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Perkasie Girl Had Her Original Story Composed into a Song and Performed
Lizzy Thomas, a 10-year-old illustrator and author from Perkasie, had her original story, “Cosmic Friends,” put to music at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Thomas’ story stars three best friends, a butterfly, a panda, and a combination of the two called a pandafly, who go on a mission to save the world. The song inspired by her…
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Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Ban Cellphones in Schools
Pennsylvania may be the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, joining half the country, if the Senate Bill 1014 passes through the General Assembly, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the bill, school districts would be required to prohibit students’ cellphone usage during school hours. Exceptions would be…
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Steven Singer Jewelers Expands with New Store in Village at Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers has soft-launched its new location for a holiday preview in the Village at Newtown shopping center next door to The Capital Grille, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “Get pumped because we are offering the same exceptional service and stunning jewelry from Philadelphia’s Jewelers Row to our friends in Bucks County,” said the owner, Steven Singer. …
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Bucks County-Based Startup Gives Software Upgrades to Veterinary Hospitals
When Caleb Frankel, an emergency room veterinarian from Bucks County, saw a gap in software technology in specialty veterinary hospitals, he decided to come up with a solution, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. “This is a company born out of my own frustration,” said Frankel. “Which, as it turns out, is a great way to start a company.” …
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.2M Historic Dual-Residence Estate in Washington Crossing
A historic home, known as the Matthias Harvey Estate, offering two residences on 3 acres, is available for sale in Washington Crossing. The main residence, the Canal House, dates back to 1709 and has been carefully updated to balance modern comfort with preserved period character. . . Inside, the home features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, with original pumpkin pine floors,…
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Doylestown Band Returns to Puck Live by The Great Barn for Holiday Event
The Doylestown rockers Ceramic Animal are returning to Puck Live by The Great Barn this Saturday, Dec. 20, for their holiday extravaganza, Tinkertown III. The all-ages show will be indoors, and doors will open at 7 PM. From the band’s signature psych-pop twists on Christmas classics and special guest appearances, to exclusive merch and unforgettable on-stage banter, the Tinkertown shows have become an annual holiday staple. This…
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Pennsylvania’s Problem Gambling Helpline Sees Record Number of Calls in 2025
For many Pennsylvanians who struggle with a gambling addiction, the state’s problem gambling hotline is a valuable resource to find support, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. This year, the helpline has reached its record number of calls, with over 2,700 through November, according to data from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania. This is double the amount of calls received in 2020 and tops…
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Chalfont’s Byers’ Choice Has Crafted Holiday Figures for Almost 50 Years
For decades, Byers’ Choice in Chalfont has been crafting its iconic figurines, helping to decorate homes across the country for the holidays, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. There are 40 artisans in the production facility who handcraft, paint, dress, and accessorize each figure. The business was started by Joyce Byers almost fifty years ago. “She began making the carolers really as Christmas decorations for around the house,…
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Visit Yardley’s Shady Brook Farm to See 3 Million Vibrant Christmas Lights
Shady Brook Farm’s annual Holiday Light Show is back at the beloved Yardley spot with three million lights decorating the property, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The light show can be enjoyed in their vehicle drive-through and wagon rides, which attract crowds of locals every year. The drive-through runs every night, rain or shine, from 5 PM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday…
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Get Festive This Weekend With These Fun Events Across Bucks County
A variety of fun holiday events are taking place throughout Bucks County, perfect for families to enjoy, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. From Dec. 18 to 23, the Bristol Riverside Theatre is bringing back its American Christmas Songbook tradition, featuring classic carols performed by talented singers and musicians. Sesame Place Philadelphia in Langhorne is hosting its Hanukkah Celebration…
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Local Woman Finds Calling as Peace Activist at Peace Center in Bucks County
Barbara Simmons began volunteering at The Peace Center in Bucks County in 1987, wanting to help make the world a less dangerous place for her children to grow up in, writes Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA. Little did she know, this decision would lead to almost 40 years of activism. “You realize it’s not just your kids that matter but…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Starts GoFundMe for Victims of House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is helping the family he rescued from a house fire recover from their loss with a GoFundMe, writes Tim Jimenez for KYW Newsradio. Peck was leaving the Penndel police station at 5 AM last Thursday when he saw smoke and flames coming from the house across the street. Justin Ritorto, a resident on the street, was banging…
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Bristol’s Sojo Industries Announces Benjamin Tanner as New Chief Operating Officer
Bristol-based Sojo Industries, the industrial automation company offering mobile manufacturing and modular packaging solutions, recently named Benjamin Tanner as its new Chief Operating Officer. Tanner boasts over twenty years of experience in logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management in the beverage and food industry. He recently served as Head of Operations Condiments at Winland Foods,…
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Stella of New Hope to Host Two Special Year’s Eve Experiences
This New Year’s Eve, Stella of New Hope is offering two special experiences for guests to enjoy, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The first experience is a multi-course Chef’s Tasting Menu dinner from 5 to 9 PM for $165 per guest plus gratuity and tax. The four-course meal, crafted by Executive Chef Keith…
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Warminster Manufacturer Creates Iconic Big Bows in Car Commercials
The big, iconic bows we see adorning cars in commercials and decorating homeowners’ front doors during the holidays are actually made locally in Warminster, reports staff for 6abc. At the Car Bow Store, the manufacturer receives large plastic rolls that are cut into strips, glued together, assembled into bows, and then shipped out across the…
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Details for New Pennsbury High School Unveiled at Recent Meeting
At a recent Pennsbury School Board meeting, details were discussed for the new high school building spanning 495,000 square feet that will cost $269.5 million, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new building, designed by KCBA Architects, will replace the district’s Pennsbury East and West campuses, grouping the high schoolers together. Mike Strohecker,…
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Penndel Borough Police Officer Saves Eight Residents from House Fire
Penndel Borough Police Officer Sean Peck is being celebrated as a hero after saving eight people from a house fire on Woodland Avenue in Penndel this past Thursday, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Officer Peck witnessed the fire around 4:40 AM and quickly moved to assist the residents. “Recognizing the imminent danger to the…
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Affording Typical Rent Requires Double Income For Retail Workers in Philly Region
In the Philadelphia region, retail employees will need to earn more than double their current annual income to afford the median-priced apartment in the area, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia metropolitan area retail workers earned a median annual salary of $35,006 in 2024. In order to comfortably afford the rent for an…
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