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Go Down the Rabbit Hole in this Alice in Wonderland-Themed Tea House
This week marks the opening of The Snarky Tea House, a new Alice in Wonderland-themed shop, at 24 North Main Street in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The tea house, which initially began as an online business, was founded by Jenni-Lyn Williams, a local from Northampton. Williams decorated the interior with classic characters…
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State Officials Gather at Croydon SEPTA Station to Urge Critical Investment
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis was among state officials who gathered outside Croydon SEPTA station, urging critical investment in the state’s mass transit system, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I want to be clear: public transit isn’t optional,” said Davis. “It’s essential.” Around one million state residents rely on the public…
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Doylestown Emerging as Region’s Next Hotspot for Luxury Real Estate
With home prices increasing as nearby businesses continue to grow, Doylestown could be emerging as the region’s next luxury real estate hotspot, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Doylestown’s charming downtown and convenient access to major roads are among the reasons buyers have been willing to pay a premium to live in the…
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Solebury Acquires One of the Largest Undeveloped Tracts in Township
Solebury Township has acquired the former New Hope Crushed Stone & Lime Co. quarry for $1.6 million, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The purchase of the 166-acre site secures one of the township’s largest undeveloped tracts. It features a 60-acre lake and more than 3,000 feet of stream corridor along Primrose Creek. The property…
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Closing of Local Landfill to Cause Falls Township to Face Budget Gap of $22 Million
Falls Township will need to make significant changes in the coming years to fix its finances as the local landfill, its largest revenue stream, closes, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. To compensate for the $18 million the township receives annually from the decades-old landfill, it might have to implement higher property…
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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Teach Plus Pennsylvania, 45 of 67 Pennsylvania counties are facing a “severe” or “extremely severe” shortage of teachers. Data indicates that Bucks County’s public-school districts…
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‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper’s Childhood Home in Newtown Sold
Alex Cooper’s childhood home in Newtown was sold in May, just five months after the media mogul bought her parents a house in Los Angeles, writes Skyler Caruso for People Magazine. Cooper’s parents, Bryan and Laurie Cooper, recently sold the four-bedroom, 2.5-bath Pennsylvania home for $780,000. The Call Her Daddy host spent her childhood in…
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Bucks County Bear on the Move: Search Underway in Langhorne
A search is underway for a bear spotted in the area of Route 1 close to the Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne on Friday, write Trish Hartman and John Paul for 6abc. One clip captured by a local shows the bear climbing a fence, followed by police and a game warden. Authorities believe…
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After Four Years of Operation, Amazon to Close Bensalem Facility
Four years after it was granted approval by the township to build it, Amazon will be closing its facility on State Road in Bensalem, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Operations at the facility are scheduled to wrap up in August, according to Amazon spokesman Steve Kelly. Customer demand prompted the company to open the…
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House Prices Have Skyrocketed in These Bucks County Towns
Over the past five years, five Bucks County towns have seen house prices soar, with some home values increasing by as much as 80 percent, writes JD Mullane in the Bucks County Courier Times. “Analyzing 15 years of data across thousands of neighborhoods shows not just where wealth concentrates, but how dramatically fortunes have shifted since the…
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After Four Years of Operation, Amazon to Close Bensalem Facility
Four years after it was granted approval by the township to build it, Amazon will be closing its facility on State Road in Bensalem, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Operations at the facility are scheduled to wrap up in August, according to Amazon spokesman Steve Kelly. Customer demand prompted the company to open the…
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Pennsylvania Holding $135M in Unclaimed Property for Bucks County Residents
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds over $135 million in unclaimed property belonging to Bucks County residents, ready to be claimed by the rightful owners, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Individuals in Bucks County who filed claims with the state treasury department have received more than $35.2 million in returns in the last…
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Philly Inquirer Includes 2 Delco Delis in List of Best Hoagie Spots
So, where’s the best spot to get a fresh, perfectly crafted hoagie? Reporters from the Inquirer looked for the best hoagie spots in the Greater Philadelphia area and two locations in Delaware County were highlighted by Craig LaBan in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first place mentioned is A Cut Above Deli located at 3523 West…
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Stunning Main Line Mansion on the Market in Wayne
A 9,200 square-foot Wayne mansion, with parts of it dating back to the 1920s, is currently selling for $3.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Main Line home features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms alongside a five-car garage. Situated in St. David’s neighborhood near Conestoga Road, this property is within walking…
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Former American Eagle CEO Makes $2.5M Donation to Villanova’s Development Center
Villanova University received a $2.5 million donation from James O’Donnell, the former American Eagle Outfitters CEO, to relocate its professional development center, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. O’Donnell graduated from Villanova in 1963 and served as American Eagle’s CEO from 2003 to 2012. He has made a continued effort to give back…
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For Romantic Dining, Delaware County’s Got Some Tasty Options
Looking for a great date spot for this Valentine’s Day? There are plenty of romantic dining options in the Delaware County area to try, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Departure is a delicious, tapas-style restaurant at 2 S. Orange St. in Media. Co-owned by Rory and Krystal Hirst, this spot serves an array of…
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Springfield’s Nirvana Hair Gallery Gives Cecily Tynan a New Look
6abc Action News meteorologist Cecily Tynan debuted a brand-new hairstyle last week that caught viewers by surprise, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. For years, Tynan has worn a bob, keeping her hair short throughout most of her on-air career. She recently decided to switch it up, getting some extensions during her latest trip to…
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