• To Honor Her Mother, Perkasie Woman Turns Phillies Triumphs into Animal Welfare

    To Honor Her Mother, Perkasie Woman Turns Phillies Triumphs into Animal Welfare

    A group of Phillies fans are finding a fun way to raise money in honor of a longtime fan and animal welfare advocate who passed away from cancer last year, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.   Perkasie’s Beth Overmier has been a member of the Phandemic Krew, a robust baseball fan community. She is…

  • Philadelphia’s Highest-Paying Jobs Are All in the Health Sector

    Philadelphia’s Highest-Paying Jobs Are All in the Health Sector

    Being a medical professional in Philadelphia pays off, as the ten highest-paying jobs in the area are all in the medical field, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To determine which jobs in Philadelphia pay the most, Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Jobs are ranked based on their median annual pay as…

  • Norristown’s 14-Year-Old Soccer Sensation Cavan Sullivan to Join Manchester City After Union Start

    Norristown’s 14-Year-Old Soccer Sensation Cavan Sullivan to Join Manchester City After Union Start

    The Philadelphia Union has agreed to terms on a deal with Manchester City for Norristown’s 14-year-old soccer wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Sullivan will begin his professional career with the Union before joining Manchester City. He will remain in the Philadelphia area before joining Manchester City when he turns 18…

  • Plumsteadville’s Tague Lumber Calls for 300 Volunteers for Unique World Record

    Plumsteadville’s Tague Lumber Calls for 300 Volunteers for Unique World Record

    Plumsteadville’s Tague Lumber is seeking 300 people to assist it in beating a world record, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown.   On April 25th, the lumber yard is setting the stage for a timber-tapping extravaganza, aiming to rally a crowd of more than 295 folks to knock on wood in unison. It hopes to surpass…

  • Massive Mixed-Use Project Planned Near North Philadelphia Amtrak Station

    Massive Mixed-Use Project Planned Near North Philadelphia Amtrak Station

    Two social impact-oriented developers are planning to construct a massive mixed-use project at the long-neglected site next to Amtrak’s North Philadelphia train station, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based Shift Capital and New York-based Essence Development, which is led by former Philadelphia Eagles safety Jamar Adams, acquired the land for $11.8 million…

  • Lower Makefield Native Hallie Jackson Assumes New Role as NBC Sunday Nightly News Anchor

    Lower Makefield Native Hallie Jackson Assumes New Role as NBC Sunday Nightly News Anchor

    Pennsbury High School graduate Hallie Jackson will soon join the NBC Nightly News team as the Sunday anchor, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Jackson, who grew up in Lower Makefield, has always dreamt of being a newscaster. During her time at Pennsbury, Jackson found herself inspired by 6 ABC.…

  • Kayden’s Law Approved to Enhance Child Custody Safety in Pennsylvania

    Kayden’s Law Approved to Enhance Child Custody Safety in Pennsylvania

    Kayden’s Law, a bill named in remembrance of a Lower Makefield girl who tragically lost her life in 2018, has been approved by Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch.   The bill aims to take more action in protecting children in custody cases. The bill’s next stop is Governor Josh…

  • Bristol’s Nightlife Gets a Twist with Daddy Tom’s Behind-the-Bookcase Speakeasy

    Bristol’s Nightlife Gets a Twist with Daddy Tom’s Behind-the-Bookcase Speakeasy

    Daddy Tom’s Cocktail Lounge made its grand debut in Bristol, serving the community craft cocktails in a speakeasy setting, reports Daniella Heminghaus for the Bucks County Courier Times.   “We look at this as science and art. It’s not just juice in a glass,” said lead bartender Shane McKeon.   Daddy Tom’s is hidden behind…

  • Fresh Face of Conshy-based Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar Unveils New Menu and Upscale Ambiance

    Fresh Face of Conshy-based Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar Unveils New Menu and Upscale Ambiance

    New leadership is taking the reins in Daniel’s Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Conshohocken, with updated menus and an enhanced ambiance, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today.   The restaurant’s namesake, chef Daniel Brodeur, is no longer with the company. But the new owners, Kurt Benkurt and Annalise Long, with their several years of…

  • From Classroom to Court: Lauren Yancer’s Path to Becoming GMercyU’s Women’s Volleyball Head Coach and Marketing Leader

    From Classroom to Court: Lauren Yancer’s Path to Becoming GMercyU’s Women’s Volleyball Head Coach and Marketing Leader

    As both the Marketing & PR Manager and the Head Coach of the Women’s Volleyball team at Gwynedd Mercy University, Lauren Yancer embodies the spirit of her alma mater, proving that with passion and perseverance, one can indeed wear multiple hats.  From First-Generation College Student to University Luminary  Graduating from William Tennent High School in…

  • Levittown’s Ricky Moyer Shines on American Idol, Earns Golden Ticket

    Levittown’s Ricky Moyer Shines on American Idol, Earns Golden Ticket

    Levittown musician Ricky Moyer, whose American Idol audition aired this past Sunday, officially got the golden ticket, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC.   Moyer describes his audition as surreal.   “It was super crazy,” Moyer said. “It feels like you’re in the TV box when you stand in front of the judges.”  The 22-year-old…

  • Bucks County’s Most Expensive Homes: Inside the $6.9 Million Upper Makefield Mansion

    Bucks County’s Most Expensive Homes: Inside the $6.9 Million Upper Makefield Mansion

    The record for Bucks County’s priciest residential sale was set last year with a $6.5 million transaction for a home on Meetinghouse Road in New Hope, rumored to be acquired by actor Bradley Cooper, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Currently, a lavish 19,000-square-foot mansion in Upper Makefield, priced at $6.9…

  • How Nico’s Pizza in New Britain Serves Up Italian Favorites with a Twist

    How Nico’s Pizza in New Britain Serves Up Italian Favorites with a Twist

    Nico’s Pizza in New Britain offers a menu filled with delicious Italian dishes, such as their signature pizza and popular spaghetti balls, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. For the owner Marco Morabito, there was little doubt about what he would be doing for a living from a young age. “I was born into”…

  • Morrisville Couple Sells Pokémon Collection to Fund Home for Foster Teens

    Morrisville Couple Sells Pokémon Collection to Fund Home for Foster Teens

    Morrisville resident Mel Kulenski, a dedicated social worker and foster parent, made the difficult decision to sell her cherished Pokémon collection to fund renovations for her inherited childhood home, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sale fetched over $10,000, thanks to a rare, first-edition Charizard card.  Mel, a Pokémon fan since the mid-1990s,…

  • 80-Year-Old Landsdale Basketball Player Overcomes Cancer, Eyes 2025 Senior Games Teammate

    80-Year-Old Landsdale Basketball Player Overcomes Cancer, Eyes 2025 Senior Games Teammate

    Eighty-year-old Lansdale resident Bruce Rubin is in search of a new teammate in shooting hoops, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   The talented player is planning on representing the BUX-MONT Warriors at the National Senior Games in 2025, something he’s been participating in since 2009.   Due to both his longtime teammates recovering…

  • Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul

    Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul

    Bristol’s Mike Missanelli could be returning to Philadelphia sports talk radio station 97.5 The Fanatic, which is currently in the process of reshuffling its on-air talent, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starting this week, the Beasley Media Group station has paired Andrew Salciunas and morning show host John Kincade and reassigned Kincade’s…

  • Biblical Epic DANIEL Comes to Life on Sight & Sound Theatres’ Immersive Stage 

    Biblical Epic DANIEL Comes to Life on Sight & Sound Theatres’ Immersive Stage 

    Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County has officially launched its years-in-the-making production of DANIEL. The 65-person-cast retells the biblical story – whose faith-filled hope triumphs over every adversity, from a fiery furnace to the infamous den of lions – in a unique immersive setting.    Initially founded as a small theater 48 years ago,…

  • Bucks County Launches Road Improvement Projects: Potholes and Utilities in Focus

    Bucks County Launches Road Improvement Projects: Potholes and Utilities in Focus

    Bucks County is currently seeing significant roadwork activities, with two main projects underway that are essential for residents to monitor, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Bucks County has embarked on pothole repair operations across nine crucial roads, aiming to enhance driving conditions.   Concurrently, a utility improvement project on County…