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This Bucks County Town Ranks Among Best Suburbs to Live in Pennsylvania
Buckingham Township is one of the best suburbs to live in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report by Stacker. The list was based on Niche’s 2024 Best Places to Live rankings, which evaluate areas using metrics such as cost of living, residents’ education levels, housing affordability, and school quality. Buckingham Township came in at No.…
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William Way LGBT Community Center Will Be Demolished, Rebuilt Into New Building With Affordable Apartments
William Way LGBT Community Center’s headquarters’ future is now known, as the 176-year-old building is being demolished to make way for a new building with affordable apartments, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new building will include up to 42 new affordable apartments for seniors. The current four-story, 14,000-square-foot building will be replaced…
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Two Little Guys, Creator of Joe Tea, Opens Bensalem Headquarters With Eyes Toward Growth
Two Little Guys, the company behind the food and beverage brand Joe Tea, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Bensalem, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move to the 22,245-square-foot building in Bucks County, which will expand the company’s headquarters by roughly 71 percent, is expected to be completed in…
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Penn Medicine Receives $10 Million Gift To Establish New First-Of-Its-Kind Research Center
Penn Medicine was recently gifted $10 million, which is being used to establish its new King Center for Lynch Syndrome, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Penn Medicine, the new research center is the world’s first named for Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing certain types…
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Bucks County’s Bridgeton House on the Delaware Among Women-Owned Pennsylvania Businesses to Discover
Bridgeton House on the Delaware in Upper Black Eddy is one of the must-visit gems for anyone exploring Pennsylvania through the lens of women-owned businesses, writes visitpa.com. Owned by Bea Briggs for 45 years, the nationally renowned, award-winning hotel has become known for its homestyle warmth and welcoming hospitality. This charming retreat features a private…
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Metropolitan Bakery Ownership Changing Hands, Merzbacher’s Set to Take Over Operations
For the first time since opening its doors in 1993, Metropolitan Bakery will be under new ownership, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Known for its French baguettes, flaky pastries, and sourdough loaves, Metropolitan Bakery is being acquired by Peter Merzbacher, owner of Merzbacher’s. While the beloved Philadelphia bakery will be under ownership,…
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Leon N. Weiner & Associates Opens Coveted Affordable Housing for Seniors in Sellersville
With Bucks County’s average home price topping $508,000 in 2025, Sellersville faces a desperate need for affordable housing for teachers, first responders, and seniors on fixed incomes, writes April Johnston for the Pittwire. However Leon N. Weiner & Associates, a developer dedicated to providing housing solutions for communities in need, has recently taken a step…
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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost ridership, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal expands an existing law that allows developers to build more housing with less parking on many properties that are within 500 feet of SEPTA stations…
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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in 1932, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The initial Girl Scout cookies were baked in the ovens of Philadelphia Gas and Electric, today’s PECO, as part of a bake-sale fundraiser conceived…
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Philadelphia Developer Expanding Fishtown Apartment Project After Securing $22M in Financing
Philadelphia developer PCG Investment has secured $22 million in financing, allowing it to expand its original plan for a Fishtown apartment project, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Called the Fairman, the new two-building project on Delaware Avenue across from Penn Treaty Park will feature a two-building, 86-unit apartment project. The project will…
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Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Creating New Crew Tasked With Maintaining City’s Trails
For the first time ever, Philadelphia will soon have a team of individuals tasked with maintaining the city’s many trails, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is preparing to launch the city’s first crew whose job is dedicated to trail monitoring and maintaining the many multi-use trails the city has…
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Gather Place Presents ‘Remember The Ladies!’ An Educational & Informational America 250th Women’s History Month Community Series
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Gather Place Museum proudly presents “Remember The Ladies!” — a dynamic, educational, and entertaining Women’s History Month series held every Saturday in March 2026. This special America250PA Officially Recognized Program is part of Gather Place: Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience in Pursuit of Liberty, Justice & Equality. Each…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for fiscal year 2026, according to a new city controller report, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The Parker administration believes the investments will yield significant returns, supported by a Visit…
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Philadelphia Lands in Top 10 of Renters’ Most Wanted Cities List
Philadelphia ranked among the top ten most popular major cities for renters looking for apartments leading up to this year’s peak rental season, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To determine the ranking, the nationwide apartment search platform RentCafe analyzed millions of apartment searches across the 150 largest cities in the United States. The…
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‘In Pursuit’ Docuseries Explores 400 Years of America’s History Through Philadelphia’s Lens
A new streaming series blends modern footage, historical reenactments, and interviews to tell the story of America through the lens of its birthplace, Philadelphia, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. History Making Productions released the first episode of In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, directed by Andrew Ferrett and written by historian…
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Brevet Capital Lands $150M Loan for 36-Story Apartment Tower on South Philadelphia Waterfront
New York-based Brevet Capital Management has obtained a $150 million construction loan to build a 36-story residential tower on the Delaware River waterfront, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 620-unit apartment complex will be located at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard in the Pennsport neighborhood of South Philadelphia. The construction loan was…
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Pair of Philadelphia Airport Hotels Put Up for Sale by New York Owner
Lightstone Group, a New York-based real estate investment company, has put Aloft Philadelphia Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Airport on the market after an 11-year hold, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lightstone Group purchased the 136-room Aloft and 177-key Four Points in December 2014 for $30 million from Starwood Hotels…
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Gather Place Museum’s Harriet Tubman First Person Program Inspires Students At Charles Boehm Middle School
As Black History Month draws to a close, it’s a pristine time to discuss the many Black individuals throughout history who have made their mark on society. Among the most prominent and oft-discussed names is Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist and social activist who helped free dozens of enslaved individuals through the Underground Railroad. At Gather…
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