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Valley Forge National Historical Park Part of Pennsylvania’s New ‘Highway of Heroes’ Historic Trail
Valley Forge National Historical Park is among six sites included in Pennsylvania’s new Highway of Heroes trail. The year-long initiative connects nationally significant destinations across the historic Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30) along the Commonwealth’s southern tier. From east to west, the trail links Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Valley Forge National Historical Park,…
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Plant Shops and Garden Centers to Spruce Up Your Leafy Collection
Spring has arrived, which means its the perfect time to expand your plant menagerie and bring some color to your dwelling. Whether you’re redoing the front garden, repotting, or bringing home another succulent for the windowsill, these plant shops and garden centers have all you need to think green. Even if you’re known for killing…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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Pottstown TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse
TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne Garvey for Realtor.com. In 2022, she purchased the property which had been neglected for years until a contractor restored it. Gray expressed admiration for maintaining the house’s historical integrity, calling…
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Royersford 8-Year-Old Makes History at Ursinus College
At just eight years old, Royersford’s Aiden Wilkins is making history as the youngest student ever to enroll in a course at Ursinus College in Collegeville, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While most children his age are heading into elementary school, Aiden is diving into neuroscience — his first step toward a dream…
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Montco Moves Forward on Regional Solar Energy Plan
Montgomery County is taking another step toward renewable energy, joining neighboring counties in a regional push to expand solar power, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. County commissioners approved the advertisement of a request for proposals tied to a Sustainable Energy Partnership. This also includes Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties. The initiative aims to install…
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Safe Harbor at Jefferson Abington Hospital Marks 25 Years of Grief Support for Children, Families
Safe Harbor at Jefferson Abington recently marked 25 years of providing support to children, teens, and caregivers grieving the loss of a loved one, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Using support groups, as well as art, music, and movement activities, the program provides a safe space where individuals and families can share their experiences…
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Montco’s Jill Biden and Lori Shapiro Highlight Women’s Leadership in Harrisburg
Montgomery County had a strong presence in Harrisburg as Jill Biden and Lori Shapiro joined a panel of Pennsylvania’s current and former first ladies during Women’s History Month, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Biden, a Willow Grove native, and Shapiro, an Abington resident, were among the featured speakers at the state Capitol event,…
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WCU Celebrates 250th Signing of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ with a Gathering of PA’s 10 Frederick Douglass Institutes
West Chester University (WCU) has a one-of-a-kind link to our nation’s founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… Famed Abolitionist, Orator, and Statesman Frederick Douglass, who once had been enslaved but continued to have faith in the promise of independence and equality for all, delivered his last public lecture on West Chester…
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Logistics Center Proposed for Former Tank Farm in Darby Township
A four-building, 1.3-million square-foot logistics center is being proposed on the edge of Delaware County in Darby Township, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Stream Realty Partners out of Dallas is proposing a warehouse development on 106 acres off Calcon Hook Road at the former Darby Creek Tank Farm oil storage site owned by…
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Locally-Set ‘Task’ TV Show Adds Mahershala Ali to Actor List as Rival to Mark Ruffalo’s Character
With the confirmation of season two of the regional TV show Task, created by Berwyn resident Brad Ingelsby, a new actor has been added to the cast: Mahershala Ali, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to sources at Deadline, the Oscar-winning performer is set to appear as rival to Mark Ruffalo’s character, FBI…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Purchases Olde Kensington Development in $49.1M Deal
Philadelphia Housing Authority has acquired a recently completed 200-unit development in Olde Kensington as part of its push to purchase several multifamily properties, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PHA paid $49.1 million for the Avenue V development, which was completed by Philadelphia-based Riverwards Group back in January 2026. “They gave us a…
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Doylestown Hospital Listed Among Nation’s Best for Safety, Patient Experience
Penn Medicine Doylestown Health has earned a spot in the top five percent of hospitals in the country for safety and patient experience, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to a new Healthgrades report, 438 hospitals across 40 states earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award, which puts them in the top 10 percent…
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These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub Ambler’s seven-block stretch of Butler Avenue, extending from the Ambler Regional Rail station, is perfect for date nights and culinary adventures. …
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Want a Hotel-Style Home? Plymouth Meeting Sale Has You Covered
Ever wondered what it would take to make your home feel like a hotel? A new sale in Plymouth Meeting might be your chance to find out, writes Kristin Hunt for Philly Voice. The former DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West is opening its doors one last time. This time it’s not for guests, but…
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‘The American Revolution’ Returns to Valley Forge Region for America 250 Performance
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions will host a special performance of the critically-acclaimed theater show The American Revolution on Sunday, Apr. 12, at Ursinus College’s historic Bomberger Hall in Collegeville. This free performance celebrates the 250th anniversary of the events of the American Revolution and invites audiences of all ages to experience a…
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Rahel Solomon, CNN Anchor and Delco Native, Is Leaving the Network
Archbishop Prendergast graduate and Delaware County native Rahel Solomon is leaving her position at CNN as an early morning program anchor, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN,” Solomon said before signing off from “Early Start with Rahel Solomon.” “More to come…
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Several Bucks County Schools Make List of the Best High Schools in the State
Six Bucks County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Schools were ranked on six key factors, including college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. The first Bucks County school on the list, ranked fourth, is New Hope-Solebury. The school…
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