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With an Assist from QVC, Local Dermatologist’s Sun-Protective Clothing Line Shines
Erum Ilyas, a local dermatologist, is growing her sun-protective clothing line, AmberNoon, by leveraging the marketing oomph of West Chester-based QVC. Lisa Dukart shined a light on the details for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Ilyas began her company, Wayne-based AmberNoon, after she learned that certain textile weaves shield UV rays. She officially launched a protective…
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Hang onto Those Handlebars! Bucks County Has Two Highly Esteemed Sites for Mountain Biking
Bucks County is home to two of the ten best places to go mountain biking in the Philadelphia region, writes Melissa Martens for Philadelphia Magazine. Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown offers ten miles of trails around Lake Nockamixon. They are an appropriate challenge for both beginner and intermediate riders. And they provide gorgeous scenic views…
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Feasterville Woman Receives Life-Giving Kidney Donation, Then Heads Fundraiser in the Donor’s Memory
Krista Doran’s lupus played havoc with her kidneys, necessitating several transplants. One kidney donation among her three, however, gave her the opportunity to thank her benefactor in an unusual and heartfelt way. 93.3 WMMR had the details. Doran’s latest kidney donor was initially unknown to her. But some Google and Facebook sleuthing revealed his identity:…
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South Korean Boy Band BTS Helps Local Asian-American Adoptee Connect with Her Heritage and Culture
Nicole Hudack, a Korean adoptee, had the expected questioning about who she was and how she fit into New Jersey life. But her fandom for BTS, a South Korean boy band, helped her feel more at ease. Page Spinelli tuned into this story for the Bucks County Herald. Growing up as an adopted Korean American…
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Migration to Online Transactions Surprisingly Hasn’t Caused a Regional Run of Bank Branch Closures
While the pandemic has accelerated the transition from brick-and-mortar to digital banking, the online trend hasn’t led to widespread bank branch closures in the Philadelphia region. In fact, overall branch counts in the area are down just three percent in a year-over-year analysis ending in June. Jeff Blumenthal reported the details for the Philadelphia Business…
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Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction: The 2021 Annual Autumnal Beauty Pageant Isn’t Far Off
The Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction has good news for local lovers of the great outdoors. Alyssa Adams covered the report’s timing of 2021’s autumnal beauty for CBS3 Philly. The Smoky Mountains’ 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map says that leaves in our part of Pennsylvania will be at their prime in the October 18-25 timeframe.…
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A Decade of Seller’s Market Performance Pushes Residential Real Estate Prices Up 48 Percent
During the past ten years, home prices in the area residential real estate market have increased by 48 percent. Homes were more likely to sell above their listing price this August than in any of the previous nine Augusts. Michaelle Bond quantified the activity for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Brian Stetler, an agent with…
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Langhorne Fifth Grade School Teacher, Ex-Sesame Place Dancer, Moonlights as Male Eagles Cheerleader
When the staff of Maple Point Middle School, Langhorne, returned Monday morning and described their weekends, most of it was predictable. When instructional assistant James LeGette explained what he did Sunday, it was extraordinary. Rashad Grove covered this male Eagles cheerleader for BillyPenn. LeGette spent Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. He wasn’t in the stands.…
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Northampton Township Supervisors Consider Whether or Not Holland Residents Gottahava Wawa
An October 6 Northampton Township Supervisors meeting will review revised plans for a new Super Wawa in Holland. Jeff Warner, of Bucks Local News, unwrapped the particulars. The meeting — twice postponed — will consider Wawa’s proposed two-lot subdivision of 5.4 acres at Buck, Holland, and Rocksville Roads. The 7 p.m. meeting will be in…
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Middletown Township to Pause, Remember at Dedication of Lower Bucks County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Lower Bucks County Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony Sunday, September 26, in Middletown Township will close a few roads for crowd control purposes. But organizers hope it also opens a few eyes — and hearts — to the ultimate sacrifice that Bucks County citizens made in answering the call. Workers eased the 600-pound statue…
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U.S. Department of Education Recognizes Three Bucks County School as 2021 Blue Ribbon Honorees
Three Bucks County Schools received national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education. Kate Fishman, Bensalem Patch, covered their achievement as 2021 Blue Ribbon Schools. The federal government launched the Blue Ribbon Schools Program almost 40 years ago. It celebrates high performance and achievement in education, determined primarily by test score data and students’ ability…
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Area Labor Shortage Has Employers Digging into Their Pockets for Signing Bonuses and $15 Hourly Wages
From restaurants to hospitals, employers in the Philadelphia region are having trouble finding enough workers. In response to this labor shortage, they are resorting to various incentives to attract employees. Current tactics include signing bonuses and the debut of $15-an-hour wages. David Murrell tallies the impact for Philadelphia Magazine. While restaurants and hotels gained the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: This Sturdy Gal, Built in 1800, Has New Hope Vibrancy Right at Its Doorstep
If your dream home is a place where top-notch restaurants, deep history, natural beauty, and a welcoming community are as close as the doorstep, this one-of-a-kind New Hope residence might be just the thing. The three-bed, three-bath, 2,300 square foot house sits near the historic towpath trail and near the Aquetong Creek. Its structure shows…
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Richboro Chef Keith Rudolf Plates Nutritious — But Not Too Frou-Frou — Dishes for the Philadelphia Phillies
When considering baseball stadium food, the timeworn song evokes “peanuts and Cracker Jack.” That may suffice for fans, but players need more substance. Allie Conti, of Philly Eater, connected with the story of Keith Rudolf, a local chef who fills that void for — and the stomachs of — the Philadelphia Phillies. The addition of…
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As a Whiskey Fan, This Newtown Agriculture Advocate Has a Fond Eye for Rosen Rye
Bucks County agribusinesses tend to stick to the staples: fruits, vegetables, and the like. A Newtown advocate, however, hopes to encourage farms that raise an ingredient that is distillable into fine whiskey, Rosen Rye. Christopher Wink harvested the story for BillyPenn. Laura Fields’ interests lie at the intersection of agribusiness and libations. She’s a fan…
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Amtrak Wants to Expand PA Service by Adding New Routes, Increasing Frequency of Existing Ones
Amtrak is planning to expand its service in Pennsylvania in the near future by adding new routes and increasing the frequency of the existing ones, writes David Tristan for abc27 News. Rail officials shared their proposal during a virtual meeting with Governor Tom Wolf and several state and local leaders. The passenger railroad service plans…
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Malvern Prep Grad’s Career Changeup Swapped Balanced Ledgers for Baseballs
Despite having earned an accounting degree from Notre Dame, where he played baseball, Malvern Prep graduate Mike Rooney knew within two weeks that T-accounts, assets, and liabilities were not his thing. Kyle Bandujo covered his trade of professions in Baseball America. “I was an accountant, for 10 working days,” said Rooney. “I had started to…
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Newtown Husband and Wife Ride in Long-Distance Bike Fundraiser, Looking Circumvent a Family Cancer History
Todd Franklin and his wife are through training. It’s time to ride. They are participating in a 6,000-mile trek from Oregon to New Jersey to raise funds for cancer. The Franklins’ motivation is altruistic — and personal. Stephanie Stalhl explains for CBS3Philly. Bristol Myers Squibb organized the massive, two-wheeled challenge, gathering 230 employees, including Franklin,…
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