Quakertown
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Giacomo’s Italian Market in Richland Township Rebrands, Prepares to Open Second Location
Giacomo’s Italian Market, which opened in 2020 in Richland Township, is renaming itself Mercatino Italiano and is preparing to open a second location in Bethlehem, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The market, which is located in the Trainer’s Corner shopping center, plans to open the doors on its new space in 2024. “Since…
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Bucks County Health Department Continues to Spray for Mosquitoes. Read to Learn Where
Several townships in Bucks County will be sprayed for mosquitoes this week, a preventative measure against diseases. The Bucks County Department of Health’s West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program is conducting an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in the areas of Quakertown Borough, Richland Township, and Warminster Township on Aug. 22. This is in an effort to control the mosquito population…
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Business with Operations in Quakertown Acquired by Australian Recycling Company
Australia-based Sims, which recycles metal and electronics, has acquired Baltimore Scrap, a U.S. company with operations in Quakertown, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ 69 News. Baltimore Scrap has 17 recycling facilities in five states, including Pennsylvania. It lists Prospect Metal in Quakertown as one of its seven affiliates in the Keystone State. “This acquisition is…
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New Crumbl Cookies Outlet Coming to Upper Bucks County. Read to Learn More
Upper Bucks County will soon get another Crumbl Cookies outlet that is guaranteed to satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth, writes Damon C. Williams for the Philly Burbs. Trainer’s Station Crumbl Cookies will be located in Quakertown and is set to open its doors on Aug. 18. It is co-owned by James Axtell, Bobby…
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Come Watch Meteors in the Night Sky at Nockamixon State Park This Weekend
The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association, headquartered at 411 Susquehanna Road in Ambler, will be hosting a “Perseid Meteor Watch” at Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown on Aug. 12 at 8 PM. The event will officially take place at the Tohickon Boat Launch, where the organization regularly hosts star-gazing events. Prior to it getting dark, the organization…
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Chick-fil-A in Richland Township to Reopen This Weekend. Read to Learn More
Chick-fil-A in Richland Township, the quick-service restaurant chain location that has been closed for renovations, is expected to reopen on Aug. 10, writes Ryan Kneller for the WFMZ 69 News. Located at 602 North West End Boulevard, the restaurant will reopen at 6:30 AM, according to an announcement on the business’ Facebook page. The location…
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Bucks County Conservation District Helps Rid Local Lake of Invasive Plant Species
An environmental conservation organization in Bucks County recently worked to remove an invasive plant species from a local lake. The Bucks County Conservation District, headquartered in Doylestown, recently held an annual clean-up effort to rid Lake Towhee in Quakertown of an invasive species known as European Water Chestnuts. Over the span of 2 days, the…
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Hero Dad Remembered After Saving Two Kids at Bucks County Lake
Marvin Alexan Fernandez Chicas drowned in Lake Nockamixon last week as he was trying to save two children who were struggling in the water, writes David Propper for the New York Post. The hero dad was spending the day fishing with his 3-year-old son Dylan and a few friends when he noticed two kids struggling…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: 200-Year-Old Farmhouse Estate in Quakertown
A historic farmhouse in Bucks County has recently hit the market, and the property is a unique find in the area. . . Serengeti Acres, located in Haycock Township, is located in a tranquil setting of 35 acres of your own enchanted forest with lush grounds that include an incredible variety of specimen trees, open…
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Ottsville Boutique Moves Operations to a New Location in Quakertown
A boutique in Bucks County has swapped out one location for another, continuing to offer its wares to local residents. The Rustic Camo Boutique, once located at 8794 Easton Road in Ottsville, has moved its operations to a new location in Quakertown. Now located at 109 West Broad Street, the boutique continues to offer unique…
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Bucks County-Based Astronomical Group to Gaze at the Stars at Local Lake
An astronomical association in Bucks County will be showing local residents show to properly star-gaze at an upcoming outdoor event. The astronomers of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association will be hosting another open-to-the-public “Star Watch” event at Tohickon Boat Launch in Quakertown on June 17. This is one of several similar events the group has hosted this year. “Bring binoculars…
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Investment Company Acquires Quakertown Shopping Center for $16.7 Million
Velocity Venture Partners acquired the Richland Plaza shopping center in Quakertown for $16.7 million last week, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 225,000-square-foot retail center, which was sold by APS Associates, is 90 percent vacant. Its new owner now plans to convert the property into a multi-tenant industrial site. The entire project…
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Quakertown Principal Goes Above and Beyond to Inspire His Students to Read
Scott Davis, the principal of Springfield Elementary in Quakertown, is willing to do nearly anything to inspire his students to learn, reports WFMZ 69 News. This Thursday, the principal got covered in green slime after the school completed a reading challenge. The goal was to have every student read at least 15 minutes each evening…
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Noticing a Hazy Sun Over Bucks County? A Local Astronomical Group Knows Why
A few recent sunsets in Bucks County have been highlighted by a hazy sky and a unique sun, and one local organization knows why. The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association, headquartered at 411 Susquehanna Road in Ambler, recently discussed a peculiar sight in the Bucks County sky this week, as it might affect the quality of an…
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Habitat for Humanity Celebrating New ReStore Location in Bucks County with Ribbon-Cutting
A nationwide nonprofit will be opening a new store in the Bucks County area this week, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Habitat for Humanity, which has its own Bucks County chapter, will be opening their latest ReStore location in Quakertown on May 19 at 9:30 AM. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the new location and…
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Chick-fil-A Temporarily Closing Location in Richland Township for Building Improvements
Chick-fil-A, the popular quick-service restaurant chain, is temporarily shuttering its location in Richland Township for remodeling, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The fast food joint, located at 602 North West End Boulevard, just north of Quakertown, is expected to reopen sometime this summer. The location closed on May 10. According to Chick-fil-A officials,…
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Come Watch the Stars with a Local Astronomical Group at This Bucks County Park
An astronomical association in Bucks County will be showing local resident show to properly star-gaze at an upcoming outdoor event. The astronomers of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association will be hosting an open-to-the-public “Star Watch” at Tohickon Boat Launch in Quakertown on May 20. Pre-Star Watch activities begin at 8:15 PM, with stargazing beginning around 9…
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Bucks County Woman Fulfills Mother’s Dying Wish to See Her Get Married
Hannah and Jerry Novak changed their wedding plans to accommodate the dying wish of the bride’s mother, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “We were originally planning our wedding for September 16, 2023,” said Hannah. “And my mom went into the hospital.” Debbie Kay LoRusso, who was known for her big heart and her faith, was…
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