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The Airport Most Bucks County Travelers Overlook, And Why That Should Change
Most Bucks County travelers don’t think twice about where to fly from. They open a browser, search Philadelphia International, and start comparing fares. A few will check Newark or JFK. Almost nobody checks Trenton. That may be a mistake. Trenton-Mercer Airport sits just across the Delaware River in Ewing Township, New Jersey, closer to many…
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House Prices Have Skyrocketed in These Bucks County Towns
Over the past five years, five Bucks County towns have seen house prices soar, with some home values increasing by as much as 80 percent, writes JD Mullane in the Bucks County Courier Times. “Analyzing 15 years of data across thousands of neighborhoods shows not just where wealth concentrates, but how dramatically fortunes have shifted since the…
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Bucks County Officials Share Thoughts, Concerns Related to Expansion of Nearby Airport
Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township officials have joined the protest against the expansion of Trenton-Mercer Airport over concerns of a negative impact on air, water, and noise quality, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The FAA has already approved a plan to quadruple the airport’s size and allow the increase of flights by 51…
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Fairways Golf Club in Warrington Launches Year-Round Golf Simulator with PGA-Level Tech
While the world’s best golfers were battling it out at the PGA Championship just miles away, Fairways Golf Club in Warrington was staging a launch of its own, writes staff for The Golf Wire. The club unveiled a new indoor golf simulator suite on May 15 and 16, developed in partnership with Remo Golf, Spirit…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Southampton Home Blends Luxury, Privacy, and Everyday Comfort
Listed for $1,179,000, this Southampton home at 250 Rocksville Road offers Bucks County buyers a polished mix of privacy, space, and outdoor living, according to Realtor.com. Set on just over an acre, the stone-and-stucco residence makes a strong first impression with mature trees, manicured landscaping, a semi-circular driveway, bluestone walkway, and a three-car garage. .…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts ‘Why Now?’ Retirement Planning Event June 11 in Malvern
For many older adults, the idea of moving to a senior living community is often postponed until a health crisis or major life change forces the conversation. But representatives from Freedom Village at Brandywine say the best time to make those decisions is much earlier — while individuals are still healthy, active, and fully independent.…
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General Recreation Helps Bring Wissahickon Park Back to Life in West Ambler with Inclusive Playground
A park in West Ambler that had been closed for 40 years has come back to life with a new playground from General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square as its centerpiece. Wissahickon Park in Whitpain Township is an example of a community reclaiming and reimagining a long-closed public space. Once an active township park, the…
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Quakertown Community School District Students Want Less Screen Time, More Human Connection
Quakertown Community School District students have a message for their district: put down the laptops and look up, writes Jess Rohan for Bucks County Courier Times. In a district-wide “listening tour” that gathered feedback from roughly 256 secondary students, Interim Superintendent Lisa Hoffman heard a consistent refrain: too much screen time, not enough human connection.…
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Old-School Barbershop Experience Comes to Doylestown with Opening of The Way Barber Co.
A Doylestown resident and a Quakertown barber walked into a vacant space behind a Starbucks and walked out with a barbershop that feels like it’s been there for decades, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The Way Barber Co. officially opened its doors in Doylestown back in February, brought to life by Ray Masciocchi and Paul…
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St. Luke’s Senior Meals Program Offers Affordable Dining and Atmosphere for Local Seniors
By the time the dinner crowd settles in at St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Upper Bucks Campus, the tables are full; not just with plates of food, but with easy conversation and community joy, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The network’s senior meals program, open to adults 65 and older, offers a complete meal for…
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This Bucks County Distillery Offers Something Interesting and New for Locals and Visitors
Heather McGurrin’s Visit Bucks County feature put Ashlynn Distillery on the radar. Here’s the full story behind one of Morrisville’s best-kept secrets. Step inside and the place announces itself. Reclaimed barn wood aged 75 years lines the walls. Honeycomb shelves glow with house-made bottles. This is not a chain, not a concept, not a theme.…
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New Hope’s Mike Dalewitz Has Launched Enough Successful Ventures to Be Called a ‘Serial Entrepreneur’
New Hope resident Mike Dalewitz’s capitalistic savvy started when he was in high school. He used his dad’s Tax ID number to launch a sports collectibles business and hasn’t looked back since. Cynthia Marone profiled this local biz-whiz for Bucks County Magazine. Dalewitz, 42, has made a career of identifying marketplace gaps and jumping in…
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Paranormal Playthings: Levittown Supernatural Expert Curates Haunted Doll Collection
Mary Jo Chudley a Levittown paranormal expert has strong connections to the spirit world, including in playthings of the past. James McGinnis, of the Bucks County Courier Times, reported her ownership of haunted dolls. Chudley purchased one doll and brought it home. Soon after, lights inexplicably flickered, doors slammed, and she felt ill, leading her…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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D.R. Horton Eyes 130-Acre Honey Brook Site, Local Speedway for New 170-Home Community
One of the nation’s largest homebuilders has its sights set on rural Chester County, and its plans include saving a local speedway in the process, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. D.R. Horton is proposing a 170-home development on 130 acres next to the Honey Brook Speedway. The planned community, called Arbor’s Glen, would feature 85 duplex buildings and public amenities. In atypical fashion for the company, D.R. Horton…
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This West Chester Salon Created a Calming Space for Clients with Sensory Sensitivities
For many families with children who struggle with sensory overload, a simple haircut can feel anything but simple. Wild Horse Salon in West Chester is working to change that, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Owner Maureen Helms recently unveiled a dedicated “Sensory Room” inside the salon, which is a quiet, carefully designed space built to make haircuts…
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The Michener Art Museum Was Once a Jail. A New Exhibit Brings That History to Life.
Thousands of visitors have walked through the Michener Art Museum over the years without realizing they were standing on the grounds of the former Bucks County Jail. Now, one of America’s most acclaimed contemporary artists is helping tell that story. The Michener Art Museum will unveil Permanence: We Were Here on June 5, a newly…
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Levittown Native, Star of ‘The Warriors’ and ‘The Thing,’ Headlines New Hope Winery Show
Thomas G. Waites, the the actor who survived The Warriors, The Thing, and a Levittown upbringing, is coming home, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. On June 7, the Bucks County-raised actor and musician returns to the region where it all began, headlining a concert at New Hope Winery with his band, Heartbreak Waites. Waites grew…
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