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Popular Doylestown Ice Cream, Pretzel Shop Considered a Hidden Gem of the Area
The Salt Box in Doylestown is Bucks County’s sweetest hidden gem with delicious offerings that are guaranteed to satisfy everybody, whether they like sweet or salty, writes Gianna for New Jersey 101.5. The shop makes soft pretzels, including offering stuffed ones, along with their own ice cream. It is currently getting thousands of views on…
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TikTok, Instagram Users Swear By New Chicken Restaurant in Bucks County
According to TikTok and Instagram users, the must-visit restaurant in Bucks County is Asad’s Hot Chicken in Bensalem, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The restaurant originally opened in the middle of Philadelphia. Once it became known to people and it stopped being a hidden gem, the owners opened two more locations, including the one in…
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Just Outside of Bucks County, the Country’s Oldest Bookstore Remains in Operation
Just outside of Bucks County, the country’s oldest bookshop continues to offer incredible reading material for everyone. The Moravian Book Shop, the official bookstore of Moravian University in nearby Bethlehem, was founded in 1745. Still in operation to this day, it is the oldest bookstore in the United States in continuous use, and the second…
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Holy Family University to Partner with Beck Institute For Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Holy Family University students enrolled in the Master of Counseling Program will have an opportunity to take part in a 16-week course, beginning in January 2024, that incorporates a research study on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the world-renowned Beck Institute. CBT is a form of psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in…
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Byberry Landmark Added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Historical Commission has added the Byberry Store located in far Northeast Philadelphia near Bucks County to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly Haas for the Hidden City. The structure was constructed circa 1810 and has since served as a general store, post office, blacksmith shop, and dwelling. The nomination for the building…
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This Bucks County Town Has Been Voted One of the Coziest in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County recently made the list for being one of the coziest spots in Pennsylvania, a major title for the area. Staff writers for MyDatingAdviser wrote about the unique town. Doylestown is considered to be one of the most wonderful places to visit in the state. From the wide array of…
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Parx Casino Continues to Dominate Gaming Industry Despite Remaining Smoke-Free
Despite deciding to remain smoke-free in the aftermath of the pandemic, Parx Casino in Bensalem continues to dominate retail play in Pennsylvania, writes Devin O’Connor for Casino.org. The casino, which is owned and operated by Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, generated brick-and-mortar gross gaming revenue of approximately $50.1 million from its slots and table games in…
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Holy Family University Welcomes Former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher
Holy Family University will launch the fourth year of its Distinguished Writers Series when it welcomes former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher on Oct. 4 at 6:30 PM in the Education and Technology Center Auditorium, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public. The Distinguished Writers Series is led…
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Three Bucks County Towns Listed Among the State’s 12 Most Adorable Places to Visit
Three towns in Bucks County have been voted as some of the most adorable places to visit in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Staff writers at World Atlas wrote about the local towns. Doylestown is considered to be one of the most wonderful places to visit in the state. From the wide array of shops…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Inductees Into Honors Program
Holy Family University welcomed 29 members of the Class of 2027 into the University’s Honors Program during an induction ceremony on Sept. 8. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shelley Robbins, along with Honors Council co-presidents Sean Pramnieks ‘24 and Emily Schwartz ’24, provided opening remarks. Sister Mary Joan Jacobs, CSFN, delivered the invocation, and…
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The Washington Post Ranks Bucks County Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post. Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria, located at 22 South Main Street in the Main Street Market Place, was…
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Holy Family University to Offer Free English as a Second Language Classes to Immigrant Communities
Holy Family University’s Center for Academic Enhancement and Office of Mission and Diversity are pleased to announce the continuation of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for immigrants in the community. The classes, offered in-person on the University’s Northeast campus, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, as well as online, have been expanded beyond…
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Holy Family University to Host Grand Opening of New Saxbys Location Next Week
Holy Family University becomes the newest location of Saxbys, a campus dining establishment, on Aug. 28 when doors open at 7 AM in the Education and Technology Center on Holy Family’s Philadelphia campus. The new cafe is part of The Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform (the Saxbys E.L.P.). The location will be fully run by students and…
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Hearings Regarding Roosevelt Boulevard Subway to Take Place Following I-95 Collapse
Following the collapse of a part of I-95, officials from Philadelphia are looking back at plans for a long-proposed subway line. Asha Prihar wrote about the plans for Billy Penn. Councilmember Mike Driscoll will be introducing a resolution for the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities in order to “review the impacts and funding options…
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Seminal Album by Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Turns 20. Read to Learn About its Legacy
An album by one of the most beloved rock groups from Bucks County turns 20 today, and it is remembered fondly by fans around the world. “Quebec”, the eighth studio album by New Hope rockers Ween, was released on Aug. 5, 2003 by Sanctuary Records. Now two decades old, the album has been celebrated by…
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Folds of Honor to Host 2023 Wingman Open in Bethlehem
The Folds of Honor Eastern PA-NJ Chapter, along with honorary Co-Chairmen John Hatch Borneman and Jim Zellner, will be hosting the 4th Annual Wingman Open Pennsylvania on Sept. 18 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem. Over 300 golfers will have exclusive access to the Weyhill, Grace and Old (the site of the 42nd US Senior…
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Holy Family University Recently Awarded Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Holy Family University will partner with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board in support of a $1.3 million Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant that will benefit former Holy Family University and other Pennsylvania undergraduate students who were near degree completion, but withdrew from the University prior to obtaining their diplomas or certificates. The grant…
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Hearings Regarding Roosevelt Boulevard Subway to Take Place Following I-95 Collapse
Following the collapse of a part of I-95, officials from Philadelphia are looking back at plans for a long-proposed subway line. Asha Prihar wrote about the plans for Billy Penn. Councilmember Mike Driscoll will be introducing a resolution for the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities in order to “review the impacts and funding options…
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