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Delaware Valley University Ranks Among the Region’s Best
Delaware Valley University in Doylestown is one of the top colleges in the region, according to the recently released The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region list recognized 631 colleges overall. The Mid-Atlantic region is home to 97…
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Doylestown Dad Pedals 4,600 Miles for Ronald McDonald House in Honor of Daughter
Doylestown dad Jeff Bekos has made his way back to Philadelphia after pedaling 4,600 miles and raising $600,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses along the way, reports 6abc. He visited 26 of the charity’s locations throughout the country and reached his final stop at the Ronald McDonald House in University City on Monday. Bekos’ inspiration for…
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Victoria Nedza Empowers Others with Disabilities, Speaking at Schools and Capitol Hill
After finally receiving answers about her own condition, Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza has become an advocate for people with disabilities, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I have Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and it’s a progressive, muscle-wasting disease,” said Nedza. “Over 20 years it took me to get a diagnosis. After being diagnosed, I found real…
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Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Celebrates Seven Generations with New Attractions
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm in Doylestown is filled with attractions that make it the perfect adventure destination for the entire family in the fall, reports Timothy Walton for 6abc. The family farm dates back to 1785. “My brother and I are the seventh generation of the same family to own this property,” said Paul Hellerick, owner…
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Moody’s Ratings Upgrades Doylestown Health’s Credit Rating
Moody’s Ratings raised Doylestown Health’s credit rating last week, upgrading it from B3 to B2, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bucks County nonprofit also saw its outlook boosted from positive to stable. The new rating remains quite low, indicating that Doylestown Health’s financial condition is still challenging. The upgrade comes after an…
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Philadelphia Stallions, Ready to Make Their Debut at Parx Racing
The National Thoroughbred League’s Philadelphia Stallions, the region’s youngest professional sports team, are ready to make their debut when they host the NTL Philadelphia Cup at Parx Racing in Bensalem over the weekend, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Cup – also being referred to as Oktober-Fast in Philly – will…
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Chalfont Girl Who Raised Awareness for Lung Cancer Now Battling Cancer Herself
Chalfont ten-year-old Frankie Wilson, who became a cancer advocate five years ago following her father’s diagnosis, has also now been diagnosed with cancer, writes Jordan Greene for People. Dan Wilson, Frankie’s father, was 34 when he learned he had Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. He and his wife, Brittany, sat Frankie down to explain…
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Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown: A Spooky Season Must-Visit
The Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown is the perfect place to visit during the spooky season, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The grounds surrounding the museum are more whimsical than terrifying, with a realistic dinosaur playground for kids, a barn filled with antiques, fun sculptures of unicorns and mushrooms, and three peacocks wandering…
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Two Bucks County Brands Make List of Nation’s 400 Largest Franchises
Two brands with Bucks County roots are among the 400 largest franchises in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2024 Franchise Times Top 400 ranked the largest franchise systems based in the U.S. according to their global systemwide sales. Trevose-based Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa ranked at…
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McDonald’s Flagship Sandwich That Made Its Debut in Pennsylvania Nearly 6 Decades Ago Gets New Variant
Big Mac, a flagship McDonald’s sandwich that made its debut in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in April 1967, now has a new chicken variant, writes Roshan Fernandez for The Wall Street Journal. After proving to be a hit in the Keystone State, McDonald’s added the double burger sandwich to the chain’s national menu in 1968. Last week,…
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Bella Sicily Owner Passes the Torch After Half a Century of Making Pizza
Anthony Picone, a native of Sicily and owner of Bella Sicily in Morrisville, is passing on the torch to his daughter and son-in-law after 51 years of cooking pizzas, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Bella Sicily is Picone’s eighth pizza shop between New York and Pennsylvania spanning more than a half century. “I opened my…
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Best Spots in Bucks County to Eat While Taking in Beautiful Fall Foliage
Bucks County is a top fall foliage destination with plenty of eateries where you can enjoy a good meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful autumn views, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville is an ideal spot for picturesque local dining. “Although all year…
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St. Luke’s University Health Network to Spend $8M to Double Size of Its Upper Bucks Campus ER
St. Luke’s University Health Network is getting ready to expand the emergency department of its Upper Bucks Campus in Milford Township, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $8 million, 11,000-square-foot project will double the size of the emergency department and add an additional 12 new patient treatment bays to the 16 that are already there. According to Dennis Pfleiger,…
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Lower Bucks Logistics Hub Nears Completion as Massive Warehouses Rise in Middletown
The Lower Bucks Logistics Hub is near completion of two huge new warehouses in Middletown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The warehouses are on the site previously owned by Reedman-Toll Auto World and project managers expect them to open within the next couple weeks. The Lower Bucks Logistics Hub will open…
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Gladwyne Mediterranean-style Home Next to Philadelphia Country Club Hits Market for $5.45M
A Mediterranean-style Gladwyne home that is adjacent to Philadelphia Country Club on an attractive 4.14-acre property has hit the market for $5.45 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This six-bedroom, nine-bathroom residence features a pool, a tennis court, along with an indoor squash court. The property is owned by Chase Lenfest, son…
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Ghost Light Inn in New Hope is a Delight for Overnight Getaways
With gorgeous Delaware River views and a modern American restaurant, Ghost Light Inn in New Hope is perfect for overnight getaways, writes Marilyn Odesser-Torpey for the Main Line Today. While in the theater world, ghost light refers to a single bulb left on a metal stand to illuminate the stage for restless spirits, the inn…
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Wharton School Fellow Debunks the Myth of a Happiness Income Ceiling
While research has shown many times that more money makes a huge difference to people with low income, Matt Killingsworth, a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, found that raises and bonuses boost happiness even in wealthy households, writes Joe Pinsker for The Wall Street Journal. According to Killingsworth’s new research paper,…
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Newtown Gen Z’er Follows National Trend, Embraces 1990s Colognes
A Gen Z‘er in Bucks County is embracing a national trend, driven by social media and a desire for classic scents, where teen boys are rediscovering 1990s colognes, writes Alina Dizik for The Wall Street Journal. Marcus Melamed, a 15-year-old Newtown resident, had complimented his grandfather’s scent for years before he received his own bottle…
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