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Volunteer Firefighter Turns Teenage Hobby Into Emergency Vehicle Business

Some of the emergency vehicles serving Bucks County get their finishing touches at Cutting Edge Vehicle Lighting, a Telford garage run by founder Luke Ohrberg, reports Hannah Nguyen to Central Bucks Now. Ohrberg began learning the trade at age 14, while volunteering with the Trumbauersville Fire Department. He taught himself...

Bucks County, PA · 14h

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

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Jones’ Craft & Decor set to have grand opening at Montgomery Mall this weekend

Jones’ Craft & Decor will celebrate its second anniversary of new ownership with a new home. This weekend, the family-owned business will welcome customers to its new location at the Montgomery Mall on the lower level near Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Montgomeryville, PA · 20h

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CWSA shares concerns with phases of Whitehall Farms project

Stevens & Lee Attorney Joel Wiener, representing Penn Knoll LLC and Abra Development 3 for the project known as Whitehall Farms, addressed the board during the Coplay Whitehall Sewer Authority monthly meeting Oct. 15. Wiener requested permission for certain work, which has been called phase one. This prompted a lengthy...

Coplay, PA · 1d

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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 20h

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A novel approach to combatting gentrification is working in Kensington

In 2023, J.C. Zerbe, community advocate and acclaimed muralist, welcomed an unusual offer: a spiffy, brand-new space for below-market rent. The offer came from the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT). Most landlords buy buildings to hold onto them, but KCT buys properties to give them away — rehabbing them and transferring them to community ownership.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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New affordable housing apartments coming in North Philadelphia

Officials broke ground Tuesday morning on the Nayda Cintron Apartments on Cumberland Avenue.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Zitner’s has opened a new chocolate factory in Hatfield

An iconic Philadelphia candy company’s chocolate eggs are back after they were missing from shelves last Easter. “We are back,” Zitner’s posted to Instagram last week. The century-old Philadelphia candy company, known for their peanut butter eggs, Coconut Cream, and best-seller Butter Krak, is back in production after it missed the 2026 holiday season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Zitner’s Fine Confections now has a new chocolate factory in Hatfield and its products are expected to return to Philadelphia-area grocery shelves in December.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Habitat for Humanity Turns Blighted Germantown Rentals Into 16 Affordable Homes

A stretch of East Collom Street in Germantown that sat empty for two decades, drawing squatters, illegal dumping and a steady stream of neighbor complaints, is being rebuilt into 16 affordable homeownership units. The $3 million project, called Lena Commons, marks the first phase of a much larger push to deal with blighted and neglected properties scattered across the neighborhood.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Fairhill Breaks Ground On 40 Affordable Homes Named For Beloved Community Leader

513-533 W. Cumberland St. — Approximate Site of Nayda Cintron Apartments. Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments, a 40-home affordable housing development rising on a cluster of vacant lots in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. The project will bring three buildings to 513-533 W. Cumberland St., with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to serve lower-income families in a neighborhood where housing costs have climbed sharply over the past decade.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Redeemer Health to retain Abington-based St. Joseph Manor and home care/hospice program amid bankruptcy proceedings

Redeemer Health will keep St. Joseph Manor at 1616 Huntingdon Pike in Abington Township and Redeemer Lafayette in Northeast Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Business Journal reported. The health system filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, November 1. Its board said at the time that it had decided to sell...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Overturned cases of Amazon packages spill onto West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township

PHILADELPHIA - Drivers traveling along West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township encountered an unusual sight as Amazon packages and overturned delivery cases sat spilled along the roadside. What we know:. On scene, FOX 29 saw at least six or seven large, locker-style cases tipped over along West Germantown Pike, with...

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 19h

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Philadelphia Landlord Sues Minnesota-Based Parent of Glassmaker Again Over Shattering High-Rise Windows

Windows have been shattering and falling from the sides of Philadelphia apartment towers since 2024, and the company that owns those buildings is now suing the Minnesota-based parent company of a glassmaker and a window-unit maker for the second time, trying a new legal strategy to make it pay. PMC Property Group says broken glass has landed on sidewalks, balconies and patios at its properties, forcing the company to hire outside experts and put up emergency scaffolding to protect residents.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Carter’s Opens 2 New Concept Stores

Rochester Hills, Mich., and Cherry Hill, N.J. — Carter’s, Inc., the nation’s leader in baby and childrenswear, is opening a brand-new store for the first time in Rochester Hills, Mich., with a new retail environment designed to help families shop, discover and connect. Located at the Village...

Rochester Hills, MI · 1d

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What's new at Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Christmas Village

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in Dilworth Park opens Friday, while the Christmas Village begins Nov. 21.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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For Lease: Office/retail space in Jenkintown

2,600 sf of office/retail space is available for lease on the first floor of 106 York Road in Jenkintown. According to the listing, the property includes seven parking spaces. The property was listed for sale in April 2024. For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up...

Jenkintown, PA · 11h

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Philadelphia Home Prices Slip as Sellers Cut More and Buyers Take Their Time

Philadelphia sellers cut prices more often and homes spent more time on the market, giving buyers more room to negotiate.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses

Who needs delivery trucks when you have horses? While most bookstores are busy figuring out how to get books into customers’ hands, one Black-owned bookstore in Philadelphia has decided to bring back an old-school delivery method. And honestly, it might be the coolest thing happening in the book business right now. Harriett’s Bookshop, founded by Jeannine A. Cook in 2020, has found a unique way to deliver books to customers. Instead of relying entirely on cars, motorcycles, or delivery vans, the bookstore has teamed up with local horseback riders to occasionally bring books through the streets of Philadelphia. Yes, actual The post Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses first appeared on BlackSportsOnline .

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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Anthropologie’s Maeve Brand Picks Ardmore for Its First Pennsylvania Storefront

Maeve by Anthropologie has opened its first Pennsylvania store at Suburban Square, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. The boutique debuted Nov. 5 at Coulter Place, 115 Coulter Avenue, Suite 100. It is the third standalone Maeve shop, after Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta. A Fuller Suburban Square. Maeve is...

Ardmore, PA · 2d