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Newtown’s Alloy Aims to Disrupt Gold-Buying With Transparency, X-Ray Technology
After a frustrating experience selling family jewelry to cover medical bills, Newtown’s Brandon Aversano founded Alloy to bring transparency to the gold-buying industry, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Facing a cancer diagnosis at 30, Aversano brought his late grandmother’s jewelry to Jeweler’s Row to offset his treatment expenses. But the experience, however, was “absolutely horrific,”…
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Popular Quakertown Craft Brewery and Restaurant Celebrates Reopening
The Proper Brewing Company is celebrating its grand reopening following a two-and-a-half-month hiatus on Wednesday, April 1, at 4 PM, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The 10-year-old Quakertown business, formerly owned by husband and wife Brian and Kris Wilson, was recently sold to employee Melissa Szymkiewicz. On Jan. 17, the restaurant and brewery closed for renovations and now features…
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Croydon’s Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. Unveils New Phillies-Themed Beer
To celebrate the start of baseball season, Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. unveiled a special new IPA inspired by the Phillies, named “Seeing Red,” reports staff for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The brewery and taproom opened its first location in Croydon and has since expanded with taprooms in Dublin and Harleysville. What’s so special about their latest beer is the red tint it gets from…
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ShopRite in Yardley Raises Over $50K During Contest to Help Fight Hunger
The ShopRite of Yardley recently raised almost $55,000 in the annual ShopRite Partners in Caring Cheerios Contest, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Thanks to their efforts, ShopRite was placed in the top five fundraising stores in the anti-hunger campaign. The contest is sponsored by General Mills and takes place in September, which is Hunger Action Month. Funds raised at each ShopRite…
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These Riverside Dining Spots Offer Delicious Food and Beautiful Views
With warmer weather around the corner, there are plenty of spots around Bucks County to enjoy some riverside dining and beautiful views, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. Located in Upper Black Eddy, Black Bass Hotel & Restaurant is a beautiful spot on the Delaware River. It’s one of the county’s oldest inns, and its menu features a…
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Bucks County Native Teams Up With Jesse Ito on Rittenhouse Bar, Brunch Spot
Royal Sushi & Izakaya’s Jesse Ito is joining forces with Bucks County native Justin Bacharach for their new restaurant, dancerobot, a Rittenhouse bar and brunch spot, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Jesse and I wanted to make something unique and special, bringing in modern culinary technique and more umami,” said Bacharach. Formerly in…
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High School Wrestler from Bucks County Helps Inspire Girls on the Mat
Bucks County high school wrestler Julia Horger is a three-time Pennsylvania state champion who began her athletic career at just seven years old, reports Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. Horger is now a senior at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School, boasting an already impressive wrestling career. “She was tough. She was beating up boys all the time as…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park to Join Philly’s 250th Celebration Parade
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be participating in the Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade in Philadelphia on July 3, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The park recently announced that the Fifes and Drums Corps and some of their re-enactors will be making an appearance. George Washington, portrayed by John Godzieba, will be joined by the…
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Hazy’s Bar & Grill in Feasterville Celebrates 20 Years of Great Food and Service
Tucked away in Feasterville is Hazy’s Bar & Grill, a popular sports bar featuring a variety of tasty food options and a diverse range of foreign and domestic beers. What makes Hazy’s so special is its welcoming staff and management team, who work hard to ensure every guest feels welcomed and cared for. Ron Sullivan…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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From Scholars to Storytellers: Honoring Bucks County’s Historic Women
March is Women’s History Month, making it the perfect time to reflect on some of the impressive achievements and lasting contributions of historic women with ties to Bucks County. Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) Though Buck was initially born in West Virginia and then raised in China, she moved to Green Hills Farm in Perkasie in 1934. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1938…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. TSA staffing shortages have persisted as a result of the current partial government shutdown, resulting in longer wait times for flyers. According to Sam Weiss, deputy director of communication for Mercer…
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Exclusive Farm Retreat in Bucks County Has Ariana Grande’s Stamp of Approval
Sheeps Landing is a luxury farm retreat in Kintnersville that pairs five-star elegance with rustic charm on a 40-acre property. Rent for this private estate begins at $3,300 a night. A-list celebrities, city dwellers and film crews frequently spend time at this gorgeous residence. Ariana Grande and her mother, Joan, have stayed at Sheeps Landing…
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Levittown Spot Named Favorite Ice Cream Shop in Bucks County in Recent Poll
Locals recently voted Jo-Jo’s Ice Cream & Water Ice in Levittown as Bucks County’s favorite ice cream spot in a poll conducted by the Bucks County Courier Times, reports Michele Haddon for the publication. Residents noted that they love Jo-Jo’s fun variety of flavors, kind staff and high-quality ingredients. The family business began in 1989…
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Great Valley Assistant Superintendent Named Finalist for Central Bucks Top Job
Joanna Wexler, assistant superintendent in Great Valley School District, has been named as a finalist for the Central Bucks School District superintendent position, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The school board is set to vote on her appointment on April 14, following a public forum in which she will participate in on April…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Opening New Location in Nearby Ambler
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice is opening a new location in Ambler at the end of the month, just in time for the start of spring, writes Robby Chakler for WissNow. The new Italian ice spot is taking the place of the former Mr. Wish at Horsham Road Center. Ambler is listed as the address for the new location, but Horsham officials are celebrating it as the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.8M Georgian-Style Estate in Newtown
The reimagined Twin Oaks estate on 10 acres with 10 bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. The Georgian-style brick manor has undergone an extensive renovation, transforming it into a turnkey retreat designed for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. . . A tree-lined driveway leads to a circular motor court, where a dramatic portico and custom-designed fountain create a refined…
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Council Rock North Marching Band Invited to Harrisburg for Recognition
Members of the Council Rock High School North Marching Band, the band’s staff, and Director of Bands Gregory R. Boccuti were recently invited to Harrisburg for a special recognition, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Four Bucks County lawmakers welcomed the group to the state’s capital as Governor Josh Shapiro presented them with a legislative citation for their impressive…
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