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E-ZPass Tags May be Replaced by Alternative, Currently in Testing Phase
The time of the rectangular plastic E-ZPass tags may be coming to an end, as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority begins testing new stickers on its work vehicles, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com. A few weeks ago, the authority began to test the new stickers on its vehicles, and if testing over the next several months is successful, the stickers could be replacing tags by the fourth…
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Boutique Hotel Just Minutes from New Hope Boasts Delicious Restaurant
Located just a few minutes from New Hope, the Carversville Inn is a cozy boutique hotel with a delicious restaurant located in a 200-year-old building, writes Regan Stephens for Travel + Leisure. Over the years, the 1813 Federal-style building has housed a tavern, an ice cream parlor, a general store, a gas station, and a restaurant. When Milan Lint and Mitch…
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Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Farm Re-Lists for $10.88M After Sale Fell Through
Yolanda Hadid has relisted her New Hope lavender farm on the market after a previous deal fell through for the same $10.88 million asking price, reports Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. The 32-acre property, which initially hit the market last September, dates back to 1682 and was purchased by the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star in 2017 for $4 million. Hadid announced the re-listing…
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Sellersville’s Julie K. Brown: Investigative Journalist Who Brought Epstein to Justice
Julie K. Brown, the investigative journalist who took down Jeffrey Epstein, grew up in Bucks County, where she learned to fight for the voiceless, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brown saw her mother face years of hardship raising three children alone in Sellersville, including neighbors throwing dirt “bombs” at their split-level home on…
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When it Comes to Frozen Pizza, What Flavor is Pennsylvania’s Favorite?
When it comes to frozen pizzas, every person has their preference, and according to Instacart, some states rely on the meal option more than others, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Using data from 2025, Instacart found that Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri ordered the most frozen pizzas in the country, while Pennsylvania ordered 11.84 percent less than the…
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Penn Medicine Doylestown Health CEO to Retire, Talks Merger and Advice
After 13 years at the helm, including last year’s merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Doylestown Health CEO Jim Brexler is retiring April 30, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. By joining Penn Medicine, the independent Doylestown Health gained the financial support and capital backing needed to sustain its level of…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in September, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The book, titled “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” discusses China’s development and lessons for both the United States and…
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New Age-Restricted Community Could Be Coming to Upper Southampton
Upper Southampton officials have received preliminary plans for a new age-restricted community on a 20-acre site along Stump Road, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The sketch plans outline 34 semi-detached twin single homes for a property at 1230 Stump Road. The current single-family home on the site would have to be…
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Central Bucks Hires Great Valley Assistant Superintendent as Next Leader
Joanna Wexler, currently assistant superintendent in the Great Valley School District, has been hired as the next superintendent of the Central Bucks School District, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Set to take over on July 1, Wexler will serve under a five-year contract with a starting salary of $255,000. She succeeds former Superintendent…
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West Rockhill Considers Rules for Data Centers, Including Solar Power Requirement
West Rockhill officials are considering a new ordinance regulating data centers, even though no formal applications have been submitted to the township, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Under a proposed zoning ordinance, data centers would become a new land use category in the “PI – Planned Industrial” district, along with formal…
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Pennsylvania May Soon Designate a New ‘Migratory Bird’
Pennsylvania is considering ending its status as the only state without a state bird by designating the scarlet tanager as its official “migratory bird,” writes Zoë Read for WHYY. While Pennsylvanians have already named the ruffed grouse the official “game bird,” bird enthusiasts are welcoming the idea of also establishing a “migratory bird” designation. State…
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Sellersville Site Secures $125K for Cleanup, Paving Way for Housing
A brownfield site in Sellersville has secured funding for remediation work, which will clear the way for new residential development, writes Medianews Group for The Reporter. The Department of Community and Economic Development has approved $125,625 in Industrial Sites Reuse Program funding for the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority so that it can carry out remediation…
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Bucks County 150,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center Listed for Sale
Yardley’s Prickett Preserve shopping center, anchored by Wegmans, has been put on the market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to JLL’s listing, the shopping center spans nearly 150,000 square feet and was completed two years ago, and is 98 percent occupied. Wayne’s Envision Land Use and Langhorne’s DeLuca Homes collaborated to develop the shopping center. While they initially…
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Despite Pending Sale, Langhorne Hotel Continues to Remain Operational
One of Bucks County’s oldest continuously operated inns, the Langhorne Hotel, has operated as usual despite being listed for sale for over three years, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Since 1704, the popular local hangout, which was purchased by the Asta family in 1972, has stood at the corner of Maple and Bellevue Avenues. When…
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January Sees Slight Drop in PA Unemployment Rate, Record Number of Nonfarm Jobs
In January, the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania declined to 4.3 percent while nonfarm employment reached a new peak statewide, according to a preliminary report by the state Department of Labor & Industry, writes Ian Karbal for The Keystone. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly from 4.4 percent in December, it is still up from the…
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Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal
The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake Dabkowski and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Golomb, the 10-unit deal took place over a week ago, with the Markham Team purchasing the locations from HMT Management. In addition to the location at…
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SEPTA’s Langhorne Station Redevelopment Plan Divides Penndel Residents
SEPTA’s proposed mixed-use development at Langhorne train station is drawing a mix of support and concern from residents in Penndel, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Residents from Penndel, Middletown, Langhorne Manor, and nearby communities filled Penndel Borough Hall last month to hear more about the proposed project, officially known as the…
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New Hope Lodge Under New Ownership, Special Renovations Coming
Foyer Hospitality, the owners of Michelin-recognized Hotel Anna & Bel in Fishtown, have partnered to acquire New Hope Lodge for more than $3.8 million in late January, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New Hope Lodge Partners LLC, the entity behind the partnership, is linked to Andrew Benioff, founder and managing partner of…
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