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Havertown’s Irish Diaspora Center Brings Community and Connection to Local Seniors
For decades, Irish immigrants came to the Philadelphia region looking for opportunity. Now, a Havertown program is making sure they never lose the connections that made the journey worthwhile. The Irish Diaspora Center’s weekly Silver to Gold luncheon program is bringing together Irish immigrants and Irish Americans in Havertown, giving seniors a place to share…
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Beyond the Barbecue: 7 Delaware County Places to Honor Veterans This Memorial Day
Every Memorial Day weekend, Delaware County empties out toward the shore. The traffic backs up on Route 1, the grills come out, and summer unofficially begins. It’s easy, in all of that, to let the day pass as just a day off. But slow down in the right places, and Delco tells a different story; one written in granite and…
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Pennsylvania’s Free Native Plant Kits Turn Lawns Into Pollinator Habitats
Pennsylvania is paying people in wildflowers to stop mowing their lawns. The state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is distributing free Pocket Meadow Kits to residents across the Commonwealth as part of its Lawn to Habitat Program, which aims to turn ordinary turf into thriving native ecosystems, writes Allaire Conte for Realtor.com. The…
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Celebrated for Growth and Community Impact, RKL Wins Greater Reading Business Excellence Award
Growth is one thing. Sustained growth while continuing to invest in clients, employees, and the surrounding community is something else entirely. That combination helped RKL win a 2026 Greater Reading Business Excellence Award from the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. Presented annually, the Business Excellence Awards celebrate high-performing for-profit businesses that are helping drive the economic…
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The Long Run: How Ultramarathon Discipline Shapes One Meridian Banker’s Approach to Everything
There’s a moment in every ultramarathon — somewhere past mile 60, when the trail is dark, and the finish line still feels impossibly far — where discipline becomes the only currency that matters. Michael Dectis knows that moment well. On April 24 and 25, the Meridian Bank Mortgage Loan Officer completed a 100-mile ultramarathon. Not…
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Peddler’s Village Shop Named One of the Best Candy Stores in America by USA Today
Skip’s Candy Corner at Peddler’s Village has landed among the best candy stores in America, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Bucks County readers still have a chance to push it higher. The honor works through a two-step process: a panel of experts nominated finalists, then readers vote daily through June 8th…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera is Sober, Back on the Board, and Launching a Cannabis Brand
West Chester native Bam Margera is back on the board, sober, and building something new alongside his wife Dannii, writes Aron Vaughan for Cannabis & Tech Today. Known worldwide for his roles in Jackass and Viva La Bam, Margera once had a doctor tell him his legs were “dry rotted rubber bands” from years of…
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10 Peddler’s Village Stores People Can’t Stop Talking About
Peddler’s Village has long been one of Bucks County’s most recognizable destinations, but the Village increasingly feels less like a traditional shopping center and more like a discovery experience. Visitors are not simply shopping. They are exploring. Browsing. Sampling. Looking for stores and experiences they cannot easily find online or replicate at a mall. That…
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A Record-Breaking $200M Sale Could Be Coming to Collegeville
Providence Town Center is back on the market, and the massive Collegeville shopping center could once again reshape Montgomery County’s retail landscape, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot development, anchored by Wegmans at Route 422 and Route 29, could trade for as much as $200 million, according to CBRE marketing materials.…
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Brookhaven Shop Makes List of 8 Best Hoagies Not in Philadelphia
It’s been said many times but not often believed. The best hoagies and cheesesteaks don’t all come from Philly. We know that because there’s a National Hoagie Day out there, even though different locales around the U.S. call their sandwich brand something else, writes Jen O’Mara for The Keystone. Sandwiches built on long rolls filled…
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Wawa vs. Sheetz? Not anymore. Now It’s Wawa Vs. Buc-ee’s
Wawa vs. Sheetz. That’s the battle we’re used to here in Pennsylvania. But now that Wawa is stretching its legs and expanding nationwide, new competitors are on the horizon. Now it’s Wawa vs. Buc-ee’s, and Wawa is losing, according to a post from the blog Coconut Mama. The blog used nine criteria to judge them…
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Historic Win at Aronimink: Aaron Rai Captures 2026 PGA Championship in Front of 200,000 Fans
Aaron Rai made history Sunday, striding up the 18th fairway at Aronimink Golf Club as the roar of the crowd swelled around him, the 31-year-old Englishman about to claim the Wanamaker Trophy and etch his name into the story of the 2026 PGA Championship. Rai’s victory was as unlikely as it was electric, reports Ryan Hughes for CBS News Philadelphia. Rising…
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Radnor’s David Uosikkinen of The Hooters Shares Story Behind Drum Set That Inspired Dave Grohl
It’s an incredibly special moment when rock legends get the chance to connect. David Uosikkinen, drummer for the hit 1980s rock band The Hooters and founder of In the Pocket, attended a Foo Fighters concert earlier this month at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. Before the performance, he was invited backstage by the band’s current drummer, Ilan Rubin, who had…
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Meet Sweat2Swim: The Delaware County Brand Blending Activewear and Swimwear into One
A Villanova graduate and former coach is turning a simple frustration into a fashion brand, and the industry is starting to take notice, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Natalie Conicella, a Delaware County local, launched Sweat2Swim with a concept as practical as it is clever: activewear and swimwear that works as both. Designed to move…
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Neumann University Grad Tammi Keitsock Earns Master’s Degree After Battling Cancer
When Tammi Keitsock crossed the commencement stage at Neumann University last Sunday, she wasn’t just collecting a master’s degree; she was completing a journey that had taken her through one of the most grueling challenges a person can face. The Bucks County native from Perkasie earned her master’s degree in athletic training after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia,…
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TLC: Summer Reading Is a Relaxing Way to Cultivate Lifelong Readers
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the latest novel by our favorite author or immersing ourselves in a fascinating new obsession. Today, as we observe the students in our lives, we might feel lucky if their screen time dips below the national average (4-6 hours for children aged 8-12; up…
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Could Harcum College Be Your Next Step? Join the Virtual Information Session on June 16 to Find Out
Thinking about college but not sure where to start? Considering a career change but unsure of your options? Or maybe you’re ready to enroll and just need a few answers first? Whatever brought you here, Harcum College wants to meet you where you are. Join Harcum’s Admissions team for a free Summer Virtual Information Session…
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Villanova University’s Growing Student Footprint Raises Concerns in Tredyffrin
Concerns are rising within the Tredyffrin Township community as Villanova University’s student housing footprint expands, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Student partying has been an ongoing issue for the Mount Pleasant Avenue neighborhood, which is home to many seniors, families, and children. Due to the neighborhood’s proximity to several Villanova University student rentals,…
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