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King of Prussia Mall Third-Best for Christmas Shopping in the United States
With Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, mere days away, a new ranking features the King of Prussia Mall as the third-best U.S. mall for Christmas shopping, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The ranking created by tobacco supplier Yocan Vaporizer looked at a variety of factors to determine how malls…
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King of Prussia Mall Gains New Draw: Add Zombie Apocalypse Survival to the Shopping and Dining
Anyone who thinks of King of Prussia Mall merely in terms of its shopping, dining, and socializing advantages can now add another: It’s been identified nationally as a good place to survive a zombie apocalypse. Emily Block explained in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The unconventional accolade to Montgomery County’s retail mecca came from JeffBet, an online…
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Local Couple from Iran Get Inundated with Offers After Asking for Place to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Local couple Hamid Golshani and Nadia Niknami were hoping to spend Thanksgiving with an American family, and many of their neighbors were more than happy to oblige and extend Thanksgiving invitations, writes Jenice Armstrong for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Golshani, a Drexel University alum who works for a medical device company in Exton, left a post…
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For Bucks County Plumbers, Thanksgiving Weekend Means Busy ‘Brown Friday’
Bucks County plumbers are bracing for another busy “Brown Friday” this Thanksgiving, with kitchen sinks, bathroom commodes, and sewer line clogs expected, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Plumbers have been responding to these emergencies for almost 75 years, mostly from heavy use during the holiday and the weekend. The biggest causes…
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Governor Shapiro Promotes New Child Care Worker Bonuses in Bristol
Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighted new recruitment and retention bonuses for Pennsylvania’s child care workers during a recent visit to a child care center in Bristol, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. With the commonwealth facing a child care workforce crisis that includes 3,000 unfilled positions, the 2025-26 state budget sets aside $25 million for a…
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Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown Closes Abruptly Due to Landlord Dispute
Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown was forced to close last weekend due to a landlord dispute that stemmed from a change to the restaurant’s liquor license, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the owner, the closure, which abruptly left around 50 employees out of work, was not the restaurant’s decision. The…
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Shop Local This Holiday Season with Bucks County Small Businesses
Across Bucks County, store owners are getting ready for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, preparing their shops and restaurants for locals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The benefit of turning to small businesses for your Christmas shopping is that you’re more likely to find unique gifts. Nerice Kendter, owner…
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Help Make Someone’s Christmas Magical with Council Rock’s Angel Trees
Over the next few weeks, Angel Trees will be placed throughout the Council Rock School District, with the hope of providing Christmas gifts to less fortunate families, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Paul Salvatore, a Newtown Rotarian, coordinated the Angel Trees project. Trees are currently located in the Newtown Post Office and the Free…
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Financial Pressures Force Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness to Shut Its Doors
Bryn Mawr nonprofit, Lifecycle Wellness will officially end deliveries in February as financial pressures mount, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center helped roughly 600 patients annually at its Bryn Mawr facility with homelike births outside a hospital setting. The company said that rising operational expenses and soaring malpractice insurance costs have outpaced…
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New Yorkers Lead a Sharp Rise in Out-Of-Town Rental Demand For Philadelphia Properties
Philadelphia-area apartments are experiencing a surge in interest from out-of-town renters, fueled largely by newcomers who are relocating from New York, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During the third quarter of 2025, Philadelphia apartment listings saw greater traffic from out-of-region renters than from local residents, a trend that represents a significant shift…
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Wayne Art Center Cultivates Community Joy Through Education
The Wayne Art Center is one of many local centers creating community connections through fine art, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. Art classes serve as a popular way for residents of all ages to meet new people and gain a new skill. For patrons of the Wayne Art Center, this means choosing from…
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Sales Jump for Lansdowne’s Forte3D After $250,000 ‘Shark Tank’ Deal
Lansdowne-based Forte3D $250,000 deal on “Shark Tank” is already translating into a noticeable uptick in sales one week after founder and CEO Alfred Goodrich appeared on the ABC reality series, writes Stephanie L. Arnold for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I’d say we’re at least 20 times our weekly revenue,” Goodrich said. “We’re blowing it out.” The…
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Upper Makefield Jet Fuel Spill Prompts Federal Bill to Modernize Pipelines
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick recently introduced a bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York, to modernize pipelines and improve emergency responses following a Sunoco pipeline leak in Upper Makefield Township, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bill was inspired by Washington Crossing’s Wojnovich family, for whom the bill is named,…
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New Mediterranean Restaurant Coming To Quakertown In December
Azur, a new family-owned spot offering elevated Mediterranean cuisine, will debut in Quakertown at the Trolley Barn Public Market on Dec. 1, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. Co-owned by Sam and Cassie Guadalupe, the restaurant will be a sister location to True Blue Mediterranean Grill, the couple’s fast-casual eatery next door known for…
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Gobble Up a Thanksgiving Meal at One of These Bucks County Restaurants
If you don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving, there are plenty of restaurants around Bucks County offering special meals to enjoy on Nov. 27, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. From noon to 6 PM, the Washington Crossing Inn will be offering its Thanksgiving Dinner buffet. The buffet features deep-fried turkey, a…
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Enjoy the Holidays with Special Tours at Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle
Until Dec. 31, the Bucks County Historical Society will be offering holiday tours of Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle that will give visitors an opportunity to explore the beautifully decorated historical landmark, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Daily hour-long guided tours are currently available at the castle, showcasing Henry Mercer’s home. Tickets are $20 for adults,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Keep Pipes Clear This Holiday Season by Properly Disposing of Fats, Oils, and Grease
With kitchens getting busier during the holiday season, Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can have serious consequences for household plumbing and community wastewater systems. Fats, oils, and grease from festive cooking can cool, solidify, and lead to costly clogs in home pipes and sewer lines. As families prepare their favorite holiday dishes, Aqua encourages customers to…
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$100M Redevelopment Aims to Turn Plymouth Meeting Mall Into Montco’s Next Town Center
A major transformation is on the horizon for the Plymouth Meeting Mall, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based LA Partners, formerly known as Lubert Adler Real Estate Funds is under contract to purchase the 110-acre property. The firm plans to invest more than $100 million into redeveloping the aging Montgomery County site…
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