• Newtown’s Very First Tattoo Parlor is Holding its Grand Opening This October 

    Newtown’s Very First Tattoo Parlor is Holding its Grand Opening This October 

    Philly Joe Tattoo Studio, led by celebrated artist Joe Thomas, is set to make history as the first tattoo parlor approved in Newtown, opening at 159 Sycamore Street this October.   A Philadelphia native with over a decade of tattooing experience, Thomas founded Philly Joe Tattoo Studio in Bensalem, where it celebrated its fifth anniversary in…

  • Looking for a Cozy Retreat to Enjoy the Fall Foliage? Check Out These B&Bs

    Looking for a Cozy Retreat to Enjoy the Fall Foliage? Check Out These B&Bs

    There are several bed and breakfasts in the Bucks County area that make great spots for viewing the fall foliage, blending welcoming hospitality and cozy ambiance, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County.   The 1740 House in Lumberville is a quaint inn five miles from New Hope. This spot offers 24 rooms with views of…

  • Viva Padel & Pickleball Club to Open First Suburban Indoor Club in Flourtown

    Viva Padel & Pickleball Club to Open First Suburban Indoor Club in Flourtown

    Viva Padel & Pickleball Club, which opened its first outdoor site in Philadelphia three months ago, plans on launching its first suburban indoor club in Flourtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be located at 825 Bethlehem Pike and feature five padel courts and three pickleball courts, along with…

  • Philadelphia Unveils New Neighborhood-Focused Initiative Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

    Philadelphia Unveils New Neighborhood-Focused Initiative Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

    As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, Philadelphia has announced a new city-wide initiative to ensure every neighborhood in the city gets it’s moment in the spotlight. During a press conference on Wednesday, September 3, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a new initiative, Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration initiative.…

  • Get in the Fall Spirit by Shopping at These Chester County Craft Fairs

    Get in the Fall Spirit by Shopping at These Chester County Craft Fairs

    Local craft fairs and art markets offer residents the perfect way to support local artists while finding one-of-a-kind artwork, write Anne E. Hill and Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Here are three upcoming craft fairs where you can find handmade crafts and home goods this fall. Clover Market—Kennett Square. Set for Oct. 19 from…

  • 2 Friends Take Nostalgic 16 Philly-Area Mall Tour in One Saturday

    2 Friends Take Nostalgic 16 Philly-Area Mall Tour in One Saturday

    Two friends reminisced about better mall days as they toured 16  Philadelphia-area malls in a day, including stops at the MacDade Mall, Springfield Mall, and Booth’s Corner. Mike Fenn and Jon Slosser, both 45, grew up in pre-Internet Delaware County in the 1980s and 90s, the height of mall popularity. They posted their 15-hour journey…

  • Doylestown Chef Honors Grandmothers with Recently Opened Restaurant

    Doylestown Chef Honors Grandmothers with Recently Opened Restaurant

    Main Street Market Place in Doylestown is the home of Vernafern, a new restaurant that serves wholesome, high-quality dishes, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia.   The restaurant, named after the chef’s grandmothers, Verna and Fern, offers a range of menu items, including roast chicken, peach tart and beet tartare. Among their offerings are…

  • Bucks County Schools Launch New Programs to Combat Teacher Shortage

    Bucks County Schools Launch New Programs to Combat Teacher Shortage

    Bucks County schools have launched new programs aimed to attract, prepare and retain teachers amid a nationwide shortage, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the situation in Bucks County is not as dire as in 45 Pennsylvania counties with a severe or extremely severe teacher shortage, it is estimated that local…

  • Weekend Wanderer: I Can’t Quit Urgent Care

    Weekend Wanderer: I Can’t Quit Urgent Care

    You may recall that day I picked up my son from a Secaucus mall because he had a raging fever.  I mean, of course you remember. That’s all you do, right? Track the events of my life?  To that end, where did that extra key come from?   If you’re tracking my life, you should know.  …

  • KPInterface, MyOfficeOps to Host Executive Webinar on Protecting Your Business’s Data and Finances

    KPInterface, MyOfficeOps to Host Executive Webinar on Protecting Your Business’s Data and Finances

    A single cyber incident can compromise not only a company’s data but also its financial stability and hard-earned reputation. Recognizing this growing challenge, KPInterface and MyOfficeOps are teaming up to present a high-impact executive webinar, “How to Prevent Theft of Your Data, Your Money, and Your Reputation.” Register here. The live event, scheduled for Wednesday,…

  • Merck’s Oral Cholesterol Therapy Offers Easier Alternative to Injections

    Merck’s Oral Cholesterol Therapy Offers Easier Alternative to Injections

    Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with multiple locations across Montco, is reporting success with a new oral cholesterol drug, according to Reuters. The drug, enlicitide decanoate, recently met its main goal in a late-stage trial by reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Merck anticipates patent losses for their…

  • Dallas-Based Development Firm Acquires Northeast Philadelphia Property, Plans New $25M Warehouse Project

    Dallas-Based Development Firm Acquires Northeast Philadelphia Property, Plans New $25M Warehouse Project

    Crow Holdings Development has acquired a property in Northeast Philadelphia, where it is planning to build a new 103,500-square-foot warehouse at the site, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Dallas-based development firm paid $7 million to James D. Morrissey Inc., a general contracting firm, for the 10-acre property. The project to build…

  • Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands

    Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands

    Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community,  writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…

  • 111-Acre Office Park with Four Buildings Up for Sale in Malvern

    111-Acre Office Park with Four Buildings Up for Sale in Malvern

    The Malvern Green complex, an 111-acre office park with four buildings totaling 759,901 square feet, was recently listed for sale in Malvern, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The four buildings at 51 Valley Stream Parkway, three office buildings along with a data center, are currently occupied by Oracle, with the property currently…

  • The Landmark at Dublin Set for Grand Opening Celebration This Friday

    The Landmark at Dublin Set for Grand Opening Celebration This Friday

    The Landmark at Dublin, a new luxury apartment community in the heart of the borough, is celebrating its grand opening on Friday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Keystone Partners Group, Suburban City Group and Milex Construction will host borough officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new four-story complex, located across the street from…

  • Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County

    Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County

    Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in areas like Bucks County is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop…

  • Bucks County’s Largest Law Firm Expands with Philly Boutique Acquisition

    Bucks County’s Largest Law Firm Expands with Philly Boutique Acquisition

    Eastburn & Gray, the largest law firm in Bucks County, has acquired The McShea Law Firm, a Philadelphia litigation boutique, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal, which was finalized on August 1 and announced earlier this week, brings four new lawyers to Eastburn & Gray, who will work out of the…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: $4M Stone Colonial on Picturesque Creek in Quakertown

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: $4M Stone Colonial on Picturesque Creek in Quakertown

    A gorgeous stone colonial home on 58.4 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Quakertown. Situated amidst meadows and preserved land, Molasses Creek Farm blends the timeless beauty of Bucks County’s countryside with modern comforts. . . The stone farmhouse, built in 1795, retains its historic character…