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Bensalem Woman Who Traded Space for Simplicity Shares Downsizing Advice
Karen Cleaver had thought about downsizing with her husband for years as they got older, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She decided to make the move after he died, though she was still not in a rush to get rid of her things. “I just took my time and used Facebook Marketplace and…
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Doylestown to Get Its First Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Bright Path Center
Construction is well underway on Bright Path Center, Doylestown’s first-of-its-kind behavioral health crisis center, which is expected to open early next year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The $15 million, 22,000-square-foot center will be operated by Lenape Valley Foundation staff and will be located next to their outpatient office along North…
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Original Russo’s Pizza Closes Permanently in New Hope After Years of Acclaim
The original Russo’s Pizza, rated as one of Bucks County’s best pizza places, closed its doors permanently in New Hope, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The owners of the North Main Street pizzeria, best known for its gigantic pies, posted on Google that they have relocated to Center City Philadelphia, where they will open…
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With Deadline Approaching, Only Quarter of Pennsylvanians Have Obtained REAL ID Cards
With the May 7 deadline fast approaching, only a quarter of Pennsylvanians have their REAL ID so far, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PennDot Secretary Mike Carroll recently reminded residents that without it, they may not be able to fly domestically. “It would be a shame for anybody to show up … and…
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Bucks County Leadership: Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment, Widener University
Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment at Widener University, grew up in the small town of Warren, Pa. He was a precocious and motivated kid who taught himself computer programming in second grade and, nudged by his high school English teacher, was the first person in his family to go to college. Howard graduated from…
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Monkey’s Uncle in Doylestown Offers Nostalgia and Opportunities for Young Adults with Special Needs
Monkey’s Uncle in Doylestown offers a unique selection of retro sports apparel, while creating opportunities for all, writes Howard Monroe for CBS News Philadelphia. The shop was founded 15 years ago by Derrick Morgan and his wife, and has quickly become a local institution. “We are a retro vintage inspired Philly sports boutique,” said Morgan.…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Monday that it will be paving the entire Schuylkill River, from Reading to Philadelphia and opening it up to vehicular traffic. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal recently passed by Congress, we…
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Penn Medicine’s Acquisition of Doylestown Health to Be Finalized This Week
After receiving final regulatory approval, University of Pennsylvania Health System plans to complete its acquisition of Doylestown Health next week, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The deal is set to close Tuesday following reviews by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and Federal Trade Commission. “By combining trusted community care with the resources and…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Launches Text Alerts for Unexpected Traffic Backlogs
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s new text messaging service provides motorists with real-time updates during unexpected traffic jams, writes MediaNews Group for The Morning Call. The free service is available 24/7 when traffic conditions warrant. Travelers can text “info” to 47676 for automated, location-specific updates on the cause of the traffic jam, the estimated clearance times,…
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Cash Home Sales Decreasing in Philadelphia Region
Fewer buyers in the Philadelphia region are purchasing homes with cash, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. Cash buyers – primarily investors – have slowed down after a pandemic shopping spree nationwide, but their share of home purchases remains historically high, according to a recent Redfin analysis. In the Philadelphia area, cash home purchases made up…
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Warminster-Based Connell’s Hugs From Heaven Helps Kids Preserve Memories of Lost Loved Ones
The mission of Warminster-based nonprofit Connell’s Hugs From Heaven is to help children navigate through the painful journey of losing a loved one, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The organization was started by Jenna Flynn, whose son Connell passed away after just 40 minutes of life. Witnessing the connection their daughter Abby built with…
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Doylestown’s Michael Carroll Switched from Lacrosse to Football as a Freshman and is Now Among Nation’s Best
Doylestown’s Michael Carroll traded his lacrosse stick for a football midway through high school, and now stands among the nation’s top players, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The five-star recruit played this season at IMG Academy and is ranked at No. 13 by 247Sports. The senior, who transferred to Central Bucks East from…
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Delaware River Turnpike Bridge May Be Replaced with Modern Version
The aging Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Bridge linking Bucks County with Burlington County, New Jersey, may soon be replaced with a modern bridge, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bristol bridge spanning the Delaware River is owned and operated by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The two…
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Legendary Waffle and Ice Cream Shop Nina’s Waffles Reopens for Season at Newtown Shopping Center
The legendary waffle and ice cream shop Nina’s Waffles has officially reopened its doors for the season at Village at Newtown Shopping Center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Located in the historic Toll House, the local favorite is best known for its small-batch artisanal ice cream and authentic liege-style Belgian waffles, as well as…
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After Six Successful Seasons, Bensalem Boys Basketball Coach Resigns to Focus on Family
After six successful seasons, Bensalem boys basketball coach Ron Morris has resigned to focus on family, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. While Morris truly enjoyed coaching the Owls, the last season left him with very little time to watch his three children play. So after winning four Suburban One League Patriot…
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Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County
Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Keystone State was No. 44 for share of homes approved to be built from…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for Axios. This reflects the region’s rise as an emerging AI hub. The new technology is being implemented all around the city, including in schools and SEPTA buses, bringing these new…
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Two-Time State Champion at Archbishop Wood, Deja Evans Finds Her Perfect Fit at Drexel
After one season at the University of Albany, Deja Evans, a two-time state champion at Archbishop Wood High School, found her perfect fit at Drexel University, writes Paulie Loscalzo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The six-foot-two center is the biggest offseason addition to the women’s basketball program at Drexel, and she made her presence felt from…
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