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Here’s How Things Look for Villanova Coming Into March Madness
This year’s March Madness will see the Philly region represented by Villanova and two other Philadelphia region teams in the men’s and women’s brackets, writes Evan Macy for PhillyVoice. The 8-seeded Villanova men, a one-time Big East powerhouse, are favored in a game against 9-seeded Utah State because of their conference experience and name recognition.…
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Pennhurst Data Center Developers Add 600,000 Square Feet, Gas Plant in Last-Minute Revision
A day ahead of the hearing on the proposed data center at the former Pennhurst state hospital, developers filed a revised plan that substantially broadens the scope of the project, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. The new plan “increases the data center square footage from 1.3 million square feet to 1.9 million and adds power generation,” posted…
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Hanwha Confirms Philly Shipyard’s Nuclear Submarine Capability for U.S. Navy
Hanwha Group’s global chief strategy officer Alex Wong recently said the company’s Philly Shipyard is capable of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy, writes Heejin Kim for Reuters. “The U.S. government’s commitment to nuclear-powered submarine capability, its own and of the allies is very strong,” said Wong during Hanwha’s recent media day at…
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New York Developer Plans 620-Unit Apartment Tower Along Delaware River
Brevet Capital is planning a 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer submitted plans to the Philadelphia Civic Design Review Committee to construct a 620-unit, 383-foot-tall tower at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, including 10,150 square feet of ground-floor retail space.…
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Nation’s Top Homebuilders Toll Brothers, D.R. Horton Add 270 Units in Sellersville
Two of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Toll Brothers and D.R. Horton, are bringing a combined 270 new homes to Sellersville, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has launched sales of 72 carriage-style townhomes at Regency at Rockhill Ridge, a 55-and-over community. Starting in the mid-$500,000s, the homes offer around…
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Kelly Clarkson Reveals She Received No Prize After Win Against Doylestown Singer
Despite beating Doylestown’s Justin Guarini on the first season of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson recently revealed she never received the prize she was promised, writes Anthony Robledo for USA Today. According to the singer and host of The Kelly Clarkson Show, after winning nearly 25 years ago, she was never given the $1 million check or the car that she was owed. Guarini, while receiving no…
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Young Ballroom Dancers from Feasterville Studio are International Champions
August Komkov, 11, and Mia Mogilevsky, 9, ballroom dancers at Feasterville’s Brilliant Dancesport Studio, are among the top in the world, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. “You have to be strong — lower body and upper body,” said Komkov. The pair has been dancing together for almost a year, showing off their skills with determination and having fun along the way. …
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Preschool Teacher from Newtown Awarded Early Education Recognition
Emily Frame, Lead Teacher at Newtown Discovery Preschool, was recently awarded the 2026 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award from First Up at their annual conference, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Frame was among 15 educators chosen for the honor from southeastern Pennsylvania. The award seeks to shine a light on educators, elevate them, and encourage high-quality learning experiences, while highlighting testimonials from those…
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Two Cofounders From Montgomery County Rank Among World’s Wealthiest
Two Montgomery County businessmen have landed on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List with a combined fortune of around $84 billion, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Yass ranks as the 28th richest person globally and the wealthiest in the Philadelphia region. A regular…
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World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings
World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy after a year’s worth of turmoil, and has also changed its name amid the proceedings, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy on March 10, the venue has also announced its new name as World Stage. In May 2025, the venue welcomed a new…
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Coatesville Basketball Star Stays Local Ahead of a Bright Future
Coatesville basketball star Colton Hiller plans to stay a hometown hero as he continues to improve his basketball game, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently ranked as the No. 3 player in the nation for the class of 2028, the Coatesville Area High School sophomore has received offers from major prep schools and…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. About 60,000 TSA employees nationwide are required to remain on the job but don’t get paid during the shutdown. Hundreds of TSA officers have quit since…
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Dimes Issued by U.S. Mint In Philadelphia in 1982 Could Be Worth Thousands
A series of dimes bearing the face of Franklin Roosevelt but missing a mint mark released in 1982 by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia could be worth thousands of dollars each, writes Robert Higgs for cleveland.com. These so-called No-P Dimes miss a small P that should have been shown to the right of the date.…
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Experience the Creepy Side of Hollywood at Nightmare in New Hope
Nightmare in New Hope offers Bucks County residents a way to experience the creepy side of Hollywood right in their own backyard, reports Amanda Brady for abc7. Owner Joseph Gioconda has been collecting props and costumes from mostly horror movies and television shows for over two decades. “I believe that movies and television shows are…
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Former Denny’s in Middletown Slated for Demolition, to Make Way for Taco Bell
A former Denny’s in Middletown is set to be demolished to make way for a new Taco Bell drive-thru, following a lengthy development process that included traffic improvements, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The property is adjacent to the Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad station. The current building will be replaced with a…
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Newtown Businessman Shares Updates for Liberty Centre Redevelopment Plans
Newtown businessman Jim Worthington recently presented updated sketch plans for the new Liberty Centre residential development coming to the heart of the borough, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The nine-acre parcel of land will house 125 high-quality rental units along Newtown Creek. The redevelopment will feature a Town Square to host performances and community events, a greenway trail with a new pedestrian bridge to connect…
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Event in New Hope’s Logan Square Raises Awareness for Food Insecurity
The New Hope Borough Police Department, New Hope-Solebury School District, Solebury Township Police Department, and Fisherman’s Mark recently partnered for an event to raise food insecurity awareness, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. At the Giant grocery store located in Logan Square, teams from each group participated in a “Supermarket Sweep” challenge, supporting local families in need. The competition focused on teaching…
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Bucks County is Home to Several Beautiful Gardens Just Waiting to be Explored
The Greater Philadelphia area is known as America’s Garden Capital, and many of the state’s beautiful gardens can be found around Bucks County, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum is a century-old property featuring a gorgeous estate and immaculate gardens, with countless native woodlands to explore across 65 acres. New Hope’s Honey Hollow Nature Center is another stunning…
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