Economic Development
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Holy Family University Receives $2 Million Grant from Pennsylvania Program to Revitalize College Hall
Holy Family University has just received a major grant that will allow the school to revitalize one of its most important halls. Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon has announced that the university will receive a $2 million grant to revitalize the campus’ original building, Holy Family Hall. The grant was awarded from Redevelopment Assistance Capital…
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Bristol-Based Toy Manufacturer is Changing Business Tactics to Stay Competitive in a New Economy
Like so many other companies, one Bucks County toy maker is working to stay relevant and competitive as prices and markets continue to change. Sarah Nassauer and Sharon Terlep wrote about the local company for The Wall Street Journal. Super Impulse USA LLC, a toy manufacturer based in Bristol, has been changing their business strategies in order to…
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These Two Bucks County Municipalities Are the Latest Local Areas to Enact Earned Income Tax
After the majority of the Bucks County area has adopted an earned income tax, two local municipalities are following suit. Peg Quann wrote about the recent financial news in the Bucks County Courier Times. Langhorne and Morrisville are the latest areas to enact an earned income tax. Morrisville’s began in July and Langhorne’s will begin…
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Doylestown Organization Receives $630K in Funding, Will Expand to a Second Location
A well-known Bucks County organization, which works with young people who identify as part of there LGBT community, is expanding with a second location. Ed Doyle wrote about the expansion for TAPIntoDoylestown. The Rainbow Room, a safe haven for young people identifying with the community, is a part of Salem United Church of Christ in…
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Bensalem to Become New Home of Longstanding Philadelphia Manufacturer
A major manufacturer from the Philadelphia area just announced that they will be moving their operations to the Bensalem area. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the major business news for the Roxborough-Manayunk Patch. Weber Display & Packaging, currently located at 3500 Richmond Street in Philadelphia, has announced that they will be moving their headquarters and main…
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Southampton Company Working to Make Sure Residents Get the Proper Heating They Need for the Winter
With the winter fast approaching, one Bucks County company is working to make sure everyone gets the heating they need. Reporters at NBC10 Philadelphia recently covered the heating that will be commonplace soon. Petro Home Services, located at 650 Knowles Avenue in Southampton, is one of many heating companies working to ensure that Bucks County…
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Wawa Continues Attempts to Expand in Bucks County. Here is How Some Local Residents Feel About It
While Wawa is a beloved stop for Bucks County residents, some are beginning to wonder when their expansion will start to end. Bob Fernandez wrote about the popular chain’s expansion for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In Northampton Township, several residents have been up in arms about another proposed Wawa location that has been talked about for…
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Delaware Valley University Hosts Stakeholder Meeting, Discusses Animal Agriculture in Commonwealth
Delaware Valley University recently hosted a stakeholder meeting that covered agriculture throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The university hosted the meeting, titled “Assessing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to Animal Agriculture in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” on Oct 11. The event was facilitated by Dr. Chris Gambino, assistant professor of animal science and co-director of Food…
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New Hope-Based Healthcare Company Receives the Top Venture Capital Deal in the Philadelphia Area
A Bucks County healthcare company was recently listed as having received one of the best venture capital deals in the area this past year. Ryan Mulligan wrote about the local company for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Orchestra BioMed, located at 296 Union Square Drive in New Hope, closed on a $100 million funding deal before…
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Car Dealership Chain Opens Their Latest Showroom in Fairless Hills
A popular car dealership chain just opened one of their latest locations in Bucks County, with a family-fun event kicking off their first day. Staff writers at MyChesCo wrote about the new showroom. AutoLenders, a well-known used car dealership company, just opened their latest showroom in Fairless Hills this week. To kick off their first…
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These Bucks County Farms Will Be Preserved in Perpetuity Thanks to a Tax on Cigarettes
Thanks to a tax on cigarettes, two Bucks County farms will be preserved in perpetuity. James McGinnis wrote about the interesting turn of events for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced plans to place conservation easements on 24 properties, including the two local farms. This will protect around 2,046…
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Doylestown Health Foundation Receives Grant for Infant Protection Project
Doylestown Health Foundation has received a grant from Community Project Funding for its Doylestown Hospital Infant Protection Project. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent grant. The grant was announced by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who introduced the Community Project Funding into the FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act as part of the…
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Longstanding Bucks County Bookstore Trades Hands, Continues Operations in Popular Riverside Town
A popular bookshop in the Bucks County area recently saw a change in ownership, with several employees taking over the well-known store. Farley’s Bookshop, located at 44 South Main Street in New Hope, has been one of the most popular shops in the riverside town. In operation since 1967, the store has been offering literary…
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Newtown Township Ambulance Squad Needs More Public Funding to Continue Answering Emergency Calls
The Newtown Township Ambulance Squad is financially strapped and desperately needs more public funding to continue answering life-saving emergency calls. Emily Rizzo wrote about the funding for WHYY. According to the leaders of the ambulance squad that serves Newtown Borough and Newtown Township, they are facing the same financial issues as other emergency medical services…
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Bristol Business Center Listed as the Best Office Complexes in the Philadelphia Area
A Bucks County business center was recently voted as one of the best in the Philadelphia area, a major achievement for the local area. Todd Romero wrote about the best business spots for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Grundy Commons, located at 925 Canal Street, made the list of 25 best office complexes in the…
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This Bucks County Town Could Soon See Over 80 New Homes Built if Development Plan Goes Through
A Bucks County town could soon see a large amount of homes built in a small area, and local residents are conflicted about this. Peg Quann wrote about the upcoming development for the Bucks County Courier Times. Superior Holdings LLC, a local housing developer, has proposed 84 single-family houses to be built in the vicinity…
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Executive Director of Bristol-Based Agency Recognized Among Other ‘Women of Distinction’ in Philadelphia Area
A staff member of a Bucks County business agency has recently been recognized for her achievements within the local area. Lisa Dukart wrote about the local woman for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Billie Barnes, the Executive Director for the Bucks County Workforce and Economic Development, was recently listed as an honoree of the business publication’s…
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State Official Tours Warminster-Based Company’s New Manufacturing Plant
PDC Machines, the family-owned manufacturer of hydrogen compressors based in Warminster, recently hosted Neil Weaver, the state’s community and economic development secretary, for a tour of its new manufacturing facility in Lower Salford Township. Justin Backover wrote about the local company for WFMZ 69. The company has seen tremendous growth since it was founded in…
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