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From the Gridiron to the Green: Brent Celek Talks Real Estate, Resilience, and Reinvention with Haverford Trust’s Hank Smith
It’s not every day that a Super Bowl champion drops insights on interest rates and real estate trends, but Brent Celek has never been the typical retired athlete. On a recent episode of Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights, hosted by Hank Smith of The Haverford Trust Company, Celek, former Eagles tight end and now…
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Easter Candies and Treats May Be Pricier This Year, Skips Candy Corner Chocolatier Explains Why
Popular Easter candies and treats may have higher price tags this year, with environmental factors as the main culprits, according to a local chocolatier, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Kimberly Pietrak, owner of Skips Candy Corner in Peddler’s Village, is busy making chocolate rabbits, carrots, eggs, and dark chocolate–covered pretzels, ideal for Easter…
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PECO Hosts Junior Infrastructure Academy for Students Interested in Energy-Industry Careers
Deon Clark was like a kid in a candy store at PECO’s third annual Junior Infrastructure Academy, held last week at Widener University. With a broad smile on his face, he enthusiastically participated in the hands-on learning activities and absorbed the live demonstrations on how to work safely in the energy field. “PECO doesn’t just…
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USA TODAY Names New Hope One of Top Small Towns in United States
New Hope has earned a place on two of USA TODAY’s 10Best lists published last week: Best Small Town Cultural Scene and Best Small Town in the Northeast, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The popular Bucks County town, which has become a magnet for celebrities in recent years, ranked sixth for…
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New Wawa In Newtown Continues to Take Shape
Construction of the new Wawa convenience store and gas station in Newtown is moving forward as planned, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The signature red and white sign is now up, alerting thousands of drivers on the busy Newtown Bypass to the upcoming arrival of the new store. The 5000-square-foot building is also taking…
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Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy
Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued another spotted lanternfly quarantine alert for several counties, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.…
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Human Robot Brewing Expanding into Bucks County with New Hope Tasting Room
West Kensington-born Human Robot Brewing plans to expand into Bucks County with a new tasting room in New Hope, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The tasting room will occupy the space formerly home to the Great Barn Brewery taproom. It will cover 900 square feet, along with a large outdoor area. No…
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From Bookshops to Broadway Stars: Exploring the Creative Spirit of New Hope
Though small in size, New Hope offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with something for everyone, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Recently named the nation’s Best Small Arts & Culture Town by Travel + Leisure, New Hope is best explored on foot, with most of the attractions clustered along Main Street and Bridge…
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Doylestown to Get Its First Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Bright Path Center
Construction is well underway on Bright Path Center, Doylestown’s first-of-its-kind behavioral health crisis center, which is expected to open early next year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The $15 million, 22,000-square-foot center will be operated by Lenape Valley Foundation staff and will be located next to their outpatient office along North…
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Brixmor Unveils Sketch Plans for Redevelopment of Former Regal Cinema Site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown
Brixmor Property Group recently unveiled sketch plans for redevelopment of the former Regal Cinema site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Brixmor plans to demolish the theater and surrounding silos, replacing them with three multi-tenant mixed-use buildings. The new structures will feature around 50,000 square feet of restaurant and retail…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment, Widener University
Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment at Widener University, grew up in the small town of Warren, Pa. He was a precocious and motivated kid who taught himself computer programming in second grade and, nudged by his high school English teacher, was the first person in his family to go to college. Howard graduated from…
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Cash Home Sales Decreasing in Philadelphia Region
Fewer buyers in the Philadelphia region are purchasing homes with cash, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. Cash buyers – primarily investors – have slowed down after a pandemic shopping spree nationwide, but their share of home purchases remains historically high, according to a recent Redfin analysis. In the Philadelphia area, cash home purchases made up…
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Penn Medicine’s Acquisition of Doylestown Health to Be Finalized This Week
After receiving final regulatory approval, University of Pennsylvania Health System plans to complete its acquisition of Doylestown Health next week, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The deal is set to close Tuesday following reviews by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and Federal Trade Commission. “By combining trusted community care with the resources and…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Monday that it will be paving the entire Schuylkill River, from Reading to Philadelphia and opening it up to vehicular traffic. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal recently passed by Congress, we…
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Legendary Waffle and Ice Cream Shop Nina’s Waffles Reopens for Season at Newtown Shopping Center
The legendary waffle and ice cream shop Nina’s Waffles has officially reopened its doors for the season at Village at Newtown Shopping Center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Located in the historic Toll House, the local favorite is best known for its small-batch artisanal ice cream and authentic liege-style Belgian waffles, as well as…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for Axios. This reflects the region’s rise as an emerging AI hub. The new technology is being implemented all around the city, including in schools and SEPTA buses, bringing these new…
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Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County
Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Keystone State was No. 44 for share of homes approved to be built from…
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When to Start Teaching Kids About Money & Wealth Management: Insights from Two Haverford Trust Experts
Financial literacy isn’t something kids pick up overnight. It’s built through experience, conversations, and smart guidance—ideally starting young. In a recent episode of Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights, Bryan Tracy, Vice President and Director of Wealth Planning, and Gina Parissi, Senior Wealth Planner, both of Radnor-based Haverford Trust, shared their insights on when and…
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