New Jersey
New Jersey, located in the northeastern United States, is known for its diverse culture, bustling cities, and scenic coastline.
With iconic places like the Jersey Shore, Princeton, and Hoboken, the state offers a mix of urban energy and natural beauty. It is also home to rich history and innovation.
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How Wawa Went From a Delco Dairy Farm to a 1,200-Store Convenience Store Empire
Pull up to any Wawa on a weekday morning, and the sight is familiar. Coffee in one hand, a Sizzli in the other, a quick meal ordered off the touchscreen before the gas even…
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Before Kohl’s, Baltimore Pike Had an Amusement Park: The Lost Story of Springfield’s Playtown Park
Today it’s a Kohl’s, a parking lot, and the steady hum of Baltimore Pike traffic. Pull in for towels, or a return, and nothing on that asphalt hints at…
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Jay Wright Reacts to Villanova Trio Brunson, Bridges and Hart Winning Knicks’ First Title in 53 Years
Jay Wright has watched his Villanova players win on some of the biggest stages in the sport. He never imagined he would witness their crowning moment from…
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Bruce Springsteen Has a New Museum in New Jersey, And It’s Under Two Hours Away from Media
Delaware County residents looking for a fun summer day trip that goes a little beyond the usual might want to point the car east. About…
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From West Chester to the Tower Theater and The Spectrum: How the Delaware Valley Helped Make Bruce Springsteen Famous
In October 1972, a little-known 23-years old musician from New Jersey took the stage at what was then known as West Chester State College and…
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New Delaware River Bridge Project Threatens Bristol Township Homes in Edgely Neighborhood
More than a dozen Bristol Township homes could be demolished to make way for a new Delaware River Bridge as the Pennsylvania Turnpike pushes forward…
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Error or Theft? First Bank Shares How Business Owners Can Recognize and Prevent Inventory Fraud
A company’s inventory is often one of the largest assets on its balance sheet. Unfortunately, inventory doesn’t always receive the careful monitoring it deserves —…
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How Levittown’s Home Construction Method Transformed Homeownership After World War II
A simple slab of concrete helped reshape the American Dream, and its origins trace back to Bucks County, writes staff for PhillyBurbs. After World War…
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Your SBA Loan Questions, Answered by First Bank
Small business owners exploring financing options often have questions about SBA loans — how they work, what they can be used for, and whether their…
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More Than a Mall: 7 Reasons Why the King of Prussia Mall Thrives While Other Regional Malls Struggle
Across the country, shopping malls are fighting for relevance. Once-busy corridors and courtyards now sit quiet. Anchor department stores have vanished. In many communities, the…
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Buc-ee’s vs. Wawa: A Philly Fan’s Honest Review of the South’s Most Hyped Convenience Store
What happens when a die-hard Wawa fan spends nearly five hours driving to check out the South’s most hyped convenience store? Stephanie Farr of The Philadelphia Inquirer made exactly…
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey…
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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than…
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian…
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Former Iron Hill Brewery in Media Up for Lease Seven Months After Bankruptcy
The future of the former Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant on State Street is still up in the air seven months after the beloved regional…
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Wawa Ranked in Top 30 on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Largest Family Businesses
Wawa has secured its spot among the most powerful family-owned companies in the country, and for anyone who has ever made a late-night hoagie run…






















