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Chester Native Autumn Lockwood First Black Woman Coach to Win Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles performance coach Autumn Lockwood, born in the city of Chester, became the first Black woman to win a Super Bowl as a coach, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lockwood, now in her third season with the Eagles, was hired in 2022.] She is now part of an extremely small group of…
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Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory Has Sales Surge in Eagles’ Super Bowl Run
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory has once again experienced a sales surge due to the Philadelphia Eagles’ performances and their Super Bowl run, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Our food is a celebration food, so when people are in a good mood, it’s phenomenal,” said Philly Pretzel Factory CEO Dan DiZio. He added…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter, Dolly Parton Team Up on Duet
Following her Grammy wins earlier this month, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter announced a Valentine’s Day surprise for her fans, writes Anna Kaufman for the Bucks County Courier Times. The singer will release a deluxe version of her popular album Short n’ Sweet on February 14, featuring five new tracks, including a duet version of her…
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Bucks County Has 1/5th of Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Neighborhoods
Bucks County contains many of PA’s wealthiest neighborhoods , writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. Newtown Township is one of the state’s wealthiest neighborhoods, ranking 24th on the list of 50, thanks to its high median income and property values well above the national average. The Bucks County seat, Doylestown, at 26, has a rich…
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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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Upper Darby Considers the Fate of Now-Closed Tower Theater
The Tower Theater, once host to world-famous performers, has been closed since 2022. Now Upper Darby is contemplating what should come next for the historic theater, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Tower opened as a movie house and vaudeville theater in the 1920s. A fire closed it in the early 1970s, but…
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Jaguars Find New NFL Offensive Coordinator in Central Bucks West High School Grad
Grant Udinski, a graduate of Central Bucks West High School in Doylestown, has been hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as their new NFL offensive coordinator, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Udinski, who also interviewed for the same position with the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers,…
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Nonprofits Serving Bucks County Can Apply for Foundation Grant
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Bucks Innovation & Improvement (BIIG) and Capital Improvement (CAP) spring grant cycles. Eligible nonprofits can submit a Letter of Inquiry by April 1, 2025, through FCP’s website. “Nonprofits are an essential component in delivering essential services to the most vulnerable people in our communities,”…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th state where its setting down roots. A groundbreaking for the new store in Inwood, West Virginia, is planned for Aug.…
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Two Bucks County Businesses Sponsoring Eagles See Big Gains from Super Bowl Run
Two Bucks County Eagles sponsors are reaping the benefits of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl run, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Silvi Materials, based in Fairless Hills, and WBE Line Services, based in Newtown, became the Birds’ sponsors during the offseason when the Eagles ventured outside its normal industry stalwarts while prospecting…
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Tom Garvey of Ridley Park Had a Sweet Apartment at the Vet, and the Rent Was Great
Tom Garvey is a former Ridley Park native now living in Ambler, but for a time, he and the Philadelphia Phillies had the same address. Apparently, it was very easy to hide at the former Veterans Stadium, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Tom Garvey, now 80, lived in a converted storage room under the…
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First Bucks County Blueprint Cookies Location Opens in Richboro
Blueprint Cookies, a Florida-based cookie company, opened its first Bucks County location at the Richboro Plaza Shopping Center in Richboro over the weekend, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The first 40 patrons received cookie swag and tote bags, while the first 300 people in line all got a free chocolate chip cookie. During the…
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Converted Barn in Upper Makefield Hits Market for $3.295M
A beautiful five-bedroom, four-bathroom converted barn in Upper Makefield, dating back to before the Revolutionary War, has recently hit the market for $3.295 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Perfectly situated on nearly 3.5 picturesque acres, this charming home features a pool, koi pond, tennis court, and gardens, and offers 6,300 square…
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New Life for Anthony Wayne Theater in Wayne as Nonprofit Plans
A group of passionate local investors is coming together to save the nearly 100-year-old Anthony Wayne Theater in Wayne, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. The theater has been closed since it was shut down during the pandemic in March of 2020. The “Anthony Wayne Theater” (AWT) is a 501©3 nonprofit of local business…
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TED Talk Icon Dan Pallotta Featured in #FCPresents Series March 19
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) welcomes Dan Pallotta, a pioneer in the global effort to transform the way our culture evaluates the character and impact of nonprofits, to Bucks County on March 19. Pallotta appears 2 to 6 PM at Bucks County Community College’s Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown. The afternoon starts with an exclusive…
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Bucks County Among Fastest Growing Areas in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has recorded a modest population increase in recent years, with most of the growth concentrated in the Southeast, including Bucks County, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. According to recent U.S. census data, the Philadelphia region accounted for over half of the Keystone State’s population growth between 2019 and 2023. Of the nearly 200,000 new…
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Jason Kelce Reveals Who He’s Rooting for in Super Bowl 59
Talk about a rock and a hard place. Super Bowl 59 is a conundrum for Jason Kelce. Does the retired Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center from Haverford support his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, or does he throw his support behind his former teammates? Kelce’s been thinking about it and he’s got an…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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