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For Lenape Nation, Fighting for Delaware River Means Protecting Their Heritage
Lenape Nation, an Indigenous tribe in Pennsylvania, considers the Delaware River their ancestral home, a place where they often go to pay their respects, write David Schechter and Laura Geller for CBS News Philadelphia. Clan Mother Shelley Windamakwi DePaul and her son, Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul have spent most of their lives protecting the river.…
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From the Gridiron to the Green: Brent Celek Talks Real Estate, Resilience, and Reinvention with Haverford Trust’s Hank Smith
It’s not every day that a Super Bowl champion drops insights on interest rates and real estate trends, but Brent Celek has never been the typical retired athlete. On a recent episode of Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights, hosted by Hank Smith of The Haverford Trust Company, Celek, former Eagles tight end and now…
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Washington Post: See How Tree-Friendly Bucks County Towns Are
Most of Bucks County enjoys a decent amount of tree cover, though the density of trees varies significantly from one town to another, writes Niko Kommenda for The Washington Post. Newtown is one of the greenest towns in the county, with tree cover ranging from 33.1 percent to 43.1 percent. Depending on the area, the…
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Stunning Equestrian Estate Hits Market in Furlong
Located in the heart of historic Bucks County in Furlong, Fieldstone Farm is a stunning equestrian estate that seamlessly combines 18th-century craftsmanship with modern luxury, writes B&B Luxury Properties. This remarkable property that was built in 1747, is set on more than 100 gorgeous acres, and has recently hit the market for $5,795,000. The farm…
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Railroad Safety Program for Emergency Responders Launching at Bucks County Community College Next Year
Bucks County Community College will debut a railroad safety training program for emergency responders in the Philadelphia region and across the East Coast in 2026, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The college is partnering with the county, Rohm and Haas, and Consolidated Rail Corp. to offer a program providing firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and…
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The New Yorker: From Food Truck to Food Phenomenon: Bradley Cooper’s New York City Cheesesteak Story
New Hope’s Bradley Cooper has partnered with Philadelphia restaurateur Danny DiGiampietro on Danny & Coop’s to bring the city’s beloved sandwich to New Yorkers, to delicious results, writes Helen Rosner for The New Yorker. The cheesesteak offered at the new addition to the New York food scene is a hefty twelve-incher, with a tasty roll…
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Four Abington Friends School Students Receive National Award for Leadership in Scholastic Journalism
Abington Friends School students Mason Fullerton, Orla Maxcy, Priyal Sanathara, and Miranda Shandell were four of the approximately 1,500 high school journalists across the country to receive the National Scholastic Press Association’s Leadership Award in Scholastic Journalism. The NSPA is the nation’s largest association serving scholastic media. “NSPA is pleased to honor such a distinguished…
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Home Prices in Levittown Hit Record Highs, Pricing Out Many Buyers
Levittown, originally built as a community of starter homes for young couples, now has house prices that are unaffordable for most first-time buyers, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Recently, a home in Levittown sold for a staggering $720,000. The price was so high that the average Levittowner would not be able…
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PECO Hosts Junior Infrastructure Academy for Students Interested in Energy-Industry Careers
Deon Clark was like a kid in a candy store at PECO’s third annual Junior Infrastructure Academy, held last week at Widener University. With a broad smile on his face, he enthusiastically participated in the hands-on learning activities and absorbed the live demonstrations on how to work safely in the energy field. “PECO doesn’t just…
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Byberry Hospital Redevelopment Nearing Completion on Bensalem Border
The new logistics park, developed on the site of the former Philadelphia State Hospital, better known as Byberry Hospital, is nearing completion on the Bensalem border and is now available for lease, write Lacey Latch and Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Rockefeller Group Logistics Center on Roosevelt Boulevard was green-lit…
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After Fielding Multiple Offers, Yardley-Based Optinose Secures Potential $330M Deal With Paratek
Yardley-based Optinose, which put itself up for auction three years ago attracting multiple suitors, has secured a potential $330 million deal with Paratek, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded in 2000, the specialty pharmacy company markets Xhance, an FDA-approved drug-device combination for nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis. Optinose formed a strategy workgroup…
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Jamison Family Turns Grief Into Laughter, Earns Webby Recognition
Since Mark Rosenthal of Jamison died in 2010, his family has been coping with the loss through humor, while sharing their journey on various social media platforms, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. His wife, Robin, and their two children, Emma and Sam, film many of their videos near Robin’s Jamison home,…
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USA TODAY Names New Hope One of Top Small Towns in United States
New Hope has earned a place on two of USA TODAY’s 10Best lists published last week: Best Small Town Cultural Scene and Best Small Town in the Northeast, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The popular Bucks County town, which has become a magnet for celebrities in recent years, ranked sixth for…
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Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy
Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued another spotted lanternfly quarantine alert for several counties, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.…
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Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope
The post-pandemic growth spurt in the region’s restaurant scene is continuing with four new bar-restaurant projects in the Philadelphia suburbs, including one in New Hope, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cousins Frank Picone and Anthony Adragna, both seasoned veterans in the restaurant business, are set to open Cugini’s in the space that was…
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Human Robot Brewing Expanding into Bucks County with New Hope Tasting Room
West Kensington-born Human Robot Brewing plans to expand into Bucks County with a new tasting room in New Hope, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The tasting room will occupy the space formerly home to the Great Barn Brewery taproom. It will cover 900 square feet, along with a large outdoor area. No…
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New Wawa In Newtown Continues to Take Shape
Construction of the new Wawa convenience store and gas station in Newtown is moving forward as planned, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The signature red and white sign is now up, alerting thousands of drivers on the busy Newtown Bypass to the upcoming arrival of the new store. The 5000-square-foot building is also taking…
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From Bookshops to Broadway Stars: Exploring the Creative Spirit of New Hope
Though small in size, New Hope offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with something for everyone, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Recently named the nation’s Best Small Arts & Culture Town by Travel + Leisure, New Hope is best explored on foot, with most of the attractions clustered along Main Street and Bridge…
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