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As ‘Vocal Leader,’ Bensalem’s Charlie Robson Invaluable to Conwell Egan’s Wrestling Program
Conwell Egan Catholic High School senior Charlie Robson provides uncommon leadership for the school’s wrestling program, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I don’t know who yells more at practice, Charlie or myself,” said Conwell-Egan head wrestling coach Chuckie Connor. “He’s the guy that stays on everybody and makes sure they’re all…
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PA Secretary of State Addresses Election Fears, Remains Optimistic Despite Conspiracy Theories
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt recently addressed potential concerns over the upcoming presidential election in November in hopes of preempting conspiracy theories, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Schmidt was cautiously optimistic about election officials being able to count mail-in ballots following the election. “While the law hasn’t changed, a couple other things have,”…
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Emmaus’ Let’s Play Books Bookstore Could Be Closing After Decade in Business
Let’s Play Books Bookstore in Emmaus, one of the most popular local bookshops in the Lehigh Valley, could be closing for good after a decade in business, writes Tanya Basu for The Morning Call. “I’m getting emotional even talking about this,” said owner Kirsten Hess. “We’re struggling with what to do with Let’s Play Books.”…
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Delaware Valley University Bringing Back Live Foal Cams
Delaware Valley University in Doylestown is once again partnering with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA) to offer a live stream view of expectant mares as they get ready to birth their foals, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Several foal cameras at DelVal’s breeding facilities will give viewers access to a live view of…
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Amma’s South Indian Cuisine Coming to Newtown
Amma’s South Indian Cuisine, an upscale restaurant that got its start in South Jersey, is expanding into Bucks County with a Newtown Township location, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. At a meeting last month, the township board of supervisors approved a conditional use application for the eatery to open at Goodnoe’s…
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Bucks County Gearing Up for Another Year Filled with Lodging, Attraction Openings
Bucks County is gearing up for another year that will be filled with hospitality and attraction openings as well as exhibits and family-friendly festivals, writes Megan Connelly for Visit Bucks County. Visit Bucks County recently hosted a webinar where President and COO Paul Bencivengo provided updates on forthcoming openings and Adam Sacks, President of Tourism…
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With Prices Reaching New Heights, Levittown Is No Longer Starter House Community
With home prices reaching new heights in Levittown, the once-affordable middle-class town is now seeing some first-time buyers priced out, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last year, a home in Levittown sold for $635,000, which is a big number even for the town’s Gates sections in Middletown, which were always aimed…
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More Companies Are Opting to Bring Employees Back to Office Five Days a Week
UPS recently informed its employees that it will require full-time office attendance, joining a small group of big companies that are pushing for five days in the office, writes Chip Cutter for The Wall Street Journal. Other major companies that already asked at least some segments of their workforce to return to the office full-time…
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Punxsutawney Phil’s Big Day Is Tomorrow, Here Is What You Need To Know
Thousands of people will head to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh on Friday in the early morning hours to see groundhog Punxsutawney Phil roused from his stump to predict the weather, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. If the most famous groundhog sees his shadow, chances are high that winter will…
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Shapiro Hopes His New 10-year Economic Development Plan Sets a New Course for Pennsylvania’s Future
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro recently outlined a series of key investments he would like to see the state undertake as part of a new 10-year economic development plan for the commonwealth, writes Nate Doughty for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There are five defined goals in the plan, including: The plan aims to help Pennsylvania “catch up”…
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Warehouse Boom in Palmer Township and Its Aftermath Should Sound Warning Bells Throughout The Region
The warehouse boom in Palmer Township five miles north of Riegelsville in Bucks County has its positive sides, but the effects it has had on the surrounding community are much more dire and should serve as a warning to the entire Lehigh Valley, writes Rudy Miller and Anthony Salamone for The Morning Call. The quality…
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Bucks County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family shared with his grandparents. He recalled the sacrifices his parents made and learning the value of hard work as a janitor and a busboy. After earning his law degree from…
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Bucks County Collector Snaps Up World’s Priciest Irish Whiskey
Mike Daley, a Bucks County multi-millionaire and prolific whiskey collector, recently bought a 30-year-old Irish whiskey for a record-breaking $2.8 million, writes Fionnula Boyle for the Irish Star. The very rare bottle of The Emerald Isle and all the luxury items that accompany it is the most expensive ever sold, beating the previous record by…
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Poconos’ Resort Claims USA Today’s Title of Nation’s Best Snow-tubing Hill
The results for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 are in, and the title of the best snow-tubing hill in the country went to Camelback Resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from The Keystone. This Tannersville resort is just a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, making it…
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Forbes: Unprecedented Number of Entrepreneurs Opened Small Businesses in Past Three Years
Over the past three years, the nation has recorded an unprecedented boom in small businesses, with nearly 16 million new business applications submitted in that period, writes Rhett Buttle for Forbes. This represents a nearly 85 percent growth in the average flow of monthly applications compared to the period between 2004 – when the U.S.…
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Bucks County Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German shepherd that he called his best friend and found surprising success after joining his high school swim team as a senior, which led to a college scholarship. Swimming also helped…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Likely to Continue Increasing for 30 Years
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates went up again on Sunday, and this trend is not about to stop anytime soon, writes Jon Delano for CBS News. Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said he expects to see smaller increases than the recent 5 percent in the future, but he also noted that yearly increases will continue for quite…
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Iron Hill Unveils New Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu: A Winter Delight with Signature Beer BBQ Sauce
In a recent culinary update, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant launched their new Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu. Available at the chain’s Newtown and Huntingdon Valley restaurants until February 29, 2024, this limited-time offer promises to elevate the winter dining experience with a unique blend of flavors and textures. Central to this innovative menu…
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