• Barstool Sports Founder Rates Lucatelli’s and Peppino’s Tomato Pies, Sparks Pizza Frenzy in Doylestown and Chalfont

    Barstool Sports Founder Rates Lucatelli’s and Peppino’s Tomato Pies, Sparks Pizza Frenzy in Doylestown and Chalfont

    David Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and One Bite Pizza, has recently ignited a pizza craze in Bucks County following his visits to two local pizza places, Lucatelli’s Pizzeria in Doylestown and Peppino’s Tomato Pies and South Philly-style Sandwiches in Chalfont, writes Damon Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Portnoy, known as…

  • Lancaster Sees Boom in Tourism, Eyes Future Events & Partnerships  

    Lancaster Sees Boom in Tourism, Eyes Future Events & Partnerships  

    Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancaster has seen a boom in tourism, as visitors sought rural respite from crowded cities, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Tourism and hospitality groups are vying to push for more events at the helm of 2026, where Philadelphia will be the host of the…

  • Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert Staple: The Rich History and Delicious Taste of Shoofly Pie

    Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert Staple: The Rich History and Delicious Taste of Shoofly Pie

    A Pennsylvania Dutch dessert staple marries the crust of a crumb cake with fluffy molasses, to make the iconic Shoofly pie, writes Jen Peng for Tasting Table.   The pie’s origin is as rich as its fillings, believed to have been the offspring of the “centennial cake” which was created during the 100th anniversary of…

  • Mid Penn Bank and Penn State Health Make Strive During No Shave November Fundraiser

    Mid Penn Bank and Penn State Health Make Strive During No Shave November Fundraiser

    Mid Penn Bank and Penn State Health’s Department of Urology are holding their eighth annual No Shave November fundraiser. Since 2016, the partnership between these two organizations has raised more than $620,000 for prostate cancer research. Mid Penn Bank hopes to raise over $1.1 million by 2026. During the month of November, employees from both organizations and community partners ditch their…

  • Wall Street Journal: Perkasie ‘Pet Psychic’ Charges $550 to Talk to Your Fur Babies

    Wall Street Journal: Perkasie ‘Pet Psychic’ Charges $550 to Talk to Your Fur Babies

    Perkasie resident Nikki Vasconez is a former lawyer turned pet communicator who charges $550 for a session where she ‘talks’ to your pets for 90 minutes, writes Katherine Bindley for The Wall Street Journal. And her services are in high demand – she boasts a wait list of over 7,600 people. Vasconez started her animal…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Heather W. Wilson as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer 

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Heather W. Wilson as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer 

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has appointed Heather W. Wilson as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.  Wilson brings with her 12 years of leadership experience within the YMCA movement and a passion for public health and health equity. Most recently, Wilson served as the Senior Vice President of Membership and Health Innovation for the YMCA…

  • Penn State Health Dedicates Newly Named Mid Penn Bank Outpatient Clinic

    Penn State Health Dedicates Newly Named Mid Penn Bank Outpatient Clinic

    In honor of Mid Penn Bank’s $1.1 million fundraising commitment and in celebration of its partnership with Penn State Health, Penn State Cancer Institute has renamed its second-floor outpatient clinic. The Mid Penn Bank Outpatient Clinic will support patients undergoing cancer care. Leaders from both organizations gathered Tuesday evening to dedicate the space. As an expansion of…

  • Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester Hosts Dazzling Lineup of Musical Talent this December

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester Hosts Dazzling Lineup of Musical Talent this December

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester is hosting an extraordinary lineup of musical talent this season, featuring groundbreaking a cappella, Broadway stars, and renowned musicians. Accent – An A Cappella Holiday!– Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30 PM Accent is an incredible vocal group known for their stunning harmonies and musical prowess. Inspired by the…

  • Aquatic Predator Alert: Surge in Large Size Invasive Fish Alarms Officials at the Delaware River Basin, Upper Black Eddy

    Aquatic Predator Alert: Surge in Large Size Invasive Fish Alarms Officials at the Delaware River Basin, Upper Black Eddy

    Several species of invasive fish are growing in numbers in the lower Delaware River basin, some spotted in Upper Black Eddy, writes Kerry Bates for Delaware Currents.   Officials are warning that freshwater drums, blue catfish, and northern snakeheads could eat other fish, and can grow to large sizes, increasing their consumption of other aquatic…

  • Mid Penn Bank Hires Jeffrey Steigerwalt as Regional President in New Jersey

    Mid Penn Bank Hires Jeffrey Steigerwalt as Regional President in New Jersey

    Mid Penn Bank expands its presence in southern New Jersey with the addition of Jeffrey Steigerwalt as regional president and senior vice president.  Steigerwalt has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry, serving most recently at Malvern Bank as executive vice president and managing director of the Private Bank. Additionally, Steigerwalt…

  • Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Unveils Its Premiere Annual Holiday Season Lineup This December

    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Unveils Its Premiere Annual Holiday Season Lineup This December

    The enchantment of the holiday season is set to sparkle like never before as Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center presents its inaugural Holiday Season Lineup this December. The festive mood ignites on December 1 at 5 PM with the Holiday Cheer Show. Watch the luminous talent from Uptown Studio light up the stage and kindle…

  • Villanova University and Cabrini University Reach Final Agreement

    Villanova University and Cabrini University Reach Final Agreement

    Villanova University and Cabrini University, along with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—who founded Cabrini University—have reached a final agreement for Villanova to assume ownership of the Cabrini campus after the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. The final agreement, which states that Villanova will also maintain the Cabrini name for the…

  • Mid Penn Bank and Penn State Health Host No Shave November Fundraiser

    Mid Penn Bank and Penn State Health Host No Shave November Fundraiser

    Mid Penn Bank is partnering with Penn State Health’s Department of Urology for the eighth annual No Shave November fundraiser. This partnership has raised more than $620,000 for prostate cancer research since the first month-long campaign was held in 2016. Employees from both organizations come together every November and ditch their razors to bring awareness…

  • Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian

    Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian

    A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat.   Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…

  • Unlocking the Charm: Navigating the Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast Scene

    Unlocking the Charm: Navigating the Lancaster County Bed and Breakfast Scene

    In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was an explosion of Lancaster County Bed and Breakfasts. Amid this uptick, a group of innkeepers decided to join forces in advertising and tourism reach, as well as skill sharing, recipe exchange, and help with repairs. This group is known today as the Lancaster County Bed &…

  • Doylestown Native Pink Reveals Her Near-Fatal Overdose Before Rising to Fame

    Doylestown Native Pink Reveals Her Near-Fatal Overdose Before Rising to Fame

    Doylestown native Pink has been a hit-maker since the early aughts, but the road to pop stardom was one of many trials and tribulations.   In an interview with 60 Minutes, the Grammy-winning singer opened up about her near-fatal overdose at a party before signing her first record deal, according to 69 News.   Pink…

  • Uptown! Hosts Two Tribute Bands This November

    Uptown! Hosts Two Tribute Bands This November

    Uptown! starts November with a powerhouse weekend presenting two great bands performing music loved by all. It all starts on Friday, November 3, with what is billed as the best Dave Matthew’s Tribute band in the business. With over 1,500 performances in 48 states and 8 countries, this band will bring the full Dave Matthew’s…

  • Keep your Health Journey on Track with YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Gift of Health

    Keep your Health Journey on Track with YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Gift of Health

    As the year winds down, staying on the path to wellness becomes increasingly challenging. To help members stay motivated, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is launching the Gift of Health – an opportunity for new and current members to win one of 42 prizes offered at seven branches across Chester County.  Incentivizing Good Health  “There…