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Get Festive at These Bucks County Tree Lightings and Holiday Parades
To celebrate the holidays, a variety of exciting parades and tree lighting events will be held around Bucks County throughout the next several weeks, writes Danielle Camilli for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township Holiday Parade is taking place on Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon, beginning at Brookwood School. The parade will feature students from Truman High…
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The Newtown Theatre Announces Its Concert Lineup for the Holidays
The Newtown Theatre recently released its lineup of Christmas concerts for this holiday season, featuring live performances of nostalgic classics and festive modern songs, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. On Wednesday, Dec. 10, “The Ultimate Christmas Party Concert with the Sassies” will be taking place at 3 PM. Cait Dailey, Kate Nice and Peg Keller will be performing fan-favorite old and new Christmas songs. “Christmas…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long table at the Second Continental Congress where he sparred with John Adams and later helped shape the Declaration of Independence. But the story really starts much earlier, in a cramped…
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Explore Ken Burns’s ‘The American Revolution’ at a Special Valley Forge Park Alliance Event
If Ken Burns’s storytelling gives you goosebumps, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Just weeks after the debut of his monumental PBS series The American Revolution, the Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) is bringing the conversation home with an exclusive expert panel that unpacks the drama, ideals, and human stories behind the…
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New Zoning Clears Path for The Former Willow Grove Navy Base’s Transformation
Horsham Township is taking a decisive step toward the long-awaited redevelopment of the former Willow Grove Navy base, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. Town Council unanimously approved a comprehensive zoning amendment that aligns the 862-acre property with the 862 Rise master plan first endorsed in 2012. The update replaces the site’s outdated…
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Greystone Hall in West Chester Sold for $6.5 Million
New York-based Mirbeau Hospitality Services has purchased the 44-acre Greystone Hall in West Chester for $6.5 million, and intends to transform it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, the company finalized the purchase of the property, which features a three-story mansion, a garage,…
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PHL Holiday Flight Schedules Return to Normal as FAA Lifts Restrictions
Things should be running normally again at Philadelphia International Airport just in time for the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All flight restrictions on airlines have been lifted by the FAA with the end of the government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration order eliminating 10 percent of airline…
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Langhorne’s Philly Pretzel Factory Makes Vegetarian-Friendly Turkey with a Twist
Langhorne-based Philly Pretzel Factory is flocking towards a vegetarian alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. For 17 years, brothers and co-owners Brian and Shaun Kean brainstormed eclectic iterations of Philly’s favorite baked delight. Since 2006, the brothers bake soft pretzels resembling the shape of a cooked turkey every Thanksgiving season. It…
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Newtown Financial Advisor, Bestselling Author Partner on New Book
Newtown financial planner Marc Butler teamed up with bestselling business author Eric Butow on a new book titled “Master Your Money, Secure Your Future: Build and Sustain Financial Well-Being Through Every Stage of Life,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The book provides readers with the tools, structure and motivation needed to take meaningful action…
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Here’s Where to Order a Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner in Bucks County
For those looking to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without the hassle of cooking, there are plenty of restaurants, caterers and markets to check out, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chalfont’s Embers Smokehouse and Tap is offering a full Thanksgiving feast until Nov. 23. Diners can enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, garlic herb stuffing, cornbread, and citrus-tossed Brussels…
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Doylestown and Willow Grove Dealerships Collect Donations for Local Families
The Thompson Organization, with locations in Doylestown and Willow Grove, recently launched its Helping Hands for the Holidays campaign, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The initiative was created to assist local families and organizations during the holiday season. Until Dec. 31, Thompson’s dealerships are partnering with nonprofits, collecting essential items like non-perishable foods, hygiene items and household supplies. Thompson Toyota has…
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Bristol Museum Reopens Victorian Holiday House with a New Theme
The Grundy Museum in Bristol is reopening the Victorian Holiday House on Friday, Nov. 21 with a “Toys & Tinsel” theme, reports PhillyVoice Media Events. Guests will be able to stroll through seven Christmas displays in the 19th-century home, complete with decor inspired by the Victorian Era. Antique toys from Troy Chinnici-Bianchi, a collector in Philadelphia, will be featured throughout the displays. …
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When Is a Good Time to Move Into a Life Care Community?
Have you ever walked into the middle of an interesting story or lively party and wondered what you missed? Even if someone tries to fill you in, it’s never the same as seeing it for yourself. As they say, “Timing is everything.” If you’re considering moving to a Life Plan Community, like Freedom Village at…
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Lower Merion, Harriton Football at a Crossroads as Parents Push for Merger
Lower Merion Township’s football community is wrestling with a difficult reality, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Participation has fallen so sharply that Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools can no longer sustain healthy, competitive programs on their own. Harriton went 0–9 last season in the Central League, marking its 10th straight winless campaign,…
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Philadelphia General Contractor Embarks on First Major Development Project in Rittenhouse Square
MMB Contractors, a longtime Philadelphia general contractor, is starting its first major project with an 84-unit development in Rittenhouse Square, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Targeting an underserved segment in the neighborhood, the 12-story building will offer small studios with a variety of one-bedroom units. Dubbed The Ranstead, the project is currently…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax was implemented on Nov. 10 by the Swarthmore Borough Council as the borough faces budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The tax will impose…
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Wilmington Fliers Gain Two New Avelo Airlines Nonstop Destinations
Local travelers are gaining two new options with Avelo Airlines, which will be adding nonstop services from Wilmington to Atlanta and Chicago early next year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new route from Wilmington Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will begin service on Feb. 12, while the flight to Chicago…
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Morrisville Borough School District Secures Essential State Funding
Morrisville School District, threatened by budget shortfalls, has received a critical lifeline in the form of state funding, writes Samantha Garcia for WFMZ 69 News. With a months-long budget impasse resolved, Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Jim Prokopiak confirmed $1.5 million in new funding for the district, ensuring that schools can remain open past January.…
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