New Hope, Pennsylvania, a quaint town of 2,500 people, is becoming a new celebrity haven as it offers a “peaceful and private lifestyle” away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, according to experts.

Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and their mother, Yolanda Hadid, bought a property in the tiny town in 2017, according to Realtor.

The property, which is called Carousel Farm, was purchased for $3.7 million and consists of a 5,0000 square-foot stone house, a barn that can accommodate 16 horses, and an in-ground pool, according to the outlet.

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Aerial view of Yolanda Hadid’s farm in Pennsylvania (MEGA / Mega)

The listing of the property describes the home as a “gentleman’s estate” where guests can “relax around the pool, go riding on the 32+ acres, or just play your own version of Gatsby.”

In April 2020, Bella and Gigi posed for Vogue’s March issue on their ranch: “Postcard from Home for Vogue,” Gigi captioned her post.

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The Hadids’ home is called the “Carousel Farm” and is a 5,000 square-foot stone house in New Hope, Pa. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Lifetime / Getty Images)

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Gigi’s ex-boyfriend and father of her child, Zayn Malik, also owns a home in New Hope. 

Earlier this year, Malik spoke to British Vogue about the benefits of owning a property in the Pennsylvania town and said it’s a “great place to reflect on your thoughts and think about things without the noise of the world.” 

He also noted that his home in New Hope gave him the inspiration for his latest album, “Room Under the Stairs.” 

Zayn Malik told British Vogue about the benefits of owning a home in Pennsylvania earlier this year. (Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The current man in Gigi’s life, Bradley Cooper, also owns a home in New Hope, just down the street from Carousel Farm, according to the New York Post. The outlet reported that Cooper, who grew up just an hour away in Jenkintown, purchased the home for $6.5 million in December 2023.

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were previously in a relationship and share a daughter. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com / Getty Images)

Cooper’s newly purchased home was built in 1704 and has undergone extensive renovations, per The Post. The home has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and is 6,300 square feet.

Tabitha Heit, a licensed relator, told Fox Business, “As a real estate agent licensed in both Pennsylvania and New York, I’ve noticed a significant trend of New Yorkers relocating to Pennsylvania.

“There are several reasons for this shift: the slightly milder climate, more affordable living compared to states like New York and New Jersey, and the overall appeal of the area.”

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper reportedly own homes on the same street in New Hope, Pa. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid have been romantically linked since October 2023. (Aeon/GC Images / Getty Images)

Heit told Fox Business that since inventory has been “tight” for years, the recent increase in demand has been driving up home prices.

“I would imagine celebrities are drawn to this area as well as it likely offers them a more peaceful and private lifestyle. New Hope, with its artsy vibe, is a standout town, and its location – just across the river from New Jersey – makes it incredibly accessible,” Heit noted.

“I would imagine celebrities are drawn to this area as well as it likely offers them a more peaceful and private lifestyle.”

– Tabitha Heit, licensed relator

She added, “Doylestown is another hot spot in Bucks County, offering charm, culture and a vibrant community that continues to attract buyers.”

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Carle Robbins, a broker in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, told Fox Business that New Hope and Doylestown are where celebrities like to dine.

“But the celebs live in the surrounding townships: Solebury, Upper Makefield, Plumstead, Tinicum,” Robbins added.

Justin Bieber is among the celebrities seen in New Hope, Pa., in recent years. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

According to Realtor, the median home price in New Hope is $1.3 million. The outlet also noted that New Hope is in the middle of New York and Philadelphia, which makes it an attractive location for commuters.

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The outlet reported that stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Bieber and Tina Fey have all been seen in New Hope in recent years.

The Christmas holiday weekend is now just days away, and you’ll need to know what will be open and closed in Pennsylvania so you can properly navigate the holidays.

Here’s your Christmas roundup.

Christmas Day 2024 is on Wednesday and considered a federal holiday, so most regular business will be impacted.

Major banks will be closed on Christmas

The major banks — Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, PNC, Wells Fargo and Truist — consider Christmas to be a bank holiday, and will be closed.

Will federal courts be open on Christmas?

All federal and Pennsylvania state courts and non-essential services will be closed on December 25.

Mail, packages won’t be delivered on Christmas Day

FedEx will be closed on Christmas Day, and will not deliver any packages.

All United States Postal Service locations will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Regular post office hours and mail delivery will resume on the Thursday following each holiday.

UPS will be closed on Christmas as well, and will not deliver any packages.

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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Eastern hellbenders are indicators of good water quality.

December 20, 2024 | 3:37 PM

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new protections for the eastern hellbender five years after denying endangered status for the state’s official amphibian.

“This is definitely a massive win for the species, for the habitats and the areas in which they thrive,” said Ted Evgeniadis, the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper.

Evgeniadis’s organization, along with the Center for Biological Diversity and others, sued in 2021 over Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2019 determination that the eastern hellbender did not warrant protection. Last year a federal judge vacated the 2019 decision and ordered a new finding.

The eastern hellbender – which can grow to be 29 inches long and live up to 30 years – breathes through its skin, and needs cool, clean water to thrive. Its population has been shrinking, due to stream sedimentation, poor water quality, disease, habitat loss and collection for use as a pet, according to FWS.

The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association said extreme storms due to climate change are also  devastating hellbender populations. In a statement on the proposed listing, it said, “Hurricane Helene destroyed the healthiest part of their range in North Carolina, and forest damage and contamination from the storm will continue to pollute these areas.”

Less than 60% of documented hellbender populations still exist. Of those, only 12% are stable and 59% are in decline, according to FWS. Eastern hellbenders historically were found across Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The Ozark hellbender, a separate subspecies that’s found in Missouri and Arkansas, was listed as an endangered species in 2011.

The federal Endangered Species Act prohibits harming, harassing or killing a species listed as endangered.

That creates restrictions for developers who want to build in an area where the hellbender lives.

Whether it’s a gas station, a shopping center, or a housing development, Evgeniadis said, “it makes it much more difficult [to get permits], because earth disturbing activities are going to affect critical water resource areas.”

Evgeniadis noted there are risks for environmental protections under incoming president Donald Trump. In his first administration, Trump rolled back 125 environmental safeguards, according to tracking by the Washington Post.

“It’s yet to be seen what could potentially happen,” Evgeniadis said. “Some of the rollbacks that we saw were pretty much unprecedented rollbacks.”

Evgeniadis said he hopes the proposal leads to more federal and state resources going to help protect and restore the hellbender population and habitat in Pennsylvania.

The Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed listing is subject to a 60-day public comment period, which closes at 11:59 p.m. EST on Feb. 11, 2025. To comment on the proposed listing, people can go to regulations.gov, search for docket number FWS-R3-ES-2024-0152, then click “comment.”

Written comments can also be mailed to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0152, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: PRB/3W, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.

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