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New Scholarship Established for Lower Bucks County Area High School Graduates
On Friday, March 14, 2025, philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein presented a $100,000 check to Bucks County Community College, reinforcing their commitment to expanding access to higher education for Lower Bucks County high school graduates. This generous donation from the Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund will provide 100 full-time, first-year students with need-based scholarships for education-related…
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Meet Tugboat Captain Mike Vinik, Who Led Relocation of SS United States from Philadelphia to Alabama
Captain Mike Vinik was responsible for leading the massive operation to relocate the historic SS United States — his favorite ship — from its longtime home in Philadelphia to Alabama, where it will prepare to become the largest artificial reef in the world, writes Jared Williams for Get the Coast. Following the successful towing of…
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Aluminum Tariffs Could Force Small Philadelphia Breweries to Raise Prices
The Trump administration’s new aluminum tariffs could lead to financial strain for small breweries, resulting in increased costs for customers, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The president announced the 25 percent tariffs back in February with the goal of boosting domestic manufacturing. However, Jake Atkinson, owner of Human Robot Brewery in Kensington, noted…
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Peirce College to Host ‘Women in Leadership: Channel Your Inner She-E-O’ Panel and Networking Event
Peirce College is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by hosting a panel of women leaders who will share their journeys en route to their professional careers. On Thursday, March 27, Peirce College will welcome four prominent local women leaders. They are: The women will each discuss how they tapped into their inner She-E-O to…
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Midnight Pasta Offers Unforgettable Dinner-and-Show Combo in Philadelphia
Natalia Lepore Hagan’s Midnight Pasta parties offer a seamless blend of a hands-on pasta-making workshop along with a decadent five-course meal — an experience sure to leave a lasting impression, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the event, usually held around 6 PM at BLDG39 at the Arsenal — a former industrial warehouse…
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Crime & Punishment Brewing, Brewerytown’s Only Brewery, to Close Its Doors After 10-Year Run
After a ten-year run, Crime & Punishment Brewing, the only brewery in Brewerytown, is closing its doors for good on April 12, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner and brewer Mike Paul said the decision to close the small rowhouse brewery on Girard Avenue was due to a combination of strained finances and…
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Bucks County Community College to Again Offer Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government?
Bucks County Community College is excited to again offer the new noncredit program, “Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government?”. This popular 8-week course offers participants a unique opportunity to learn about the U.S. Constitution, the court system, immigration, criminal and civil cases, and various other aspects of our government that every informed…
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Philadelphia Among Top Cities for Business Executives, New Survey Finds
According to a new survey, Philadelphia is one of the top three cities in Pennsylvania for business executives, writes Kamryn Scrivens for FOX 29. MarketBeat surveyed 3,102 executives and asked them to name which U.S. cities they are most drawn to when it comes to work. Their answers led to a ranking of the top…
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New Report Reveals ‘Shockingly High’ Number of Bucks County Children, Families in Need of Assistance Programs
A new report from Children First PA has found that over 30 percent of Bucks County families struggle to make ends meet, leaving a “shockingly high” number of children on assistance programs, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the report, to afford the basics — rent, food, transportation, health insurance,…
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NTSB Provides Details on Jan. 31 Northeast Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash in New Report
Nearly six weeks after a medical jet crash claimed the lives of 7 people in Northeast Philadelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report that provides further details, writes Brian Brant for People. Among the key findings of the report is that the jet’s cockpit voice recorder didn’t record the crash…
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Philadelphia’s Fishtown Seafood Finding Ways to Navigate On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs on Canada Imports
Bryan Szeliga, owner of Fishtown Seafood in Philadelphia, has been trying to find the best way to navigate the Trump administration’s on-again, off-again tariffs on imports from Canada, writes Mae Anderson for AP News. In their latest iteration, the 25 percent tariffs went into effect last week but were suspended on some items for a…
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Make-A-Wish Foundation Grants Wish of Chalfont Teen Recovering from Leukemia With Home Gym
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has fulfilled a wish for Tyler Lockett, a Chalfont teen recovering from leukemia, by providing him with a home gym to help him train and return to playing soccer, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. The 16-year-old returned home from school on Monday afternoon to a surprise in his basement. He…
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Mitchell & Ness Displays Renewed Commitment to Philadelphia With Major Announcements
For Mitchell & Ness, 2025 is a year of new beginnings as the vintage sports apparel company has made three major announcements, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has announced that it will be moving to a larger location in Center City, more specifically at the 16,000 square-foot retail space on Walnut…
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This Restaurant in Rittenhouse Square is a Natural Wine Hot Spot
When people enter to dine at a.kitchen+bar in Rittenhouse Square, it’s easy to get lost in the delicious international dishes, but it’s wine is what really sets it apart from many other eateries, writes Julia Larson for Wine Spectator. The restaurant has a list of about 350 wines. According to wine director Frank Kinyon, to…
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Democrat Joe Khan Launching Bid to Challenge Republican Jennifer Schorn for Bucks County District Attorney
Democrat Joe Khan, who previously ran for attorney general and Philadelphia district attorney, has launched a campaign bid for district attorney in Bucks County, write Katie Bernard and Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Khan is hoping to unseat Republican incumbent, Jennifer Schorn, who was appointed in 2024 to finish the term won by Matt…
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Bucks County Community College’s 30th Annual High School Art Exhibition Opens March 19 at Hicks Art Gallery
The Hicks Art Center Gallery, which has showcased rising young artists for more than 60 years, invites the public to the 30th Annual High School Art Exhibition March 19 through April 12 at Bucks County Community College in Newtown. Art teachers from more than 20 high schools have selected works crafted by their students between May 2024…
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Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs. While rumors swirled that Taylor Swift purchased the property, the superstar singer confirmed she did not. While it’s currently unknown who the buyer and new…
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After Historic 2024, Center City’s Housing Boom Expected to Drop Drastically This Year
Center City saw a record amount of housing production in 2024, but that pace is expected to drop considerably this year, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A number of developers began angling to receive permits before the 10-year tax abatement and low interest rates were scaled back by the end of 2021.…
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