Julia Rapp

Washington, D.C., United States

Editor At Large at VISTA Today

Journalist & house music DJ. Formerly @DCNewsNow, @RT_America.

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Articles

This Chester County Gelato Shop is One of the Best in the Region

3 weeks ago | vista.today | Julia Rapp

A West Chester gelato shop has been recognized by as one of the best in the region. The origin story of D’Ascenzo’s Gelato Shop begins in the sky. The two owners, Glen and Kristin D’Ascenzo met while working as flight attendants, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A trip to Rome then inspired the inception of the business twenty years ago. The chilled Italian dessert is kept at a higher temperature which allows for flavors to be more prominent, shares Glenn D’Ascenzo.
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them

3 weeks ago | philadelphia.today | Julia Rapp

PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad seeds. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers, or in many cases, copy them.
This Bristol Location is Considered a Top Hot Dog Mainstay in Bucks County

4 weeks ago | bucksco.today | Julia Rapp

This Bucks County restaurant is making waves as one of the region’s best hot dog spots. Recently relocated to Bristol’s Naked Brewing, Cheese Dawgs combines two American favorites: hot dogs and beer, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Patrons can choose between a regular dog or a foot-long, with a variety of toppings inspired by different U.S. regions.
These Three Major Pop Stars Have Bucks County Roots

1 month ago | bucksco.today | Julia Rapp

Three major pop stars who are known all around the world all grew up in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, is a Doylestown Township native. Over the years, she has released many mega-hits that we all know and loves, including “So What?”, “Perfect”, and “Just Give Me A Reason”. She is one of the most popular pop/rock singers of the early 2000s and she is still producing hits and continues to tour. Christina Perri grew up in Bensalem.
A 1920s-Inspired Luxury Estate

1 month ago | bucksco.today | Julia Rapp

A luxurious property in New Hope known as the "The Gatsby Barn," once home to famed musician Leon Redbone, is now on the market for $5,995,000. A luxurious property in New Hope, once home to famed musician Leon Redbone, is now on the market for $5,995,000, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Hollywood Actor and Montco Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid

1 month ago | philadelphia.today | Julia Rapp

Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is dating model Gigi Hadid, bought a home near her mother’s $4 million horse farm. The pair were spotted on a romantic getaway at New Hope luxury hotel, River House at Odette’s. Hadid has spent a good deal of time in Bucks County at a farmhouse in New Hope that she purchased with her ex, former One Direction star Zayn Malik.
Indulge in Bucks County's Best Bakeries Featured in Eater Philadelphia

1 month ago | bucksco.today | Julia Rapp

If you’re looking for a scrumptious bite, a cake for a special occasion or a delectable sweet, there are plenty of Bucks County bakeries to check out, writes Kristen Kwiatkowski for Eater Philadelphia. New Hope’s Factory Girl Bake Shop offers a selection of unique treats, including pear and juniper coffee cake, cheddar and scallion scones, and lemon and olive oil cake with a beet glaze. For the celiac sweet tooth, Sweetah’s Gluten Free Bake Shop sells sweets without gluten.
These Are the Best Donut Shops in Bucks County

1 month ago | bucksco.today | Julia Rapp

Donuts, originating from Dutch settlers in the late 1700s, are a timeless American breakfast staple. While Dunkin‘ sprinkles the region with its popular treats, there are plenty of places in Bucks County that serve their take of the beloved ring-shaped pastry, writes Graham Harrington for Keystone Newsroom. Yum Yum Bake Shops in Quakertown and Warminster initially served as a family-owned donut and coffee shop in the sixties and has since expanded across the region.
Bucks County's Mike Daley is the Man Behind America's Grandest Private Whiskey Collection

1 month ago | bucksco.today | Julia Rapp

Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate, however, is running out of space to showcase his several thousand bottles of scotch, American, and Irish whiskies. To cope, Daley has resorted to storing some bottles in unconventional places.
These Five Chester County High Schools Made the Top 20 in Pennsylvania

1 month ago | vista.today | Julia Rapp

Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schoolslist from U.S. News & World Report. The rankings were based on the scores each institution earned in six different areas of school quality on a percentile basis. The metrics included college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state testing performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rate.