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Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
The sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead marks the biggest real estate transaction in Bucks County history. A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs.
Pennsylvania ranks number one for pizza in America. No, seriously
(WTAJ) — Pickles on pizza might sound crazy, almost as crazy as thinking Pennsylvania is the number one state for pizza — but a 2024 study shows that PA hand tosses the competition. A report from Clever, a site to help make smarter real estate decisions and match people with realtors, looked at various pizza […]
New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia City Council is weighing legislation that would formally bar landlords from “price-fixing” rental rates,...
These Are the Best Donut Shops in Bucks County
Donuts, originating from Dutch settlers in the late 1700s, are a timeless American breakfast staple. While Dunkin‘ sprinkles the region with its popular treats, there are plenty of places in Bucks County that serve their take of the beloved ring-shaped pastry, writes Graham Harrington for Keystone Newsroom. Yum Yum...
Thanks to Stompings, Birds, Wasps, and Exhausted Food Sources, Philadelphia Sees Fewer Spotted Lanternflies
Many people are noticing the number of spotted lanternflies is going down, in part due to aggressive squishing efforts by residents as well as other factors. After years of spotted lanternflies being out in full force, their numbers have started to thin out – for multiple reasons, writes Emily Anthes for The New York Times.
Chester County Town Named One of the Cutest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with this gem and many others nearby, it’s no wonder locals and visitor alike adore it, according to a report by World Atlas. While not...
Souderton Area School leaders dodge questions as controversy brews
The controversy continues for the Souderton Area School Board.Thursday night was at least the third Souderton Area School Board meeting where members of the community showed up in large numbers calling for board member Bill Formica's resignation.Some feel he is unfit to serve the school district due to disparaging online posts about teachers, gay people, racial issues, and lewd comments about Vice President Kamala Harris.READ MORE: Souderton school board member addresses community in heated meeting after Kamala Harris commentSouderton school board member addresses community in heated meeting after Kamala Harris comment"Mr. Formica has called his posts impulsive, and one post...
Local bakery sells cookies to predict the outcome of the 2024 presidential election
Philadelphia suburb Bakery selling cookies to predict the outcome of the election. Lochel’s Bakery is located in Hatboro, Pa in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Kathy Lochel started the “cookie poll” during the 2008 election with the candidates Barack Obama and John McCain as a joke between the owners and customers. They sold blue and white […]
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing completion of its first phase to connect Montco with neighboring counties. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a...
Delco school closes after "copycat threat" made nearby
A charter school in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, closed Wednesday after it and a neighboring school were threatened.Chester Community Charter School, which has campuses in Chester, Upland and Aston, Pennsylvania, said it was closing "due to threats to a neighboring school and a copycat threat to CCCS."The threats are being investigated. Which neighboring school received the threat was not clear."Interference with the education of our students is not only a crime, it is also a moral and ethical violation that threatens the wellbeing of our community. It will not be tolerated and its perpetrators will be brought to justice," CCCS said...
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