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David’s Bridal Expands Beyond Retail With New Wholesale Push
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is launching a wholesale division with designer gowns and boutique-focused services, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for Retail Dive. David’s Bridal is adding a new business line, launching a wholesale division aimed at boutiques, small businesses, and larger retail partners. The new push will begin with capsule collections featuring more than 50…
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Mid-Atlantic Buying: Delaware County Still Has Affordable Homes
Delaware County is one of only five counties in the entire Mid-Atlantic where a typical homebuyer can still afford a typical home, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The median asking price of homes in Delaware County in the last quarter of 2025 was $289,450, and the median household income was about $89,500. An…
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After Years of Trying, Downingtown Teacher Gets His ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment
For West Chester resident Chris Kearney, a Downingtown High School West teacher, who appeared on Jeopardy! last week was the culmination of a lifelong dream that began in middle school, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having grown up watching the show, Kearney decided eight years ago to pursue his dream of appearing. He took the 50-question online qualifying test…
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Willow Grove Amusement Park’s 80 Years of Merriment Eventually Gave Way to Merchandise
Long-term Bucks County residents may well remember when the space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park. Its 80-year run as a summertime mecca of fun and escape for local families was remembered by Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895…
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Dateline NBC Uncovers Decades-Old Cold Case Surrounding Bristol Township Mother Joy Hibbs
After remaining unsolved for over three decades, the murder of Joy Hibbs is now featured on “Dateline NBC,” writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Hibbs, a married mother of two, was killed in her Bristol Township home on a Friday afternoon in 1991, and the crime scene was subsequently set ablaze to…
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This Sellersville Thrift Store Has Everything You Need and More
Sellersville’s Pink City Thrift Store & Nursery is a magical second-hand store offering low-priced items perfect for those looking to expand their wardrobe and decor, writes James Morgan for Family Destinations Guide. Right outside the store’s entrance is a variety of furniture and garden items that customers can peruse before heading inside. The main floor…
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Famous Southern Chicken Chain Opening First PA Location in Tullytown
The beloved southern chicken franchise Zaxbys is opening its very first location in Pennsylvania this spring at the former Crossroads Tavern in Tullytown Borough, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The fast-casual franchise is best known for its hand-breaded chicken fingers and wings, fried shrimp platters, salads, and sandwich meals. Its special sauces, including its signature Zax Sauce, are another crowd favorite, along with its crinkle-cut…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new center, spanning 11,500 square feet, is replacing the original building constructed for the 1976 Bicentennial. It’s scheduled to open this year to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. In the…
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The Show Will Go on at These Performing Arts Theaters in Bucks County
Whether you’re looking for a production to enjoy on a rainy day or an acting workshop to help improve your skills, Bucks County is home to several performing arts theaters with a variety of offerings. Bucks County Playhouse – New Hope Founded in 1939, the Playhouse offers high-quality theatrical performances, with talented casts, fantastic sets, and spectacular sound. Countless famous figures have graced the…
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Bill Gates’ Nuclear Company TerraPower Chooses Philadelphia to Establish New Cancer Treatment Facility
TerraPower Isotopes, part of a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates, will invest $450 million in a Bellwether District plant that will produce radioactive molecules for cancer research and treatments, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the Bellwether District development, HRP Group will build a 250,000-square-foot facility on the former…
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Weekend Wanderer: And I Pretend to Pray …
Despite the rollator drama, things with Willie have been uneventful. Don’t get worked up. My saying that isn’t going to jinx anything. Willie has seen to that. I was visiting Willie a few weeks ago. I did my usual — brought her a skinny decaf vanilla latte with extra whip that Willie thinks is a sweetened, caffeinated vanilla latte with extra whip, brought physical…
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New Bala Cynwyd Apartment Building Opens Along Evolving City Avenue Corridor
A major redevelopment effort along City Avenue has reached another milestone with the opening of Blayr, a new 217-unit residential building in Bala Cynwyd. Federal Realty Investment Trust announced the debut of the property at 145 E. City Avenue. Blayr serves as the second residential component delivered as part of its ongoing remake of Bala…
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This Delaware County Community Is Among the Wealthiest in the Region
Swarthmore Borough comes out on top as far as wealth, ranking among the top 20 percent wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia region, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s according to the latest U.S. Census American Community Survey data, looking at median household income. Between 2020 and 2024, Swarthmore Borough residents had an annual…
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Malvern’s Neuronetics Announces New CEO as 2025 Revenue Nearly Doubles to $149M
Right when it reported a 99 percent revenue jump, Malvern-based Neuronetics appointed Dan Reuvers, a medical device industry veteran, as its next CEO, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Reuvers will assume the top role at the medical technology company on March 23, succeeding Keith Sullivan, whose tenure started in July 2020. Sullivan revealed in November that he will be retiring…
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Royalty Dispute Puts Future of Langhorne’s Sesame Place at Risk
Sesame Place in Langhorne faces an uncertain future after Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that owns the Sesame Street brand, has accused the park’s owner, SeaWorld, of not paying royalties as the exclusive licensee, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit claiming, among other things, that the theme park…
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Family Bought Farmhouse in Bucks County That Needed Saving and Kept Adding to It Over Years
When looking for a new home for their family, Jim and Connie Martin found a stone farmhouse in Bucks County they liked, but knew it would take a lot of work and time to save it, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But this did not deter the couple. They purchased the rundown building…
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Six Bucks County Schools Make List of Top High Schools in Pennsylvania
U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2025–2026 Best High School Rankings list, which included six Bucks County schools in its top 100 in Pennsylvania, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. New Hope-Solebury High School was the highest-ranked Bucks County school, placing fourth on the list. The high school also ranked among the top…
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Restaurant in Doylestown Transforms Dining Room into Vibrant Modern Space
Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown has transformed the first-floor dining room of its historic two-level venue into a vibrant, modern space, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The space, formerly dominated by moody Victorian booth seating, is now dynamic and offers more options for enjoying fall gatherings. Dimensional Contractors carried out renovations from February through…
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