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Bensalem Students Ring in the School Year With Celebration and Cheer
Students, teachers and staff members at Bensalem High School gathered last week to celebrate together in preparation for the school year, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc. “Kids are so excited to be here. Teachers are going to be excited to get back. It’s fall sports, it’s Eagles season. It’s a great time of year,”…
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Two Pharma Companies Partner to Open Dedicated OSD Form Suite in Sellersville
Piramal Pharma Solutions and NewAmsterdam Pharma Company will be opening a dedicated oral solid dosage form suite at Piramal’s facility in Sellersville. The Sellersville site is one of Piramal Pharma Solutions’ focused drug product facilities offering comprehensive development and manufacturing services for a variety of formulations, including various oral solid dosages. The new suite will…
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Falls’ Amazon Data Center Sparks Official Joy and Environmental Concern
The 1-million-square-foot Amazon data center planned for Falls Township has pleased elected officials but has raised concerns among environmental advocates, writes Naomi Weiss for the Bucks County Beacon. Announced in June, the complex will be at the Keystone Trade Center. It is part of Amazon’s $20 billion AI and cloud infrastructure investment in Pennsylvania, aligning…
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Bucks County Playhouse Invites Locals to Write a Love Letter to the County
The Bucks County Playhouse is inviting community members to share their affection for the region in a special “Love Letter to Bucks County” initiative. This special event is in celebration of the Playhouse’s production of the romantic comedy “She Loves Me,” running through Sept. 14. Inspired by “She Loves Me,” the charming musical that was…
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Those Looking to Explore Caves Can Check Out These Spots Near Bucks County
While there are no public caves left in Bucks County today, there are many nearby that are perfect for exploration, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Lost River Caverns in Hellertown is the closest cave to the county, located just north of Springfield Township. Visitors can take tours until 5:30 PM throughout…
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Bucks County Renaissance Faire is Returning to Doylestown
The Bucks County Renaissance Faire is returning to Doylestown for its second year from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1, from 11 AM to 6 PM, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The faire, held on the TileWorks of Bucks County grounds, will feature a variety of new attractions along with 115 craft and…
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ChatGPT Recognizes Local Business As One of Furlong’s Best Gutter Cleaning Services
ChatGPT has recognized All Pro Gutter Guards, a family-owned gutter cleaning and installation company, as one of the top gutter service providers in Furlong and the surrounding region. While the AI platform did not issue a formal endorsement, it recognized the company as an industry leader for over two decades, citing customer reviews, service quality…
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Quakertown Elementary School Set for Demolition. New Building Planned
Quakertown Elementary School is slated for demolition after a Quakertown Community School District committee recently reviewed plans for a new elementary school, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. On August 14, the school board moved forward with plans to raze the century-old building and construct a new one adjacent to it. The…
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Burlington Stores Opening Third Bucks County Location in Warrington
Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is coming to The Shops at Valley Square, Route 611, in Warrington. This will be the department store company’s third Bucks County location, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The national off-price retailer is well known for offering brand-name merchandise at consistently low prices.…
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Two Bucks County Ice Cream Shops Make Inquirer’s Best-Of List
With summer heat arriving, nothing beats cooling off with delicious ice cream or gelato, and two Bucks County spots have some of the best in the region, according to Michael Klein at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owowcow Creamery opened 16 years ago in Ottsville. It was launched by John Fezzuoglio, a New York graphic artist who…
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Quakertown’s Just Furniture Store Closing, Launches Storewide Sale
Just Furniture, a destination for beds, sofas and other furnishings in Quakertown, will permanently close within the next few months, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The store, offering furniture for the entire home along with accents like lamps, rugs and wall decor, is currently holding a storewide sale, with discounts of up to…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.95M Attractive Cape Cod Home in New Hope
An attractive Cape Cod home on 12.16 acres with six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This refined residence offers a secluded retreat surrounded by rolling meadows and woodlands. Elegant details include stunning new floors, unique light fixtures, hand-painted orchid walls and reclaimed wood beams. . .…
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Bucks County Mail Carrier Saves Car Crash Victim with CPR in Bensalem
USPS carrier Sarah Van de Laar was on her mail route in Bensalem when she witnessed a car crash on Knights Road, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Realizing the driver was hurt, she leapt into action. “I glanced over and I just saw this little red sedan, just like it looked like he cut the…
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Former Part-Owner of Levittown’s WBCB Signs Contract Extension as Eagles Announcer
At 82, Merrill Reese, a former part-owner of WBCB-AM in Levittown, has signed a multi-year contract extension as the Philadelphia Eagles radio play-by-play announcer and has no intention of retiring any time soon, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I love to golf, but if it were a choice between broadcasting an Eagles…
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Croydon Community Honors Veteran Firefighter Who Died in the Line of Duty
The Croydon Fire Company gathered to honor the life of Ed Margavich, a dedicated firefighter who passed away last week at the age of 80 after sustaining an injury in the line of duty, reports Katie Katro for 6abc. Margavich and other firefighters from the company were responding to a fire in Croydon on…
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Help Protect Migrating Birds By Lowering or Turning Off Your Lights At Night
Doylestown and several other nearby municipalities are encouraging locals to participate in the “Lights Out” initiative, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Officials are urging residents to reduce the use of outdoor lighting or turn it off completely to help migrating birds. Officials are asking that this be done between 11 PM and 5…
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Doylestown’s Pennsylvania Biotech Center Recruits Hepatitis C Cure Inventor
Michael J. Sofia, the inventor of the Hepatitis C cure, has joined the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, working towards a cure for Hepatitis B, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sofia will be the distinguished professor and principal investigator at the Bucks County biotech center, a life sciences incubator and educational hub…
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From Newtown Garage to Global: Gentell’s Growth in Wound Care Innovation
Founded by David Navazio in his Bucks County garage, Newtown-based Gentell has become a global wound-care manufacturer with production facilities on several continents, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1982, Navazio left his accounting program at La Salle University to sell medical equipment, eventually seeking products he could develop and market on…
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