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Conwell-Egan and Holy Ghost Prep Headline 2026 Bucks County High School Baseball Season
High expectations are building for both Holy Ghost Prep and Conwell-Egan Catholic High School as the 2026 high school baseball season unfolds across the region, according to a recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Holy Ghost Prep enters the year as a competitive, steady program capable of hanging with top teams. Based on early results,…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born in West Chester in 1973. Before…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of the humanities in career preparation, social justice, and civic life. The award, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative, will fund the creation of the Center for…
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Philadelphia’s 2026 Sports Boom: What the FIFA World Cup and MLB All-Star Game Mean for the Local Economy
“Philadelphia has what it takes to host the world.” Those were the words spoken by Kevin Kaiser, adjunct full professor of finance at The Wharton School. He was moderating a recent panel discussion at the school, “The Economics of Hosting the World,” which took a deep dive into how hosting major sporting events can influence…
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Philadelphia Travelers, Community Members React to Intercity Bus Station Reopening
Philadelphia has opened its new intercity bus station, and while most of the reactions are positive, that isn’t necessarily the case for all, write Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Chris Herald, who often rides Greyhound and Flixbus to visit family in northern New Jersey, is pleased by the bus station’s opening He praises…
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King of Prussia’s Vertex Cuts 170 Jobs as Tax Software Maker Pivots to AI
King of Prussia-based Vertex plans to reduce its workforce by nine percent, as the tax and compliance software maker pivots toward artificial intelligence, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the company said that the layoff of 170 employees out of nearly 1,900 was approved by its…
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Freeze Hits Farms, Destroys Most of Linvilla’s Peaches, Apples
A heat wave followed by late-season sub-freezing temperatures has taken out most of Linvilla Orchards’ peaches and apples, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media-area farm said it suffered “tremendous damage.” Linvilla Orchards farm manager Norm Schultz said he’s never seen anything like it. “We had never been so far along on the…
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Real Housewives Star Yolanda Hadid Is Selling Her New Hope Lavender Farm — Again
Yolanda Hadid has relisted her New Hope lavender farm on the market after a previous deal fell through for the same $10.88 million asking price, reports Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. The 32-acre property, which initially hit the market last September, dates back to 1682 and was purchased by the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star in 2017 for $4 million. Hadid announced the re-listing…
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Florida Company Acquires Bucks County Golf Course Operator Spirit Golf Management
Sports Facilities Companies of Florida has acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf Management, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Jersey golf management firm will continue operating under its existing brand. With this acquisition, the Clearwater-based Sports Facilities will get to enter the Philadelphia market…
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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restored 1700s-era estate is priced at approximately $3.25 million, a fitting bookend to one of the most unlikely success stories in Bucks County history. When Fraser arrived in New Hope…
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Newtown Flyers Fan Catches Cam York’s Series-Winning Stick — Then Gives It Back
A recent news segment captured a moment a Newtown Flyers fans will not forget, centered on the surge of excitement after an overtime goal sealed both the game and the series, and the emotion and connection that followed, as reported by 6abc Action News. Longtime fan Jack Brod of Newtown, 64, walked out of Game…
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This Bucks County Park Was Just Named One of Pennsylvania’s Most Underrated Nature Destinations
Ringing Rocks Park in northern Bucks County has been named one of the five most underrated nature destinations in Pennsylvania, according to Stephen Hanson writing for Islands. Tucked away near Upper Black Eddy in Upper Bucks County, the park offers something you will not find anywhere else in the region. A sprawling seven-acre field of…
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Lock 57: How Pennsylvania American Water Is Building the Future of Clean Water in Royersford
Pennsylvania American Water is investing in the future of clean, reliable water with the development of its new Lock 57 Water Treatment Plant — a project that not only addresses aging infrastructure and growing demand, but also highlights the people behind the work making it all possible. Located in East Vincent Township and set to…
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Check Out Why This Cheesesteak Spot in Roxborough Has Been So Beloved For Over 65 Years
Philadelphia is known for many things, with cheesesteaks being among them. Ask someone where to go for the best cheesesteaks in the city and you may hear a dozen different responses. But one particular cheesesteak spot in Philadelphia has hungry locals often going out of their way to get their hands of one of their…
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Philly Chess Master Ends Jeopardy! Champ’s 31-Game Win Streak
Rittenhouse Square resident and local chess master Greg Shahade is also now a Jeopardy! champion after ending the 31-game win streak of Jamie Ding, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Shahade just recently got into trivia a few years ago. He took the online Jeopardy! test a few times before first being invited to do…
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Philadelphia Makes Its Case to Host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Democratic Party leaders are in Philadelphia this week to assess the city’s bid for hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. This high-profile event attracts national attention and thousands of visitors to the host city. DNC Chairperson Ken Martin and other party leaders will evaluate the logistical and operational aspects…
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Commercial Use Plan for Bristol’s Old FDR Middle School Site Delayed
The sale of the former Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School in Bristol to Crystal Window & Door Systems has been delayed until early 2027, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 31.7-acre property sale to the New York-based window manufacturer is now anticipated to close on March 31, 2027. According to school board solicitor David Truelove, the extension…
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Quakertown-Based QNB Corp. Reports Solid First Quarter Performance
With the acquisition of Victory Bancorp finalized on April 1, 2026, Quakertown-based QNB Corp. reported first-quarter net income of $2,765,000 or $0.73 per diluted share, up from $2,578,000, or $0.69 per diluted share a year prior. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, net income included $754,000 in after-tax merger-related costs. When excluding these…
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