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Nappen & Associates Expands its Portfolio with Amazing New 125,000 sq ft Warehouse in Quakertown
Montgomeryville-based industrial/flex real estate developer, Nappen & Associates is proud to announce the shell completion of its latest addition to its expanding portfolio. With construction beginning in the Summer of 2019, a 125,000 square foot warehouse is now completed at 2525 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown and awaits its first user for a final fit out.…
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BUCKSCO Escape: The Smithton Inn and Lancaster County
Pandemic got you down? Not doing much these days? Well, I am happy to introduce you to our BUCKSCO Today Escape travel series! I’ll be introducing you to great places in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware where you can get away for a mini-vacation, safely, and get to know some of the fabulous places nearby.…
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Perkiomen School Students Have Voice and Choice in Their Subjects; Learn More at April 7 Virtual Open House
Do you know Perkiomen School? Perkiomen School is an Upper and Middle college-preparatory school that combines a diverse, outstanding curriculum with hands-on, transformative experiences and a focus on the future. One of Montgomery County’s best private schools, Perkiomen School in Pennsburg is an international boarding and day school on 185 beautiful acres with over 30…
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Beauty Product Mogul Sephora to Open at Bucks County Kohl’s Stores
The French beauty product company, Sephora, is opening at Kohl’s store locations in Bucks County, part of several opening in the Philadelphia region, reports the staff at 6abc.com. Sephora at Kohl’s will open in the fall throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 2,500 square feet of dedicated space. The Philadelphia-area Kohl’s openings are among the…
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Governor Wolf Ready to Get Pennsylvania Back to Work with New Workforce and Economic Development Plan
Governor Tom Wolf released his new “Back to Work PA” workforce and economic development plan aimed at bolstering economic recovery efforts and positioning the commonwealth for economic growth. “Back to Work PA will make strategic and comprehensive investments to build a stronger and more diverse workforce, support Pennsylvania businesses while attracting businesses to the commonwealth,…
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See How Bucks Restaurants Ranked in the Search for the Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak
Bucks County spots made a list of 60 cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list, ranked highest to lowest, is part of a seven-day tour to find the ultimate Philly cheesesteak. The tour covered Philadelphia, the surrounding counties, and parts of New Jersey. Reviewing, and eating their way through 60…
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Nappen & Associates Welcomes its Newest Additions to its Team
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial real estate developer and property manager located in Montgomeryville, is proud to introduce its newest team members. Tracy Flissar joins Nappen & Associates as Vice President of Leasing and brings extensive experience and insight in the industrial real estate market. Prior to joining Nappen & Associates, Tracy worked at…
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Penn State Abington Welcomes New Chancellor
Margo DelliCarpini, Ph.D., has assumed the position of Chancellor and Dean of Penn State Abington, which oversees approximately 3,700 students, more than 320 faculty, 22 bachelor’s degree programs, an MBA partnership with Penn State Great Valley, the NCAA Division III athletics program, and numerous outreach initiatives and partnerships that benefit the region and beyond. “My own experience as a…
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Quakertown Six-Year-Old Takes Selling of Girl Scout Cookies Amid a Pandemic to Next Level
While all Girl Scouts have had to change their strategy for selling cookies during the pandemic, one six-year-old Quakertown girl brought it to a whole new level, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Kenzie Keefe—with the help of her parents—took the famous cookies on the road. The family created a cookie truck, which they parked in…
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After Seven Decades, Montco-based IKEA Discontinues Its Annual Catalog
After seven decades, IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant which has its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is discontinuing its annual catalog, writes Tim Nelson for the Architectural Digest. The first edition of the catalog came out in 1951, with 285,000 copies circulating through southern Sweden. The catalog reached peak circulation in 2016 when more than…
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In Challenging Times, Jamison Flower Shop Is Hoping for Valentine’s Day Order Influx
Like many flower shops in the region, Mom’s Flower Shoppe in Jamison is hoping to see an influx of Valentine’s Day orders that would help it recover from this challenging year defined by the pandemic, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With large weddings out of the picture for most of the last eleven…
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Shop, Stay, Dine: Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend in Bucks County
Valentines’ Day will be upon us soon, and what better place to go than a little corner of Pennsylvania for romance! Head to Bucks County, where you’ll find a while host of places to stay, with some of the best inns and bed & breakfast in the state. Looking for absolute luxury and seclusion? Check out…
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CEO of Southampton-based NewAge Industries Donates $3M to Montgomery County Community College to Promote Employee-Owned Businesses
Kenneth D. Baker, CEO of Southampton-based NewAge Industries, has donated $3 million to Montgomery County Community College to promote employee-owned businesses, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plastic and rubber-tubing manufacturer is entirely employee-owned with 16 millionaires among its 226 employees. Some of these still work on the factory floor. “I wanted a…
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Philanthropist Nicholas Karabots, Owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington, Dies Aged 86
Nicholas Karabots, the owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington and well-known Philadelphia area philanthropist, died on February 1 at 86, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Karabots established the winery with his wife, Athena, ten years ago. “Anyone who visited Karamoor Estate heard plenty of stories and could see the…
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Personalized Service and Relationships with Customers Are What Sets Huntingdon Valley Bank Apart From Others
When one thinks of banking and mortgages, one might think—this is going to be another chore. Not so with Huntingdon Valley Bank. Stepping inside their doors will actually bring you a sense of relief, of calm, and of joy. In the 150 years that Huntingdon Valley Bank has existed, they have served thousands of customers…
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President Biden Wants to Raise Minimum Wage; Pros and Cons of Proposal
Congressional Democrats have released new details on legislation that would lift the minimum wage to $15 an hour as supported by President Joe Biden in phases over the next four years, writes Eric Morath for The Wall Street Journal. The minimum wage would first increase to $9.50 an hour the day the proposed law would…
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Legendary Bucks County Vaccinologist Talks Challenges of Getting the Vaccine He Helped Create
Stanley Plotkin, the 88-year-old legendary vaccinologist who lives in nearby Bucks County, did not expect to run into as many issues as he encountered while trying to receive the COVID-19 vaccine he helped develop, writes Eli Saslow for The Washington Post. “I’ve been so focused on helping to develop these vaccines that I barely thought…
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Customers Bank Offering Banks, Chambers of Commerce, and Other Lenders a White Label Turnkey Solution
In the 3rd round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, Customers Bank, the $19 billion Pennsylvania-based super community bank, is leading the way with over 50,000 loans in process as of last Friday and now tens of thousands more. As of this week, the bank has approved over 3,000 loans providing a much needed lifeline to…
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