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Dr. Charles Beem Receives BCCC’s 2024 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award
Bucks County Community College recently announced that Charles Beem, Ed.D. has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, which recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and student impact. The award includes a cash stipend. “As a proud graduate of Bucks County Community College, it is truly…
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Longtime Eagles Fans Turn Small Tailgate Into Something Much Greater
Philadelphia Eagles fans Mike Burnett and Steve Ogen have been tailgating at the Wells Fargo Center parking lot since 1998. In the more than quarter-century since, their small tailgating has evolved into something of a festival, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Initially, their setup consisted of a grill they had bought from Home Depot…
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Downtime Bakery is Philadelphia’s Latest Hit, Specializing in Delicious Breads
Downtime Bakery, which transitioned from being a pop-up to a Mount Airy brick-and-mortar location in early December, is Philadelphia’s latest hit best known for its delicious breads, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The demand for its baked goods has been so high that owners Dayna Evans and Sam Carmichael have had to publicly…
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Several Philadelphia Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The Greater Philadelphia area has 15 chefs and restaurants who were named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Two Philadelphia chefs and restaurants are up for two of the James Beard Award’s biggest honors. Greg Vernick of Vernick Fish is being nominated for the Outstanding Chef category; and…
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A Small Workshop in Northeast Philadelphia is Responsible for Stitching American Military and Presidential Flags
If you ever see a presidential or vice presidential flag, know it was manufactured by a 13-person team in Philadelphia, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. A small workshop in Northeast Philadelphia known as the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support “Flag Room,” is responsible for the manufacturing. According to flag room supervisor Adam Walstrum, the…
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Hidden Trail Farm in Heart of Northampton Township Named 2025 Bucks County Designer House
Hidden Trail Farm in the heart of Northampton Township, with a gorgeous 5,000-square-foot farmhouse, has been selected as the 2025 Bucks County Designer House, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown is preparing for its 49th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens, with the Preview Gala for the 2025 Designer…
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10 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Have Among PA’s Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Last Decade
Pennsylvania has seen a major transformation in its urban landscape over the past 10 years in terms of home value, writes Jon Dykstra for Home Stratosphere. Zillow analyzed 346 neighborhoods across the state to determine the top performing between 2014 and 2024, and 10 Philadelphia neighborhoods made its way to the top 30. The West…
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Doylestown’s Thompson Toyota Celebrates 2024 Central Atlantic Toyota Quality Champions
Doylestown-based Thompson Toyota is recognizing three outstanding service technicians who have been named 2024 Central Atlantic Toyota Quality Champions, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The prestigious program honors technicians who excel by mastering new technologies, improving their skills, and driving innovation. Only 25 out of the 2,450 Toyota technicians in the Philadelphia region earned…
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Vote for Pennsylvania’s River of Year: Delaware River and Perkiomen Creek in Running
Out of 80,000 miles of streams and rivers in the state, the Delaware River and Perkiomen Creek are both in the running for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn at WHYY. To win the title, one of the three nominees must secure the popular vote. Youghiogheny River is…
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Hicks Art Center Gallery Announces First-Ever Virtual Reality Exhibition
The Bucks County Community College School of Arts and Communication has announced that the Hicks Art Center Gallery will host its first virtual reality exhibition, Reality’s Fugue: Virtual Reality Meets Art & Philosophy from February 10 through March 1, 2025. An author and artists’ talk with author F. Samuel Brainard, artist Carol Cruickshanks, and designer Christian Kowalchuk…
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Coast Guard Says Progress Has Been Made to Make Sure SS United States Leaves Philly Waters Safely
The Coast Guard has confirmed that progress has been made to ensure the SS United States can safely leave Philadelphia waters after months of delays, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. According to sources, that was the last hurdle left to clear before allowing the ship to relocate. As a result, the historic vessel…
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Philadelphia Region to Gain Over a Dozen New Indoor Pickleball Facilities This Year, Including One in Newtown
Greater Philadelphia is set to welcome over a dozen new pickleball clubs this year, including one in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Utah-based Picklr will open its first franchised location in the region in Newtown next month. “The local community here loves pickleball and we believe this is an ideal…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering area residents with the skills necessary for in-demand jobs in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure. The program serves those living in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia…
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Chef of Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine Restaurant in Philadelphia Shares Version of Pennsylvania Dutch Stew
The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a dish of regional pride, writes Kara Elder for The Washington Post. The humble stew of ham, fluffy dumplings, and dried apples made its way to America with immigrants from the upper Rhineland region of Germany. Its…
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Newtown’s Borscht Belt Delicatessen Expands to Lawrence
The Borscht Belt Delicatessen in Newtown held a grand opening for its new deli inside the Trenton Farmers Market in Lawrence, New Jersey, on Thursday, Jan. 16, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Owned by celebrity chef Nick Liberato and Michael Dalewitz, the full-service New York-style deli will be open during market hours. Several weeks…
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Bucks County Police Pursuing New Leads in 50-Year-Old Teen Murder Cold Case
Police officials are following new leads in the 50-year-old cold case murder of 17-year-old Patricia Bartlett, a Bucks County teenager who was stabbed in the Oxford Valley Mall parking lot, writes Gina Cosenza for 102.9 MGK. On Jan. 13, 1975, Patricia Bartlett visited The Camera Shop at the mall to buy photo paper and toner…
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Philadelphia Played a Significant Role in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life. Here’s How.
Though he was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, the Philadelphia area played a significant role in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. After graduating from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Dr. King enrolled at Crozer Theological Seminary in Delaware County, where he graduated first in his class…
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‘The Brutalist,’ Holocaust Survivor Story Set in Doylestown, Wins Three Awards at 2025 Golden Globes
The Brutalist, a story about a Holocaust survivor who builds a community center in Doylestown, was one of the biggest winners at this year’s Golden Globes, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie won three awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director – Motion Picture for Brady Corbet, and Best Performance by…
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