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Here’s When Bucks County Will See the Leaves Change This Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and according to Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Reports, it won’t be long before the leaves start to change, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. Reports from the Bureau of Forestry indicate that some trees should begin to show color during the last week of September. Most…
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Marsha’s, Philadelphia’s First-Ever Women’s Sports Bar, Set to Open September 19
Marsha’s, set to become Philadelphia’s first women’s sports bar, will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, September 19, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. The grand opening will mark the culmination of a six-year journey for owner, Chivonn Anderson. Back in 2019, she and a group of friends returned to Philadelphia after…
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O’Donnell Roofing in Havertown Takes 2025 Family Business Award
O’Donnell Roofing in Havertown, operating for more than 100 years, was one of 12 businesses earning a 2025 Family-Owned Business Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kevin O’Donnell, owner and CEO of O’Donnell Roofing, said his priority is to protect the reputation of the company that four generations have built through hard work, craftsmanship, and…
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College Football’s Oldest Player Luke Larsen Is Punting for Villanova
Luke Larsen, Villanova Wildcats’ new punter, is one of the oldest players in college football, at age 33, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Australian kicker left his native country and a successful business to earn his degree. Now he’s pursuing his third degree and his sixth and final season of college football…
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TLC: Fostering a Child’s Love for Reading in the Digital Age
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the newest novel by the author we loved or about our latest faddish obsession we were fascinated with. Today, as we look around at the students in our lives, we would feel lucky if their screen time dips below the national average (4-6 hours…
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Former Pennhurst Site in East Vincent Considered for Data Center, Plant Development
East Vincent Township officials and activists are looking at the potential for the former Pennhurst State Hospital property to be developed as a data center or tire-burning plant, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. During a recent special town hall meeting, officials said that the property owners have suggested both potential uses, but…
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Steve Donahue, Former Penn Coach, Named Head of St. Joseph’s Men’s Basketball
Steve Donahue, former Penn coach, will take over St. Joseph’s men’s basketball program following Billy Lange’s move to the New York Knicks to run the team’s player development program, writes Dylan Johnson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Billy and I shared a vision for how to run a program in the new world of college sports,”…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition
Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which recently completed the acquisition of Bristol-based Cone Guys, an ice cream cone manufacturer, is planning to launch water ice and soft serve…
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Delaware County Gets Early Start on Celebrating Nation’s 250th
For those looking for some action around the nation’s 250th birthday, Delaware County plans to have more than 100 events starting in January 2026, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. But first, the county celebrates its own 236th birthday and the founding of the Delaware County Historical Society on Sept. 26. From Noon to 4 PM,…
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Here’s 3 Delaware County Restaurants to Check Out That Opened Last Summer
The Philadelphia region saw 25 new restaurants open last summer, including three in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tlali, a small, cash-only BYOB in Upper Darby, is offering authentic Mexican food prepared by brothers Alberto and Efrain Sandoval, using recipes from their native San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico. Chef Alberto Sandoval brings…
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Do You Know Pennsylvania’s Most Misspelled Word?
When it comes to food, Pennsylvanians feel the need to get it right. We love our food. But…not many of us know how to spell our beloved PA foods. Google Trends dubbed “sauerkraut” and dozens of other hard-to-spell words as America’s Most Misspelled Words in honor of a National Spelling Bee, according to a report…
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Biden Chooses Neighboring Delaware for His Presidential Library
Former President Joe Biden has selected nearby Delaware for his presidential library, write Ruby Cramer and Matt Viser for The Washington Post. Biden is forming a new board of friends, advisors, and political leaders to select the site to best serve the future library and start raising the millions required for the project. Planning for…
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Weekend Wanderer: Not-So-Fond Memories
I have one more story from summer. One more story before I flood you with demands to decorate for Halloween, like, two weeks ago. My family regularly vacations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. I’ve visited one particular island since I was born. More recently, I’ve spent time in Wilmington for my daughter’s camp. One thing…
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Willow Grove’s Asplundh Expands with Move to Horsham Headquarters
One of Montco’s largest private companies is uprooting, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Willow Grove’s Asplundh Tree Expert, founded in 1928, is relocating its longtime headquarters from 708 Blair Mill Road to a larger office just a half-mile away in Horsham. The company signed a long-term lease for 120,000 square feet at…
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Penn Medicine Opens New $376 Million Research Center in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine officially recently opened a new research center, a $376 million project that has added eight floors to a seven-story office building housing the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new levels at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard house teams from the Colton Center for Autoimmunity…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern Planning National Expansion
The owners of the Five Star Restaurant Group, the company behind the Chadds Ford Tavern, are hoping to take their popular tavern concept national with new franchises, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Philip and Kate Ferro have signed on with the Franchise Creator to launch a national brand that duplicates the success of…
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Aston Businessman Helps With St. Francis of Assisi School Rebuild
It’s been nearly a year since fire destroyed the 100-year-old St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Springfield, and efforts have been underway ever since the Oct. 7 fire to rebuild. The multi-million construction project has been getting help from the community, including from Vince Sculli, owner of Choice Sports Cards in Aston, reports Madeleine…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inviting Traditional in Glen Mills
An inviting traditional home at 32 Lenfant Court on a beautiful lot with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This stunning residence exudes both sophistication and comfort, providing an ideal balance of elegance, functionality, and location. Refined details include real hardwood floors and arched windows that…
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