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Pennsylvania State Senator Robert Rovner, Longtime Feasterville Attorney, Dies at Age 77
Robert Rovner — CEO of the Feasterville law firm of Rovner, Allen, Rovner, Zimmerman, and Nash — succumbed to a form of bone marrow cancer and passed away at age 77. Gary Miles chronicled his high-profile life for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rovner, a Temple grad, was called a Republican “boy wonder” when, at age 27,…
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Pennsylvania Battles Spotted Lanternfly Infestation with Quarantines and Student-led ‘Squish Squads’
Despite quarantines and “squish squads,” the spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, write Kevin Ambrose and Kasha Patel for The Washington Post. This invasive pest that devastate vineyards and ruin fruit crops was accidentally imported into Berks County seven years ago, presumably in a shipping container from Asia. Since then, it…
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Chester County Hospital’s Infectious Disease Expert Makes Dire but Informed Prediction on Unvaccinated Residents
Dr. Shafinaz Akhter and her colleagues at Chester County Hospital have been battling COVID-19 cases since the very beginning of the pandemic. Over that course of time, her education and her experience have shaped a definite view of the disease, its progress in Chester County and beyond, its treatment options, and heaviest on her heart,…
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Vintage Irving Cliff Brewery Bottles May Further Bucks County Representative’s Recycling Goals
An antiques collector from Wayne County, 33 miles northeast of Scranton, happened on an Irving Cliff Brewery crate containing empty beer bottles from 1913. He decided to return them for their deposit. The payment from the brewer was a minor windfall. But it highlighted an evolving effort, including from a local champion, to revive bottle…
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OrthogenRx Launches HarmoKnee, A Service to Give Joint-Pain Sufferers Something to Sing About
Doylestown’s OrthogenRx introduced its HarmoKnee patient support service at the recent annual meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. HarmoKnee is a suite of customer-focused services that simplifies and optimizes patient and provider access to the company’s product line of injectable treatments for relieving chronic knee pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA). “HarmoKnee Customer Support Services is…
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Following Waves of Real Estate Transactions, Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Navigates Paperwork Tsunami
The volume and pace of Bucks County real estate transactions has buyers and agents hopping. Anecdotal evidence of the sellers’ market is everywhere. But if there’s any doubt about conditions being red-hot, just ask the staff at the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds. A staff report in Bucks Local News contained details. The numbers alone…
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Big Bird and Pals Migrate West as Sesame Place Chooses San Diego for Third Theme Park
Big Bird and company are migrating the Sesame Place theme park concept from Langhorne to San Diego. InterPark, an industry publication from the UK, spelled out the details. The familiar, familial Sesame Street characters — including Big Bird, Count von Count, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, and Murray — are taking up residence at the former…
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With PLCB Liquor Limit in Place, Now Is Perfect Time to Try Local Distilleries
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and whiskeys to two bottles per day. In response to the PLCB liquor limit, fans of spirits can give some local distilleries a try. Beatrice Forman pored through the details for Billy Penn.…
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Grand View Health CEO Retires After Leading the Sellersville-based Provider for Nearly 40 Years
On September 30, Jean Keeler, president and CEO of Grand View Health, will close her Sellersville office door for the last time. Keeler, who rose from general counsel to vice president to the highest office in the organization, is retiring after nearly 40 years of service. John George covered her well-earned respite for the Philadelphia…
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The Switch to All-Electronic Tolling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Took a Toll on the Agency’s Finances
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has lost more than $104 million in uncollected tolls in the past year. The deficit can be traced directly to the agency’s conversion to all-electronic tolling. Mark Scolforo tallied the impact for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Toll payments transitioned from cash to E-ZPass in the late 1980s. From there, the technology advanced to…
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Church in New Hope Displays an Onsite ‘Memorial to the Lost’ to Honor Bucks County Gun Victims
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, New Hope, blessed a display of t-shirts yesterday at its two services. The 50 articles of clothing, each displayed on wooden slats, bear the name of one of many Bucks County gun victims. A staff report in the Bucks County Herald provided details. The “Memorial to the Lost” display was placed…
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Warrington Nonprofit, ‘Support Homeless Veterans,’ May Save Divers’ Training Site from Evaporating Forever
Hopes to keep the Dutch Springs diving site viable following its sale may rest on the shoulders of a Warrington resident and her military-centric nonprofit, Support Homeless Veterans. Anthony Salamone reported on latest developments for The Morning Call. After an acquisition offer from Northampton County for Dutch Springs was rejected, Cara Galob stepped forward with…
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Upper Dublin Crossing Guard, in Need of Assistance Himself, Benefits from Past Random Acts of Kindness
Upper Dublin crossing guard Bob Fry is the very definition of a random act of kindness. He helped countless Philadelphians as a firefighter. And in his retirement, he remains an active volunteer, aiding others selflessly. But when he himself need help, he was taken aback by a passerby’s outpouring for his wellbeing. Jon Campisi told…
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Bucks County COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Ranks in Top-Ten Across Pennsylvania
The Bucks County COVID-19 vaccination rate is among the highest in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine counties’ vaccination rates, Stacker used data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services as of September 9. Bucks County ranked in sixth place, with 60.5 percent of the population (or 379,967 residents)…
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All-Girl Doylestown Band Praises 7-Eleven Nachos in Song, Which the Convenience Store HQ Then Takes to the Next Level
The three members of Froggy, a self-identified ‘Riot Grrl Band’ from Doylestown, immortalized their love of 7-Eleven nachos in a song. Yes, you could say, a rather cheesy song. They shot a video of it at their neighborhood 7-Eleven in Doylestown. And, like most bands do, they uploaded it to Instagram. In an act of…
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Boy’s Kansas State Fair Bug Collection Display with a Spotted Lanternfly Triggers State, Federal Investigation
A boy who entered his bug collection at the Kansas State Fair with a spotted lanternfly among other insects triggered both a state and federal investigation, writes Jonathan Edwards for The Washington Post. The dangerous specimen has been wreaking havoc in the eastern part of the country for years, but so far no infestations have…
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The Great American Relay, a Coast-to-Coast Run from Boston to Santa Monica, Pounds Through Bucks County
Judy Wonderly of Warminster ran a local leg of the 2021 Great American Relay this week. Her stint as lead runner took her from Midway Fire Company to Hartsville Fire Company in honor of her husband and her dad, both members of the military. The 9.4 miles Wonderly covered was just one leg of 415…
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A Visit to a Bucks County Corn Maze Is Perfect for Families Stalking a Day of Fall Fun
Looking for great fall-themed activities for families? Challenge your brain and sense of direction at a Bucks County corn maze, three of which were cited as being among the best in the area. Lori McManus navigated the options for Mommy Poppins. The corn maze at Hellerick’s Family Farm in Doylestown is designed for a good, old-fashioned,…
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