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Just Across the Delaware River, Frenchtown Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway
Nestled along the scenic Delaware River, visiting Frenchtown, New Jersey, is the perfect weekend getaway destination that offers idyllic Americana vibes, writes Hannah Howard for Travel + Leisure. The charming town hugs the historic D&R Canal towpath, stretching over 70 miles and attracting walkers, cyclists, and even the occasional horseback rider. During pleasant weather, tubers…
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Levittown Couple Celebrating 80 Years of Marriage Shares Secrets to Success
Jim and Margaret St. Clair, a Levittown couple, recently celebrated a momentous milestone: 80 years of marriage, writes Dawn Timmeney for 6abc. They celebrated this milestone with their family on May 21. Their story begins in a local skating rink where Jim and Margaret met while attending Blairsville High School. The two learned to…
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Amazon Investing $20 billion in Pennsylvania: Creating AI Data Center in Falls Township
Amazon reported that it plans to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania to develop its data center infrastructure, creating new campuses, including one in Falls, writes staff at Amazon. This campus is one of many in the state that will be used to support artificial intelligence and improve cloud computing technologies. This investment will generate around…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a valve, a new concrete pretreatment sedimentation basin was placed into service. This comes less than a year after Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at the Delaware County plant. Work continues on…
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Augmented Reality Helps Drive Double-Digit Growth at Archery Range in Elverson
Bigshot Archery in Elverson recorded significant growth last year, partly driven by its technology that uses augmented reality to help archers verify ethical shots, writes Brian Whipkey for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bigshot, which acquired Iowa-based Delta McKenzie Targets in November 2023, manufactures approximately 100 archery-related products available online and in sporting goods stores…
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Delco Day X Celebrates 10 Years in Ridley Park of All Things Delco
Delco Day X is celebrating 10 years today, officially set to take off at 2 PM, Saturday, June 7, until 2 AM Sunday, at Dolan’s Bar in Ridley Park, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The annual event features a 12-hour party celebrating all things Delco with live music, food, and fun for a…
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New Pizza Shop in West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique. Here’s Why
Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In its case, that “lane” is two varieties of delicious pizza. And nothing more. Michael Klein profiled this laser-focused shop for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pizzeria is owned by Speer Madanat…
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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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Freedom Village Happiness Program Transforms Resident Engagement
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Care Services community, has introduced a powerful new tool that’s reshaping engagement for residents in skilled nursing and memory care. The Happiness Program, an interactive light-based technology, is sparking joy, connection, and movement across the community. Developed by UK-based Social-Ability, the Happiness Program was designed to promote movement, memory,…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Adds STEM Center and Kid-Focused Fun
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has children in mind as it embraces the trend of transforming traditional retail spaces into immersive destinations. Two new tenants are set to bring a fresh dose of family-friendly interactive fun to the Montco shopping center. DreamLand Adventure will be a soft play area designed for toddlers, according to the mall’s…
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Crozer Hospitals Put Up for Sale as Springfield OKs Microhospital
As displaced Crozer Health patients overwhelm emergency rooms at Delaware County’s two remaining hospitals, four other closed hospitals in Delaware County, and their contents, are being sold. Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, and Springfield Hospital in Springfield are all up for sale. A…
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Historic Wayne Estate Tied to John F. Kennedy Campaign Lists for $5 Million
Fairhill, a stunning Wayne home believed to have hosted a campaign speech by former President John F. Kennedy, is now on the market for $5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Completed in 1903, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom stone residence spans 6,155 square feet and was designed by renowned Philadelphia architect Wilson Eyre,…
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Bucks Beautiful Hosting Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour for its 30th Year
On June 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Bucks Beautiful is hosting its 30th annual Kitchen & Garden Tour, featuring six homes in the county for tour goers to visit, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The homes on display are located in New Hope, Richboro and Doylestown, and feature stunning landscapes and remodeled…
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Hilco Global Hires Former U.S. Representative from Bucks as Advisor to Corporate Clients
Hilco Global has hired former Bucks County U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy to advise corporate clients as employers are recruited for the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hilco is a developer and liquidator of distressed assets based in Illinois, whose unit HRP Group is currently leading redevelopment of the two-square-mile Bellwether District…
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Grand View Health Reports Largest Regional Operating Loss in Past Nine Months
Grand View Health, located in Sellersville, has reported the largest operating loss in the region during the nine-month period that ended March 31, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system reported revenue of $207 million during that period, resulting in a loss of $53.3 million, or 26 percent. That figure represents both…
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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Injects $100,000 into Bucks County Projects
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded more than $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to 37 projects across the Commonwealth, including two in Bucks County, writes Jay Losiewicz for PHMC. These funds support museums, heritage groups, and local governments in preserving Pennsylvania’s rich cultural and historical legacy. PHMC awarded the 37…
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State Wrestling Champions from Bucks County Visit Pennsylvania Capitol
Two high school state wrestling champions from Bucks County were recently invited to Harrisburg by State Senator Steve Santarsiero, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Both of these young men have demonstrated impressive talent as wrestlers and strong leadership skills, qualities that will serve them well as they continue on in their athletic and…
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85-Year-Old Bucks County Man Warms Hearts with Handwritten, Hand-Delivered Party Invitations
Doug, an 85-year-old Bucks County resident, has captured the internet’s attention and touched countless hearts with his handwritten and hand-delivered party invitations, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Doug is throwing a “Celebration of Winter” party for his neighbors this month. A video one of the recipients of his invitation, Michelle Hernandez,…
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