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Yardley Native Shines at Texas, Eyes First Round of 2026 MLB Draft
Yardley native and Holy Ghost Prep grad Aiden Robbins is thriving in his first season playing baseball for the University of Texas, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. Robbins is batting third in the Longhorns lineup, leading the team with a .370 average, 40 hits, two triples, 75 total bases, nine home runs, and 30 runs scored. He helped the Longhorns…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.6M Magical Farmhouse in Ottsville
A restored 18th-century stone farmhouse on 13.56 acres with five full and four half bathrooms is available for sale in Ottsville. At the heart of the estate is a circa-1790 stone farmhouse, where original architectural details, such as exposed stone walls, deep-set windows, and multiple fireplaces, have been thoughtfully preserved. Among the first-floor features are a den and a living…
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Celebrate a Hoppy Easter at These Eggciting Events Around Bucks County
For families looking for fun ways to celebrate Easter this weekend, there are plenty of activities and events happening around Bucks County, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. From now through April 4, head to Shady Brook Farm in Yardley for their Easter Eggstravaganza. This egg hunt is the perfect activity for kids, with cute photo opportunities available. The…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Startup Raises $30M Towards Mission to Transform Rail Industry
Philadelphia startup Voltify, which was founded on the vision of transforming the rail industry by decarbonizing it, has raised $30 million in seed funding towards that mission, writes Rhiannon Hoyle for The Wall Street Journal. With the new funding, the startup will be able to conduct a paid pilot with a Class 1 railroad to…
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Costco Eyes Alcohol Sales at King of Prussia Store
Shoppers at King of Prussia’s Costco may soon be able to add wine or beer to their bulk-buy runs, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The retail giant is working to expand alcohol sales in Pennsylvania, including plans tied to its King of Prussia location through a pending liquor license transfer within Upper Merion…
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Radnor’s Devan Kaney Is the Latest Sports Reporter to Be Let Go
Radnor native Devan Kaney has been let go at 94WIP-FM, where she served as a co-host of a morning talk show and as a sideline reporter covering the Philadelphia Eagles. She has been at the station since 2022, co-hosting WIP’s morning show along with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie. Kaney took over as the station’s…
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Wayne-Based Teleflex Pressured by Activist Investor to Consider Acquisition Offers
Irenic Capital Management is pushing Wayne-based Teleflex to evaluate potential acquisition offers and replace Dr. Stephen Klasko in his role as chairman, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The activist investor sent a letter last week to the medical device company’s board, urging it “to immediately take a more constructive and responsible approach to evaluating strategic alternatives.” …
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RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville Celebrates Official Grand Opening
After months of work, RiverTide Brewing officially opened its doors in Morrisville this past weekend, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It’s an expression of all our personalities, and everything we’ve done with our lives leading up to this point culminates into the food, the beer and the vibe,” said Rob Staples. Staples and his childhood friends…
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Riverfront Home in New Hope with Five Terraces Hits Market for $10 Million
A home on the Delaware River in New Hope recently hit the market for $10 million, as waterfront real estate values soar in the borough, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The house, located on Main Street, was completed in 2021 and spans 6,000 square feet, featuring a car elevator, five terraces, a floating dock, and an interior elevator. Residents…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Sees Two Hit Songs Return to Top Bestsellers
Even as promotion slows down for Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album, two of the pop star’s hit songs have returned to the spotlight thanks to UK listeners, writes Hugh McIntyre for Forbes. “Tears” from Carpenter’s latest album and “Please Please Please” from Short n’ Sweet have placed on the United Kingdom’s top 40 bestsellers on the Official Vinyl Singles chart. The Man’s Best Friend hit is slightly higher on the list, placed…
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Peddler’s Village Ice Cream Shop Serves Up Delicious Waffle Treats
As the weather gets a little warmer, Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream is a perfect dessert spot to try, with several locations across Bucks County, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Nina’s has stores in Doylestown, Peddler’s Village, New Hope, the Village at Newtown, and Dublin, with each offering a variety of sweet treats. The Waffle Bites are…
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Levittown Teacher and Recent Kidney Recipient Surprised with Phillies Tickets
AJ Tantala, a 26-year-old teacher at the Samuel Everitt School in Levittown, was recently gifted with a special surprise following a life-changing surgery, reports Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was just two years old, Tantala was diagnosed with kidney failure, resulting in countless treatments. For the last three years, he had been growing increasingly desperate for a transplant and took to…
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Philadelphia Population Growth Slows As International Migration Drops Considerably
The Philadelphia metro population increased by 16,000 between July 2024 and July 2025, but international migration to the region fell by nearly two-thirds, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, the population in Greater Philadelphia grew by 0.25 percent during the 12-month period, which is about half…
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H Mart Could Turn Lansdale Shopping Center into Cultural Hub
A long-struggling Lansdale shopping center may be on the verge of a turnaround, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Plans tied to H Mart bring renewed energy and cultural significance to the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The proposed addition of the popular Asian grocery chain signals more than just a new tenant. For Montgomery…
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Gary Smith: Leading Chester County From the Farm and the Office
While you may know him as the leader of the Chester County Economic Development Council, Gary Smith is still a farmer in every sense of the word, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith grew up in the New Garden area shucking corn and milking cows on his family’s farm. He attended what’s…
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Ben Affleck Pays a Visit to Swarthmore’s Luna’s Mexican Grill
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by getting a bite to eat at Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Restaurant owner Cristina Luna Ramirez was able to sneak in a selfie with Affleck during his visit,…
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Doylestown’s Journey from 1700s Crossroads to Modern-Day Haven
Doylestown has been a crossroads since the 1700s and still draws travelers from all over, many of whom are looking to plant their roots in the Bucks County seat, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Doylestown Borough and Doylestown Township were named after Irish immigrant William Doyle who built a tavern in 1745 on…
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$600 Million Secured to Replace Bridge Linking Bucks and Burlington Counties
The Delaware River Bridge, a 70-year-old link between Bucks County and New Jersey, has secured $600 million in federal funding for a full replacement, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick announced the funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in a news…
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