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Newtown’s Alex Cooper of ‘Call Her Daddy’ Fame Signs Sponsorship Deal with Women’s Soccer League
Newtown native and podcaster Alex Cooper recently secured a sponsorship deal for her beverage brand, Unwell Hydration, with National Women’s Soccer League, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. As part of the deal, Cooper — whose podcast, Call Her Daddy, has made her a beloved media star among young women — will appear…
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Where to Sled: Valley Forge National Historical Park Tops List of Montco’s Slippery Slopes
Montgomery County has finally received its first significant snowfall in a long time. And there’s no better way to enjoy it than streaking down a white hillside. Best, it’s a healthy afternoon in the fresh air that can benefit children and adults alike. Luckily, Montgomery County residents have numerous spots with terrific hills, as reported…
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Newtown’s Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ Episodes Depart Spotify, Find New Home on YouTube
Following SiriusXM’s acquisition of Call Her Daddy from Spotify, the popular podcast hosted by Newtown native Alex Cooper will now stream video episodes exclusively on YouTube, writes Caitlin Huston for The Hollywood Reporter. Video episodes of Hot Mess with Alix Earle, Pretty Lonesome with Madeline Argy, and other podcasts produced by Cooper’s Unwell Network will…
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Fort Washington Developer Purchases 61-Acre Newtown Site for $6.98M to Build 45 Single-Family Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has paid $6.98 million for a 61-acre Newtown site where it plans to build 45 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The undeveloped site is located at 107 Twining Bridge Road, next to All Saints Cemetery. It was acquired from Philadelphia Catholic Cemeteries, part of the Archdiocese…
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Newtown’s Alex Cooper Surprises Parents with New Home
After signing a $125 million deal with SiriusXM, Newtown native and hit podcaster Alex Cooper surprised her parents with a new home in Los Angeles, writes Zoey Lyttle for People. During a Christmas Day installment of her popular Call Her Daddy podcast, Cooper recalled the “emotional moment” when she and her husband, Matt Kaplan, first…
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One of Bucks County’s Largest Family-Owned Companies Acquires Six Applebee’s Restaurants
Newtown franchisee The Rose Group, one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest family-owned companies, has acquired six Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Central Pennsylvania, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The six eateries in Carlisle, Ephrata, Harrisburg, Hummelstown, Lancaster, and York were purchased from fellow franchisee Keystone Apple on Nov. 19 for an…
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SCORE Bucks County Mentor Gives Therapist Confidence to Launch Private Practice
Kristen Spear loved psychology since her senior year of high school, but the thought of operating her own therapy practice seemed too daunting. Until recently. Spear’s path to becoming a mental health practitioner began with a fork in the road as her initial degree and early profession was in the creative writing and editing field.…
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Community Comes Together to Support Breast Cancer Patients at ‘Light The Night Pink’ Fundraiser
The Newtown business community painted the town pink throughout October, raising a record amount for Main St., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local breast cancer patients, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. During the Light The Night Pink fundraiser, which included the crowning of Mr. Bucks County for 2024, the business community raised more than…
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Newtown Gen Z’er Follows National Trend, Embraces 1990s Colognes
A Gen Z’er in Bucks County is embracing a national trend, driven by social media and a desire for classic scents, where teen boys are rediscovering 1990s colognes, writes Alina Dizik for The Wall Street Journal. Marcus Melamed, a 15-year-old Newtown resident, had complimented his grandfather’s scent for years before he received his own bottle…
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Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer
Iron Hill Brewery has partnered with Shady Brook Farm to release “Farm Wooder,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new American Light Lager that will be sold exclusively at the Bucks County farm, The new beer with 4.3 percent ABV is available in 16 fl. oz. cans and four-packs. With every sip, Farm Wooder…
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Newtown Company Agrees to Buy Miami Technology Consulting Firm for $630M
Newtown-based EPAM Systems, a global leader in software engineering and management with 52,000 employees across six continents, is acquiring technology consulting firm Neoris, based in Miami, for $630 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Bucks County tech company entered into a stock purchase agreement to buy the Florida-based Neoris from a…
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Newtown Native Alex Cooper Inks Multimillion-Dollar Deal with SiriusXM
Newtown native Alex Cooper, the dynamic host of the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, has signed a groundbreaking multiyear deal with SiriusXM, reportedly valued between $100 million and $125 million, writes Todd Spangler for Variety. This exclusive partnership, set to begin in 2025, will see SiriusXM replacing Spotify as the primary distributor and advertiser…
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Wall Street Journal: Bucks County Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal. In 2021, Cooper inked a groundbreaking three-year, $60 million deal with Spotify. As this agreement nears its end, Cooper is setting…
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Depeche Mode Inspired Art Exhibit at Bucks County Community College is a Must-See Event
A new exhibit at the Hicks Art Center Gallery at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown pays tribute to Depeche Mode’s album “Construction Time Again,” reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The exhibit “takes its name from the 1983 Depeche Mode studio album of the same name, “said exhibitions Associate Clifford Eberly, “and…
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Paranormal Summit in Newtown Explores Unexplained Phenomena with Ghost Hunter Eric Mintel
A Newtown college campus will be the backdrop to Para-Con, an otherworldly conference dedicated to the supernatural, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The nearly day-long event will be held at Zlock Performing Arts Center at Bucks County Community College on March 9. Bucks County-based ghost hunter Eric Mintel will…
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Steeple View Project: Newtown Borough’s Game-Changer for Urban Renewal and Community Amenities
Newtown Borough’s long-awaited Steeple View Project is awaiting final approval, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. If approved, it would be Newtown’s largest redevelopment project. The plan includes the revitalization of nine acres extended from Centre Avenue to South State Street to create a mixed-use neighborhood, with four residential structures and three mixed-use…
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Classic Rock Legends to Grace the Stage in Bucks County Next Month. Read to Learn More
The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough, will be hosting the current incarnation of classic rock band Humble Pie on Sept. 16 at 8 PM. Staged as “Jerry Shirley Presents: Humble Pie Legacy – 50 Years of Smokin’,” the band was handpicked by original Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley as…
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Singer to Perform the Music of Adele at a Popular Theater in Bucks County. Read to Learn More
The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will present “The Absolute Adele Tribute” on Aug. 26 at 3 PM and 8 PM. This concert will feature Jennifer Cella, who delivers a stunningly accurate portrayal of the British songstress and pop icon. Jennifer is an accomplished singer who toured with the world-renowned…
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