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A Pennsylvania bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders
HATBORO, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia bakery’s cookie “poll” that started during the 2008 presidential campaign as a joke between the owners and their customers has grown into much more. Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro is swamped with orders. People are driving from a couple hours...
Thanks to Stompings, Birds, Wasps, and Exhausted Food Sources, Philadelphia Sees Fewer Spotted Lanternflies
The lanternfly population is going down, due in part to aggressive stomping efforts by Bucks County residents and other predators. 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.
Bucks County Breaks Record for Highest Real Estate Transaction, 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.
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...
Pa. crews head to Florida to help those affected by Helene
BERWYN, Pa. (CBS) — As Hurricane Helene races toward Florida, utility crews from the Delaware Valley are on their way to help restore power to affected areas.Brendan Woods did one last check to make sure his truck was loaded with everything he needs to help get the lights back on before heading toward the path of the powerful and monstrous Hurricane Helene. "This is like my 18th time going off system, so I've been through this quite a few times, but you never know what you're getting into," Woods said.Woods was one of the nearly 40 PECO employees who hit the...
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...
Here’s Where to Find the Best Sandwiches in Bucks County
Bucks County boasts an abundance of lunch hotspots that serve a variety of delicious sandwiches. Here’s where to find the best. Bucks County boasts an abundance of lunch hotspots that serve a variety of delicious sandwiches. Here’s where to find the best sandwiches in Bucks County, according to Jennifer Fritch of Visit Bucks County.
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