• Lahaska’s Peddler’s Village Appoints Founders’ Daughter as New CEO

    Lahaska’s Peddler’s Village Appoints Founders’ Daughter as New CEO

    Donna Jamison Cave has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Peddler’s Village following the departure of Bob McGowan, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. For the past decade, Cave served as the chair of the board of directors at Peddler’s Village. In her new role, she will be in charge of long-term planning…

  • Restaurant in Doylestown Transforms Dining Room into Vibrant Modern Space

    Restaurant in Doylestown Transforms Dining Room into Vibrant Modern Space

    Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown has transformed the first-floor dining room of its historic two-level venue into a vibrant, modern space, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  The space, formerly dominated by moody Victorian booth seating, is now dynamic and offers more options for enjoying fall gatherings.  Dimensional Contractors carried out renovations from February through…

  • Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic

    Newtown’s Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years of Service Across the Mid-Atlantic

    Newtown-based Exact Solar, founded by Mark and Dara Bortman, is celebrating twenty years of installing solar systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Aaron Nichols for the Solar Power World. The company was founded after the couple, who had spent a year in Costa Rica gaining hands-on experience in solar energy projects, returned to Pennsylvania and…

  • End Of an Era: Owner of Bristol Irish Pub Ready to Retire, Building Hits Market

    End Of an Era: Owner of Bristol Irish Pub Ready to Retire, Building Hits Market

    After 31 years running Phinny Magee’s, his Irish pub in Bristol, owner Max Magee is preparing to retire and has put the building up for sale, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The listing includes the bar, drinks and the huge mirror etched with “Céad Míle Fáilte.” “It means ‘A Thousand Welcomes’…

  • Eight Bucks County Companies Among Largest 150 Employers in Region

    Eight Bucks County Companies Among Largest 150 Employers in Region

    Eight Bucks County companies were among the 150 largest employers in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Woods System of Care in Langhorne came the highest in Bucks County at No. 14, with all of its 6,500 employees based in the region, most of them in Bucks County. Next is Peddler’s…

  • Three New Eateries and Restaurants Open Their Doors in Bucks County

    Three New Eateries and Restaurants Open Their Doors in Bucks County

    Several new restaurants and eateries have opened in Bucks County over the past two months, offering delicious new options for locals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Vanilla Café is a new European fusion restaurant based in Philadelphia, best known for its desserts. At the newly opened New Hope location, customers…

  • Bucks County Couple Builds Architectural Gem in Bucolic Riegelsville

    Bucks County Couple Builds Architectural Gem in Bucolic Riegelsville

    Cookbook author Pamela Anderson and her husband, David, have crafted a personal bucolic retreat by constructing an architectural gem on their 11-acre property in Riegelsville called the Copper House, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple, who formerly lived in New Hope, visited the site in 2003 with their architect to plan a…

  • Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Partners with Airbnb for a Special Event

    Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Partners with Airbnb for a Special Event

    Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter is partnering with Airbnb to welcome 20 fans into the world of the petite pop star with a special event, writes Natalia Senanayake for People.   The “Star in Short n’ Sweet TV with Sabrina Carpenter” experience will take place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 18.  “It’s so surreal to invite you…

  • Washington Crossing Historic Park to Host Sneak Peek of Ken Burns’ Latest Series

    Washington Crossing Historic Park to Host Sneak Peek of Ken Burns’ Latest Series

    Washington Crossing Historic Park will be hosting an exclusive preview screening of Ken Burns’ new documentary series on the Revolutionary War in its visitor center on Oct. 23 from 7 to 8:30 PM, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   “We’re honored to partner with the Princeton Battlefield Society as part of their Cadwalader Lectures to…

  • Want to Be in Pennsylvania’s 1%? Here’s the Income You’ll Need

    Want to Be in Pennsylvania’s 1%? Here’s the Income You’ll Need

    To rank in the top one percent of earners in Pennsylvania, residents need an income of $605,333, which is the 24th highest total in the country, write Joanne Drilling and Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking draws on the most recent IRS earnings data from 2022. Across the nation, the findings revealed…

  • Furlong Stone Farmhouse Blends Historic Charm with Expansive Property

    Furlong Stone Farmhouse Blends Historic Charm with Expansive Property

    A charming 18th-century stone farmhouse elegantly combines family-friendly comfort with a deep sense of heritage, set amid the lush greenery in Furlong, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. The home is nestled on a sprawling, secluded property that offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity. It features an inviting in-ground pool and…

  • This Bucks County Town Is Greater Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Market

    This Bucks County Town Is Greater Philadelphia’s Hottest Housing Market

    In the second quarter of 2025, homes sold faster in Levittown than anywhere in Greater Philadelphia, making the blue-collar town the hottest housing market in the region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Bucks County, during the three months ending June 30, properties sold faster in more affordable suburbs than in affluent…

  • Breaking Down School Taxes in Bucks County: Who Pays the Most and Least?

    Breaking Down School Taxes in Bucks County: Who Pays the Most and Least?

    Annual school taxes in Bucks County vary greatly, with homeowners expected to pay anywhere from $3,000 to more than $7,500, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The taxes are determined based on the assessed value of a property and the millage rate set for the county’s thirteen school districts by their officials.…

  • After a Nine-Month Hiatus, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria Returns to Doylestown

    After a Nine-Month Hiatus, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria Returns to Doylestown

    After a nine-month closure, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria has returned to Doylestown at its new location in Hart Square on South Main Street, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The pizzeria had been a fixture at the 1776 Shopping Center on Easton Road for nearly a decade. However, it was forced to relocate after plans were…

  • New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month

    New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month

    Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…

  • Coffee Cart in Delaware County Courthouse Empowers Individuals with Disabilities

    Coffee Cart in Delaware County Courthouse Empowers Individuals with Disabilities

    The Delaware County Courthouse has a special new coffee spot for employees that’s making strides in the world of inclusivity, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia.   Common Grounds is a new coffee stand in the courthouse lobby that employs neurodiverse adults and individuals with disabilities. For many of them, this is their first…

  • Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup

    Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup

    Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia.   Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor.   The soups are one…

  • From Northley to Juilliard: Pianist and Composer Returns to Aston for Special Performance

    From Northley to Juilliard: Pianist and Composer Returns to Aston for Special Performance

    Rhyuhn Green, a pianist and composer at The Juilliard School in New York, recently returned to Northley Middle School in Aston, where his musical journey first began, to give a special performance, according to a staff report from 6abc. Green’s career has led him to performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra and appearing on NPR’s Tiny…