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Renown Phila. Executive Chef Transplants to Pineville Tavern to Branch Out the Menu
Matthew Levin, the regionally and nationally celebrated executive chef, has packed his knife set and moved it from his former Philadelphia kitchens to Pineville Tavern. There, he intends to honor the dishes that solidified the restaurant’s historic reputation, while also interjecting a modern twist or two. Levin is the former Executive Chef at Lacroix in…
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Central Bucks School District Calls for Substitute Teachers, Waiving Past-Experience Requirements
Central Bucks School District, in dire need of substitutes, is now turning to its community for classroom coverage. Emily Rizzo of WHYY went through the ABCs of how this unusual hiring stance became necessary. This third-largest Pa. district (17,000+ students) found itself caught off guard owing to staff absences and thinning of substitute ranks. COVID-19…
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Parx Casino, Bensalem, Helps Parlay Pennsylvania Gaming Industry to Monthly Income Record
Pa. casinos reported record revenue for November 2021, increasing their take by more than 50 percent of 2020 results. Four local gaming houses contributed to the haul, including Parx Casino in Bensalem. Nosa Omoigui dealt out the results for iGB North America. Parx contributed $56.3 million in revenue to the state, behind Chester County’s Hollywood…
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Wolf Administration Omicron Strategy Boils Down to This: Vaccines v. Shutdowns
Gov. Tom Wolf once again reiterated that his administration’s strategy to fight the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 is the vaccine and not shutdowns, according to a staff report from WHYY. “The vaccine is our strategy, and people need to get the vaccine,” said Wolf. Wolf spoke during a regularly scheduled appearance on…
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Bucks County Imbues Martin Luther King Jr. Day With More Than Just a Few Work-Free Hours
As was the case last year, the pandemic is modifying the ability to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Bucks County. But neither ongoing health concerns nor projected cold temperatures will dim the opportunity for residents to engage — in person or virtually — in the Day of Service dedicated to the civil…
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Archbishop Wood Alum Kyle Pitts Enjoys Unlikely Friendship with Falcons Teammate Lee Smith
On paper, Atlanta Falcons teammates Kyle Pitts and Lee Smith seem to share very little. But as Kris Rhim reported for Falcons Multimedia, the two have a strong gridiron bond. Pitts, a 21-year-old graduate from Archbishop Wood High School, is closer in age to Smith’s 13-year-old son than he is to his tight-end teammate (who…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A Warrington Property Supportive of Your Teenagers’ Rock Band Dreams
If your teens dream of launching a guy group or girl band and becoming the ‘next big thing’ in music, the Warrington property at 1415 Guinea Lane might be the move for you. The custom-built brick Colonial has turned staircases, hardwood floors, and cathedral ceilings throughout. The first-floor Florida room, set as a gym here…
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Owner of Berwyn-Based Nonprofit Helps Local Kids Pedal Their Way on the Road to Success
Zummo Bike in Berwyn is a homegrown nonprofit that collects, fixes, rents, sells, and donates refurbished bikes to deserving Norristown kids every year, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The unique operation also mentors and pays young teens to work on weekends as mechanics and salespeople. In recognition of its benevolent business plan, Zummo…
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Engaging Engagement Pix: Bucks County Provides Scenic Backdrop for Couple’s Post-Proposal Shots
A pond across the street from the Bucks County home of Nikki James’ parents proved to be a photogenic find. Its muted colors allowed the colorful outfits of the Indian bride- and groom-to-be to pop. Kristin Schott focused on the resulting engagement photography for Philadelphia Magazine. Pictures of celebrity couple Nick Jonas and Pryanka Chopra…
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St. Luke’s Opens New Primary Care Practice, Bringing Treatment for Addictions to Sellersville
St. Luke’s University Health Network has opened a primary care practice in Sellersville. The behavioral health disorder treatment center resulted from the hospital system’s recent merger with Penn Foundation, now the St. Luke’s Penn Foundation (SLPF). The new Sellersville Primary Care practice is being led by Cynthia Martin, DO. She is an experienced and board-certified…
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One Bucks County Firm Among Local Public Companies with Biggest 2021 Market Cap Increases
Public companies in the Philadelphia area added nearly $122 million to their market cap in 2021. One of those that saw its value increase the most is in Bucks County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. EPAM Systems, headquartered in Newtown, ranked No. 14. The company recorded a market cap increase of 89…
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Ory Corp., Doylestown Cloud-Security Provider, Goes Sky-High in Series A Investment Round
Doylestown open-source cloud security software provider Ory Corp. raised $22.5M in a recent Series A round. Insight Partners, a New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm, was lead; existing seed investors were Balderton Capital and In-Q-Tel. Ory plans to use the investment to grow its cloud operations, expand its security footprint, and hire…
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Pine2Pink Finds the Green in Countywide Breast Cancer Fundraising Effort
The latest Pine2Pink fundraising effort — encompassing nearly 100 business partners across seven in-county communities — raised an all-time-high $117,000 in financial support for breast cancer patients. The Bucks County Herald covered the record effort. Pine2Pink is the brainstorm of New Hope native (now Doylestown resident) Keith Fenimore. He sought a way to honor a…
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Company Leader’s Suffering Wife Led Sugar Bottom Hemp Company to Provide Therapeutic Products
Sugar Bottom Hemp Company, Furlong, evolved from the convergence of a woman’s dire need for medical relief and the availability of an available horse farm. Marilyn Johnson how these elements meshed for Philly Grub. The wife of founding partner Stephenie Harris was being decimated by dementia. But cannabidiol (CBD) effectively ameliorated some of her confusion,…
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Penn Community Bank Welcomes New Director of Residential and Consumer Lending: Jim Calista
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Calista, SVP – Director of Residential and Consumer Lending. In his new role, Calista will lead the bank’s team of Mortgage Loan Officers and consumer lenders. His past experience includes eight years as a mortgage lender and…
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Holy Redeemer Preemie Survives, Thrives, Grows Up, and Has Child at — Where Else? — Holy Redeemer
Two generations of Passehl women benefitted from the expert maternal care given at Holy Redeemer Hospital in nearby Meadowbrook. The story was nested on the hospital’s website. In October 1989, Nancy Passehl was rushed to Holy Redeemer where she learned that her daughter, after only six months in utero, was about to be born. When…
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Historical Marker in Paoli to Undergo Revision
The Anthony Wayne historical marker in Paoli is being revised as part of a statewide review by The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The organization is reviewing all of its 2,500 markers, looking to correct factual errors, address inadequate historical contexts, and eliminate racist or other inappropriate references. Mark Scolforo covered the initiative for The…
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Bucks County Playhouse Seeks Apprentices, Giving Performers Same Shot Grace Kelly (and Others) Had
The Bucks County Playhouse has opened its audition window, providing worthy opportunities to fledgling performers. The venue, in operation since 1939, has a longstanding reputation for cultivating raw talent. Its apprentice program has been a career stepping stone for entertainers that include Helen Hayes, Grace Kelly, Tyne Daly, and Rob Reiner. The 2022 apprentices will…
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