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This Historic Bristol Landmark is the Oldest Inn in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania boasts many significant historical landmarks, including the King George II Inn in Bristol, which is the oldest operating inn in the state and one of the oldest in the country, writes Tim Harrison for PhillyBite Magazine. The inn was established in 1681, almost a century before the founding of the United States. It initially…
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Venture for America, Comcast Roles Help Cheltenham Woman Pivot Into Dream Job Investing in Startups
Antonia Dean, a Cheltenham resident, secured her dream role after gaining experience at Venture for America and Comcast, where she developed programs to support local startups, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Today, Dean is a partner at Black Operator Ventures, a seed-stage venture firm where she focuses on investing in companies others might overlook. Dean,…
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Historic Rittenhouse Square Apartment Building, The Drake, Sells to Group of Four Investors
The Drake, a historic apartment building in Rittenhouse Square that has been in the city for nearly a century, has been sold, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investors who have acquired the iconic Spanish baroque buildings plan to make capital improvements to the property, hoping to enhance its tenant value. “We…
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Wall Street: Remembering Immaculata Alum, Co-Founder of Cambridge College for Underserved Adults
Eileen Moran Brown, an Immaculata University graduate and co-founder of Cambridge College in Massachusetts, died on Sept. 28 at the age of 87, writes James R. Hagerty for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brown always recognized potential in students often overlooked by other schools. Cambridge College primarily admits working adults facing financial or personal challenges, including…
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Valley Forge Military College in Wayne On Board With Trump Compact
The Valley Forge Military College in Wayne wants to join President Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a plan for conservative colleges. President Trump has described the compact as part of his “war on woke,” writes Ryan W. Briggs and Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It promises federal funding if university administrators…
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Iconic Painting ‘George Washington Crossing the Delaware’ Celebrates American Leadership
The iconic painting “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze depicts General George Washington on a boat as he is leading his troops in a surprise attack across the Delaware River, writes for The Indian Express. However it is the American flag that waves gallantly overhead that resonates most deeply with many observers and…
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Bristol’s Sojo Industries Leverages Automation to Make Beverage Variety Packs
Sojo Industries, a robotic packing system company with a factory in Bristol, uses automation to produce beverage variety packs for numerous local favorite drinks, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At its Bristol facility, Sojo Industries tests robots, sensors and custom-built vehicles before deploying them to its larger regional plants in Langhorne, California,…
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New Bakery and Café Opens at Yardley’s Prickett Preserve Development
Paris Baguette, a café and bakery chain, has opened its first Bucks County location at the Prickett Preserve development in Yardley across from Shady Brook Farm, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The café serves artisan coffees, fresh baked goods and other brewed beverages in a cozy atmosphere. Paris Baguette currently has more than 4,000…
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Croydon’s Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles Providing Free Food for Families in Need
As SNAP benefits are delayed and the federal government remains shut down, Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles in Croydon has stepped up to help local families, reports Shaynah Ferreira for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Gabrielle Favoroso, owner of the eatery, is offering free VIP meals to those in need. Already, families have driven from all across Bucks…
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Doylestown Bookshop to Host Speakeasy Event with Drinks, Music and More
The Doylestown Bookshop is hosting its first Bookshop Speakeasy fundraising event for the Bucks County Book Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 PM, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Guests can join the festival’s executive committee for drinks and some after-hours shopping with fellow book lovers. The event will feature games, snacks…
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Philadelphia Magazine to Operate As Nonprofit After Being Acquired By The Philadelphia Citizen
The Philadelphia Citizen has officially completed its purchase of Philadelphia Magazine, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result of the acquisition, some changes will occur while others will remain. For instance, Philadelphia Magazine will continue to publish in both print and online. However, it will now operate as a nonprofit. While there…
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Meet Alfred D. ‘Fred’ Hagen, the Renaissance Man From Norwood
Alfred D. “Fred” Hagen is a modern-day renaissance man, a carpenter born in Norwood and raised in Delaware County who is among the nation’s most successful corporate builders. He has created sprawling residential developments, corporate headquarters, hospitals, industrial facilities, airports, and museums nationwide. Locally, his company, Hagen Construction Inc., helped complete many prestigious projects, from…
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Wayne-Based SEMCAP AI Leads $8 Million Series A Investment In Lula Commerce
Wayne-based SEMCAP AI led an $8 million Series A round for Lula Commerce, a Philadelphia startup that is planning to accelerate the growth of its e-commerce platform aimed at the convenience store industry, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Along with SEMCAP AI, Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ GO PA Fund and several out-of-town…
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Revolutionary War-Era Durham Boat Replica Heads to Bucks County
A replica of the boat that carried George Washington and his troops across the Delaware River is coming to Bucks County, thanks to a partnership between the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and the Independence Seaport Museum, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. In time for next year’s Semiquincentennial, visitors will have the chance to…
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New Hope’s Gigi Hadid Gets Special Shoutout from Sabrina Carpenter During Concert
New Hope resident Gigi Hadid received a special shout-out during Sabrina Carpenter’s recent concert in Pittsburgh, writes Adrianne Reece for E! News. During Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour, the pop singer playfully “arrests” celebrities in the audience right before her song “Juno.” On Oct. 23, Hadid was the one gifted with Carpenter’s pink…
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Elementary Students Discover the Wild Side of Learning in Croydon Woods
Students from Keystone Elementary School recently joined Beth Clark of the Heritage Conservancy at Croydon Woods in Bristol as part of the school’s Nature Club program, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The elementary school partners with the Conservancy to give kids the opportunity to learn more about the natural world around them through the after-school…
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Oscar Hammerstein Museum Offers Tours of the Famed Lyricist’s Home
From now until the end of the year, the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center in Doylestown will offer weekend tours of the lyricist’s home, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Oscar Hammerstein II resided in the Highland Farm property for two decades, creating iconic lyrics. The tour of his home provides insights into…
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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums affordable is now coming to an end, write Ryan Deto, Isaac Avilucea, and Sabrina Moreno for AXIOS Philadelphia. As open enrollment for Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace starts on Saturday, the…
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