While Yardley, PA may only have a total area of just over one square mile, this small village on the shores of the Delaware River has played a big role in the history of the region and in the nation. The origins of what is now the borough of Yardley began in 1682, when an English Quaker minister nam...
Read MoreLike many cities in Pennsylvania, the borough of Ambler was born from land that was purchased from William Penn back in the early 18th century. Originally settled by William and George Harmer, the community eventually grew to become the Village of Wissahickon, named after the creek that ran through...
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The township of Warminster is located in Bucks County, PA—around 13 miles north of the city of Philadelphia. With a population of over 32,600 residents, the region has seen exceptional growth since its humble beginnings back in the 17th century. With its convenient location to popular attractions an...
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Located just 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia lies a lovely place where business is booming, and residents are settling in to enjoy the unique amenities of the area. King of Prussia (KOP), a community of nearly 20,0000, was named in the 18th century after the King of Prussia Inn—a local taver...
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The city of Lebanon is amazing in many ways, and it’s very well known for countless reasons. The fact that the fabulous, famous Lebanon Bologna was created here is enough on its own to make Lebanon stand out! Developed in the 19th century by the Pennsylvania Dutch of Lebanon County, the Lebanon bolo...
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Every year, thousands of visitors and local residents travel the dozens of trails throughout the Lehigh Valley—exploring woodlands, scenic viewpoints, canals, and river ways. While there are plenty of choices in the area for taking a long hike, Lehigh and Northampton County officials are taking step...
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In the last year, Bucks County drew 8 million visitors, which was a considerable increase from years past. It currently shows no signs of slowing down for this year and could be one of the biggest tourism and hospitality booms Bucks County has seen in recent years. The economic impact this has had o...
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If you lived in Bethlehem in the mid 1990’s, you saw the shift from the long, proud history of The Steel City to a place where workers were out of a job and the economy of the region started to plummet. In 1995, Bethlehem Steel shut down the last of its blast furnaces and sent its remaining workers...
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There’s nothing sweeter than chocolate and nothing more exciting than amusement parks, which you know well if you are one of the millions of visitors that have explored Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark. Originally opened in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey, the famous confectioner and founder of Hershey Chocolat...
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The story of Milton Snavely Hershey began in 1857 in Derry Township, PA, and while this great confectioner and philanthropist is probably best known for founding the Hershey Chocolate Company, his legacy extends far beyond making some of the world’s best milk chocolate. Born into the Mennonite commu...
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