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Easter Candies and Treats May Be Pricier This Year, Skips Candy Corner Chocolatier Explains Why
Popular Easter candies and treats may have higher price tags this year, with environmental factors as the main culprits, according to a local chocolatier, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Kimberly Pietrak, owner of Skips Candy Corner in Peddler’s Village, is busy making chocolate rabbits, carrots, eggs, and dark chocolate–covered pretzels, ideal for Easter…
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When to Start Teaching Kids About Money & Wealth Management: Insights from Two Haverford Trust Experts
Financial literacy isn’t something kids pick up overnight. It’s built through experience, conversations, and smart guidance—ideally starting young. In a recent episode of Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights, Bryan Tracy, Vice President and Director of Wealth Planning, and Gina Parissi, Senior Wealth Planner, both of Radnor-based Haverford Trust, shared their insights on when and…
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New Light Industrial Building to Replace Bar, Takeout Joint Along Route 413 in Bristol
A new large light industrial building is set to be constructed in the place of a bar and takeout joint along Veterans Highway in Bristol, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Herring Properties received the change in zoning earlier this month for the parcels located at 3113 and 3105 Veterans Highway/Route 413.…
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Three New Chase Bank Branches Coming to Bucks County
Chase Bank is planning to add 15 branches in the Philadelphia region before the end of the year, including three in Bucks County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently granted regulatory approval to the bank for its future locations at Route 611 and Almshouse…
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Boo’s Brewing Co. and Firehouse Grill Set to Open in Point Pleasant This Week
Boo’s Brewing Co. and Firehouse Grill, a new brewery and barbecue spot, is set to open next week in Point Pleasant inside the former firehouse on River Road, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Brewmaster Karen Giordano teamed up with local builder and designer Glen Stephan to bring their brewery and restaurant…
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HGTV Names Lambertville One of Best Small Towns in Country
HGTV named Lambertville, set along the Delaware River just across from Bucks County, as one of the 50 most charming small towns in America, writes Jenna Intersimone for MyCentralJersey.com. The popular New Jersey destination captured the lifestyle channel’s attention with its mix of Zagat-rated restaurants, unique shops, beautiful hotels and bed and breakfasts, and its…
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Doylestown Health Faces Ongoing Financial Struggles as Deal to Join Penn Medicine Nears Completion
Doylestown Health continues to face financial struggles as it awaits completion of its merger with Penn Medicine, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Bucks County health system, which operates the 247-bed Doylestown Hospital, recently reported its results for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, which showed an operating loss of…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A $5.8M Furlong Equestrian Retreat Offering a Step Back Into History
Tucked away on 103 pristine acres in Furlong, Fieldstone Farm is a stunning blend of 18th-century heritage and modern luxury. Listed for $5,795,000, this historic equestrian estate at 1515 Sugar Bottom Rd in Furlong offers the buyer a rare opportunity to own a property that reflects centuries of history. XXXXX XXXXX Built in 1747, Fieldstone…
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Bucks County Leadership: Bill Brown, CEO, Citadel Credit Union
Citadel Credit Union is charting its next phase of growth and innovation, under the stewardship of new CEO, Bill Brown. With a deep member focus and commitment to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses, Bill Brown is driving Citadel’s mission to deliver superior banking solutions with a personal touch — expanding its…
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Bucks County Leadership: Matthew Bower, VP and Director of Wealth Management, C&N
Matthew Bower, Executive Vice President and Director of Wealth Management at C&N, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Palm Beach, Fla., where his dad, also a banking executive, and a very talented jazz musician, inspired both his career and his diverse taste in music. He also shared how his work ethic drove him…
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Newtown’s Alex Cooper Surprises Parents with New Home
After signing a $125 million deal with SiriusXM, Newtown native and hit podcaster Alex Cooper surprised her parents with a new home in Los Angeles, writes Zoey Lyttle for People. During a Christmas Day installment of her popular Call Her Daddy podcast, Cooper recalled the “emotional moment” when she and her husband, Matt Kaplan, first…
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Green Parrot in Newtown Has New Nighttime Look
Green Parrot, the popular restaurant and bar on North Sycamore Street in Newtown, has a fresh nighttime look with a set of Gemstone LED lights, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives recently installed a new lighting system at the eatery, now illuminating the exterior of the building at Goodnoe Corner. The Gemstone…
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Housing Prices in Philadelphia Area Skyrocketing, But There Are Ways to Bring Back Affordability
For decades, homes in the region have been relatively inexpensive and Philadelphia enjoyed a reputation as an unusually affordable major city, writes Ben Seal for the Philadelphia Magazine. However, that is no longer the case, as housing prices have skyrocketed recently due to the pandemic’s lasting impact, including rising interest rates, soaring construction costs, and…
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Once World’s Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster, Six Flag’s Kingda Ka Is Now Pile of Rubble
Kingda Ka at New Jersey’s Six Flags Great Adventure, once the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, was reduced to a pile of rubble in a Friday morning implosion, write Laura Fay and Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. The implosion at the park in Jackson Township took place ahead of schedule. Before starting, Ocean…
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Custom Glass Solutions Closing Trumbauersville Plant, Laying Off 105 Employees
Ohio-based Custom Glass Solutions is planning to close its manufacturing plant in Trumbauersville on April 30, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move will result in 105 employees being laid off. Custom Glass Solutions was founded in 1965. It produces specialty glass and windshields for various industries, such as law enforcement, public…
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Lewis Tanner Moore’s Collection of Black Art on View at Michener Art Museum in Doylestown
The latest exhibition at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown showcases Lewis Tanner Moore’s extensive collection of Black art, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY. Yesterday’s Dreams Are Real: Collecting Black Art and the Legacy of Lewis Tanner Moore will be on view through July 27. Moore, who died last year aged 70, was a…
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Big Blue Swim School Set to Make a Splash in Fairless Hills Next Week
Big Blue Swim School is set to open next week in Fairless Hills, with classes beginning Monday at the pool in the Fairless Hills Shopping Center, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. To celebrate its grand opening, the school is offering 50 percent off the first eight lessons. The new location, opened…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Lavish Buckingham Estate with Private Pond and Designer Kitchen
A stunning estate in Buckingham Township offering a rare blend of luxury, privacy, and scenic beauty is available for $2,595,000. Located at 3380 Indian Springs Road in Doylestown, this custom Zaveta-built home is set on 10+ acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring a private pond, a charming gazebo, and even an island accessible by boat.…
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