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OldeStone Opens in Former New Hope Church Occupied by Restaurateur Marsha Brown
First it was a Methodist Church. Then it was a restaurant. And now, it’s a new restaurant: OldeStone. Jenn Frederick picked through that series of transformations for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Methodists left the site on South Main Street, New Hope, to move to Souderton more than 20 years ago. In 2003, restaurateur Marsha Brown…
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Fairless Hills Creator of Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind Noted a Healthcare Need and, Like a Prescription, Filled It
In an ironic twist, it took a sightless man to see the solution to a potentially dangerous reality: Blind people are very susceptible to fatal errors with their prescription medications. TaRonda Thomas covered the problem and its logical answer — Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind — for 6abc. Alex Cohen of Fairless Hills came…
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Big Story on Action News: Jim Gardner to Retire After 44 Years in the Anchor Chair
Jim Gardner, longtime 6abc anchor and familiar face in Philadelphia local news for 44 years, will retire at the end of the next year, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gardner plans to dial back his schedule beginning in January, when he will no longer be hosting the 11 p.m. edition of 6abc’s Action…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Okay, Clichés Aside, George Washington Did Actually Sleep Here
Welcome to the John Fell House, built circa 1733. Washington reportedly stayed with Fell (a physician) when the Continental Army camped in Doylestown in Summer 1778. In fact, the home became one of Washington’s numerous headquarters in the area. 465 E. State St. can now be the place where a history-buff owner proudly hangs his…
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Amtrak Continues to Mull Rail Service Expansion; Local Commuters On Board With the Idea
Amtrak continues to sift survey data in consideration looking additional rail service connections to/from Pennsylvania. Proposed passenger lines include Allentown/New York City and Philadelphia/Reading, writes Cody Butler for PA Homepage. The plans are the result of the railroad’s summer study with Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority. Now local residents are welcoming the news of the…
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Thanksgiving Desserts from Pie Bird Farm, Ottsville, Are Definitely Upper-Crust
Jennifer Brodsky and Eric Theesfeld run Pie Bird Farm with a very simple guiding principle: everything by hand. The delicious result, pies both savory and sweet, are gaining quite the reputation, reports Timothy Walton for 6abc. Jennifer has a long history of farming, a surprising skill for a girl born in Philadelphia. But her agrarian…
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‘Give Pennsylvania Wildlife a Brake’ Seeks to Reduce Local Autumnal Traffic Accidents Involving Game
The Chester County wildlife advocacy group Give Pennsylvania Wildlife a Brake wants to see more done to prevent the collisions that injure both residents and animals. Mary Ann Thomas reported on their ideas in the Centre Daily Times. Awareness on the issue is at its height right now, as autumn’s earlier sunsets now coincide with…
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Doylestown Physician Creates Sunrise Educational Fund to Encourage ‘Researchers of the Future’
Timothy M. Block, PhD, president of the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, Hepatitis B Foundation and Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, has announced the establishment of the Sunrise Educational Fund, an endowment to support the Institute’s academic and experiential learning programs for high school and college students. The Sunrise Fund was conceived by Nathaniel A. Brown, MD, a 1966 graduate…
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Warrington Township’s Proposed Rental Inspection Program to Improve Tenants’ Quality of Life
In an effort to ensure that all township tenants live in a safe and healthy properties, the Warrington Township Board of Supervisors (BOS) is considering an annual rental inspection program for all rental housing units. The proposal is meant to: Improve the quality of living for township residents who occupy rental housing units Ensure the…
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Gov. Wolf to End to School Mask Mandates, But Some Bucks County Districts Would Rather Wait and See
The announcement from Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf of a January 17, 2022, statewide end school mask mandates has several Bucks County School Districts ready to comply and others planning a cautious second semester. Alicia Roberts covered the different reactions for CBS Philly. Citing the past logistics of getting students to respond to ongoing policy changes,…
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December Fundraiser to Help African American Museum of Bucks County Into Permanent Home
The African American Museum of Bucks County (AAMBC), which existed as a travelling exhibit, is setting down roots. Samantha Bambino, in the Lower Bucks Times, reported its upcoming fundraiser to support the permanent spot. A “Build our Dream” cocktail reception on Dec. 2 at Parx will gather funds to turn Boone Farm in Middletown Township…
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New Hope Spice Maker Helps Thanksgiving Home Chefs Who Struggle with a Dry Bird
Thanksgiving home chefs looking to produce a moist bird, take heart. Marcus Davis, New Hope culinarian behind Wah Gwan Seasonings, has a product to help ensure a juicy, savory Thanksgiving turkey. Lisa Dukart covered it for The Business Journals. Owner-operator Davis and his wife Rose launched Wah Gwan in late 2019. His inspiration was multifaceted:…
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Popular Pennsylvania Baby Boy Names: Less ‘Maverick’ and ‘Hudson,’ More ‘Noah’ and ‘Liam’
One of the most exciting parts of pregnancy is choosing a baby name. When it comes to boys, Pennsylvanians seem to be more traditional than trendy. A new Stacker ranking of baby boy names reveals current favorites. Stacker compiled its top Keystone State boy-name list from 2020 Social Security Administration data. Number one is Noah,…
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Bucks County Gordon Setter Dynasty Set to Make Third-Generation Appearance at National Dog Show
Kristeen Davidson-Christman, a Gordon Setter owner-handler, grew up in Telford-Souderton, where she still resides. Her father was a hunter, meaning that she shared her home with a cocker spaniel trained in flushing and retrieving small game. Bonding with Animals Her proximity to her dad’s hunting dog gave Davidson-Chapman an intimate knowledge of the skill, athleticism,…
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40% Increase in Usage Depletes Resources at ‘A Woman’s Place,’ Bucks County’s Domestic Violence Shelter
Among other Bucks County dangers posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, domestic violence incidents also rose. A Woman’s Place, Bucks County’s only domestic violence shelter, responded as best able. But as the health crisis stretches onward, the lifeline needs a lifeline itself, reported Antionette Lee for KYW News Radio. Throughout the pandemic, local demand for protective…
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Five Area Businesses Rank Among Most Female-Friendly Companies in the World
Five companies from the Philadelphia area have ranked among the most female-friendly companies in the world, according to Forbes’ inaugural rankings. Ryan Mulligan covered the list for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking includes 300 entities and was compiled using a Statista survey of 85,000 women across 40 countries. Women were asked to rate employers…
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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with New Logo, Refreshed Branding
Croydon’s Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. is marking its decade of operation with a new logo and a brand refresh. Marilyn Johnson covered the makeover for PhillyGrub. A complete look at its revised signage and merch will be unveiled sometime the week of November 22, leading up to Thanksgiving. The re-do is being implemented at all…
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Mensa International Admits Quakertown Five-Year-Old to Its Worldwide Rank of High-IQ Smarties
Mensa International, the global society for high-IQ individuals, has recognized the outstanding intelligence of five-year-old Kipton Hardcastle from Quakertown. Ashley Johnson covered this remarkable kindergartener’s achievement for 6abc. Hardcastle earned his way into this elite organization by surpassing its threshold IQ test (130) by eight points. The U.S. is well represented in Mensa, with more…
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