Within the Philadelphia metropolitan area lies a planned community that helped to define the face of the suburban dream—Levittown, PA. Today, nearly 53,000 people live in this census-designated place, and there are 41 neighborhoods, also called “sections”, that make up the community. The history o...
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The state of Pennsylvania was officially founded in 1682, but some towns here are nearly as old as the state itself! Bensalem is one of them, and this township of more than 60,000 residents first established its boundaries in 1692. Although it is suspected that the town was first named “Salem”, the...
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If you travel about 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia, you’ll come across a picturesque borough called Lansdale. With a population of 16,000+ residents, there have been big changes to the area over the course of the last two centuries. Lansdale was first settled by the Jenkins family in the early...
Read MoreJust over 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia, you’ll find the small, yet picturesque, borough of Royersford, PA. This borough originally got its name from a ford (a shallow area of the river forming a natural crossing) in the Schuylkill River at a place adjacent to land owned by the Royer family....
Read MoreWhile 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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