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New Jersey’s Washington Crossing State Park to Unveil $14M Visitor Center Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
The New Jersey side of the historic area where Gen. Washington crossed the Delaware River is getting a $14 million makeover just in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Construction for the new visitor center at Washington Crossing State Park will start this month.…
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Events at Penn State Abington Delve into English professors’ Research on Satire, Imagining Feb. 27
Two public events at Penn State Abington on Feb. 27 will highlight the research of Marissa Nicosia, associate professor of Renaissance literature at Abington, and her longtime colleague Andrew Bricker, an associate professor of English literature at Ghent University in Belgium. Beginning at noon in the Lares Building, Bricker will deliver his lecture “Validating the Vicious: Rationalizing Satire’s Failures…
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African American Museum of Bucks County Seeks $2 Million for Restoration, Set to Open 2025
After a decade-long search for a permanent residence, the African American Museum of Bucks County is finally setting roots at Boone Farm, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. This site once served as an essential part of the Underground Railroad history within Core Creek Park, Middletown. The museum, slated to…
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Bid on Treasures at Lancaster County’s One-of-a-Kind Mud Sales
The longstanding tradition of “mud sales” in Lancaster County is returning on February 24, giving folks the opportunity to mingle with the Amish at a one-of-a-kind open-air auction. Running through mid-April, the mud sales set up shop on the grounds of small-town fire companies throughout the county. These mud sales or auctions have been around…
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$700K Converted Garage Home in Nearby Fountain Hill Causing a Stir on TikTok
A lofty listing in Lehigh County’s Fountain Hill, a town just outside of Bucks County, has stirred controversy on TikTok, writes Geoff Weiss for Business Insider. A nearly $700,000 garage converted into a family residence was featured in a video by Tiktoker, Zillowtastrophess. The 4,000 square-foot residence is considered “loft-style,” and features three…
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Developer Shares Vision for Neshaminy Mall’s New Era
As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision on how to boost its popularity, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhary bought the mall’s former Macy’s to open his state-of-the-art fitness facility. He says that…
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Bensalem’s Parx Casino Considered the Luckiest in Pennsylvania
Bensalem’s Parx Casino is considered the luckiest in The Keystone State according to an analysis of Trip Advisor reviews, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Casinos.com analyzed phrases from the reviews containing the words “luck,” “profit,” “success,”, and “winner,” and found that Parx Casino had about 34.4 percent of reviews mentioning…
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Senior Kirby Mooney Broke Several Records in His Four Years Leading William Tennent Basketball
Senior Kirby Mooney continues to break records as he leads the William Tennent basketball team to more victories in his last year playing for the Warminster school, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. On January 2, Mooney became the school’s boys basketball career scoring leader with 1,344 points with a free throw…
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Residence Inn Hotel Near Sesame Place in Langhorne Sold for $22.1M
A 100-room Marriott hotel in Langhorne near Sesame Place is officially off the market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Maryland-based Baywood Hotels bought the Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Langhorne for $22.1 million. The 17-year-old property was purchased from New York-based MCR, a hospitality firm. Back in 2018, the firm…
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Council Rock North Basketball Star Champions Inclusivity Alongside Athletes with Disabilities
Frannie Boyle, a Council Rock North basketball player, is giving back to the community by volunteering at Athletes Helping Athletes, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. The nonprofit facilitates the connection between local athletes with disabilities and mainstream student-athletes. Boyle, whose brother Gavin was born with Down’s syndrome, started volunteering two years…
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Eagle Lane Johnson’s Work with Doylestown-Based Foundation Earns Him Award Nomination
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Lane Johnson received a nomination for NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award thanks to his work with the Doylestown-based Travis Manion Foundation, write Damon C. Williams and Martin Frank for the Bucks County Courier Times. The foundation, which carries the name of the Marine who was killed in action in…
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2024 Economic Outlook: Are We Above Water?
By Dario Bellot, Chief Financial Officer, Harcum College With gas prices hovering around $3 per gallon, inflation in decline, and unemployment the lowest in decades, is an economy recovery a reality? Not necessarily. The stock market performed well in 2023. The S&P 500 gained 24 percent, the Dow Jones 14 percent, and the NASDAQ soared,…
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Is Bucks County Getting Its First Lidl? Inside the German Grocer’s Expansion Plans
Popular German grocer Lidl is again considering opening its first location in Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The discount supermarket retailer previously considered opening a 29,136-square-foot grocery store in Warminster, in the old Pathmark property on York Road where a Tesla store is expected to open soon. Lidl also intended to develop…
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Sister-Owned Elkins Park Restaurant Gets Shoutout from Jalen Hurts
When sisters and entrepreneurs Dr. Kala and Dr. Maya Johnstone started FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park, little did they know that they would be getting a famous shoutout. Before the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was asked at a press conference about the best place in Philly to grab a cheesesteak. He…
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SEPTA’s Bus System Redesign to Transform Lower Bucks County Transit
Lower Bucks County will see significant changes in its transportation due to SEPTA’s latest bus system redesign project, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The SEPTA Bus Revolution Project will provide more consistent and frequent service on all routes. It will oversee the creation of Route 87, which connects to important locations including…
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Doylestown Welcomes Honeygrow to Revamped Barn Plaza
Doylestown residents can soon enjoy the unique flavors of Honeygrow, a popular quick-service restaurant specializing in salads, stir-frys, and its signature honeybar, writes Ed Doyle for TAPintoDoylestown. The company announced its newest location in Doylestown’s Barn Plaza. Honeygrow has rapidly expanded its presence with over 40 locations across the northeastern United States. Its arrival…
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Doylestown Approves Plans for New Mental Health Center and Veterinary Expansion
Doylestown Township’s Planning Commission has given preliminary approval to two significant building projects: a new mental health crisis center and an expansion for an existing animal hospital and doggie daycare, writes Ed Doyle for TAPintoDoylestown. The mental health crisis center, to be located at the edge of the Doylestown Hospital campus, is a collaborative…
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African American Museum of Bucks County Moves Closer Toward New Permanent Home at Boone Farm
The African American Museum of Bucks County is moving forward with plans to establish its new permanent home at Boone Farm, a historic property in Middletown Township, according to a staff report from the Langhorne Ledger. The museum has been granted a 30-year lease for the property at $1 a year by the Bucks County…
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