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Local Realtor Predicts Growth in Listings Will Help Stabilize Bucks County Real Estate Market
Though Bucks County has experienced a seller’s real estate market for several years, a local realtor anticipates substantial growth in residential listings, which could help stabilize prices for buyers, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Stephanie Garomon, 2024 president of the Bucks County Association of Realtors, said that the situation in the…
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Perkiomen Creek Nominated for Pennsylvania River of the Year
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites locals to vote for the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year, writes Colleen McDonough for the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers. Among the nominees is the Perkiomen Creek, a 37.7-mile tributary of the Schuylkill River flowing through Montgomery, Berks, and Lehigh counties. Online voting is…
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Delaware River Nominated for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year
The Delaware River has been nominated as a contender for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year award, to celebrate its historical significance and natural beauty, writes Colleen McDonough for POWR. This year’s nominees, announced by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, also include the Youghiogheny River and Perkiomen Creek. “These three rivers are remarkable…
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Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position
Ted Christian, a Bucks County native and state director for the Trump campaign in 2016, is running for the Pennsylvania GOP chair position, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christian made the announcement during a Pennsylvania Society event in Manhattan. During that same Young Republicans event, Bucks County venture capitalist Paul Martino, who funded…
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Wynnewood’s Rosemary Connors Leaves Big Shoes to Fill at NBC10
NBC10 is searching for a replacement for Rosemary Connors, its longtime weekend evening news anchor, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wynnewood native departed in September after 15 years at the station. In that time, she earned six Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards for her reporting on topics such as a deadly prison standoff…
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Pennsylvania Tops List of States with Highest Tax Revenue from Casinos
In 2023, Pennsylvania ranked first among states for casino tax revenue and second for sports betting tax revenue, according to a staff report from Doc’s Sports. A Doc’s Sports study looked at data from the American Gaming Association to determine the revenue generated by commercial casinos and the corresponding tax income. Last year, the Keystone…
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Toll Brothers Buys 42 Acres in Perkiomenville to Build 43 Homes
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers purchased a 42-acre site in Perkiomenville for $8.2 million to build 43 single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury home developer expects to start selling the homes next fall. Toll Brothers acquired the land from Provident Trust Group, a retirement investment fund. The parcel is located…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Set to Launch New Open-Road Tolling Section in January
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the nation’s first modern, multi-lane highway, is preparing to launch a new open-road tolling section in January, writes Lloyd Fuller for Traffic Technology Today. “When we opened as America’s first superhighway, we set the national standards for interstate highway design and engineering,” said Brad Heigel, chief engineer for the PA Turnpike Commission. “Open road…
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Civil War Buffs Can Become Licensed Guides at Famous Battlefield – If They Pass the ‘Hardest Test in History’
For the first time in seven years, Civil War buffs can become licensed guides at Gettysburg, the famous battlefield – if they pass the challenging test, writes James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. Later this month, Gettysburg National Military Park will administer an exam with near-legendary status among Civil War aficionados due to its…
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Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Officials have come from Lansdale and Upper Merion Township in recent weeks. Coyotes are present in every Pennsylvania county, and their population is growing. Game Warden Matthew Johnson of the Pennsylvania Game Commission explained that…
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Enjoy Great Games, Drinks, and Food at Quakertown’s Parlour Tabletop and Tome Cafe
The Parlour Tabletop and Tome in Quakertown offers a cozy, welcoming space where customers can enjoy a wide selection of games, delicious food, and refreshing drinks, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Liz Mosesso with Moon Rabbit Collective and Rebecca Fitting with Level Vape Shop partnered to open the cafe in October.…
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New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is Back in Business – for Now
The pedestrian walkway on the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge reopened Wednesday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This followed a four-month closure for a comprehensive rehabilitation project, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced. The closure allowed workers to replace the old walkway’s 20-year-old slip-prone panels and faded railings with a quieter, slip-resistant system made…
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Ambler’s Lindenwold Castle Auction Starts at a Modest $1.5 Million
Ambler’s Lindenwold Castle, inspired by Windsor Castle, is up for auction with a reserve price of $1.5 million, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 134-year-old castle is approved for residential units and office spaces. It does, however, retain the potential to sell as a large single-family home. The sealed-bid auction, conducted by…
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Find Out Who Has Most Fulfilling Jobs in America
Jobs that focus on helping others, contributing to the community, or pursuing personal passion rank as the most fulfilling in the country, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. The Washington Post analyzed data from the Civic Engagement and Volunteering Supplement, part of the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey, to identify the most fulfilling…
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Rush Elementary on the Chopping Block at Bensalem School Board Meeting
The Bensalem School Board will vote on the future of Rush Elementary on Tuesday, reports Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. The decision follows contentious discussions about four proposed plans, ranging from building a new $150 million middle school to general renovations. Most options involve closing Benjamin Rush Elementary, a move opposed by many…
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Newtown-based Helius Medical Technologies Explores ‘Strategic Alternatives’ to Boost Stockholder Value
Helius Medical Technologies, a Newtown-based medical device company, has begun exploring “strategic alternatives,” including a reverse merger and licensing deal, to enhance stockholder value, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the company, the move is linked to actions, or lack thereof, by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services, regarding its…
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Norristown Native Geno Auriemma Cements Legacy as Winningest College Basketball Coach
Norristown native Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in college basketball history on Wednesday with his 1,217th victory, reports Emma Baccellieri for Sports Illustrated. The milestone came with a decisive 85–41 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, celebrated by 63 alumnae spanning decades of UConn basketball. From benchwarmers to Olympians like Diana Taurasi, they all credited Auriemma…
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Rain Won’t Be Enough to Temper Pennsylvania’s Salt Lines
As Pennsylvania’s salt lines move, the Philadelphia Water Department assures residents that saltwater in the drinking water is unlikely, reports Anthony R. Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, a dry spell over the past three months has pushed the Delaware River’s salt line—the border where freshwater meets saltwater—farther north than usual. As of Monday, the…
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