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Langhorne Family Kicks Off Philadelphia Flyers’ New Program Honoring Frontline Workers
Amanda and Josh Hatheway, of Langhorne, got to enjoy Philadelphia Flyers’ first game of the regular season from a VIP spot at the Wells Fargo Center as part of the team’s new program that honors frontline workers during the pandemic, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. The Hatheways and their young sons Westin and Carson were…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Colonial in Washington Crossing
A beautiful colonial home with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Washington Crossing. This extraordinarily upgraded residence boasts features that represent the highest standards of craftsmanship. . . The home has an open floor plan that features gleaming hardwood floors and an abundance of windows, reflecting its…
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Two Council Rock High School Students Spread Kindness Through Dance and Music
Best friends Kylie and Mary used to visit nursing homes regularly to perform ballet for residents, according to a staff report from 6abc. Unable to continue their live performances due to the pandemic, these two Council Rock High School students are continuing to spread kindness through dance over Zoom. They got together earlier this month…
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Warminster Husband Honors Late Wife with Valentine’s Day Blood Drive
Warminster’s Michael Greenberg honored his late wife, Alison, who died of leukemia, with an annual Valentine’s Day blood drive, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I really can’t even put in words what it means to give blood right now,” said Greenberg. He learned about the crucial need for blood donations after his wife’s sudden diagnosis.…
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New Hope Recognized as a Top Ten Most Charming Pennsylvania Small City
Pennsylvania might be best known for its two largest cities, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but the Keystone State is also home to a mix of charming small towns and cities that boast burgeoning cultures and unique styles, writes Michael C. Upton for the TravelMag. One of these is New Hope, which recently made the list of…
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Neshaminy High Alum Sparks STEM Appreciation in Scientists of Tomorrow
Neshaminy High alum Emma Saloky, 22, is looking to use her upcoming Chemical Engineering degree from Bucknell University to change the world for the greener. For now, however, she is content to change kids for the smarter. The Sunbury Daily Item reported that Saloky recently organized a STEM event — highlighting science, technology, engineering and…
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New Virtual Gaming/Learning Center in Warminster Doesn’t Play Around with Safety Concerns
Metro Esports, a newly opened esports lounge and technology-based education center in Warminster, features 20 gaming computers, 10 flat screen televisions and two virtual reality rooms. It also has a virtual reality (VR) escape room and a VR driving experience, complete with NASCAR Racing and VR Roto chairs. However, according to the Warminster Patch, it…
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2021 Keystone Media Contest Lauds the Journalistic Excellence of Bucks County Community College’s Student Newspaper
The Centurion, the student newspaper of Bucks County Community College, won a record 17 awards in the statewide 2021 Keystone Media contest. The recognition is especially notable because COVID-19 restrictions forced the staff to work from home. Students won awards for articles and news videos on everything from student government elections and a shooting in…
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New York City Developer Considers Makeover for Historic Solebury-area Stockton Inn
A potential buyer has expressed interest in purchasing New Jersey’s Stockton Inn, a long-neglected, historic icon across Solebury Township’s Center Bridge, writes Bridget Wingert for the Bucks County Herald. New York City-based Avon Road Partners is working to “…reimagine, preserve and reopen” the site. The firm’s partners — JB Berman and her brother Alan Berman — have invested in, founded and operated multiple enterprises in industries that…
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Several Large-scale Development Projects in Bucks County Moving Ahead Despite Pandemic
Several large-scale residential and industrial development projects are moving ahead in Central and Lower Bucks despite the ongoing pandemic, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. In Lower Makefield, the Prickett Preserve at Edgewood mixed-use development plan was presented last week to township supervisors with some minor changes calls. This calls for the…
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$3.75B in Pa. Education Funding Considered ‘Historic Increase to Meet Historic Needs’
As Pa. school districts struggle with labor shortages and mounting costs for mandated expenses, Democratic lawmakers are proposing a $3.75 billion boost state-education funding. Maddie Hanna classified the information for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The funds would be drawn from an expected historic state surplus, along with another pool of federal relief that the state did…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary: It’s Prime Hunting Season, Especially for Lanternfly Egg Masses
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the reminder that the chance to get ahead of the 2022 lanternfly season is to prevent them from hatching in the first place. The way to do that, according to a staff report from The Sentinal, is to destroy lanternfly egg masses that are being laid now. “Every spotted…
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Penn Community Bank General Counsel Stephanie M. Schwartzberg Honored by YWCA of Bucks County
Penn Community Bank is pleased to announce that Stephanie M. Schwartzberg, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, has been recognized by the YWCA of Bucks County for her work on women’s empowerment in the region. The honor, part of the Salute to Women Who Make a Difference awards program, specifically celebrates Schwartzberg’s mentorship of…
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Obesity in Pennsylvania: Nearly One-Third of Residents in 2020 Self-Reported Being Dangerously Overweight
Obesity in Pennsylvania rose again in 2020, now encompassing nearly a third of Commonwealth residents. Taylor Allen covered the trend, self-reported by residents, for AXIOS. According to 2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 31 percent of Pennsylvania adults reported being obese. A decade ago, that statistic was 28.6…
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Philadelphia Region Feeling Fallout of Ongoing Increase in Tropical Storms
This season, the Philadelphia region has been affected by four tropical storms — a possibly unprecedented number. Their after-effects have implications that are both accumulating and devastating. Anthony R. Wood explained this dangerous weather trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the past two years, the Philadelphia region has been affected by tropical storms (or their…
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