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2 TSA Airport Checkpoints Close Ahead of Busiest Travel Season
Two TSA security checkpoints closed Wednesday at the Philadelphia International Airport just before the busiest travel seasons of the year, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint closures at Terminals A-West and F are likely a result of the federal government shutdown, though PHL and TSA did not directly connect…
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The Borough in Downingtown Offers a Mix of Experiences in One Place
The Borough in Downingtown is the newest hotspot for food and entertainment, bringing together a sports bar, pizzeria, sushi bar, and music venue all under one roof, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Keith Critchley and JT O’Brien opened the new eatery in the building that once housed Georgio’s in downtown Downingtown. The opening…
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Doylestown Mill-Turned-Home Heads to Auction After Two Years on the Market
Shelly Mill, once an active Doylestown mill now restored into an expansive private residence, is set to go to auction two years after it first hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 9,500-square-foot property was initially listed in September 2023 for just under $4 million, but this has since dropped…
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Central Bucks Elementary and Middle Schools Move Up in National Ranking
Most Central Bucks elementary and middle schools have ranked in or near the top third in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 national rankings, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. The 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings cover approximately 47,000 public elementary schools and more than 23,000 middle schools, using publicly available data…
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Burlington Set to Open New Store at Quakertown’s Richland Marketplace
Burlington, the popular discount retailer, is expanding further in the region with a new store set to open at Richland Marketplace in Quakertown, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The store that offers low prices on brand-name merchandise for the entire family and home will open in the spring, in the space that was…
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Licking the British: Local Revolutionary War Reenactor Mimics Battle Formations with Popsicle Sticks
While spring is usually a big season for Revolutionary War reenactors, most have had to find new ways to enjoy their hobby during the pandemic that has caused the cancelation of the majority of events for the second year in a row, writes Cameron McWhirter for The Wall Street Journal. Kenneth Gavin, Interpretive Field Guide…
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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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Atlee Square at Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown To Gain 223 Luxury Apartments
After opening Atlee Square last spring, the developer is preparing to begin the second phase of the project next to the Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown, adding 223 more luxury apartments, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Construction is slated to start early next year, said developer David Della Porta. The first…
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Newtown Girl Hosts Birthday Kickball Party to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research
Newtown’s Bridget Wittig is continuing her tradition of hosting a kickball party to benefit pancreatic cancer research as she enters her teenage years, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Kickin’ For A Cause will raise funds for A Love For Life, a nonprofit based in Newtown supporting Penn Medicine’s pancreatic cancer research. On Sunday, Bridget…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.9M Charming Traditional in Doylestown
A traditional home on a 0.68-acre lot with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. This exquisite residence exudes refined sophistication and timeless charm, with a harmonious blend of architectural elegance and thoughtful design throughout. Impeccable details include wide oak floors, vaulted ceilings and intricate woodwork. .…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken Burns saw something deeper waiting beneath the marble myths. In his new documentary series The American Revolution, premiering this month on WHYY, Burns and longtime collaborators Sarah Botstein and David…
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Wall Street Journal: Amazon Shaking Up Whole Foods with Backroom Robots
Amazon is rolling out a new backroom system at a local Whole Foods Market that could redefine the chain’s natural-food image by adding more mainstream food options, writes Owen Tucker-Smith for The Wall Street Journal. The Plymouth Meeting store may be among the first to deploy ShopBots, robots designed to retrieve items like Doritos, Tide…
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Orchestra Life Sciences Headquarters Moving from Canada to Philadelphia Navy Yard with Planned Expansion
Orchestra Life Sciences is moving its headquarters from Montreal in Canada, to the Philadelphia Navy Yard as it prepares for rapid growth, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm, which supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies developing therapies for cancer and rare diseases, currently has more than 60 employees around the world and…
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A Tale of Two Hospitals: Still Stalled in Springfield, but Progress at Taylor
Springfield Township officials continue to question the lack of plans for the shuttered Springfield Hospital by its new potential buyers, Restorative Health Foundation and Syan Investments, writes Chad Pradelli for 6abc. Officials say they have been unable to get answers. “I have a lot of concerns about them, and I know hardly anything about them,”…
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TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These closures are part of the bank’s broader plan to eliminate or relocate ten percent of its locations. All of…
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One of Bucks County’s Most Famous Historical Events Will Soon Jingle in Your Pocket
Starting April 5, the coins from buying your morning paper or breakfast sandwich may have imagery that resonates with Bucks County residents, according to a press release from the U.S. Mint. Unveiled late last year, the new Quarter Dollar commemorates the Christmas Eve crossing of Washington and his troops for a surprise attack on British and Hessian troops in Trenton. This pivotal maneuver…
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Southampton’s Kidology Expands Reach with New Mobile Therapy Bus
When Southampton’s Kidology founder Luba Patlakh Kaplun decided she wanted to extend her pediatric therapy service’s reach, she created a mobile therapy space, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Kaplun found an old bus that she transformed, decorating the exterior with bright colors and their logo. She redesigned the inside to model one of…
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New Musical ‘Starstruck’ to Make World Premiere at Bucks County Playhouse
“Starstruck,” a new musical directed and choreographed by Lorin Latarro, is making its world premiere at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, writes Michael Abourizk for Broadway News. Previews of the musical will begin on Feb. 20, 2026, and opening night is Feb. 28. It will run through March 21. “Starstruck” is…
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