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New Toll Brothers Luxury Development Announced for Chalfont
Toll Brothers is bringing a new luxury home community, Birch Run at New Britain, to Chalfont, with sales expected to begin in fall 2025. The exclusive neighborhood from the Fort Washington-based luxury home builder will feature low-maintenance townhomes with three bedrooms, versatile flex spaces, as well as attached two-car garages. Work is already underway at…
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Visit These Philadelphia Spots In Peak Tomato Season for the Best BLTs
Philadelphia eateries are taking full advantage of peak tomato season by crafting juicy BLTs and tomato-packed sandwiches that few can resist, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. You can rarely go wrong with a BLT, but a few standout spots are serving some of the best in the city—and beyond. Middle Child, with locations…
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Pennsbury High School Project Moves Forward Slowly After $269.5M Approval
After the Pennsbury School Board approved a $269.5 million project cap several weeks ago, plans for the new Pennsbury High School are progressing slowly, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. A high-level overview of the proposal was presented to Falls Township officials on Tuesday night. Attorneys representing the project told Planning Commission…
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Two Bucks County Towns Among Pennsylvania’s Best Places to Chill
New Hope and Doylestown were recently ranked among the best small towns in the state to chill out in by World Atlas. Dating back to the 18th century, New Hope features an array of art galleries, restaurants and shops in colonial-era buildings. The town, situated along the Delaware River, offers cozy vibes and plenty of…
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Long-Awaited Schuylkill River Swing Bridge on Track for Winter Opening
The construction of the long-awaited Schuylkill River swing bridge is nearing completion, with the opening expected to take place sometime this winter, writes Molly McVety for the Philly Voice. Earlier in July, construction crews installed six new truss segments at the site where the previous swing bridge stood before it was dismantled in 2018. The…
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Bucks County Hospitals, Officials Stay Quiet
The new federal budget includes spending cuts that will most likely affect Bucks County hospitals, but local hospital executives are not yet disclosing the extent, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The budget passed this month imposes additional paperwork and verification procedures for Medicaid recipients that will, according to some advocates, remove…
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Philadelphia Man Defies Odds to Excel at Golf Despite Heart Defects
Philadelphia’s Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has undergone 29 surgeries, is not letting his condition stop him from pursuing his greatest passion: playing golf, writes Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. His mother, Stephanie Middleton, said her son is beating the odds by excelling at something few believed he would ever be able to do. “We…
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Bristol Township Council Approves Plan to Build $500K Homes in Croydon
The Bristol Township Council has approved the plan to build seven houses at 1020 Anne Street in Croydon, allowing the project to proceed to the construction phase, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. A Levittown builder will develop single-family, four-bedroom, three-bath houses spanning 1,800 square feet and priced around $495,000, a range…
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Calder Gardens Opens This September as a Unique Art Experience
Calder Gardens, nearing the end of its development on the Parkway, will offer visitors a truly unique art-viewing experience, writes Sarah Jordan for Philadelphia Magazine. The cultural institution will serve as a monument to sculptor Alexander Calder, a renowned artist of the 20th century whose work has been displayed in museums around the globe. …
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Meet the Latest Businesses to Join the Quakertown Farmers Market
Richland Township’s Quakertown Farmers Market has welcomed several new vendors throughout this year, each with their own unique offerings, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. Under Four LLC is a new party supply store that just opened at the end of June. Gift bags, party favors, greeting cards, stickers, party cups and plates, and gift tags…
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Beloved Newtown-based Deli Takes Its Menu on the Road with New Food Truck
Newtown’s The Borscht Belt deli is taking to the streets this summer in their new food truck, bringing delicious food to public and private events, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “We’re thrilled to announce that the Borscht Belt Food Truck is officially on the move — spreading good vibes, great food, and a whole lot…
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As One New Hope Business Closes, Several More Preparing to Open
While The Landing, a popular bar and restaurant along the river, closed its doors for good in New Hope this year, several new businesses have already opened, and others are getting ready to open, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Lawrenceville-based Nosh Empanadas recently opened its doors, offering its “signature homemade empanadas, bold flavors, and…
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Central Bucks School District Hiring for Over 100 Positions At August Job Fair
Central Bucks School District is preparing to host a hiring event on Aug. 25 to fill more than 100 open positions before the start of the upcoming school year, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The event will take place at Central Bucks South High School from 4 PM to 7 PM.…
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Newtown’s Relic on State Closed. Owner Discusses Plans for New Restaurant
Relic on State, the New York City-style steakhouse and upscale bar, closed its doors unexpectedly in Newtown at the end of June, but building owner Scott Hendrickson is already working to bring a new restaurant into the historic space, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Veteran restaurateur Greg Conlon opened Relic in 2020 after investing…
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Two Bucks County Ice Cream Shops Make Inquirer’s Best-Of List
With summer heat arriving, nothing beats cooling off with delicious ice cream or gelato, and two Bucks County spots have some of the best in the region, according to Michael Klein at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owowcow Creamery opened 16 years ago in Ottsville. It was launched by John Fezzuoglio, a New York graphic artist who…
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Luxury, French-Inspired Newtown Mansion Hits Market for $5.99M
A luxurious, French-inspired home built in 2010 with a resort-like pool area has recently hit the market in Newtown for $5.99 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10,500-square-foot residence, designed by Ralph C. Fey Architects and built by Zaveta Custom Homes, features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The home is tucked…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29. Rich Reynolds and Karen Purcell Reynolds own the store, which first opened in the 1950s. The couple also runs a family law practice in Chester County. Karen’s…
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New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown
Doylestown recently welcomed a new Sparta convenience store, located close to the Justice Center and the county administration building, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The store is located at 22 North Main Street in the former Playa Bowls space next to the new Snarky Tea House. It offers a wide selection of convenience store…
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