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U.S. News & World Report: Pennsylvania Ranks Among Worst in Nation
Pennsylvania has ranked near the bottom of the list of the best states in the nation, according to a new ranking recently published by the U.S. News & World Report. The Best States rankings measured how well states are performing for their citizens across eight categories: Health Care, Education, Natural Environment, Opportunity, Economy, Crime and…
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NASCAR Eyes Franklin Field for Upcoming Race
Philadelphia’s Franklin Field may soon welcome a NASCAR race, writes Matt Connolly for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The historic stadium, once home to the Philadelphia Eagles and now host to the Penn Relays as well as Penn’s football, track and field, and lacrosse teams, is being eyed by NASCAR as a potential race venue. Last year,…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President, Mid Penn Bank
Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in South Jersey, the lessons he learned from playing sports, and why he is excited about his role at Mid Penn. Norcross was an ambitious and hardworking teenager whose first job was as a page in the U.S. Senate…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to June 2024, write Garland Fordice, Lizzie Mulvey, and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Doylestown (18901) residents prefer wine, with 442,975 units sold, followed by liquor at 233,772 units.…
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This Bucks County Shop Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Ten Old-Fashioned General Stores to Visit
If you’re craving a dose of nostalgia while shopping for everyday essentials or looking for unique gifts, visit one of Pennsylvania’s charming old-fashioned general stores, such as the Lumberville General Store, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. The oldest general store that is still operating in the Keystone State, Lumberville General Store on River Road…
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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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Four Abington Friends School Students Receive National Award for Leadership in Scholastic Journalism
Abington Friends School students Mason Fullerton, Orla Maxcy, Priyal Sanathara, and Miranda Shandell were four of the approximately 1,500 high school journalists across the country to receive the National Scholastic Press Association’s Leadership Award in Scholastic Journalism. The NSPA is the nation’s largest association serving scholastic media. “NSPA is pleased to honor such a distinguished…
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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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Joint Venture Buys Bensalem, Newtown Shopping Centers for Total Price of $28.9M
Two open-air retail shopping centers in Bucks County sold to a joint venture for a total of $28.9 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. ShopOne Centers REIT of New York City, together with London investment firm Pantheon, and a global institutional investor paid $15.38 million for Goodnoe’s Corner in Newtown and $13.55…
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Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope
The post-pandemic growth spurt in the region’s restaurant scene is continuing with four new bar-restaurant projects in the Philadelphia suburbs, including one in New Hope, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cousins Frank Picone and Anthony Adragna, both seasoned veterans in the restaurant business, are set to open Cugini’s in the space that was…
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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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Carversville Inn Nears Completion of Two-Year Renovation
The Carversville Inn in Carversville is wrapping up its two-year renovation and preparing for a spring opening, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The historic landmark – which was closed for nearly five years – has undergone extensive work both inside and outside. “I’m most excited that we, in this community, are…
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Ten Montco Towns Rank Among the Best Suburbs of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia region is home to many incredible suburbs. Slacker recently ranked the top 25 best suburbs of Philadelphia, according to MSN. Slacker used data collected by Niche, a company that analyzes data about neighborhoods and school districts and found the best places to live in the area. Unsurprisingly, Montgomery towns make the list ten…
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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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Montgomery County 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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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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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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Enjoy Special Holiday Meal at These Bucks County Restaurants This Easter
With Easter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a reservation for a special holiday brunch or dinner on April 20 at these Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. You can find brunch at Bocelli’s in Doylestown, The Bucks Club in Jamison, Chambers 19 in…
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