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Central Bucks Hires Great Valley Assistant Superintendent as Next Leader
Joanna Wexler, currently assistant superintendent in the Great Valley School District, has been hired as the next superintendent of the Central Bucks School District, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Set to take over on July 1, Wexler will serve under a five-year contract with a starting salary of $255,000. She succeeds former Superintendent…
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Shop More Sustainably with These Eco-Friendly Options Around Bucks County
For the environmentally conscientious, there are lots of ways to take steps toward a more sustainable and greener lifestyle. With Earth Day coming up next week, there are several eco-friendly retail options around Bucks County to check out to help protect our planet. Low Waste Stores For those looking to cut down on their waste after grocery shopping, the Yardley Refillery…
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Bucks County 150,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center Listed for Sale
Yardley’s Prickett Preserve shopping center, anchored by Wegmans, has been put on the market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to JLL’s listing, the shopping center spans nearly 150,000 square feet and was completed two years ago, and is 98 percent occupied. Wayne’s Envision Land Use and Langhorne’s DeLuca Homes collaborated to develop the shopping center. While they initially…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Band Formed by Hooters Drummer, Levittown Native Performing at Event
While most rock and roll bands in the area were forced to travel to New York to secure the attention of record labels, The Hooters were bringing labels to Philly, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. “I remember with us, and with [Robert] Hazard, labels started coming down to Philadelphia, to check us out on our own turf,”…
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Doylestown’s Pink Moves Family to New York so Daughter Can Pursue Her Dreams
Doylestown native Pink recently revealed that she’s moved her family to New York from their California vineyard, so her daughter, Willow, can pursue her Broadway dreams, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. While Pink has been hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show from New York this week, she and Willow performed “Hopeless War” from the hit musical The Outsiders. Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, spoke…
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Five Bucks Businesses Make List of Best Places to Work in Greater Philadelphia
In partnership with Quantum Workplace, the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Places to Work program has recognized its 2025 honorees in the Philly region, with profiles compiled by Cassidy Ritter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies on the list must be headquartered or have an office in the Greater Philadelphia area with at least 10 employees. Businesses are then categorized based on size, from micro…
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Renovations Underway at P.J. Whelihan’s in Newtown Shopping Center
Renovations have begun at the new P.J. Whelihan’s in the Village at Newtown Shopping Center at the site of the former Iron Hill Brewery, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The location is the New Jersey-based PJW Restaurant Group’s newest sports bar and restaurant. “Right now it’s all dust and drills, but soon it’s crispy wings, cold beers,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.9M French Colonial in Doylestown
A French Colonial-style home on 2.45 acres with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. Set within the exclusive Stoneymead enclave, the property is bordered by more than 155 acres of protected land, creating a level of privacy and uninterrupted views that are increasingly difficult to find in Bucks County. . . Built by Trueblood Design/Build, the home…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County is Adding New Allegiant Flights
Beginning this month, Allegiant Airlines will begin offering 30 new nonstop routes to 35 cities around the country from Trenton-Mercer Airport, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The airport, located just across the river from Bucks County, has only offered Frontier flights since it opened to commercial flights. Allegiant offers low-cost flights, connecting small and medium-sized cities to well-known…
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West Rockhill Considers Rules for Data Centers, Including Solar Power Requirement
West Rockhill officials are considering a new ordinance regulating data centers, even though no formal applications have been submitted to the township, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Under a proposed zoning ordinance, data centers would become a new land use category in the “PI – Planned Industrial” district, along with formal…
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Caviar Packaging Company to Take Over Riegelsville Fire Station’s Kitchen
An unexpected tenant is taking over the kitchens at the Riegelsville fire station, where they’ll be packaging caviar and preparing blinis, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The fire station, which is part of Palisades Regional Fire Rescue, is leasing the kitchens to Milford-based Emesco Specialty Foods. Peter Cox, president of the fire rescue outfit, said that the company’s presence won’t affect fire rescue…
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Take a Peek into Doylestown Native Pink’s $21.5 Million New York Townhouse
Doylestown’s Pink recently moved her family to New York to help her daughter pursue her Broadway dreams, purchasing a $21.5 million townhouse in Greenwich Village, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The historic property was built in 1849 and features five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, and several living spaces across over 7,800 square feet. Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth…
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Nockamixion Barn Featured in New Documentary Boasts Unique Architecture
Barn experts Jeffrey Marshall and Greg Huber arrived at Hoffman Barn in Nockamixon in early March to tell the building’s story for the Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania’s PA Barns 250 documentary, writes Tom Venesky for Lancaster Farming. The barn follows the Pennsylvania Standard design, with three stone sides and a recessed wall beneath the…
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Explore the Best of Bucks County at These Must-Visit Local Attractions
Bucks County is a scenic spot, featuring everything from farmland and historic sites to lively towns with eclectic attractions, and there are many great places to explore, writes Denise Hartwell for the Northeast Times. Peddler’s Village is one of the county’s most popular destinations, featuring an array of shops and restaurants. Candle stores, fudge spots, and jewelry sellers…
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Sellersville Site Secures $125K for Cleanup, Paving Way for Housing
A brownfield site in Sellersville has secured funding for remediation work, which will clear the way for new residential development, writes Medianews Group for The Reporter. The Department of Community and Economic Development has approved $125,625 in Industrial Sites Reuse Program funding for the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority so that it can carry out remediation…
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Owner of Beloved Newtown Borough Bakery Retiring after Thirteen Years
Beth Rubin, owner of The Caketeria on Washington Avenue in Newtown, is transferring ownership to a longtime team member after 13 years of leadership, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “After 13 wonderful years, The Caketeria is entering a new chapter. I am delighted to announce a transition in ownership that marks both continuity and innovation for the bakery,” said Rubin in a Facebook post. …
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Central Bucks Students Win Science Honors, International Competition Ahead
Five students in the Central Bucks School District earned top honors at the Delaware Valley Science Fair (DVSF), which was held from March 31 to April 2, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Thanks to their success, the students have qualified for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which will take place between May 11 and 15 in Arizona. …
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