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Over 40,000 People Expected in West Chester this Holiday Season with Arrival of ‘Shop Small’ Experience
Historic downtown West Chester now glows with more than 80,000 holiday lights, wreaths and greenery lining the historic streets of the 226-year-old borough as Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester welcomes visitors to one of the region’s top “shop small” experiences starting this Black Friday. More than 40,000 people are expected to enjoy the sparkling…
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Park Planned as Part of Goodnoe Homestead Redevelopment in Newtown
Jim Worthington’s plans to redevelop the Goodnoe Family Homestead in Newtown include a new community park, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The local businessman said a four-acre retention basin property next to the Goodnoe Homestead would be used for the new park with walking trails and lighting. The site fronts on North Sycamore between…
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Bucks County Housing Market Sees Soaring Values and Steady Demand
Bucks County housing market recorded an active year, with home values climbing steadily and demand staying strong throughout the season, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. In October, the median home sale price reached $510,000, an 8.5 percent year-over-year jump. Homes averaged 30 days on the market, a modest slowdown compared to…
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Where the Revolution Lives Today: 5 Philadelphia Area Revolutionary War Sites to Visit This Winter (Plus a Bonus)
After spending a month living inside the stories and settings of the American Revolution and riding the excitement around Ken Burns’ new series (Now streaming for free for the next three weeks on PBS), it feels right to shift from watching history to walking through it. One of the remarkable things about living in Southeast…
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Bike Works in Newtown to Close Storefront. New Mobile Service Van to Come
Bike Works, an independent bike sales and service business, recently announced that it will be closing its Newtown storefront on Dec. 15, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. While the storefront may be closing, the business plans to launch a new mobile service van, bringing its services across the county. The van will offer tune-ups, select products and expert bike repairs. The van is expected to hit the…
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Find Rare Treasures at Low Prices at Langhorne’s Uptown Cheapskate
Uptown Cheapskate in Langhorne is a thrift store that offers rare treasures at low prices, perfect for fashion-forward penny pinchers, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destination Guide. Located in a shopping center, Uptown Cheapskate is a fashion wonderland meticulously arranged by size, style and clothing type. The store stands out from other thrift shops…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Hundreds of actors in Continental Army attire will be in attendance, bringing military drills, music and the river crossing itself to life. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park is hosting…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named 2026 Best Nursing Home
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a critical resource, providing trusted, data-driven insights to families – in consultation with their health care providers – seeking…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Takes Love Stories Worldwide With Travel Launch
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal is stepping is expanding their brand yet again, the company announced in a press release. The iconic brand has launched Travel by David’s, a global booking platform designed to support couples long after they say “I do.” The new service handles everything from honeymoons and destination celebrations to bachelor and…
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Major $27M Renovation, Expansion Planned for College of Physicians and Mütter Museum
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, along with the popular Mütter Museum it operates, is preparing for a major $27 million expansion and renovation, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The campus at 22nd and Chestnut Streets will receive a new accessible entrance, expanded galleries, educational along with event spaces, a renovated gift shop,…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The trend is also seen in the Philadelphia area and nationwide as luxury home prices rise faster than the rest of the market. “The people buying at the top end are…
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Avondale’s Va La Vineyards Brings Small-Batch Wines to Chester County
Local winery Va La Vineyards is bringing delicious French and Italian wines to Avondale, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. Recently featured in Wine Enthusiast, the family-run farm produces a range of dry, small-batch table wines. The entire production process takes place on site with the property’s seven acres of grapes. Owner Anthony Vietri takes…
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WSJ: Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia is America’s Smallest National Park
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia carries the often mispronounced name of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero and military engineer and is also the nation’s tiniest national park, writes Scott Calvert for The Wall Street Journal. The onetime boarding house set on 0.2 acres belongs to a network of over 400 units in the…
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Langhorne Native Leads South Korea’s Esports Giant T1 Entertainment & Sports
Langhorne native Joe Marsh has risen from an internship at Comcast Spectacor over twenty years ago to leading South Korea’s esports powerhouse T1 Entertainment & Sports as CEO, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A joint venture between Comcast Spectacor and South Korea’s SK Telecom, T1 Entertainment & Sports ranks among the world’s most…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the American Revolution. Fort Mifflin, now sitting directly beneath the landing pattern of jets heading into Philadelphia International Airport, looks quiet today. But in the fall of 1777, this muddy island…
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Weekend Wanderer: Complications of Our Dog’s Illness
Humphrey is a bad, bad boy. And I never should have tempted fate with my jabs at the universe. Humphrey was scheduled for removal on a Thursday. By Monday, he was quite bloody. Humphrey bled everywhere. On the carpet and on the sofa. On Pete’s blankets and on Pete’s pillows. On my bed’s comforter and…
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CSL to Invest $1.5B in U.S. Growth Amid Restructuring and Local Layoffs
CSL, which has major operations in King of Prussia, announced plans to expand in the U.S., reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Australian biopharmaceutical company plans to invest roughly $1.5 billion in its footprint over the next five years. Company leaders said the expansion will strengthen domestic manufacturing of plasma-derived therapies and…
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Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony
Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, November 18. With many of the city’s finest culinary professionals in attendance, Philadelphia was one of five cities represented along with New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., and Chicago. A number of Philadelphia chefs and restaurants…
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