Perkasie
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New Perkasie Thrift Store Opens, Supporting Community Members in Need
Revivals Thrift is a new secondhand store opened by a local church, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Perkasie at the former Freed Glass building, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new thrift spot will help support the community, with 100 percent of its proceeds given to the Revivals Outreach Center to assist with its programming. The center offers free services…
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Perkasie’s Final Undeveloped Land May Become Home to Recycling Center
After borough leaders and residents pushed back against plans for luxury apartments, the final undeveloped tract of land in Perkasie may instead be developed as a recycling center, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Feb. 25, Perkasie Place submitted a sketch plan to the borough planning commission seeking initial feedback on…
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Perkasie Doctor Supports Cancer Patients with Holistic Wellness Approach
Dr. Monique Gary, a breast surgeon and founder of Still Rise Farms in Perkasie, is helping cancer and chronic illness patients by integrating traditional medicine with holistic healing, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. After 11 years in practice, Gary drew inspiration from her mother and grandmother, both nurses, to specialize in oncology surgery. “They…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a dorm room, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The building itself looks modest with no hint to the treasures inside. Unlike many thrift stores, the interior is carefully…
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Pennridge High Student from Perkasie to Compete in Miss America 2026 Pageant
Perkasie native Lynzi Allen, a rising senior at Pennridge High School, will be competing in Miss America’s Teen 2026 pageant in September, writes Mina Llona for The Philadelphia Tribune. Allen has an impressive background, with passions for modeling, dancing and debate. She hopes to one day become a civil rights lawyer, a dream she’s…
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Borough Officials Reviewing Proposal for Perkasie Starbucks
The plan for a drive-thru Starbucks at a busy intersection near Pennridge High School is now under review by Perkasie borough officials, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Borough council members held a public hearing earlier this week to discuss the developer’s conditional use application for a drive-thru to be permitted on…
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Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’
Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker, is hoping to wow the judges with his delicious desserts on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve been a fan of this show forever,” said Carter, who gained many local fans with Carter’s Confections, his custom dessert business.…
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Philadelphia Breast Cancer Surgeon Transforms Wellness Care at Perkasie Farm Retreat
Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Monique Gary, affectionately known to her patients as “Dr. Mo,” has traded the bustling city life of Philadelphia for the tranquility of a 40-acre farm in Perkasie, writes Wendy Ruderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Mo has transformed her new home into a sanctuary where wellness is the only crop…
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To Honor Her Mother, Perkasie Woman Turns Phillies Triumphs into Animal Welfare
A group of Phillies fans are finding a fun way to raise money in honor of a longtime fan and animal welfare advocate who passed away from cancer last year, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Perkasie’s Beth Overmier has been a member of the Phandemic Krew, a robust baseball fan community. She is…
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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…
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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
Just months after several sightings in Bucks County, another black bear has been seen wandering around the area. Annie McCormick wrote about the sighting for 6abc. A black bear was seen walking around Perkasie last week. Local residents were able to get pictures of the animal but did their best to stay a safe distance…
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Philly Skydiver Jumps into His 40th Birthday by Attempting New Record for Charity
A Philadelphia skydiving instructor celebrated his 40th birthday by attempting to break a new record at a Perkasie airport for charity. Sharifa Jackson wrote about the charitable feat for 6ABC. Chris Howard, an instructor at Skydive Philadelphia, made it his goal to jump from a plane 101 times on Wednesday. One of his goals was…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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School District in Bucks County Considers Acquiescing to Teenager Snooze-Button Usage
High school students who rely on snooze buttons for some extra morning sleep may get help from Pennridge School District. Unfortunately, it may not come for a while. Bob Keeler caught the buzz on the issue for The Reporter Online. The district’s interest in changing its start time stems from recommendations from institutions that include…
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Popular Vineyard in Bucks County Finishes Multiyear Renovation, Putting Its Dairy-Farm Roots Out to Pasture
The long-term renovation of Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery in Perkasie (the approvals alone took three years) has been completed. It has now shed all vestiges of its former use as a dairy farm and is wholly dedicated to wine. Paul Vigna covered the transformation for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Revamping the 100-year-old family property in…
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FROM MONTCO: Jeffrey Epstein Case Moving Forward Thanks to Journalist with Local Ties
The case against the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein is moving forward thanks to Julie K. Brown, an investigative journalist for The Miami Herald who began her career at The Pendulum, the student newspaper at Pennridge High School in Perkasie, writes Tiffany Hsu for The New York Times. For over two years, Brown has been interviewing…
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