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These Bucks County Zip Codes Were Listed As Some of The Wealthiest in the Greater Philadelphia Region
Two Bucks County areas made a recent list of the wealthiest zip codes in the Philadelphia area, a testament to county’s prestige. Todd Romero wrote about the areas for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list includes ten zip codes in and around the Greater Philadelphia area, where 38% of the household incomes bring in an…
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Newtown’s Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire With New Ad Agency
Newtown native Alex Cooper, host of the widely popular Call Her Daddy podcast, has launched Unwell Creative Agency to help brands connect with her massive millennial and Gen Z audience, writes Jeff Beer for Fast Company. As founder and CEO of Unwell, Cooper oversees a media company of about 100 employees that includes eleven podcasts,…
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Warminster Events Center Building Formerly Trained Astronauts for Apollo 11
Before The Fuge in Warminster became known for hosting events, beer festivals, and a craft brewery, the space was previously used to help train astronauts for missions, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Formerly known as the Johnsville Centrifuge, the facility was used by NASA to train three of the most famous astronauts in history: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with his brother, exploring neighborhood parks, and learning early lessons in leadership and responsibility while delivering newspapers and serving customers as a cashier at the local ACME. Those early experiences helped…
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Sellersville Man Shares Big Brother’s Story, Fundraiser Following Surgeries
When Sellersville resident John Wilson almost lost his dear friend of over 50 years, Charlie Sharpe III, he was quick to jump into action, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Wilson grew up in Willingboro, N.J., and after his father’s passing and falling in with a bad crowd, his mother signed him up for their…
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Major Horsham Retail Portfolio Listed for $18.3M
A prominent Horsham retail development anchored by Wawa, CVS, and P.J. Whelihan’s has hit the market with a combined asking price of $18.3 million, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The five-parcel property on Easton Road sits on 7.68 acres at the corner of Route 611 and Blair Mill Road, about three miles…
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Five Below Shares Rise, Likely Driven By New Store Openings
Five Below has seen a 7 percent increase in its post-market trade shares after issuing a better-than-expected fiscal 2026 outlook, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. The Philadelphia-based retailer is predicting a sales bump fueled by new store openings. Bloomberg analysts are projecting that the net addition of about 150 new stores would result in between…
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With Four Decades Under Her Belt, ‘Queen of TV Shopping’ Bids Farewell to HSN
Host Bobbi Ray Carter has spent 43 years wearing the crown of “OG and Queen of TV Shopping” at HSN, becoming a monumental voice of live shopping in the homes of millions, reports HSN at PRNewswire. With the network’s earliest days as Home Shopping Network, Carter started in 1983 when HSN was a small studio…
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Wildcats Sought Advice From March Madness Vets to Regroup Toward NCAA Tournament
When the season started, it didn’t look like the Villanova Wildcats had a shot at the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team’s record was 2-2 after losing to Fairfield and Princeton in November, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wildcats turned to senior forward Annie Welde and senior guard Maggie Grant for advice.…
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Bucks County Bakery Has Served Up Delicious Sticky Buns for Over 50 Years
For more than 50 years, Fritz’s Bakery has been selling some of the best sticky buns in the area at its Bensalem and Langhorne locations, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Since the bakery opened, Fritz’s has sold almost 32 million sticky buns, using over 610,000 pounds of cream cheese and more than…
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A Peek Inside Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Estate on 32 Pastoral Acres
A magnificent New Hope estate, owned by Yolanda Hadid, featuring an 1810 farmhouse, three guest cottages, and a historic barn brings together timeless character and thoughtfully designed modern comforts, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. The immaculate 32 acres of grounds, first deeded in 1682, showcase sweeping lavender fields as well as beautifully…
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After Decade Leading Bensalem Schools, Superintendent Steps Down
Following ten years leading Bensalem Township School District, Superintendent Samuel Lee has stepped down as the district faces a severe budget crisis, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the March 11 meeting, the school board approved Lee’s resignation, effective April 1, and finalized a separation agreement for Lee, who had been appointed to…
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Central Bucks Students Earn Title After Raising $70K for Blood Cancer United
Central Bucks students Marisa Nero and Tyler Lockett were recently named “Student Visionaries of the Year” after raising thousands of dollars for the Philadelphia Chapter of Blood Cancer United, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Of the 21 teams competing for the title, Nero, a junior at CB East, and Lockett, a junior at CB South, raised the…
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Doylestown Registered Nurse Receives DAISY Award for Compassionate Service
Classica Kelso, a registered nurse at Penn Medicine Doylestown Health, was recently gifted the international DAISY Award for her compassion toward a patient and her family, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The award honors nursing staff who go above and beyond in their dedication to serving patients. One of Kelso’s patients, a 92-year-old woman, was struggling to breathe with her oxygen mask while resting…
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Enjoy Scenic Sights and Delicious Drinks at These Bucks County Wineries
If you’re looking for a fun weekend experience with friends or a significant other, check out the Bucks County Wine Trail for delicious wines and scenic views, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Newtown is located on a beautiful 200-year-old estate and offers a variety of award-winning wines to try. Their Chocolate Cherry Truffle Port is a fan…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding
Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received $1.4 million in federal funding, which will be used to administer several infrastructure upgrades, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The funding was presented by Congressman Brendan Boyle during a recent press conference via two checks. “This is the third busiest airport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Boyle. “So, this…









































