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Newtown Financial Advisor, Bestselling Author Partner on New Book
Newtown financial planner Marc Butler teamed up with bestselling business author Eric Butow on a new book titled “Master Your Money, Secure Your Future: Build and Sustain Financial Well-Being Through Every Stage of Life,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The book provides readers with the tools, structure and motivation needed to take meaningful action…
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400 Food Bank Families Receive Unexpected $100 Gifts from Local Philanthropist
At the regular Friday fresh produce giveaway at Bristol Township’s pavilion, the first 400 attendees each received a $100 gift from local philanthropist Gene Epstein, reports JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The gift came at a critical time after SNAP benefits were reduced, with more people turning to food networks, pantries and fresh connect…
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Tea House and Shop in Doylestown Takes Visitors on a Trip to Wonderland
Take a trip to Wonderland at Doylestown’s Snarky Tea House, offering a variety of delicious sips and snacks along with a retail shop filled with fun items, reports Natalie Jason for 6abc. The tea house is run by manager Courtney Nicholas, the sister of Snarky Tea’s founder, Jenni-Lyn Williams. The company was started by Williams nine years…
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Eagles Cheerleader from Levittown Also Inspires as Teacher, Coach and Grad Student
James LeGette, who lives in Levittown, is managing to balance his career as a special education teacher and his graduate studies while enjoying being one of only three male Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, reports Jenna Miller for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Performing as part of the Birds’ cheer team had always been his lifelong dream. This year…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Ten Best Sports Cities for Fans in the Country
Philadelphia ranked among the top ten cities in the nation that have the best vibes for sports fans, according to a recently released report by WalletHub, writes Lauren Barry for KYW Newsradio. The ranking compared nearly 400 towns nationwide using 50 key metrics across football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey. “Sports can cause rivalries between…
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Newtown’s Steeple View Project Enters New Phase With Fresh Leadership
The Steeple View redevelopment in Newtown is entering a new phase with a new owner, fresh vision, and a new name: Liberty Centre, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Jim Worthington, a Newtown businessman, presented sketch plans with a team of professionals for a 125-unit residential development on eight acres in the center of the…
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Independence Hall Closing Its Doors For Final Preparations For Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Independence Hall will be closing its doors to visitors until January as preservation work is completed at the site of the Declaration of Independence ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. This closure will allow crews to complete their interior work in the building, which the park service says…
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Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Estate Back on Market After Offer Falls Through
Just days after Yolanda Hadid revealed that her New Hope farmhouse was under offer, the $11 million estate has returned to the market, writes Charlie Lankston for Realtor.com. The listing for the 32-acre property was updated on Oct. 8 to reflect an offer that had been made. The property remained active while the details of…
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Doylestown’s Hepatitis B Foundation Awards French Researcher with Highest Honor
The Hepatitis B Foundation in Doylestown recently announced their winner of the prestigious 2026 Baruch S. Blumberg Prize, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The global nonprofit focuses its efforts on eliminating hepatitis B, liver cancer and hepatitis D. To celebrate his efforts to determine new treatments for hepatitis B and D, the organization awarded…
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This Borough on the Delaware River Has a Lively Arts Scene and Rich History
Located along the Delaware River, Yardley is a charming borough with fun attractions and a tranquil atmosphere, writes Jeff Martinez for Islands. For visitors, there are plenty of bed and breakfasts, chain hotels, and cozy inns to spend the night. During the day, the town comes alive with a vibrant arts culture. There are…
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Bensalem’s Jeff Skversky Returns to Philly TV News with New Fox 29 Gig
Jeff Skversky, a Bensalem native and former Philly TV news anchor, is returning to local television with a new gig on Fox 29, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a social media post, Skversky described the move as a “full-circle moment,” recalling how he began his career in Philly TV covering the Phillies’…
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Three New Businesses to Open in the Dublin Town Center’s Plaza Next Year
Next year, the Dublin Town Center will be welcoming three new businesses to its selection of stores in The Plaza, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “Each business will bring something unique and valuable to the Dublin community, furthering Dublin Town Center’s mission to create a vibrant work, play, eat, live environment,” said Evelyn Loughery, the…
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Bucks County School District May Shut Down If a State Budget Deal Is Not Reached
The Morrisville School District may have to suspend operations on Jan. 30 if a state budget deal is not secured, writes Kristen A. Graham and Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The school district, which has approximately 900 students at its three schools, is currently led by Superintendent Andrew Doster. Earlier this week, Doster emailed…
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New Bakery and Café Opens at Yardley’s Prickett Preserve Development
Paris Baguette, a café and bakery chain, has opened its first Bucks County location at the Prickett Preserve development in Yardley across from Shady Brook Farm, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The café serves artisan coffees, fresh baked goods and other brewed beverages in a cozy atmosphere. Paris Baguette currently has more than 4,000…
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Cross Street Park in Pottstown: From Industrial Site to Community Gathering Point
A once-polluted industrial site in Pottstown has been reborn as Cross Street Park, turning what was once a brownfield into a community hub, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The park occupies a 0.86-acre site once home to Chem-Rex, later known as Degussa Construction Chemicals. Years of chemical production left behind heavy metal contamination that…
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Doylestown Mill-Turned-Home Heads to Auction After Two Years on the Market
Shelly Mill, once an active Doylestown mill now restored into an expansive private residence, is set to go to auction two years after it first hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 9,500-square-foot property was initially listed in September 2023 for just under $4 million, but this has since dropped…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a dorm room, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The building itself looks modest with no hint to the treasures inside. Unlike many thrift stores, the interior is carefully…
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Toll Brothers Brings 275 New Luxury Homes to Bucks County
Fort Washington-based homebuilder Toll Brothers is working on several residential projects across Bucks County, bringing 275 new luxury homes to the region, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Construction has begun on an age-restricted community along Second Street Pike in Upper Southampton Township, with 115 carriage homes and a 1,600-square-foot clubhouse. The…
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