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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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Kennedy-Kenrick High School Demolished to Make Room for New Homes
The former Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown is being demolished to make way for a 325-unit multifamily residential complex, reports Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. Developer Sarah Peck is leading the project, which will transform the 14.5-acre site located at 920 DeKalb Pike, 1910 Arch St., and 220 E. Johnson Highway. Bishop Kenrick…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Expands Digital Payment Choices
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has increased the number of digital options drivers can use to cover their tolls, writes Matt Coughlin for KYW Newsradio. “Effective now, customers can use Apple and Google Pay as options to pay their tolls,” said Marissa Orbanek, press secretary for the Turnpike. The Turnpike announced it was adding the two mobile…
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Lambertville Bakehouse Celebrates Reopening with Locally-Sourced Delights
The Lambertville Bakehouse officially re-opened its doors on Friday, Sept. 6, reports Jeff Werner for the Patch. The bakery is under the direction of pastry chef Justin Dwyer and his partner Aastha Aron. After relocating from Manhattan, the duo offers a menu featuring classic baked goods made from locally-sourced ingredients. Their opening menu includes fresh…
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Lucky Limerick Wawa Shopper Won $1M Lottery Jackpot
The $1 million lottery jackpot was sold at Wawa in Limerick on September 9, the Pennsylvania Lottery has announced, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The lucky shopper purchased the ticket that matched all five balls drawn – 1, 2, 3, 23, 40 – to win the main $1,011,945 prize. The Wawa on 579 North…
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Pipersville-based Brad’s Raw Chips Files for Bankruptcy, Already Has Buyer Lined Up
Pipersville-based Brad’s Raw Chips, which operates under Brad’s Plant Based, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this week in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plant-based snack maker already has one of its creditors lined up to buy the company. Snack…
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Joe Giglio: Bucks County’s Bold Sports Radio Host on WIP
Bucks County’s Joe Giglio loves to share his ideas – as unconventional as they might sound sometimes – as a sports radio host on WIP in Philadelphia, writes Joe Mason for the Asbury Park Press. Growing up, Giglio always expected to be talking trades and how to build a team in the future, he just did…
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La Colombe Co-Founder Wants to See Brand Focus on Innovation
La Colombe co-founder and Gladwyne resident Todd Carmichael would like to see the brand refocus on innovation and the development of its coffee products and brick-and-mortar cafes, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carmichael, who separated from La Colombe after it was acquired by Chobani, shared his vision during an event last week…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gets A Netflix Christmas Special
After ruling the summer with her hit tune, Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter, a Quakertown native, is set to continue her reign into the holiday season with a Netflix Christmas special, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The famous singer and actress will star in A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter. The holiday variety music special will be available on the…
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Upper Dublin Police Thwart Lulu Lemon Heist
Two Philadelphia suspects are in custody thanks to the swift and heroic actions of Upper Dublin police officers, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The officers thwarted a major theft at the Lululemon store in the Promenade at Upper Dublin. Officers responded to the scene just minutes after receiving a call about the theft in…
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Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry
Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions” during the the Life Sciences Future event, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event, organized by industry trade group Life Sciences Pa, took place earlier this week in King of Prussia. “The…
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FMC Logistics Shutting Down, Laying Off 121 Employees
Quakertown-based FMC Logistics, an Amazon delivery partner, is shutting down at the end of October and laying off 121 employees, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is ceasing operations on October 29, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Delivery drivers and…
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Long Beach Island Beachfront Parcel Hits Market for $21M
A 2.5-acre beachfront parcel on Long Beach Island has hit the market for $21 million, presenting an amazing opportunity for developers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to listing agent Jeffrey Childers of Childers Sotheby’s International Realty, the property is one of the largest residential oceanfront parcels in New Jersey. The site…
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