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Hidden Trail Farm in Heart of Northampton Township Named 2025 Bucks County Designer House
Hidden Trail Farm in the heart of Northampton Township, with a gorgeous 5,000-square-foot farmhouse, has been selected as the 2025 Bucks County Designer House, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown is preparing for its 49th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens, with the Preview Gala for the 2025 Designer…
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One of Manayunk’s Few Remaining Developable Main Street Sites Goes on the Market
A Main Street site in Manayunk that is one of its few remaining developable sites has gone onto the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans have already been approved to construct 181 luxury waterfront apartments at the site on “Venice Island” that sits between the Manayunk Canal and the Schuylkill River.…
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This Bucks County Town Ranks Among Best Suburbs to Live in Pennsylvania
Buckingham Township is one of the best suburbs to live in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report by Stacker. The list was based on Niche’s 2024 Best Places to Live rankings, which evaluate areas using metrics such as cost of living, residents’ education levels, housing affordability, and school quality. Buckingham Township came in at No.…
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Can Be Credited for Helping Sixers, Comcast Reach Deal on New Arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast have come together on plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City. The shift comes more than two years after the original plans for an Market East arena were first announced, after involvement from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver,…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering area residents with the skills necessary for in-demand jobs in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure. The program serves those living in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Acquires West Philly Apartment Tower, Plans Affordable Housing Units
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has paid $51 million for the Dane apartment tower in West Philadelphia with plans to allocate nearly half of the units for affordable housing, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The price for the 17-story, 233-unit building comes out to $219,000 per unit — roughly half the cost of…
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Newtown’s Borscht Belt Delicatessen Expands to Lawrence
The Borscht Belt Delicatessen in Newtown held a grand opening for its new deli inside the Trenton Farmers Market in Lawrence, New Jersey, on Thursday, Jan. 16, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Owned by celebrity chef Nick Liberato and Michael Dalewitz, the full-service New York-style deli will be open during market hours. Several weeks…
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Philadelphia Now Ranks Among Zillow’s Top Five Hottest Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia has climbed six spots from last year to rank as the nation’s fifth hottest housing market for 2025, according to Zillow, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local real estate experts believe that the current year could bring back some semblance of normality to the Philadelphia-area real estate market following a…
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Bucks County Police Pursuing New Leads in 50-Year-Old Teen Murder Cold Case
Police officials are following new leads in the 50-year-old cold case murder of 17-year-old Patricia Bartlett, a Bucks County teenager who was stabbed in the Oxford Valley Mall parking lot, writes Gina Cosenza for 102.9 MGK. On Jan. 13, 1975, Patricia Bartlett visited The Camera Shop at the mall to buy photo paper and toner…
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Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’
Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker, is hoping to wow the judges with his delicious desserts on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve been a fan of this show forever,” said Carter, who gained many local fans with Carter’s Confections, his custom dessert business.…
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Franklin Institute to Bring Back Controversial ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibit
The Franklin Institute science museum in Philadelphia will once again host the controversial exhibit “Body Worlds” starting next month, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. This series of traveling exhibits displays specimens of human bodies and various parts of human bodies that have been preserved by German scientist Gunther von Hagens. He uses a process…
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Mayor Parker Lobbies to Bring Biden Presidential Library to Philadelphia
There is rising speculation as to where the legacy of President Joe Biden’s four years in office will be physically remembered, and Mayor Cherelle Parker wants it to be in Philadelphia, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. Biden happens to have several connections to Philadelphia. He officially launched his bid for the White House in 2019…
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Feeney’s Garden Center in Feasterville Closing Its Doors for Good
Feeney’s Garden Center, a beloved Feasterville staple, is closing its doors for good, according to a staff report from 6abc. The business, which has been serving the community for over seven decades, announced its plans to close last week on social media. “The decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the…
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Peirce College Expands Access to Career Bridge Program
Peirce College recently expanded the eligibility requirements for its innovative Career Bridge program so more people have access to the program, which prepares students with the skills, certifications and credentials needed for in-demand jobs before they finish a college degree. More scholarships are now available for a wider range of Career Bridge students, and the college has…
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Two Philadelphia Hotels Receive Michelin Guide Honors As Among Best in the U.S.
The MICHELIN Guide announced top honors for top U.S. hotels in 2024, and two Philadelphia hotels were named to the list, according to the MICHELIN Guide. The two Philadelphia hotels are Guild House Philadelphia and The Rittenhouse Hotel, respectively. The Guild House Hotel is located inside a landmark 1855 rowhome inside Midtown Village. The boutique…
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Philadelphia Red Cross Workers Head to Los Angeles to Assist Those Affected By Wildfires
Disaster relief workers from the Red Cross in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been deployed to assist the population that has been affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, write Tim Jimenez and Mike Dougherty for KYW Newsradio. Two wildfires have claimed five lives so far and forced 130,000 people under evacuation warnings. “Just the…
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‘The Brutalist,’ Holocaust Survivor Story Set in Doylestown, Wins Three Awards at 2025 Golden Globes
The Brutalist, a story about a Holocaust survivor who builds a community center in Doylestown, was one of the biggest winners at this year’s Golden Globes, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie won three awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director – Motion Picture for Brady Corbet, and Best Performance by…
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