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SEPTA Funding Debate Divides Philadelphia Region and Rest of Pennsylvania
With major SEPTA service cuts approaching as Pennsylvania’s state budget enters its eighth week overdue, it has become clear that the battle is being waged between the Philadelphia region and the rest of the state, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In his speech last week, Republican Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, of Indiana…
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Two Philly Sandwich Shops Rank Among Top 100 in America, According to Inaugural Yelp List
Yelp has released its inaugural list of the top 100 delis in the United States and two Philadelphia sandwich shops can be found on the list, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At No. 40 on the list is Christie’s Deli. The Logan Square deli, which has been around for about 10 years,…
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Parent Company of King of Prussia-Based CSL Behring to Eliminate 3,000 Jobs Globally
CSL, the Australian biotechnology company behind CSL Behring in King of Prussia, plans to cut up to 15 percent of its global workforce, or about 3,000 jobs worldwide, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cost-cutting initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes spinning off its vaccine business. It is still…
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This Delaware County High School Named Among Nation’s Best
A Delaware County high school has placed among the top 500 high schools in the nation, as determined by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School placed 379th in the nation, according to the “Best High Schools” ranking, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report named Radnor High…
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West Chester Food Cooperative Gets Ready for Grand Store Opening
West Chester Cooperative is taking steps to finally open an in-person grocery store, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The cooperative currently collects funds from over 70 member-owners as well as community donations. Both sources of income support the construction of a new storefront, where shoppers will be able to buy fresh, local groceries…
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Quakertown Elementary School Set for Demolition. New Building Planned
Quakertown Elementary School is slated for demolition after a Quakertown Community School District committee recently reviewed plans for a new elementary school, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. On August 14, the school board moved forward with plans to raze the century-old building and construct a new one adjacent to it. The…
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Burlington Stores Opening Third Bucks County Location in Warrington
Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is coming to The Shops at Valley Square, Route 611, in Warrington. This will be the department store company’s third Bucks County location, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The national off-price retailer is well known for offering brand-name merchandise at consistently low prices.…
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Two Bucks County Ice Cream Shops Make Inquirer’s Best-Of List
With summer heat arriving, nothing beats cooling off with delicious ice cream or gelato, and two Bucks County spots have some of the best in the region, according to Michael Klein at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owowcow Creamery opened 16 years ago in Ottsville. It was launched by John Fezzuoglio, a New York graphic artist who…
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Quakertown’s Just Furniture Store Closing, Launches Storewide Sale
Just Furniture, a destination for beds, sofas and other furnishings in Quakertown, will permanently close within the next few months, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The store, offering furniture for the entire home along with accents like lamps, rugs and wall decor, is currently holding a storewide sale, with discounts of up to…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.95M Attractive Cape Cod Home in New Hope
An attractive Cape Cod home on 12.16 acres with six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in New Hope. This refined residence offers a secluded retreat surrounded by rolling meadows and woodlands. Elegant details include stunning new floors, unique light fixtures, hand-painted orchid walls and reclaimed wood beams. . .…
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Bucks County Mail Carrier Saves Car Crash Victim with CPR in Bensalem
USPS carrier Sarah Van de Laar was on her mail route in Bensalem when she witnessed a car crash on Knights Road, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. Realizing the driver was hurt, she leapt into action. “I glanced over and I just saw this little red sedan, just like it looked like he cut the…
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Bucks County Community College and Stockton University Sign Transfer Agreement
Stockton University has signed a dual admission and transfer partnership agreement with Bucks County Community College that will help students make a smooth transition from the two-year college to Stockton’s bachelor’s degree programs. This agreement strengthens the relationship between Bucks and Stockton, located in Galloway, NJ., by offering multiple opportunities for students to seamlessly pursue…
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Minaris Advanced Therapies CEO Talks Navy Yard Life Sciences Firm’s Long-Term Vision
Orla Cloak, Ph.D., the newly-appointed CEO of Minaris Advanced Therapies at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, recently discussed the firm’s plans to refine its long-term strategy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Cloak joins the company with 20 years of commercial leadership experiences within the life sciences industry. Minaris Advanced Therapies was established…
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Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Eyeing Several Montco Locations
Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a popular New Jersey fast-casual Mexican chain, is considering several Montgomery County locations for its next expansion, writes Jason Sheehan for the Philadelphia Magazine. Since opening in New Brunswick in 2016, the eatery has drawn big crowds thanks to its choose-your-own-adventure tacos, burritos, and Nutella nachos. All food is made fresh,…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera Exits Iconic ‘Jackass’ Franchise For Good
West Chester native Bam Margera has no plans to return to the Jackass franchise which first skyrocketed him to national fame, writes Jessica Wang for Entertainment Weekly. Margera confirmed he was finished with the franchise in an interview with CinemaBlend. The decision comes after he was fired from Jackass Forever in 2020 due to his…
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Upper Darby School District Closes on Shuttered Hospital Purchase
The Upper Darby School District closed a deal Friday with Prospect Medical Holdings to purchase the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and two other structures on the Drexel Hill property for $600,000, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Crozer Health hospital has been closed since November 2022. Prospect Medical, owner of Crozer…
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Former Part-Owner of Levittown’s WBCB Signs Contract Extension as Eagles Announcer
At 82, Merrill Reese, a former part-owner of WBCB-AM in Levittown, has signed a multi-year contract extension as the Philadelphia Eagles radio play-by-play announcer and has no intention of retiring any time soon, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I love to golf, but if it were a choice between broadcasting an Eagles…
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Croydon Community Honors Veteran Firefighter Who Died in the Line of Duty
The Croydon Fire Company gathered to honor the life of Ed Margavich, a dedicated firefighter who passed away last week at the age of 80 after sustaining an injury in the line of duty, reports Katie Katro for 6abc. Margavich and other firefighters from the company were responding to a fire in Croydon on…
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