• This Bucks County Town is Ranked the Most Walkable in the Region

    This Bucks County Town is Ranked the Most Walkable in the Region

    Living without a car in the suburbs might seem impossible, but this Bucks County town is ranked highly in walkability, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine.   With a Walk Score of 79, Bristol offers a blend of history, culture, and convenience.   The town’s downtown area is rich with antique shops, boutiques, and dining…

  • Lower Gwynedd-Based Third Arc Bio Raises $165 Million in Funding to Advance Innovative Cancer Treatments

    Lower Gwynedd-Based Third Arc Bio Raises $165 Million in Funding to Advance Innovative Cancer Treatments

    Third Arc Bio, a pharmaceutical tech company based in Lower Gladwyn, has raised $165 million in its first round of funding, reports John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to filings with the SEC, funding was led by Vida Ventures, Cormorant Asset Management, and its founding investor Omega funds, among others. The biotech firm,…

  • Upper Dublin’s $600M Legacy Project: 600 Apartments and More on Welsh Road

    Upper Dublin’s $600M Legacy Project: 600 Apartments and More on Welsh Road

    A Dresher-based developer looks to build their ‘legacy property’ next to Dresher’s Promenade in Upper Dublin, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed project will replace the former Prudential Insurance Company property. Developers BET Investments plan to build 600 apartments along with townhomes, hotels, senior assisted living homes, stores and restaurants on…

  • Lizards Invade Bucks County: What Homeowners Need to Know

    Lizards Invade Bucks County: What Homeowners Need to Know

    This summer, Bucks County residents are encountering an unexpected guest: the Italian wall lizard, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times.   Originally from Italy, these reptiles are now a common sight in Lower Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reveals that these lizards were accidentally introduced to Levittown in the late 1970s by…

  • Josh Shapiro’s Heavy Investment in Digital Strategy Could Help Land Spot on Harris’ Ticket

    Josh Shapiro’s Heavy Investment in Digital Strategy Could Help Land Spot on Harris’ Ticket

    Gov. Josh Shapiro’s social media presence could help him land a spot on Vice President Kamala Harris’ ticket, writes Trebor Maitin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro is the only one of the top contenders for the Democratic vice presidential nomination who taking advantage of the memes and trends behind Harris’ campaign. “He’s a well-oiled machine,”…

  • Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

    Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class

    The Delaware Valley University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee will induct five new honorees as part of the class of 2024 during an induction ceremony on campus Friday, September 13, 2024. The class includes Kevin Harrigan ’07 (football), Tom Masterson ’12 (track & field), Travis Pitts ’12 (track & field), Jeremy Beckett ’13 (men’s basketball),…

  • Lori Shapiro Steps into Spotlight as Potential Second Lady

    Lori Shapiro Steps into Spotlight as Potential Second Lady

    Pennsylvania first lady Lori Shapiro, who served as an analyst in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy during the Clinton administration, may have the chance to return to D.C. in a new role, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her husband, Gov. Josh Shapiro, is considered a top contender for Vice…

  • Harleysville’s Philadelphia Folk Festival is Back and Better Than Ever with John Oates

    Harleysville’s Philadelphia Folk Festival is Back and Better Than Ever with John Oates

    After a one year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Harleysville is back with headliners John Oates and Gangstagrass, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, the Philadelphia Folk Society suspended its annual gathering following the passing of their cofounder Gene Shay and financial restructuring after the pandemic. Now, the 61st Folk Festival…

  • Bucks County–Based Nonprofit Acquires Last Community Health Systems Hospitals in Pennsylvania

    Bucks County–Based Nonprofit Acquires Last Community Health Systems Hospitals in Pennsylvania

    Bucks County-based nonprofit WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., led by healthcare veteran Joshua Nemzoff, has agreed to purchase the last three Pennsylvania hospitals from Community Health Systems Inc., writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   The $120 million deal encompasses Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and two Scranton facilities: Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. The…

  • New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok 

    New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok 

    A home in New Jersey, dubbed the “Barbie Dreamhouse,” has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Listed on Zillow for $500,000, the Hamilton house at 835 Hughes Drive stands out with bubblegum pink shutters and salmon-pink walls, kitchen cabinets, and floors, all complemented…

  • Ohio-Based Brewery Takes Aim at Pennsylvania’s Alcohol Regulations

    Ohio-Based Brewery Takes Aim at Pennsylvania’s Alcohol Regulations

    Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism for in-state brewers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 9-year-old Cincinnati brewery, which specializes in fruit-infused beers, says that the Keystone State has unfair barriers that restrict sales from out-of-state companies. Pennsylvania…

  • Recent Alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 Rides A DelVal Horse To Success At 2024 I Love NY Horse Show

    Recent Alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 Rides A DelVal Horse To Success At 2024 I Love NY Horse Show

    Delaware Valley University alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 recently competed at the 2024 I Love NY Horse Show in Lake Placid, New York. She competed in the adult jumpers division riding atop DelVal’s own horse, Java’s Keltic Mist, and in the adult jumpers division with her own horse, Capone Z, who she currently leases to the…

  • Legal Matters: Why You May Not Need a Revocable Living Trust in Pennsylvania

    Legal Matters: Why You May Not Need a Revocable Living Trust in Pennsylvania

    By Eric Wert  Many estate planning clients come to their first meeting with the expectation that they need a Revocable Living Trust.  Frequently, they have heard from a national finance personality that a Revocable Living Trust is an essential part of a wise and efficient estate plan. The personality argues that by placing your assets in…

  • With No Changes in State Law, Pennsylvania Presidential Election Votes Could Take Days to Count

    With No Changes in State Law, Pennsylvania Presidential Election Votes Could Take Days to Count

    Due to a quirk of the state’s election law, Pennsylvania presidential election votes could again take days to count, write Colby Itkowitz and Derek Hawkins for The Washington Post. The law forbids the opening of mail-in ballots before 7AM on Election Day. Despite widespread calls for change, the state Senate decided not to revise the…

  • From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey

    From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey

    Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor.  “The connections I made with the children and seeing their strength in the face of such a tough disease inspired me to pursue medicine. It was those heartfelt interactions that showed me the…

  • Normandy Farm to Host Night of Unmatched Elegance This August

    Normandy Farm to Host Night of Unmatched Elegance This August

    Normandy Farm is hosting an evening of unmatched elegance at its annual Glamour in the Garden event.   On August 22, from 6 to 9 PM, attendees are set to experience a night of white-themed fashion, gourmet dining, and live entertainment that promises to set a new standard for chic outdoor events in the venue’s…

  • Zayn Malik Finds Musical Inspiration in Bucks County

    Zayn Malik Finds Musical Inspiration in Bucks County

    Zayn Malik, former One Direction star, has found solace and inspiration in the serene landscapes of Bucks County, writes Adriana Herrera for Bucks County Courier Times.   In a recent British Vogue interview, Malik expressed his love for New Hope.   Malik’s latest album, “Room Under The Stairs,” heavily influenced by the tranquility of New…

  • True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant  

    True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant  

    A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.   The four-part series, set to stream next month, is shooting at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar on Main Street. About 25 locals are participating…