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Newtown Resident Dr. Michelle Burroughs Joins WSFS Bank as VP, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
WSFS Bank named Newtown resident Dr. Michelle Burroughs its new Vice President, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I). Dr. Burroughs will support WSFS in creating and delivering a work environment designed to foster a culture of inclusion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the company’s DE&I efforts. Of his new colleague, Michael L. Conklin,…
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Bucks County Hospital Bed Capacity: If You Need the ICU, You’ve Got the Best Odds in the Area of Getting In
Bucks County is in the lower half of counties with a low hospital bed capacity in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the lowest in-patient bed capacities in the state as of September 29. Its rankings came from an assessment of data from the U.S.…
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Devault Group, Inc., Holland Trucking Company, Files Suit Over Status as a Disadvantaged Business Entity
The Devault Group, Inc., of Holland, is suing the City of Philadelphia and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) over its designation as a protected business. Nicholas Malfitano reported the action’s particulars for the Pennsylvania Record. The trucking firm alleges that the city and the DOT threatened its status as a “disadvantaged business enterprise” (DBE),…
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Two Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania
In a move uncharacteristic to today’s divisive political landscape, two Pennsylvania lawmakers from opposite parties have joined forces to launch a bipartisan effort to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, writes Jan Murphy for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Senator Mike Regan, a Republican, and Representative Amen Brown, a Democrat, said their teaming up on this…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Langhorne Farmhouse Built by President George Bush’s Ancestors
This history of this charming classic stone Bucks County farmhouse, at 1573 Highland Avenue in Langhorne, indicates its original constructor were 1807 ancestors of President George Bush. The main house — there are also two other onsite dwellings included in the purchase — is surrounded by four acres that include a private, stocked pond. .…
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Muppeteer from Yardley, Bill Barretta, Performs in Halloween Special Now on Disney+
There are two casts in Muppets Haunted Mansion, streaming on Disney+ starting today. One is felt and feathers; one is flesh and blood. And that latter component, thanks to the talents of performer Bill Barretta, has a Bucks County connection, reports Tania Hussain for Pop Culture. The Muppets’ first-ever Halloween special sends its characters —…
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A ‘Hobbit House’ in Middle Chester County Could Just as Easily Be in Middle Earth
Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from the imagination of author J.R.R. Tolkein. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute to The Shire handcrafted for fans of the fantasy novels/movies, alongside an 18th-Century stone wall on the property, according to a Houzz…
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Healing the Healers: Ivyland Psychotherapist Dr. Mona Masood Details a Help Line for Healthcare Workers
A mental health resource for embattled healthcare workers has been very active for the duration of the pandemic. Its champion, Dr. Mona Masood, an Ivyland psychotherapist, provided details to 6abc’s Matt O’Donnell for Inside Story. Dr. Masood’s phone resource, the Physician Support Line, is open to anyone in the healthcare field. It is a free,…
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The Reasons Retirees Navigate Their Golden Parachutes to Land in Bucks County Are Numerous
Bucks County is among the best counties in Pennsylvania where retirees can live out their retirements, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the ranking using data from Niche. The analysis looked at factors such as the cost of living, healthcare, recreation, and even the weather. Bucks County came in at No.…
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215 Area Code, Which Includes Much of Bucks County, Continues to Be a Regional Cultural Identifier
Throughout the decades, the 215 area code, which covers the majority of Bucks County, has become an instant cultural identifier for the Philadelphia region, writes Max Marin for Billy Penn. Philadelphia and its surroundings have been associated with an area code since 1947, when AT&T unified the dialing system nationwide. Since then, it has been…
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‘The Sassy Shrink’ Counsels Women from Her Ivyland Home, Providing ‘Good Magic through Zoom’
In her pre-pandemic professional life, Jaclyn Borgia of Ivyland counseled patients in person. Using the moniker The Sassy Shrink, she transitioned to virtual sessions last August. The Reporter Online chronicled the progression. Borgia felt as a teen she had the gift of empathy that would make her an appropriate healer. The death of a classmate…
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African American Museum of Bucks County Embarks on Virtual Book Club with Indy Bookstore in Yardley
The African American Museum of Bucks County (AAMBC) is holding its first virtual community book club meeting on October 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is a joint effort between the museum and the Commonplace Reader, a Yardley independent bookstore. Lisa Gage paged through the details for the Yardley Patch. As with…
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Fahrenheit HVAC of Feasterville-Trevose Warms to the Atmosphere of New Parent from New York State
Fahrenheit HVAC of Feasterville-Trevose has been acquired by Sila Services LLC, a New York State home heating, air conditioning, and plumbing servicer since 1989. As it transitions to this new parent, Fahrenheit HVAC intends to bring its quality service at an affordable price with it. The hallmarks of its operations — same-day and emergency services,…
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Kannalife Sciences, Doylestown BioPharma Firm, Receives NIH Grant to Fund Pain Research
Kannalife Sciences, a subsidiary of Neuropathix, Inc., was awarded a $2.97 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. John George covered the funding in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kannalife is housed at The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County, as is its parent. The three-year grant is…
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After Fleeing War-Torn Liberia as a Child, Coatesville Resident Finds Refuge as Standout Soccer Player at Navy
Baba Kallie, a sophomore at the Naval Academy, moved with his family from war-torn Liberia to Coatesville a decade ago. The goal for this star soccer player was to pursue his American Dream, writes John Evans III for the Capital Gazette of Annapolis, Md. When Kallie was growing up, attending Navy was not a possibility.…
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Bucks County Residential Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Shedding Some of Its Recent ‘Nuttiness’
The current Bucks County residential real estate market rollercoaster is not dipping. But it may be leveling off just a bit. Kennedy Rose, for the Philadelphia Business Journal, reported on the latest trends and their possible causes. Since August, the supercharged, in-county real estate market has shown signs of easing off its breakneck pace. In…
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Lawrence Schiller, Lensman for Iconic Marilyn Monroe Pix, Guides Digital Photographers from Newtown Home
Photographer Lawrence Schiller, now living in Newtown, has photographed some influential people in his day, including Paul Newman, Muhammad Ali, and Robert F. Kennedy. His images of a nude Marilyn Monroe, however, may be his most memorable. Bo Koltnow paged through Schiller’s work for WFMZ 69 News. Schiller, a Brooklyn native who moved to Southern…
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New Hope-Solebury Girl Scout’s Woodworking Project Turn Her into a Wildlife Contractor
Thanks to the efforts of New Hope-Solebury student Chloe McNabb, the birds and bees in her neighborhood spent the summer safely nested under cover. McNabb, a Girl Scout, tackled the intricate woodworking project of building birdhouses and bee hotels. Kate Fishman nailed down the story for the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. The idea for these shelters…
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