Secrets That Enhance the Experience
Beyond its customized menu, there are 11 Wawa secrets that are also part of the Wawa experience, writes Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest. Here are some of the best. 1. There’s a secret menu you can access from a tiny goose icon on the touchscreen. 2. Fountain drink lids are color-coded to keep you…
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Nineteen-Year-Old Politician Makes History as Kennett Square’s Youngest Elected Council Member
Nineteen-year-old politician Juan Tafolla is making history in Kennett Square as the borough’s youngest ever elected council member, writes Virginia Esteban-Somalo for Impacto. After a long campaign, Tafolla won the Kennett Borough Council election with a record-breaking 1,071 votes. The total marks the highest volume of votes for any candidate in Kennett’s history. Tafolla’s historic…
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Sports Bar and Restaurant with Golf Simulator and Virtual Games Opens in Warrington
The family-oriented bar and restaurant Gloria Sports & Spirits in Warrington recently opened its doors, offering American-style food that has a European twist, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Millions of dollars have been invested in the new restaurant, located in the former Bar Louie in the Shops at Valley Square. The space includes…
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Weekend Wanderer: Two Christmases
Like most of us, I assume, I sometimes snuck into bed with my parents as a kid, after a nightmare or ghost story I couldn’t shake. I also had a tendency to sleepwalk right out the back door. But that’s a different story. I’d curl up, toasty and safe in my parents’ unwitting, dormant embrace. Eventually, Willie would awaken, or Indy would. They’d scoop me up,…
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Take a Magical Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in This Bucks County Town
Pennsylvania offers several enchanting destinations for horse-drawn sleigh rides, with one charming one right in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, these rides offer a serene, magical experience away from noise and pollution. Enjoy a wonderful ride throughout the park as you soak in all…
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Ring in the New Year with These Fun Bucks County Celebrations and Events
For those looking to enjoy New Year’s Eve out somewhere fun, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check out, for kids and adults alike, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Up in Point Pleasant, Dharma Bums will be having a special party with live music from Cosmic Jerry Band. Doors will open at 7 PM,…
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