• Zayn Malik Opens up About Life in New Hope and Raising Daughter

    Zayn Malik Opens up About Life in New Hope and Raising Daughter

    Former One Direction member and singer Zayn Malik, recently opened up about his life in New Hope, writes Gabrielle Rockson for People.   In an interview on April 17 with Capital Breakfast, Malik revealed he has been living on a farm in New Hope for about five to six years, which he shares with various…

  • Finding a Calling: Why a Philly Pretzel Factory Owner Enrolled in a Rigorous Vet Tech Program

    Finding a Calling: Why a Philly Pretzel Factory Owner Enrolled in a Rigorous Vet Tech Program

    Jules Sulpazo enjoys the quiet nature of a car ride. Amongst the chaoticness of life, the pockets of silence give her the energy to push forward. As the owner of a Philly Pretzel Factory in Abington and a full-time Veterinary Technology student at Manor College, those quiet moments are few and far between. Sulpazo’s days…

  • Pennsbury School District to Delay High School Start Times in 2025

    Pennsbury School District to Delay High School Start Times in 2025

    To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. Currently beginning the day at 7:20 AM, Pennsbury High School’s early start is earlier than most in the region, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia.  Acknowledging the challenge early mornings pose for students, the…

  • Bryn Mawr-Raised Kat Dennings Joins Forces with Tim Allen in ABC’s Latest Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’

    Bryn Mawr-Raised Kat Dennings Joins Forces with Tim Allen in ABC’s Latest Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’

    Kat Dennings, a Bryn Mawr native, is teaming up with Tim Allen in a new ABC sitcom pilot titled “Shifting Gears,” writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice.  In this family comedy, Dennings will play Riley, an estranged daughter who moves back in with her father after her divorce, bringing her two teenagers along.  Allen…

  • Yardley Raised Richard Kind Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Cast for Season 4

    Yardley Raised Richard Kind Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Cast for Season 4

    Yardley-native Richard Kind is set to grace the screen in the upcoming fourth season of Hulu’s hit series “Only Murders in the Building,” writes Franki Rudnesky for The Philly Voice.   The Trenton-born, Yardley-raised actor joins an impressive lineup that includes Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, and Meryl Streep, promising another captivating season of mystery and intrigue.…

  • Greenwood Racing Buys Two Office Buildings by Parx Casino for $12.5 Million

    Greenwood Racing Buys Two Office Buildings by Parx Casino for $12.5 Million

    Greenwood Racing Inc., the owner of Parx Casino, has expanded its real estate holdings with the acquisition of two office buildings near its Bucks County gaming hub for $12.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Purchased in February, the buildings at 3329 and 3331 Street Road in Bensalem are part of…

  • New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique

    New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique

    Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul” and has concerns about the rising tide of development disrupting the unique character of the town.   Due to spiking rents set by…

  • Giant’s Feeding School Kids Initiative Fuels $90,000 in Lower Bucks Schools to Combat Food Insecurity

    Giant’s Feeding School Kids Initiative Fuels $90,000 in Lower Bucks Schools to Combat Food Insecurity

    Lower Bucks County schools are set to receive a substantial boost in their efforts to combat student food insecurity, thanks to a generous contribution exceeding $90,000 from The GIANT Company, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. As part of the Feeding School Kids initiative, Giant and its patrons raised over $1.5 million nationwide to support…

  • Toll Brothers Secures 86-Acre Stone Meadows Farm in Langhorne for $40.5 Million for Senior Living Community

    Toll Brothers Secures 86-Acre Stone Meadows Farm in Langhorne for $40.5 Million for Senior Living Community

    Toll Brothers has acquired an 86-acre parcel of land in Langhorne, for $40.5 million, eyeing the development of a 55-plus community at the former Stone Meadows Farm, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Toll Brothers aims to cater to the active adult segment under its Regency Collection, although the exact number of…

  • Dad’s Hat Distillery in Bristol is Dedicated to the Resurgence of Rye Whiskey

    Dad’s Hat Distillery in Bristol is Dedicated to the Resurgence of Rye Whiskey

    Dad’s Hat distillery in Bristol is being lauded as the home of Pennsylvania’s best rye whiskey, under the helm of Herman Mihalich and John Cooper, writes Bradford Pearson for Philadelphia Magazine.   Opening nearly 15 years ago, the distillery committed itself to crafting the rye whiskey, which is characterized by its grassy and peppery notes.…

  • Levittown Wrestler Tackles Autism Stigma While Training NFL Stars Like Jason Kelce

    Levittown Wrestler Tackles Autism Stigma While Training NFL Stars Like Jason Kelce

    Levittown native Luke DiSangro has made a name for himself in the world of professional wrestling, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Diagnosed with autism, Tourette’s syndrome, OCD, and ADHD, DiSangro faced relentless bullying in his youth, leading to the unwelcome nickname “Twitch.”   However, a pivotal moment came when he encountered CM Punk’s…

  • Playa Bowls Brings Its Signature Acai, Pitaya, and Coconut Bowls to Bensalem

    Playa Bowls Brings Its Signature Acai, Pitaya, and Coconut Bowls to Bensalem

    The new Playa Bowls location in Bensalem made its delightful entrance, perfectly timed for National Acai Day, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Known for its delightful array of acai, pitaya, and coconut bowls, along with smoothies, the eatery opened its doors on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  Nestled in the Street…

  • Annual Fashion Show at Harcum College is A Grand Affair

    Annual Fashion Show at Harcum College is A Grand Affair

    The much-anticipated Annual Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Klein Hall, Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7 PM. The show steps off at 8 PM. This year’s event has been conceived to involve all fashion majors and fashion faculty every step of the way, from promoting to planning,…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Receives PA State Gear Grant

    Gwynedd Mercy University Receives PA State Gear Grant

    Gwynedd Mercy University is the recipient of the the PA State GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant to host a summer camp. GMercyU is one of four colleges, and the only private institution, to receive funding in Pennsylvania. “We are pleased be selected as one of four recipients across the…

  • Dunkin’ Unveils State-of-the-Art Next Generation Store in Wrightstown with Eco-Friendly Design

    Dunkin’ Unveils State-of-the-Art Next Generation Store in Wrightstown with Eco-Friendly Design

    Dunkin’ opened its newest “next-generation restaurant” in Wrightstown last month, offering a look at the chain’s store of the future, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “The new Next Gen restaurant features a modern design that provides a fresh, friendly, vibrant, and engaging environment,” says the company. “Complete with a new, warm interior color palette,…

  • Bucks County Historical Society Plans Sale of Hart Property for New Housing Development

    Bucks County Historical Society Plans Sale of Hart Property for New Housing Development

    The Bucks County Historical Society has unveiled plans to sell a 24-acre parcel known as the Hart property in Doylestown Township, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times.  The proposed sale to Zaveta Custom Homes could lead to the development of a 36-unit housing project. This initiative aims to provide financial support for…

  • Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey

    Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey

    The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider.   Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing.   The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…