Gilbertsville
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Flipping Farms Reality Show Comes to Gilbertsville
A local father-daughter duo, Jeff Peiffer and Rachel Trettin, are bringing a unique renovation reality show, Flipping Farms, to life in Gilbertsville, reports Justin Backover for 69 News. The show follows Gilbertsville’s Peiffer and Trettin as they restore old farms. The first season centers around a run-down horse farm that they transform into a functional…
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‘Flipping Farms’ Makes Family-Friendly TV Magic in Gilbertsville
At its heart, Flipping Farms isn’t just about transforming rural properties. It’s about the relationship between a father and daughter who genuinely enjoy building businesses together. Led by Jeff Peiffer and Rachel Lynn, the TV series blends ambitious farm renovations with humor, heart, and a refreshing emphasis on family. And the family fun all takes…
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First Bank House of the Week: Crosswinds Field Farm Offers Luxury Living with Aviation Access
Listed at $2,500,000, this 81-acre Gilbertsville estate pairs classic architecture with rare aviation access, and you can explore the full listing on Realtor.com. . . Known as Crosswinds Field Farm, the property features a Georgian Colonial residence custom built in 1992, set at the end of a tree-lined drive. The brick home opens to a…
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Gilbertsville Teen Dances Her Way to the World Stage in Ireland
A Gilbertsville teenager is preparing to take a big leap to the world stage in Ireland, writes Evan Brandt for The Reporter. Madeleine Connolly, 17, will compete this spring in the Irish step-dancing World Championships in Dublin. Her journey began years ago after being inspired by the iconic stage show Riverdance, and that passion has…
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Gilbertsville Man Lands Record Catch On First Time Fishing
On his first ever fishing trip in Maryland last month, Dominic Vuotto, of Gilbertsville, landed a record 21.3-pound blueline tilefish, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Vuotto made the impressive catch on July 26, fishing with friends aboard Foolish Pleasures, a charter boat, off the coast of Ocean City near Washington Canyon. Vuotto and…
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Step Through the Swamp Door: A Curated Antique Experience
For lovers of antiques and collectibles, The Swamp Door in Gilbertsville has something for everyone, reports Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. The Swamp Door is a co-op that started in 2015. It opened with 49 vendors and has grown to over 70 businesses covering 7,000 square feet. “We have antiques, vintage gifts, décor, collectibles, curiosities and…
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Nonprofit Second Wind Bicycles Transforms Transportation Access in Gilbertsville
The community-driven efforts of Second Wind Bicycles have resulted in hundreds of refurbished bicycles, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Founded in 2021 by Zac Gery, the nonprofit organization aims to alleviate transportation challenges in Montgomery, Berks, and Bucks counties. Gery launched Second Wind Bicycles after recognizing a significant gap in bicycle access across the region.…
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Unveils New Micro-hospital in Gilbertsville to Public
Lehigh Valley Health Network recently unveiled its new micro-hospital in Gilbertsville to the public, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $40 million hospital is currently awaiting the imminent final approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to open its doors. The health system chose Gilbertsville for its second neighborhood hospital because it…
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Montgomery County’s First Micro-Hospital Will Change the Healthcare Landscape
Micro-hospitals are a growing trend in healthcare to reach more patients right in their communities, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County will soon have one of the 10-bed hospitals with small emergency departments in Gilbertsville. Micro-hospitals also referred to as neighborhood hospitals are designed to reach patients in areas that can’t accommodate…
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An Old Gilbertsville Dairy Farm Now Brews Sunshine in a Glass
Brothers Josh and Brett Firely have a special relationship with the old dairy farm in Gilbertsville they bought and transformed into Sunset Hill Brewing, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. The brothers would visit the farm often while growing up and loved the farm’s chocolate milk. The picturesque views on the land also can’t be beat.…
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Move Over Fall! It’s Christmas Time on The Gilbertsville Farm
As the Halloween season quickly turns into Thanksgiving and Christmas time, The Gilbertsville Farm wants to keep celebrating with you, writes the staff at WFMZ. The farm will keep its corn maze open until the end of November. It will look the same during the day, but at night you are encouraged to explore the…
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Gilbertville’s Barn Fresh Vintage Is the Perfect Place to Go Treasure Hunting
Bob Kelly at Fox 29 last month visited Barn Fresh Vintage in Gilbertsville to check out all the cool treasures for sale. Barn Fresh Vintage is home to a variety of vendors who are plying unique wares such as hand-sewn leather bags, furniture, and other vintage treasures. The marketplace has been in Gilbertsville for 10…
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Gilbertsville Teen Named an Ambassador for CHOP 2023 Parkway Run & Walk
Rylee Monahan, 14, of Gilbertsville, and her family will be participating in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2023 Parkway Run & Walk to raise money for childhood cancer research. Rylee, her sister, and her father all have a rare and deadly disease that predisposes them to cancer at an early age, writes Wendy Ruderman for The…
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Montgomery County’s New ‘Traffic Garden’ Teaches Youth Road Safety
Montgomery County has created an interactive exhibit to teach young county residents how to be safe on the road, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The “Traffic Garden” features scaled-down streets with intersections and stop and yield signs. While it will be used for organized safety lessons, it will also be open to the general public…
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Completes Steel Construction of Gilbertsville Hospital
The last beams completing the steel construction of the new Gilbertsville hospital are now in place, according to Lehigh Valley Health Network. The health network said that everything is on track for the hospital and medical office to open by fall 2024. The facilities will be located at Route 100 and Grosser Road, near the…
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Is Opening New Hospital in Montgomery County
Gilbertsville, Montgomery County will soon have a new hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced. The health system has started construction on new facility that will help meet the need for more accessible and convenient ER and inpatient care. Expected to open by fall of 2024, the Gilbertville hospital will be Lehigh Valley Health Network’s…
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Montgomery County Native Has Busy Weekend, Handling Publicity at the Kentucky Derby
Like other busy employees, Gilbertsville native Kevin Kerstein is worked this past Saturday. But as reported by Tom Rader of WFMZ 69 News, he wasn’t sitting behind a desk or logging a retail shift. Kerstein was overseeing publicity at Churchill Downs, site of the 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby. After graduating Boyertown Area Senior…
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Gilbertsville Woman and Her Sister Pay Forward Gifts Received While Fighting Breast Cancer Together
Pamela Oister, of Gilbertsville, and her sister Rachel Oister, of Boyertown, were being treated at Lehigh Valley Health Network for breast cancer last year when they received unexpected gifts from a stranger. Rose Itzcovitz reported the random act of kindness for WFMZ 69 News. The presents delivered by Angelia Kistler brought them unexpected comfort in…
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