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Federal Grant Protects Delaware River Streams and Native Brook Trout
A new federal grant of more than $3 million will help to keep Delaware River streams clean and healthy for native brook trout, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. Land use, habitat loss, and sediment pollution have taken a toll on trout populations over the years. Conservationists have been striving to protect these vanishing fish and…
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Applicants Sought For Target Grants and Summer Youth Corps
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its Target Funding-General Operating Support Grant cycle (TF-GOS). In addition, FCP is seeking applications from graduate students majoring in social work, psychology, or related field to help run its acclaimed Summer Youth Corps program (SYC) in 2025. FCP’s TF-GOS Grant was first awarded…
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Service Cuts or More Taxes? A Tough Decision in Delaware County
Residents are facing a tough Delaware County decision between paying more taxes to cover a proposed 23.8 percent tax increase many can’t afford, or a reduction in government services. A debate over those choices in Delaware County’s proposed $321 million budget for 2025 generated a packed council meeting room Dec. 4, most opposing a tax…
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New Luxury Apartments Have Opened at 333 N. Broad St. in Doylestown
New luxury apartments, 333 N Broad St. (named after its address), have opened in Doylestown and are available to lease, the culmination of a 30-year vision to transform the area, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times There are currently 136 apartments to rent in the main building of the $77 million complex.…
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Shady Brook Farm in Morrisville Has 3 Million Holiday Lights to Delight
The best way to embrace the holiday spirit is by exploring some truly incredible light displays across Pennsylvania, including one here in Bucks County, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. The Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show in Morrisville has over 3 million lights perfectly arranged to form well-known characters and unique displays. You can…
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SCORE Mentors Help Mompreneur Scale Infant Sleep Subscription Business
Expectant parents are often told to enjoy their sleep before the baby arrives. For Ann Marks, sleep deprivation wasn’t part of her recipe for parenthood. “It was born out of a need of my own,” Marks said of her subscription-based and one-on-one consultation business, Full Feedings. “A lot of people want sleep, need sleep ……
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Testa Rossa Glen Mills Opens Dec. 6 in the Former Ruby’s Diner
Testa Rossa officially opens today, Dec. 6, at the former Ruby’s Diner in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake, 919 Baltimore Pike, in Glen Mills. Fearless Restaurants, owners of White Dog Cafes and several other restaurants in the region, has opened a vibrant, casual Italian Restaurant. According to Fearless Restaurants, Testa Rossa is a restaurant born…
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New Owners Commit to Preserving Bagel Barrel’s Legacy in Doylestown
Bagel Barrel, a longtime Doylestown favorite, has new owners who promise to continue its cherished legacy for years to come, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. On Monday, Bucks County natives Steve Cassidy and Nick Muzyczka took over the iconic 32-year-old eatery from long-time owner and founder, Patrick Murphy. Murphy announced the sale this summer,…
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The Kelce’s Haverford Garage Went From Clutter to Better After Makeover
Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce lead busy public lives, they’re both athletes, and they’re raising three young daughters. The combination created a messy garage of randomness at their Haverford mansion, writes Amanda Lauren for Forbes. It had become a challenge to find a spot for everything, from golf equipment to toys and Kylie’s field hockey…
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2 Bucks County Senior Living Communities Acquired by Welltower for $42.7M
Welltower, an Ohio-based real estate firm focused on the healthcare industry, has acquired two Bucks County senior living communities for a total of $42.7 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Heartis Bucks County, located in Warminster, was sold for $25.1 million, while Heartis Yardley went for $17.6 million. Texas-based Heartis was the…
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40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania
Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40 more stores planned there by 2029, is part of a strategy to extend Wawa’s footprint further into the state, even as it expands nationally, writes Gianna for 94.5PST. The first…
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Doylestown Kicks Off Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting
Doylestown has officially kicked off the holiday season with its 110th annual tree lighting, once again capturing the charm of a Norman Rockwell moment, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. On November 29, a 23-foot-tall Norwegian Spruce from Bountiful Acres took center stage as thousands gathered in the heart of town for this beloved event.…
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Kate Winslet Talks Delco Accent During 60 Minutes Interview
Kate Winslet’s Delco accent in “Mare of Easttown” got a mention in a 60 Minutes interview with Winslet Sunday night, Dec. 1, promoting her newest film “Lee” about American World War II woman photographer Lee Miller. Winslet won an Emmy for “Mare of Easttown”… “playing a vaping, beer swigging detective – nailing the *specific* sound…
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Freedom Village Manager Takes No. 1 Spot in Satisfaction Survey for Sixth Consecutive Year
Freedom Village manager, Life Care Services, has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year as No. 1 in resident satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. The results come from J.D. Power’s 2024 Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Life Care Services was recognized for excellence in Independent Living which also included achieving No. 1 in all six…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Free Business Workshops in December
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer numerous educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in December. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur and nonprofit organization’s journey, including setting up a new business entity, developing financials…
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Wawa Pennsylvania’s Largest Private Company, Beating Sheetz
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company, outdoing convenience store competitor Sheetz by $5 billion in revenue last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County company placed 22nd on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies in 2024, generating $18.84 billion in revenue. Sheetz placed No. 30 on the list, with an…
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Katie Florio, a Carroll Grad From Ardmore Wins Philadelphia Marathon
Center City mom Katie Florio is this year’s Philadelphia Marathon women’s race winner, only the second woman from the Philadelphia area to have won it in recent years, writes Paulie Loscalzo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Living in the city, I run these streets twice a day,” said 30-year-old Florio, an Ardmore native and Archbishop Carroll…
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SCORE Bucks to Business Community: Give the Gift of Mentoring
In the nonprofit world, Giving Tuesday – which falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – is traditionally the time when charities ask the community and its donor base to contribute to their cause. According to data, charitable organizations in the U.S. generated $3.1 billion in 2022 and 2023 on Giving Tuesday. SCORE Bucks County is…
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