Morrisville
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This Bucks County Distillery Offers Something Interesting and New for Locals and Visitors
Heather McGurrin’s Visit Bucks County feature put Ashlynn Distillery on the radar. Here’s the full story behind one of Morrisville’s best-kept secrets. Step inside and the place announces itself. Reclaimed barn wood aged 75 years lines the walls. Honeycomb shelves glow with house-made bottles. This is not a chain, not a concept, not a theme.…
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RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville Celebrates Official Grand Opening
After months of work, RiverTide Brewing officially opened its doors in Morrisville this past weekend, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It’s an expression of all our personalities, and everything we’ve done with our lives leading up to this point culminates into the food, the beer and the vibe,” said Rob Staples. Staples and his childhood friends…
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Three Best Friends and Pennsbury Grads Open New Brewery in Morrisville
Best friends and Pennsbury High School grads Frank Brill, Ken Terry and Rob Staples are getting ready to open RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville in the former Bitchin’ Kitten space, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Frank’s a great brewer, Kenny’s great in the kitchen and I run a great front of…
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Exol’s Lease at Morrisville’s South Penn Logistics Center Biggest Industrial Deal in Years
Exol, an automated fulfillment company based in Menlo Park, California, has leased the entire 973,200-square-foot South Penn Logistics Center in Morrisville, which is one of the Philadelphia area’s largest industrial deals in years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. South Penn Logistics Center, which was completed last year by Chicago-based Logistics Property, had…
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Twilight Kombucha in Morrisville Offers Tasty Non-Alcoholic Brewed Beverages
If you’re looking for a tasty non-alcoholic beverage to try, Twilight Kombucha in Morrisville is a great place to check out, offering a variety of locally crafted and brewed options, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Kombucha is a fermented and cultured tea that contains probiotics, antioxidants, electrolytes, and B-vitamins. Owner Shawn McGovern was originally a homebrewer and lover of craft beer who decided to…
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Pennsbury Manor Celebrates Reopening with a Special Festival for PA’s Birthday
Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville will be celebrating its reopening after two months of winter maintenance and spring cleaning on Sunday, March 8 with a free event. Charter Day is a recognition of the date when King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn in March 1681. “As Pennsylvania celebrates its 345th birthday, we’re happy to open William…
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Sandwich Shop in Morrisville Also Serves Up Incredible Coffee Cake
Morrisville’s Bread and Butter is a sandwich shop with a variety of delicious options to choose from, along with sweet treats you won’t want to miss, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The business began as a food truck back in 2017 after Angela Brachelli and Missy Bodine came up with the idea while stuck in traffic on I-95. In 2024, they opened their new…
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Morrisville Borough School District Secures Essential State Funding
Morrisville School District, threatened by budget shortfalls, has received a critical lifeline in the form of state funding, writes Samantha Garcia for WFMZ 69 News. With a months-long budget impasse resolved, Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Jim Prokopiak confirmed $1.5 million in new funding for the district, ensuring that schools can remain open past January.…
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Bucks County School District May Shut Down If a State Budget Deal Is Not Reached
The Morrisville School District may have to suspend operations on Jan. 30 if a state budget deal is not secured, writes Kristen A. Graham and Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The school district, which has approximately 900 students at its three schools, is currently led by Superintendent Andrew Doster. Earlier this week, Doster emailed…
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Paranormal Team Investigates Haunted Summerseat Mansion in Morrisville
Members of the paranormal research team, Olde City Paranormal, were eager to explore the supposedly haunted Historic Summerseat mansion in Morrisville, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The mansion was constructed in the 1760s and was formerly owned by George Clymer and Robert Morris, two signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property was…
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Manor Park Playground Finally Opens in Morrisville After Years of Work
After years of hard work, Morrisville was finally able to open its new playground, Manor Park Playground, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new space features an area for children ages 2 to 5, as well as another space for ages 5 to 12. Slides, a jungle gym, monkey bars and…
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Morrisville’s Darlene Cavalier Empowers the Public to Advance Scientific Discovery
Darlene Cavalier, a Morrisville native, created SciStarter to bridge the gap between professional science and the public and help those without a science degree contribute, writes Ian Campbell for Citizen Science. Cavalier’s own foray into science was unconventional. While growing up in Bucks County, she was drawn to dancing and cheerleading. After graduating, she began…
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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Hosts Annual Brews & Bites Fundraiser
On Saturday, June 28, Brews & Bites, a beer, wine, and spirits tasting event at Pennsbury Manor, will kick off the Independence Day holiday week. Held al fresco at the idyllic riverfront home of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, this sunset fundraiser from 4-8 P.M. features local beer tasting, food trucks, and live music by classic…
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Pennsbury Manor Welcomes Retired Race Horse Norway Hanover
Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville, a reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate, is home to Norway Hanover, a retired race horse enjoying his golden years in comfort, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Rescued from a Colorado kill pen, the steed has become a beloved presence. Norway brings warmth and charm to its historic grounds. “Norway’s role…
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Morrisville’s Pennsbury Manor Preserves History by Sharing Stories of Former Residents
Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville, which is dedicated to preserving the historical significance of William Penn, brings the past into the present with stories of people who once lived there, reports Hank Flynn for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate offers numerous cultural and educational programs and events. Some take place in…
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Morrisville Author Offers Parents Advice on Guiding Their Children’s Sex Education
As sex education becomes less available in schools, many children are left at risk of turning to unreliable sources, such as the internet or even pornography, instead of qualified educators, writes Janet Rosenzweig for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rosenzweig, a Morristown resident and author of The Sex-Wise Parent, who also serves as a senior policy analyst…
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Wall Street Journal: Morrisville Waste Management Facility Extracts Up To $1M Worth of Coins from Trash Each Year
With the use of coins lessening, as more businesses accept digital payments, many of them remain hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up and thrown away, writes J.R. Whalen for The Wall Street Journal. “People don’t have as much of an opportunity to spend them as they did in the past,” said reporter…
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Pennsbury Manor Presentation Looks at Life of Enslaved Woman
A free presentation on February 23 at Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville will portray the life of an enslaved woman at William Penn’s country estate, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The presentation by Shirley Lee Corsey, executive director of the Gather Place Museum at Yardley’s Historic African Methodist Episcopal Church, is part of the reconstructed…
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