Bucks County
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“Scarecrows in the Village” To Return To Peddler’s Village. Find Out How You Can Participate in the Fun
The popular “Scarecrows in the Village” event will be returning to Peddler’s Village in September, kicking off the local Halloween season. From Sept. 5 to Halloween Day, the Lahaska village will see an army of scarecrows standing around the area. Each year, entrees become more and more creative with their spooky creations. From Disney characters…
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Roosevelt Boulevard Subway May Emerge from a Century of Hopes, Plans, and Even a Ghost Station
According to transit advocates, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway that would run from a northern Broad Street Line stop to Bucks County may become a reality after a century of speculation and false starts. Michaela Winberg wrote about the travel news for Billy Penn. The rail line was originally thought up in the early 20th century.…
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Actress, Product of the Bucks County School District, to Star in Upcoming Series on WWII Women’s Baseball League
A well-known actress with Bucks County roots will be acting in an upcoming series based on a women’s baseball league formed during World War II. Members of the editorial staff at Windobi wrote about the local actress’ upcoming role. Molly Ephraim, who has performed in movies such as Paranormal Activity 2 and The Front Runner,…
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Local EMS Squads Facing Financial Crisis, Ask for State and Municipality Support
Local EMS squads spend their days responding to emergencies and saving lives, but now they are the ones that need saving, writes Davis Giangiulio for Main Line Tonight. Leaders of ambulance companies in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties say they are facing dire financial needs due to inadequate funding from the state or municipalities they…
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Members of the Jackson 5 to Perform Their Only Fall Show at the Xcite Center at Bensalem’s Parx Casino
Several surviving members of the Jackson 5 are set to perform at Bensalem’s Parx Casino next month. Chloe Rabinowitz wrote about the upcoming show for Broadway World Pennsylvania. The Jacksons will be performing at the casino’s Xcite Center on Sept. 10. Jackie, Tito and Marlon Jackson will bring their biggest hits to the Bucks County…
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New Hope Smokehouse Working with Philadelphia Dog Treat Brand to Bring a Little More Bark to Their Bite
Mika & Sammy’s Gourmet Pet Treats, a Philadelphia-based company, is working with a New Hope smokehouse for the creation of its products. Lisa Dukart wrote about the business’ Bucks County connection for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was founded by Erik Senders and now sees their products stocked in approximately 700 stores across all…
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Holy Family University Athletics to Add Acrobatics & Tumbling and Men’s Lacrosse in 2023-24
The Holy Family University Department of Athletics has announced the addition of acrobatics and tumbling and men’s lacrosse as its 16th and 17th varsity programs. The programs are for the 2023–2024 academic year. “I join our students in their excitement over the addition to our athletics programs of acrobatics & tumbling and men’s lacrosse,” said Dr.…
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Local Inventor Creates Safe and Comfortable Face Masks
Current designs have not changed, in a beneficial way, for decades. Until the design was completed, there was a great need for improved protection, comfort, and performance. The patent-pending Properly Made Masks design meets those needs. As COVID-19 reached a pandemic status in March 2020, governmental mask mandates were put into place. Quickly consumer demand…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N
Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N, spoke with MONTCO Today about spending his entire life in Bucks County; his memories playing baseball and how the sport helped him become a leader; how being diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager changed his life; and beginning his banking career right out of high school and then…
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Legendary Vaccinologist Talks Challenges of Getting the Vaccine He Helped Create
Stanley Plotkin, the 88-year-old legendary vaccinologist who lives in nearby Bucks County, did not expect to run into as many issues as he encountered while trying to receive the COVID-19 vaccine he helped develop, writes Eli Saslow for The Washington Post. “I’ve been so focused on helping to develop these vaccines that I barely thought…
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New Age Industries in Southampton Touted by Biden Aide as Model for Worker-Owners
New Age Industries’ 135-worker plant in Southampton, Bucks County is being cited as an example of employee stock ownership plans by Jared Bernstein, a top economic adviser to President-elect Joe Biden, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. ESOPs are worker-owned and enjoy several meaningful tax advantages over for-profit companies. In his report for…
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Wawa Opens Its First Standalone Drive-Thru in Neighboring Bucks County
Wawa opened its first standalone drive-thru location in neighboring Bucks County on Friday, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The popular convenience store is a 1,800-square-foot structure in Morrisville, located at 549 W. Trenton Avenue in Falls Township, has a single-line drive-thru with the capacity for 12 cars at a time. The new…
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Community Rallies to Support Local Restaurants in Neighboring Bucks County
The community in neighboring Bucks County has rallied to support their favorite local restaurants that have been hit hard by the pandemic, writes Hira Qureshi for the Bucks County Courier Times. To help eateries survive one of the hardest periods for the industry, residents have been getting takeout and delivery, buying gift cards, and leaving…
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New Hope Professional Stunt Pogoer Showcases His Skills Around the World
Nic Patino, a professional stunt pogoer from New Hope, has been traveling the world, from China to Seychelles, showcasing his impressive skills, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Patino began pogoing at 13 after his father died, to help him deal with the pain. Three years later, he joined premier pogo stunt team, Xpogo…
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Another Beloved Tradition Falls Victim to Pandemic: No Reenactment of Washington’s Christmas Day Crossing of the Delaware River
The traditional reenactment of General George Washington’s Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River in neighboring Bucks County was canceled this year due to the pandemic, writes James Freeman for The Wall Street Journal. Instead of the reenactment that usually takes place in front of cheering crowds, the Washington Crossing Historic Park debuted a special…
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Neighboring Bucks County’s Health Department Makes Its Own Path in Dealing with Pandemic
Despite being criticized by many – including numerous healthcare experts – Bucks County’s Health Department is sticking to its unique way of dealing with the pandemic, write Jason Laughlin and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About a month ago, the department became the only one in the region to stop providing new data on…
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Local Bike Company Brightening Kids’ Lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Electric Tricycles
Croydon-based Electric Bike Technologies is making the lives of kids with spinal muscular atrophy brighter by gifting them electric tricycles, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Like the majority of bicycle businesses across the country, the company saw its sales explode when the pandemic started. “Back in March, the phone started to ring, and…
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Former Montgomery County Special Prosecutor Announces Candidacy for Bucks County DA
Antonetta Stancu, a former special prosecutor in Montgomery County, has announced her candidacy for Bucks County District Attorney, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She will run against her former boss, Matthew Weintraub. “It’s time to address the mental health issues that have resulted in an increase in crime rates, recidivism, and drug abuse,”…
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