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Foundations Community Partnership Board Welcomes New Member
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP), a philanthropic grant-making foundation supporting the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, appointed Walter C. Stoertz, Jr. as a new board member at its March 20, 2025, meeting. His first term runs through 2028. Stoertz retired from the United States Federal Courts…
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Here Are Some Top Spots to Visit Next Time You’re in New Hope
Though small in size, New Hope offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with something for everyone, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Recently named the nation’s Best Small Arts & Culture Town by Travel + Leisure, New Hope is best explored on foot, with most of the attractions clustered along Main Street and Bridge…
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State, Local Police Target Aggressive Drivers on Route 1
State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The roads under the eye of law enforcement pass through Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties and include Roosevelt Boulevard, City Avenue, Baltimore Pike, Lincoln Highway,…
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Wawa’s Pickling the Menu; Fans Seem Pretty Happy About It
Wawa pickles can go with anything so the Delaware County convenience store chain has added two pickle varieties to their menu, writes Robin Shreeves for Allrecipes. The pickle options tie in well with Wawa’s approach that just about every order can be customized. Instagram’s @snackwithzach was the first to notice that Wawa had added a…
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Why New York Professionals Consider Retiring in Pennsylvania
For those who want to stay in the northeast U.S., retiring in Pennsylvania is looking more and more attractive. Pennsylvania can offer lower costs and taxes compared to other states in the area. Five of its towns were ranked in the top 10 for “Best Places to Retire” in 2024 by U.S. News & World…
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Wawa Starts Work on First Truck Stop Travel Center in North Carolina
It’s a Wawa store on steroids, an 8,400 square-foot giant that dwarfs its Wawa store siblings that are typically less than 4,000 square feet. Even a “Super” Wawa is under 6,000 square feet, writes Jeff Deminski for 94.5 PST. It’ll have 20 spaces for gasoline, with six lanes dedicated just for diesel. The first Wawa…
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2 Veteran Chefs Revive Historic Country Inns Near Bucks County
Sergeantsville Inn and Finnbar, two historic country inns across the bridge from Bucks County, have both received destination-worthy chef makeovers, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Gray, an Upper Bucks County native, worked in one of the nation’s most influential restaurants, New York’s Momofuku Ko, for nearly 15 years. He moved to New…
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2025 Recreation Trends: Design, Sustainability, Inclusivity, Innovation
2025 is the year when recreation trends evolve to meet the needs of a more eco-conscious, inclusive, and tech-savvy world. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides a line of DuMor products, including park benches, picnic tables and chairs that make those goals a reality this year. Here’s a look at the key trends shaping…
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2 Bucks County Eateries Rank in Top Ten Farm-to-Table Hotspots
Pennsylvania is home to many farm-to-table restaurants that combine the bounty of local farms with the creativity of passionate chefs, and two of the best are in Bucks County, writes Marlon Amorin for DDD Near Me. Nestled in New Hope, Sprig & Vine is guaranteed to impress both plant-based veterans and newcomers with its creative…
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Pennsylvania License Plates Getting New Design This Spring
For the first time in over 25 years, Pennsylvania license plates are getting a major overhaul, marking a new chapter in the state’s rich design history, writes Asha Prihar for The Morning Call. The new version will feature the Liberty Bell with a mix of red, white, and blue for the upcoming semiquincentennial. Over the…
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BUCKSCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Be…
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George School Plans Upgrades for Middletown Township Campus
George School recently presented its master plan for multi-decade, widespread campus upgrades to Middletown Township supervisors, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The private Quaker boarding and day school, located on the border of Middletown and Newtown Townships, includes over 20 academic, athletic, and residential buildings. The school has owned over 200…
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A Chef Gordon Ramsay Sighting Near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby
What’s up with a recent chef Gordon Ramsay appearance near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby and why was the barbecue restaurant closed to the public for a week? Local residents spotted Ramsay of Kitchen Nightmares fame walking down a street just steps from the restaurant. There was also a busy collection of trucks and…
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After First Year at Miami, Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal
Following his first year at Miami, one of the nation’s top recruits in the class of 2024, Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea, will enter the transfer portal, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The No. 1 player in the state, a McDonald’s All-American, and Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year, Bethea averaged 7.1 points, 1.2…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Serves Up Pure Fun With ‘State Fair’
Putting on a production of “State Fair” has been on the minds of the Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra for a while now. They had been preparing to perform the show in March 2020, but had to put those plans aside when COVID-19 shut everything down. “We had always hoped to get back to it…
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Paratek Pharmaceuticals Acquires Yardley-Based Optinose in $330M Deal
Paratek Pharmaceuticals of Boston has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Yardley-based Optinose in a deal worth up to $330 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Optinose has one medicine approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the market: Xhance. The drug-device combination product treats nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis.…
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Bucks County Trout Stocking Schedule Released, New Fish Drop Site Added
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has released this year’s trout stocking schedule, adding several new fish drop sites, including one in Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The annual fish release begins next week, with 3.2 million trout being stocked into 691 streams and 130 lakes across the state.…
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General Recreation Introduces Poligon, a Shelter for Public Spaces
Now you can be comfortable, play safer and stay longer at community events, from public concerts and farmers markets to sporting events and park activities, thanks to Poligon structures available through General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. This open-air structure protects participants from inclement weather and prolonged exposure to UV rays. It helps keep temperatures…
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