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Heartfelt Mission Behind Bensalem Coffee Shop Continues at New Jenkintown Location
When you stop by Pot Heads Coffee House in Bensalem, you’ll be welcomed by skeletal companions and playful spooky décor before picking up your daily dose of caffeine. The coffee house was co-founded by Faith Noga and her brother-in-law, Chris Watson, and is inspired by the memories of Faith’s daughter, Mila, and Chris’s son, William. …
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Bucks County Biotech Leader Gregory Krug Honored With 2025 ICON Award
Gregory Krug, co-founder of Lampire Biological Laboratories in Doylestown, has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 ICON Honors Award, writes Walt Frank for Altoona Mirror. Presented to business leaders aged 60 and older, the award recognizes exceptional leadership, professional accomplishment, and significant impact in the greater Lehigh Valley region. The 72-year-old Krug has played a…
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Trevose’s Rita’s Italian Ice Kicks Off Spring with Giveaway, Mystery Flavor
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating spring with a special collaboration and their annual free 6-ounce Italian ice giveaway across all its locations on Friday, March 20. Along with its upcoming event, Rita’s has partnered with the iconic marshmallow brand PEEPS for a special mystery Italian ice flavor. The flavor will be available…
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Holicong Bakery Gives Those with Disabilities a Sweet Place to Work
Bake Ability in Holicong provides job opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them a safe and welcoming atmosphere to work in, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “We want them to come in and feel like this is somewhere where they’re included and they’re special. And we take that extra 5 minutes to have that conversation with the customers…
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Grandson of Reese’s Founder Takes on Hershey, Defending Family Recipe
Brad Reese, the 70-year-old grandson of the man who invented Reese’s, has become Hershey’s most persistent critic, publicly defending the family recipe and the brand legacy, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. When he is not celebrating Reese’s, he is constantly busy criticizing its Hershey-based owner. “They ruined my fun,” he said. Among…
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Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque
Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. An artsy destination along the Delaware River, New Hope is a calm riverside retreat with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Scenic nature, such as Bowman’s Hill Sunflower Preserve, provides…
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Nonprofit in Doylestown Buys Space for Inclusive Housing, Marketplace
The Next Step Programs nonprofit has finalized the purchase of a 2.5-acre property in Doylestown with its partners, where it plans to build an inclusive marketplace and housing for adults with disabilities, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The nonprofit has supported more than 1,000 young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
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Business in Yardley Honored with Environmental Stewardship Award
The Yardley Refillery recently received recognition from Lower Makefield Township’s Environmental Advisory Council, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Mayor Caroline Thompson of Yardley appeared before the township’s Board of Supervisors as the business was granted the Environmental Stewardship Award. The refillery received a plaque and a $1,000 stipend, which it has donated to The River Keepers Network. “And thanks to Lower Makefield Township…
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Lahaska’s Peddler’s Village is a Storybook-Inspired Shopping Destination
Located halfway between Allentown and Philadelphia, Peddler’s Village in Lahaska is a collection of stores that provides a charming shopping experience in a storybook-style setup, writes Kira Reinke for Islands. This tourist destination and local favorite was opened in the 1960s by farmer Earl Jamison, who was inspired by Carmel-by-the-Sea’s architecture in California. Every year, nearly two million shoppers visit the village’s more…
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Snowstorms May Be Up, But Crashes on the PA Turnpike are Down
While it has been a more active winter this year for Pennsylvania Turnpike crews due to frequent snowstorms, it’s actually been safer than previous years, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Fewer car crashes have occurred on the Turnpike this year, despite the region experiencing more snow. According to Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey, much of this has to do with the timing…
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Scarcity and Celebrity Influx Send Value of New Hope Riverfront Homes Skyrocketing
Prices for riverfront homes in New Hope have surged in recent years, driven by limited inventory and a growing influx of celebrities to the charming Bucks County town, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The recent sale of a Delaware River property for $9.5 million highlighted the durability of higher home prices in…
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Merit Financial Advisors Expands With Acquisition of Newtown’s GlennCo
Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm, has acquired GlennCo, a Newtown-based wealth management firm, adding around $208 million in total assets. The move strengthens Merit’s presence in Bucks County and is its seventh office in Pennsylvania. In the last three years, GlennCo has expanded significantly, increasing both its wealth-advisory team and its office…
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Doylestown Welcomes New Endocrinology Practice to the Area
Advocare Advanced Endocrinology opened a new office in Doylestown, bringing its services to the surrounding Bucks County communities, writes Advocare Advanced Endocrinology staff for Patch. The new medical practice specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of both metabolic and hormonal conditions. Advocare Advanced Endocrinology blends evidence-based care with modern technology, supporting patients with complex and chronic disorders. The…
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Popular New Jersey Fried Chicken Restaurant Expanding to Bucks County
A New Jersey fried chicken restaurant, Iffys Hot Chicken, is bringing its signature dishes to Bucks County, expanding with a new location in Bristol, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Iffys will be opening later this year at 2701 Durham Road at the site of the former KFC. A grand opening date has yet to be announced. The…
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PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in drivers receiving incorrect toll bills, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, certain automated plate-reading systems are having difficulty telling the redesigned zero apart from the number eight. “This is an…
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Plan for 84 Senior Condos on Lincoln Highway Advances in Falls Township
Falls Township planners voted to recommend approval for redeveloping an abandoned auto facility on Lincoln Highway into a two-story building intended for residents aged 55 and older, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The development would also feature 148 parking spaces. The property sits close to Calvary Full Gospel Church on Tyburn,…
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QNB-Victory Bank Merger Moves Forward After Shareholder Vote
Shareholders of Quakertown-based QNB Corp. and The Victory Bancorp in Limerick have voted in favor of a proposed merger, clearing a major regulatory and corporate hurdle, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. QNB Corp. serves as the holding company for QNB Bank, while The Victory Bancorp performs the same role for The Victory Bank.…
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The Foundry Announces Opening of Second Location in Historic Doylestown Building
The Foundry recently announced the opening of a second location inside Doylestown’s Titus-Chapman House, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The women-owned business is excited to expand its presence, offering more workspace for entrepreneurs, creatives, and local professionals. Constructed in the early 1800s, the Titus-Chapman House originally served as a farmhouse before it was transformed by architect Thomas Lester Cernea in…
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