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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Teach Plus Pennsylvania, 45 of 67 Pennsylvania counties are facing a “severe” or “extremely severe” shortage of teachers. Data indicates that Bucks County’s public-school districts…
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Spend a Day Kayaking, Canoeing or River Tubing at These Bucks County Spots
If you’re looking to spend a day on the water kayaking, canoeing or river tubing, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check out, writes Jess Rohan and Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. There are several lakes and creeks in the county to explore: While permits aren’t needed for river…
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Philly Pretzel Factory Founders Get In On Bensalem Warehouse for $4.3 Million
Philly Pretzel Factory co-founders, CEO Dan DiZio and Len Lehman, recently purchased a warehouse neighboring the company’s headquarters in Bucks County for $4.3 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The pair, along with investors from Pretzel 98 LLC, bought the warehouse at 1824 Byberry Road in Bensalem. The property features a 31,000-square-foot…
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Podcaster Alex Cooper Reveals Passion for Content Creation Began in Bucks County
Alex Cooper, host of the acclaimed podcast Call Her Daddy, shares her life journey in a new documentary directed by Russo-Young called Call Her Alex, writes Kayla Webley Adler for ELLE. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9 and aired on Hulu on June 10. In it, Cooper discussed her childhood…
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Bucks County Bear on the Move: Search Underway in Langhorne
A search is underway for a bear spotted in the area of Route 1 close to the Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne on Friday, write Trish Hartman and John Paul for 6abc. One clip captured by a local shows the bear climbing a fence, followed by police and a game warden. Authorities believe…
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Two Bucks County Airports Receive Over $2 Million in Funds for Improvement Projects
Two Bucks County airports have been awarded more than $2 million in state grants for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development projects, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Quakertown Airport will receive $1.1 million, while the Doylestown Airport will get in excess of $1 million, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Quakertown…
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Grand View Health Reports Largest Regional Operating Loss in Past Nine Months
Grand View Health, located in Sellersville, has reported the largest operating loss in the region during the nine-month period that ended March 31, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system reported revenue of $207 million during that period, resulting in a loss of $53.3 million, or 26 percent. That figure represents both…
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Speckled Egg Café Returns to Long Lines in Lambertville After Six-Month Hiatus
The Speckled Egg Café is back after a six-month hiatus, and eager customers are ready to show their appreciation, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The popular foodie destination began humbly at Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market in Amwell, New Jersey, four years ago, then moved to Rice’s in New Hope in…
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After Four Years of Operation, Amazon to Close Bensalem Facility
Four years after it was granted approval by the township to build it, Amazon will be closing its facility on State Road in Bensalem, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Operations at the facility are scheduled to wrap up in August, according to Amazon spokesman Steve Kelly. Customer demand prompted the company to open the…
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Pennsylvania Holding $135M in Unclaimed Property for Bucks County Residents
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds over $135 million in unclaimed property belonging to Bucks County residents, ready to be claimed by the rightful owners, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Individuals in Bucks County who filed claims with the state treasury department have received more than $35.2 million in returns in the last…
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Lower Makefield Approves 47-Home Development on Wright Farm
A 47-home development on the former Wright Farm has received the official go-ahead from Lower Makefield Township officials following more than 18 months of discussion and planning, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. DeLuca Homes, a local homebuilder, purchased the 49-acre parcel last year. Construction is projected to last between two and…
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Havertown Bar Owner Notes Guinness on the Rise Among a Surprising Demographic
Local bar owners, including Tom Thornton of J.D. McGillicuddy’s in Havertown, have noticed a boost in Guinness sales among an unexpected age group, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The acclaimed Irish stout has been a fan favorite for older demographics in Ireland and the United States since its creation. Recently, Thornton has noticed…
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Two Eagles Fans Make Special Trophy for Super Bowl LII and LIX
Two local Eagles fans showed their support for the team with their creativity and a lot of duct tape, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. To celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII and LIX wins, friends Michael Howanski and James Knox decided to create replicas of the Lombardi trophy using duct tape. Howanski, who currently lives…
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This New Cafe in Chester is Working to Combat Food Insecurity
Chefs Stephanie Willis and Malik Ali recently opened a cafe in Chester to help feed the community, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their journey to battle food insecurity began three years ago when they moved to Chester. There, they opened the nonprofit food hall Vittles. Vittles became the headquarters for the Everybody…
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JetBlue’s Nonstop Route Between PHL and Florida is Back
This summer will see the return of JetBlue Airways’ nonstop flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Fort Lauderdale’s Hollywood International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This flight is one of only two routes from JetBlue out of Philadelphia. Beginning July 3, the round-trip flight will take place twice a day.…
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Dedicated Farmer Fred de Long Remembered for his Impact on Farming Community
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) supporters are celebrating the legacy of Fred de Long for his work in regenerative agriculture, writes Blake Goll for Country Lines Magazine. De Long passed on Jan. 21, 2025. A celebration of his life is taking place on July 20 at Rushton Farm in Newtown Square. 18 years ago, de Long…
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Newlin Grist Mill Restoring Their Waterwheel the Old-Fashioned Way
The waterwheel at the historic Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills is being restored to its former glory by volunteers using centuries-old processes, writes Jason Nark in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The working mill in Delco has ground different types of grain into flour for 300 years. Rather than using modern tools to rebuild…
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Delco Girl’s Disney Dreams Come True with Make-A-Wish
The Petitti family is counting down the days until their vacation, marking it with Mickey Ears on their calendar, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. The family of four from Broomall is going to Orlando’s Disney World with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Petitti sisters, seven-year-old Grace and her four-year-old sister Marley, are living out their…
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