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Delaware Valley University to Kick off 10 Years of Youth Programs this Summer
DelVal is celebrating 10 years of Summer Youth Programs. Kids U! and Inspire U! are weeklong on-campus specialty summer camps and programs, where over a thousand local kids and teens participate in epic fun and next-level experiences each week. Kids come to campus, make new friends, and learn to master something new. “We level-up the…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad seeds. Each application has to…
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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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Coopersburg Sanctuary Will Have You ‘Head Over Hooves’ for Their Rescue Animals
Head Over Hooves Farm in Coopersburg is a peaceful haven for dozens of rescue animals, writes Stephanie Sigafoos for the Lehigh Valley News. During the onset of COVID-19, husband and wife Ron and Cat Hughes transformed their 15-acre farm into a sanctuary that now has seven pigs, goats, roosters, sheep, rabbits, barn cats, alpacas,…
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America’s First Animal Shelter Hosts Dedication Event for New Cat Adoption Housing
Women’s Animal Center, America’s First Animal Shelter welcomed donors, board members, and supporters for a ribbon cutting and dedication of the organization’s New Cat Adoption Housing. The upgrade of the outdated cat adoption housing with new state-of-the-art habitats aligns with current best practices in feline animal welfare and improves the health and well-being of the…
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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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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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Spongy Moth Invasion: A New Threat to Montgomery County’s Trees and Shrubs
After the spotted lanternfly, another invasive species is damaging and killing trees and shrubbery in Montgomery County and statewide: the spongy moth, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once known as the European gypsy moth, this new pest is deemed a hazard because it defoliates trees and leaves them vulnerable to…
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Doylestown-based Instinct Science Doubles in Size by Acquiring Company It Spun Out Of
Doylestown-based Instinct Science came full circle after it recently acquired Oklahoma-based VetMedux, the company it spun out of six years ago, for an undisclosed sum, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. VetMedux, which also has Doylestown roots, was founded in 2002. The company’s shareholders received a combination of cash and equity from the…
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Here’s Where to Find the Best Sandwiches in Bucks County
Bucks County boasts an abundance of lunch hotspots that serve a variety of delicious sandwiches. Here’s where to find the best sandwiches in Bucks County, according to Jennifer Fritch of Visit Bucks County. Altomonte’s Italian Market in Doylestown has a section where you can place an order for a hoagie or classic Italian sandwich.…
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Experience Romance at Normandy Farm: Exclusive Valentine’s Day Dining and Getaway Offers
This Valentine’s Day, Normandy Farm is offering a series of special events and packages perfect for couples. The Normandy Pastry Team is hosting an exclusive Bakeshop Sale on February 13th and 14th. Treat yourself to decadent chocolate-covered strawberries, a luxurious Vanilla Bean NY Cheesecake, and other delightful sweets, all available for pick-up. This is a…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applications for a full-timeCustodian, part-time Custodian, and custodial supervisor. The custodian is to maintain a clean and sanitary environment at the college.The schedule for the full-time custodian is from Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; 40 hours per week on the Blue Bell campus. The part-time custodian…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for the Computer Science Grant Project Manager position. The Computer Science Grant Project Manager is a U.S. Department of Defense grant-funded position. The manager will work with the project Co-Principal Investigator to plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of the grant activities. The grant manager will oversee the…
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Researchers Join Forces to Curb Blue Catfish Invasion in Delaware River
Researchers from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are collaborating to address the growing threat of invasive blue catfish in the Delaware River ecosystem, writes Andrew Lewis for Delaware Currents. The issue, which first emerged a decade ago with the discovery of a blue catfish in the Christina River has since escalated. Mike Steiger,…
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Delaware Valley University Elevates Mike Isgro ’10 to Head Football Coach
Delaware Valley University provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Gloria Oikelome and Director of Athletics Dave Duda announced the elevation of Mike Isgro ’10 to head football coach, after a national search. Isgro has been on the coaching staff at his alma mater since 2015, serving as an assistant coach, special teams coordinator,…
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Prima Theatre’s “Off the Yellow Brick Road” Brings a Modern Twist to Dorothy’s Tale
Lancaster’s Prima Theatre is unveiling its latest production, “Off the Yellow Brick Road.” The show is a world premiere, offering a fresh take on the classic tale of Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” by placing it in the context of today’s digital age. The brainchild of Mitch Nugent, Prima’s Founder, and Executive Artistic Producer,…
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See Which Doylestown Eatery Was Named Best Diner in Bucks County by Yelp
Bucks County is home to plenty of excellent diners, all of which are rated well on Yelp, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. From among the so many great eateries in the area, Yelp has named Cross Keys Diner in Doylestown as the best diner in Bucks County. This popular local eatery has an impressive average…
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Bucks Beer Bash at The Fuge Offers a Chance to Sip on Local Brews in a Space-Age Setting
A major local craft beer festival is coming to Bucks County in a building that was extremely important to the U.S. Space program but is now a premier event venue. The Bucks Beer Bash is happening Saturday, March 9 from 12-5 PM at an out-of-this-world venue, The Fuge located in Warminster. “The Bucks Beer Bash…
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