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Bucks County Community College Names New Dean of STEM School
Bucks County Community College officials announced that Lisa Burgess will join the College’s vibrant community of scholars to lead the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics as the Dean of STEM, effective July 1, 2025. Burgess, a community college graduate herself, has more than 25 years of higher education experience as an educator and administrative leader. Burgess has…
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Joey Merlino on His Cheesesteak Venture and Why Every Mafia Movie Missed Mark
Joey Merlino, who spent much of his life in and out of prison and survived multiple assassination attempts, is now focusing on his latest venture, a cheesesteak shop called Skinny Joey’s, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The line to this new addition to Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene sometimes stretches for two hours, but Merlino insists…
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Explore Three Restored Bucks County Homes That Preserve Historic Architectural Legacy
Pennsylvania’s legacy continues to live through many of its beautifully restored historic estates, including several in Bucks County that are currently on the market, writes Jon Dykstra for the Home Stratosphere. A gorgeous stone farmhouse in Pipersville dates back to 1785 and seamlessly blends historic charm with modern function. The beautifully restored four-bedroom, five-bathroom home…
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Fort Washington Developer Purchases 61-Acre Newtown Site to Build 45 Single-Family Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has paid $6.98 million for a 61-acre Newtown site where it plans to build 45 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The undeveloped site is located at 107 Twining Bridge Road, next to All Saints Cemetery. It was acquired from Philadelphia Catholic Cemeteries, part of the Archdiocese…
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SEPTA Reveals Plan to Breathe New Life to the Wanamaker Building
SEPTA wants to breathe new life into the historic Wanamaker building, and already has a plan in place to do just that, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. SEPTA is planning to install classrooms in the Wanamaker building’s fifth floor. The space, which is about the size of a football field, will be used to…
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Former Aramark CEO Gifts $2.55M to University of Pennsylvania
Former Aramark CEO Joseph Neubauer and his foundation recently presented a $2.55 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania through his foundation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new funding will go toward Penn’s police graduate program. With the gift, Penn and the Neubauer Family Foundation will be developing a first-of-its-kind graduate…
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Meet Rashean Ramsue: President of the Alumni Association, Two Time Peirce Grad, Mother, and Full-Time Director
Today’s feature is Rashean Ramsue, President of the Alumni Association, Two-time Peirce College graduate, Mother, and Director. In 2018, Rashean attended a partnership information session hosted at her place of employment. She was previously familiar with Peirce and wanted to learn more about the college. She ultimately decided to enroll due to the adult and career…
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Bucks County Row Office Candidates Face No Primary Challenges, Races Set for November
Row office candidates in Bucks County faced no primary challenges this week, securing their places on the general election ballot on November 4, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. Most races are expected to be hard-fought contests as Democrats attempt to reclaim offices currently held by the Republican bloc. Since…
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Kensington Cocktail Brand Surfside Relocates Temporarily to Trevose, Builds Nationwide Momentum
Cocktail brand Surfside, from Kensington’s Stateside Distillery, is temporarily relocating its headquarters to a larger space in Trevose as it continues building nationwide momentum, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Stateside’s owners, two pairs of brothers — Clement and Zach Pappas, and Matt and Bryan Quigley — originally signed a long-term industrial lease on a…
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Gopuff and Starbucks Expand Partnership to Offer 24/7 Specialty Coffee Delivery Across Philadelphia and Suburbs
Delivery service Gopuff has expanded its partnership with Starbucks, offering specialty coffee to customers in Philadelphia and its suburbs around the clock, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To celebrate the occasion, Gopuff will deliver a free grande iced Starbucks coffee to any address on Wednesday. While the coffee itself comes with no delivery…
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Urban Outfitters Launches New Retail Concept Amid Nike Partnership
Urban Outfitters, as part of an ongoing effort to reposition its company, is partnering with Nike amid other popular brands, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new retail experience is called On Rotation, and is an immersive lounge and shopping concept. Through its Nike partnership, the local Urban Outfitters will sell more…
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French Brasserie La Grange in Yardley Serves Gallic Style with Local Appeal
La Grange in Yardley, one of the latest additions to Bucks County’s ever-evolving dining scene, is a sprawling French brasserie serving Gallic style with local appeal, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owned by father and son Vincent and Marc Masso of Newtown’s La Stalla, along with Michael Geonnotti of Titan Food Service Solutions,…
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CHOP, Penn Doctors Perform World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment on Local Infant
Shortly after being born during the summer of 2024, KJ Muldoon was diagnosed with severe Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder. While the only effective long-term treatment for the ailment had been a liver transplant, doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine decided to take a different approach with…
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Queen Village Surface Parking Lot Could Become 157-Unit Apartment Building
After several stalled attempts, the surface parking lot on Bainbridge Street on East Passyunk Avenue could finally become home to a 157-unit apartment building, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia-based Alterra Property Group has partnered with E-Z Park, the longtime owner of the lot, to develop the site which is located just south…
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Temple Health Transforming Chestnut Hill Hospital Two Years After Acquisition
It has been two years since Temple University Health System took over Chestnut Hill Hospital and the efforts has left to a strong turnaround, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Temple Hospital CEO Abhi Rastogi noted that when it was acquired, the Northwest Philadelphia hospital was experiencing a failing infrastructure, low volumes, and…
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Historic Wycombe Inn Revived by New Owners, Rebranding Ahead of Late-May Opening
After sitting shuttered for over a year, the historic Wycombe Inn has now been revived by its new owners and will soon welcome guests as The Wycombe Tavern & Grille, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Diaz-Albertini Family, owners of Casa Toro Mexican restaurants including one in Doylestown, purchased the iconic building earlier this…
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New York Coalition Files Lawsuit in Final Attempt to Save SS United States From Sinking
Plans have been in place for months to sink the SS United States and make it the world’s largest artificial reef; however, a last-minute attempt is being made to stop it from happening, writes Shamus Clancy for PhillyVoice. Back in March, the New York Coalition to Save the SS United States filed a case in…
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Savor Philadelphia’s Brunch Scene at These Top Restaurants
Whether you’re in the mood for creative twists on brunch classics or hearty comfort food to start your day, Philadelphia’s spots have you covered, write Laura Swartz, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Polish restaurant Little Walter’s in Kensington recently introduced brunch, which features avocado toast, babka, bialy, gołabki stuffed with brisket and…
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