Warminster
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Warminster-Based Arbutus Biopharma Lays Off Over Half of Workforce, Exits Its Headquarters
Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma laid off over half of its workforce and is exiting its headquarters to conserve cash while continuing its pursuit of a hepatitis B cure, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which reduced its workforce by 40 percent last year and 24 percent in 2023, eliminated another 22 positions…
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Warminster-Based Connell’s Hugs From Heaven Helps Kids Preserve Memories of Lost Loved Ones
The mission of Warminster-based nonprofit Connell’s Hugs From Heaven is to help children navigate through the painful journey of losing a loved one, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The organization was started by Jenna Flynn, whose son Connell passed away after just 40 minutes of life. Witnessing the connection their daughter Abby built with…
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After First Year at Miami, Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal
Following his first year at Miami, one of the nation’s top recruits in the class of 2024, Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea, will enter the transfer portal, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The No. 1 player in the state, a McDonald’s All-American, and Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year, Bethea averaged 7.1 points, 1.2…
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Two-Time State Champion at Archbishop Wood, Deja Evans Finds Her Perfect Fit at Drexel
After one season at the University of Albany, Deja Evans, a two-time state champion at Archbishop Wood High School, found her perfect fit at Drexel University, writes Paulie Loscalzo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The six-foot-two center is the biggest offseason addition to the women’s basketball program at Drexel, and she made her presence felt from…
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Uber Driver’s Quick Thinking Saves Man on Way to New Job in Warminster
Uber driver Taras Zvir helped save the life of his passenger, Justin Anderson, who was traveling from Philadelphia to his new job in Warminster when he suffered a brain hemorrhage, writes Abigail Adams for People. Zvir picked up Anderson on February 25 when the 41-year-old suddenly fell ill during the ride. Zvir immediately realized something…
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Baby Bureau in Warminster Ensures Every Baby and Mother Receives What They Need from the Start
The Baby Bureau in Warminster is supporting Pennsylvania families as they embark on their journeys with their newest additions, providing everything they might need from the very beginning, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Laurieann Tebben, the executive director of The Baby Bureau, highlighted they provide items like diapers and wipes, to sleepers and…
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Warminster Native Gary Martin Records Second-Fastest Indoor Collegiate Mile at Millrose Games
Warminster native and former Archbishop Wood track star Gary Martin ran the second-fastest indoor collegiate mile at the Millrose Games, with a time of 3 minutes, 48.82 seconds, writes Brooke Ackerman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This achievement places Martin, who finished the February 8 race in fifth place, at No. 45 on the world all-time…
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Brady MacAdams, Last Year’s Role Player, Emerges as Leader for Archbishop Wood in PCL Playoffs
With his insatiable desire to improve, Archbishop Wood junior Brady MacAdams has grown from a role player last year into a key leader, guiding his team through the PCL playoffs, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the season, the 6-foot-4 wing averages 16.8 points per game, shooting 52 percent from the field and…
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Warminster’s ‘Baby Bureau’ Donates Bundles of Joy to Parents of Newborns in Need
The Baby Bureau in Warminster provides packages filled with diapers, clothes, blankets, and more esential items to parents in need, offering them support as they care for their newborns, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Our mission is to provide diapers, clothing, and other essentials to underserved babies in the five-county area,” said Laurieann Tebben, Executive…
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Warminster Students Making Difference in Their Community Through ‘The Giving Tree’ Nonprofit
With the help of The Giving Tree, a nonprofit focused on fostering charity work in youth, Bucks County students are making a difference in their communities, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The nonprofit’s programs are integrated into local schools through projects that are designed to inspire kids into developing a lifelong habit of giving back.…
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New Owner Plans Expansion for Perkins Property in Warminster
The property that once housed the Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Warminster has a new owner who is planning to expand the site, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The planned expansion was approved by the township’s Planning Commission during its December meeting. That same month, the property at 705 York Road was sold to…
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Large Shareholder Urges Warminster-based Arbutus to Seek Partners Instead of Selling More Stock
Whitefort Capital Management is urging Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma to look at all options for its lead product portfolio instead of just diluting investor holdings by selling more stock to fund the next stage of clinical testing, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York investment firm, which is a major shareholder in…
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Warminster’s Tracy Locke Champions Inclusivity in Football Through Comedy
Bucks County native Tracy Locke is spreading the love of football coast to coast as a professional comedian, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Locke has defied the odds throughout her life. She fell in love with football so much when young that she wanted to play. In the late 1970s, that was not common…
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Warminster Body Shop Polishes its Image with a #1 Ranking on Classic Car Restoration List
HotCars.com celebrates the Buick Gran Sport, listing one restored by a Bucks County body shop as its premier example of a muscle car makeover. The years 1960-1970 mark the era of the muscle car, those souped-up, super-cool, roaring, glistening machines that were equally as slick on city streets or drag strips. A 1969 Buick Gran Sport nabbed a #1 spot on the website’s list of revived beauties. Its resurrection work was done by Nick Serwo of Ivyland Collision and Restoration…
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Young Phillies Fan From Warminster Goes Viral After Playful Taunts Toward the Houston Astros
A young Phillies fan from Bucks County went viral in 2022 after a video of him taunting the Astros made the rounds on the internet. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the young fan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Carson Wallace, a 5-year-old from Warminster, was seen playfully taunting an Astros fan during the World Series.…
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Historic Rilling’s Bakery in Warminster to Shut Its Doors Soon
Rilling’s Bucks County Bakery, a treasured Warminster establishment since 1936, is closing its doors, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The owners of the third-generation family business, nestled in the Davisville Shopping Center, are retiring. They want to pursue other interests but may consider re-launching the bakery in another form. Rilling’s is set…
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Archbishop Wood’s Yasin Lowry Starting to Dominate on Ground Once Again After Season-Ending Injury
After overcoming several hurdles, Archbishop Wood running back Yasin Lowry is starting to feel like himself and dominate on the ground once again, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound senior suffered a season-ending knee injury five games into his first season. “When it first happened, I didn’t know what to think,”…
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Warminster Township Approves Tree Planting Project to Boost Green Infrastructure
Warminster will soon see 100 native, water-loving trees planted near the Ben Wilson Community Center, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. A project aimed at enhancing green infrastructure in Warminster Township received unanimous approval from the Board of Supervisors on June 20. Led by John McGee, chairman of the Warminster Environmental Advisory Council…
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