October 2025

New Bucks County Townhome Development Approved at Former Knights of Columbus Site

Exciting news for Bucks County homebuyers — Middletown Township has officially approved plans for a 34-townhome development at the former Knights of Columbus property, located at 1492 Woodbourne Road in the Levittown section of the township. The project, led by W.B. Homes, marks the first development approved under Middletown Township’s amended zoning ordinance, which allows townhomes to be built...

Philadelphia’s $2 Billion Housing Plan: What It Means for Renters and Homeowners

Philadelphia’s housing landscape is set for a major transformation under Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion housing initiative — a plan designed to make homeownership and affordable living more accessible for residents across the city. City lawmakers are now reviewing the first-year budget proposal for this ambitious plan, which outlines $194.6 million in funding for 26 programs focused on...

Bucks IU Brings New Life to Former Pearl S. Buck Elementary in Middletown Township

A familiar Bucks County school building is bustling with students once again. The former Pearl S. Buck Elementary School in Middletown Township, which closed last winter after students transitioned to the brand-new Core Creek Elementary School, has found a new purpose. The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) has entered into a lease agreement with the Neshaminy School District, transforming the...

Real Estate Agents Warned About New Zoom Link Scam

In today’s digital age, technology has made connecting with clients easier than ever — but it’s also opened new doors for scammers. A new warning from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR) highlights a troubling trend: scammers posing as potential buyers are targeting real estate agents with malicious Zoom links. Here’s how the scam works: the fraudster reaches out to an agent,...

5 Budget-Friendly Home Improvement Projects Perfect to Tackle This Fall

Crisp air. Cooler weather. Foliage slowly but beautifully changes from green to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. What is there not to love about fall? Gone are the dog days of summer, when just looking out the window is enough to make you sweat. The mild days full of autumn color and breezy mornings are enough to make you motivated. Now's the time to consider the numerous potential updates and...

Philadelphia Job Growth Outpaces Office Demand, Report Finds

Philadelphia’s economy is showing impressive strength, but that growth isn’t translating into filled office space. According to a new report from Center City District, the city’s business improvement district, Philadelphia has seen strong job growth over the past 15 years, even outperforming other major U.S. cities. However, vacant offices remain a challenge for the local real estate market. The...

Valley Forge Military Academy to Close in 2026, College to Remain Open

In a major announcement for the Main Line community, the Board of Trustees of Valley Forge Military Academy in Radnor has confirmed that the school will permanently close at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year. The historic institution, which has been part of the area’s educational fabric for nearly a century, will graduate its 98th Corps of Cadets on May 30, 2026, marking its final...