• “Make a Left at the Airplane”: The Story Behind Penndel’s Most Iconic Landmark

    “Make a Left at the Airplane”: The Story Behind Penndel’s Most Iconic Landmark

    For decades, one phrase instantly told people they were in Lower Bucks County: “Make a left at the airplane.” Long before GPS, nearly everybody knew exactly what that meant. The Airplane Family Restaurant and Diner in Penndel was one of Bucks County’s most unforgettable landmarks. Sitting at the corner of Route 1 and Durham Road,…

  • SEPTA’s Langhorne Station Redevelopment Plan Divides Penndel Residents

    SEPTA’s Langhorne Station Redevelopment Plan Divides Penndel Residents

    SEPTA’s proposed mixed-use development at Langhorne train station is drawing a mix of support and concern from residents in Penndel, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Residents from Penndel, Middletown, Langhorne Manor, and nearby communities filled Penndel Borough Hall last month to hear more about the proposed project, officially known as the…

  • Penndel Bowling Center Changes Hands: What’s Next for the Beloved Local Alley

    Penndel Bowling Center Changes Hands: What’s Next for the Beloved Local Alley

    After two decades of being owned and operated by David Strippoli, Penndel Bowling Center is being turned over to someone new, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Strippoli announced on the Penndel Bowling Center’s Facebook page that the 24-lane bowling alley on West Lincoln Highway has new owners as of May 8.…

  • How Mister Soda Pop in Penndel is Refreshing Tradition

    How Mister Soda Pop in Penndel is Refreshing Tradition

    A Penndel craft soda store takes thirsty patrons down memory lane with vintage beverages and old-time candy, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia.   Mister Soda Pop offers an abundance of delectable treats and sodas. Owner Fran Cattani says his family was in the beer business for over a hundred years.  But he decided…