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Richland Township Debates Rezoning 80 Acres for New Housing Development
At a recent Richland Township Board of Supervisors meeting, developers proposed rezoning 80 acres of forest reserve land to build 165 single-family homes, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The proposal, presented by David Caracausa of Cornerstone Premier Homes and Brian Seidel of Seidel Planning & Design, requested a change from…
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Council Rock Newtown Little League Dominates on Path to Little League World Series
The Council Rock Newtown Little League baseball team has captured the attention of Bucks County and beyond, securing a spot in the prestigious Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, writes Andrea Rose-Oates for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The team triumphed over Washington, D.C., with a 5-1 victory in the Mid-Atlantic Region final, despite rain…
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Bucks County Emerges as Key Battleground in High-Stakes 2024 Election
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is once again at the center of national political attention as the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris approaches, writes Steve Bonel for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The county is nearly equally split between Republican and Democratic voters. Langhorne resident Hannah Reed, a 30-year-old independent voter who supported…
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Viral TikTok Hack Shows Easy Water Bottle Trick to Eliminate Spotted Lanternflies
A TikTok video that has gone viral provides a natural way to kill spotted lanternflies using only an empty water bottle, writes Danielle Letenyei for Green Matters. A year ago, TikTok creator @greenleafa posted a video on how she killed many lanternflies with a simple method. At the start of the video, she displayed a…
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Amazon Fresh Set to Open in Bensalem After Lengthy Delays
Amazon Fresh is set to open its new Bensalem store on August 22, after extensive delays left the project in limbo, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Located at 1837 Street Road in the Brookwood Shopping Center, the 42,000-square-foot grocery store will operate daily from 8 AM to 10 PM offering affordable groceries with…
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Local Couple Transforms 90s Home into Screaming Goat Farm
In the last two years, Green Lane’s Michael and Melissa Meacham turned an outdated 1990s home into a modern farmhouse they named the Screaming Goat Farm, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was just plain,” said Melissa. “It was a run-of-the-mill house. But it was well built. I just knew my husband could…
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New Eastern European Bakery, Restaurant, and Flower Shop Opening in Newtown
Newtown Township will soon welcome a new Eastern European-inspired restaurant and bakery, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Flourish Cafe, known for its location at Village Shires Shopping Center in Northampton Township, is expanding to the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. The restaurant will occupy 3,210 square feet in the space next to the…
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Quakertown Native Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Influences Behind ‘Short n’ Sweet’ in Exclusive Interview
In a recent interview with Variety, singer-songwriter Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter shared insights into her evolving career and the inspiration behind her upcoming album, “Short n’ Sweet,” writes Thania Garcia for Variety Magazine. Carpenter, sipping a Yerba Mate while browsing a Los Angeles record store, reflected on her love for vintage aesthetics. “I love…
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From Trains to Bikes: Philadelphia Area’s Super Commuters Navigate Daily Challenges
The number of super commuters – those who travel 90 minutes or more to work – in the Philadelphia region continues to increase, but is still well below pre-pandemic numbers, writes Milan Varia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From 2021 to 2022, the number of super commuters in the area rose by 23.4 percent, going from…
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Lower Gwynedd-Based Third Arc Bio Raises $165 Million in Funding to Advance Innovative Cancer Treatments
Third Arc Bio, a pharmaceutical tech company based in Lower Gladwyn, has raised $165 million in its first round of funding, reports John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to filings with the SEC, funding was led by Vida Ventures, Cormorant Asset Management, and its founding investor Omega funds, among others. The biotech firm,…
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Council Rock Teacher and Three-Legged Therapy Dog Bring Joy to Doylestown Hospital
A Council Rock High School teacher is helping patients at Doylestown Hospital get some much-needed puppy love, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Jerry Fetter, who teaches science, started volunteering with Boomer last year. The therapy dog may only have three legs, but he brings endless joy to patients and staff. Boomer’s origin story…
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Bristol Native, Sports Radio Icon Mike Missanelli Returns to 97.5 The Fanatic
Bristol native Mike Missanelli, a beloved figure in Philadelphia sports radio, is making a triumphant return to 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN-FM) as the midday host, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Program director Scott Masteller, who took over the role earlier this year, has been envisioning Missanelli’s comeback since his appointment. In…
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Lori Shapiro Steps into Spotlight as Potential Second Lady
Pennsylvania first lady Lori Shapiro, who served as an analyst in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy during the Clinton administration, may have the chance to return to D.C. in a new role, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her husband, Gov. Josh Shapiro, is considered a top contender for Vice…
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Doylestown Bookshop to Welcome World-Renowned Author
Nicholas Sparks, a world-renowned author of many hits like “The Notebook” and “Message in a Bottle“, will visit The Doylestown Bookshop as part of the tour for his latest book, “Counting Miracles“, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Sparks has so far sold more than 92 million copies of his novels in…
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Harleysville’s Philadelphia Folk Festival is Back and Better Than Ever with John Oates
After a one year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Harleysville is back with headliners John Oates and Gangstagrass, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, the Philadelphia Folk Society suspended its annual gathering following the passing of their cofounder Gene Shay and financial restructuring after the pandemic. Now, the 61st Folk Festival…
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Why Bucks County Homeowners Are Celebrating Halloween in July
Bucks County’s Josh Stolarski is one of many homeowners in the region turning summer into a spooky spectacle with oversized lawn ghosts and ghouls, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Stolarski’s 10-foot skeleton, festively dressed for various holidays, has become a beloved fixture in his neighborhood. “The kids love him,” he says. …
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Bucks County–Based Nonprofit Acquires Last Community Health Systems Hospitals in Pennsylvania
Bucks County-based nonprofit WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., led by healthcare veteran Joshua Nemzoff, has agreed to purchase the last three Pennsylvania hospitals from Community Health Systems Inc., writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $120 million deal encompasses Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and two Scranton facilities: Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. The…
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New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok
A home in New Jersey, dubbed the “Barbie Dreamhouse,” has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Listed on Zillow for $500,000, the Hamilton house at 835 Hughes Drive stands out with bubblegum pink shutters and salmon-pink walls, kitchen cabinets, and floors, all complemented…
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