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Pennsylvania Listed as 6th Worst State in the Country to Start a Business
In a recent study, WalletHub created a ranking of the best and worst states to start a business, and Pennsylvania was placed at No. 45, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of startups don’t survive past their first year, and almost half fail to hit their fifth anniversary, due to inflation and labor market tightness. “The best states…
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Buckingham Dispute Ends as Plans Shift from Warehouse to Housing
A years-long dispute over the DiGirolamo Tract in Buckingham has finally ended with a new agreement that replaces warehouse plans with housing, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Buckingham Township officials and the No Buckingham Warehouse group issued statements saying that they have signed a stipulation agreement along with developer J.G. Petrucci…
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Consumers in Philadelphia Region Pull Back on Spending, Fed Reports
With strong economic growth but a slowing labor market last year, a theme of 2026 will be “waiting for clarity,” according to Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia last week, Paulson said the national economy created…
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Central Bucks School District to Begin Teaching AI Literacy in the Classroom
Central Bucks School District is taking artificial intelligence head-on, teaching AI literacy to students and establishing rules for ethical use in the classroom, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Kids are using this, whether we’re turning this pilot on or not,” said assistant technology director Lindsay Smith at Central Bucks. “We can’t not talk about AI in…
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No Real ID? Prepare for New $45 Airport Fee in February
Travelers without a Real ID will face a $45 surcharge to board flights starting next month, which is double the fee that was originally projected by the Transportation Security Administration, writes Jason Lalljee for AXIOS. The $45 fee provides coverage for ten days, after which travelers must pay it again. The TSA “will refer all…
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Yolanda Hadid Withdraws Her “Sanctuary” Farm in New Hope from Market
Three months after listing her “sanctuary” for sale, Yolanda Hadid decided to withdraw the $10.88 million New Hope farm from the market, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. In September, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said that she was prepared to move on from her New Hope home, where she had lived for…
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TGI Fridays Reopens Doors with New Management in Bensalem
TGI Fridays has returned to Bensalem near Parx Casino, reopening its doors after shutting down last year, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. “We are back and better than ever,” said TGI Assistant Manager Kimberly Martin. “We are under new management with a fresh menu, and a new, creative cocktail experience at our fully functional bar.” The restaurant offers two…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Celebrates Anniversary of Cheesesteak Restaurant
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper paid a visit to Good Morning America’s set with fresh cheesesteaks to celebrate Danny & Coop’s one-year anniversary, writes Sabrina Weiss for People. Cooper opened the New York restaurant in January 2025 with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny DiGiampietro. The co-owners were complimented by the talk show’s anchors, who raved about the quality of the cheesesteaks with their perfectly melted…
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New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Dining to the Area
Until Jan. 25, the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are collaborating for New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week 2026, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. During these two weeks, over twenty local restaurants from either side of the Delaware River are offering prix fixe lunch and dinner options from $25 to $55. “We…
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Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’
The latest episode of the popular HGTV series, “House Hunters,” featured a Bucks County family seeking a new home in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The episode titled “Philly Charm Vs. The Burbs” first aired on Friday, Jan. 9, and is available through the HGTV YouTube channel. “House Hunters” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes…
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St. Luke’s Health Network AI Helps Staff Identify Deteriorating Patients Faster
St. Luke’s Health Network has implemented an AI tool that allows doctors and nurses to identify deteriorating patient conditions more quickly and intervene earlier, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The AI tool frequently detects patient deterioration before visible signs of distress appear to medical staff. “We would ideally like to intervene on these…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site
A new tenant may be moving into the shuttered Iron Hill in Newtown, as PJW Restaurant Group was approved to assume the lease starting Dec. 31, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewpub in the Village at Newtown shopping center, which covers nearly 8,000 square feet, has been empty since September, when Iron…
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Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition
The final days of the Regal Cinema at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown have arrived as the demolition phase of the redevelopment project progresses, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The faux twin silos were demolished after decades, and the former theater is in the process of being taken down. Regal’s Barn Plaza cinema closed at the beginning of 2023…
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Doylestown Resident Appointed as Bucks County’s Chief Legal Officer
Doylestown resident Dan Grieser was recently appointed as the county’s chief legal officer by the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, writes staff for DL-Online. Grieser previously served as the assistant county solicitor for Bucks’ Law Department, a position he began in 2021. He was later promoted to deputy county solicitor and continued to work his way up. In his new…
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New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike
New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rate represents a $0.43 increase from the previous minimum, established last year. “This increase will provide vital support to all Garden State workers by making the…
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Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque
Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. An artsy destination along the Delaware River, New Hope is a calm riverside retreat with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Scenic nature, such as Bowman’s Hill Sunflower Preserve, provides…
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Pizza Lovers Can Check Out These Tasty New Spots Around Bucks County
There are a few new spots for pizza fans to explore in Bucks County, serving up delicious pies and more for locals to enjoy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pizza Pit recently opened in Bensalem at Broken Goblet Brewing’s mixing room. The 14-inch pizzas pair perfectly with the brews on tap offered in the industrial-style space…
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The Foundry Announces Opening of Second Location in Historic Doylestown Building
The Foundry recently announced the opening of a second location inside Doylestown’s Titus-Chapman House, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The women-owned business is excited to expand its presence, offering more workspace for entrepreneurs, creatives, and local professionals. Constructed in the early 1800s, the Titus-Chapman House originally served as a farmhouse before it was transformed by architect Thomas Lester Cernea in…
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