At the confluence of the Delaware River and the Lehigh River, you’ll find a small urban suburb that takes you a step back in time—while highlighting the best in modern developments. Easton, PA may have a modest population at just 27,000 residents, but this historic city has long been a hub of cultur...
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With nicknames that include “Pretzel Capital of the World” and “Baseballtown”, it should be no surprise that Reading, PA offers a lot of unique opportunities for entertainment, history, and exploration to those who call the place home. This gem of a town in Berks County is positioned about halfway b...
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With the summer season in full swing, people throughout Pennsylvania are making plans to get outdoors and enjoy a long vacation that brings exciting adventures and new family memories. However, the vacation paradise that you’ve been dreaming of might be much closer than you thought! The Draw of Sc...
Read MoreNorthampton County was founded back in 1752, and it is hard to imagine what those first settlers would have thought about the way modern life is now when you visit this beautiful and thriving region of Pennsylvania. While the local scenery and natural wonders of the area still shine through among th...
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Anyone who lives in the Lehigh Valley is bound to tell you one thing about this past winter—it was too long! Finally, sunshine is beginning to return to the area and the forecasters calling for the return of spring-like weather, so now is the time to put away those heavy winter coats and get out int...
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Situated at the meeting of the French Creek and the Schuylkill River, Phoenixville has one of the longest histories of any area of Pennsylvania. Incorporated in 1849, Phoenixville derives its name from Lewis Wernwag, who bought the French Creek Nail Works in 1813—the first nail factory in the United...
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Norristown is a large and popular community in southeastern Pennsylvania with a great history and so much going on! Over the years, the borough’s economy has morphed from its original base of textile and rolling mills, foundries, ice houses, cigar factories, and lumber yards. Today, the economy is b...
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Relatively small in terms of population, at just 8,798 residents as of the 2016 census, Quakertown has been big in the history of Pennsylvania. Quakertown cherishes its rich history, as there has been quite a bit of work done in the past and present to preserve it. Quakertown’s History Preserved...
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Have you ever heard the story of how Levittown, PA was developed? Levittown, a planned community with a population of 52,983 (based on 2010 census), is located approximately 22 miles away from downtown Philadelphia and is generally recognized as the largest suburb of Philadelphia. Levittown is an es...
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There is a certain prestige and honor to be had when finding a home in a community established in the 1700's. Pottstown was originally founded by John Potts in the trade of iron and steel, a truly American industry and is home to some of the nation's oldest mills. Now boasting both public and privat...
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