• E-ZPass Tags May be Replaced by Alternative, Currently in Testing Phase

    E-ZPass Tags May be Replaced by Alternative, Currently in Testing Phase

    The time of the rectangular plastic E-ZPass tags may be coming to an end, as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority begins testing new stickers on its work vehicles, writes Larry Higgs for NJ.com.  A few weeks ago, the authority began to test the new stickers on its vehicles, and if testing over the next several months is successful, the stickers could be replacing tags by the fourth…

  • Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Farm Re-Lists for $10.88M After Sale Fell Through 

    Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Farm Re-Lists for $10.88M After Sale Fell Through 

    Yolanda Hadid has relisted her New Hope lavender farm on the market after a previous deal fell through for the same $10.88 million asking price, reports Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post.  The 32-acre property, which initially hit the market last September, dates back to 1682 and was purchased by the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star in 2017 for $4 million.   Hadid announced the re-listing…

  • When it Comes to Frozen Pizza, What Flavor is Pennsylvania’s Favorite? 

    When it Comes to Frozen Pizza, What Flavor is Pennsylvania’s Favorite? 

    When it comes to frozen pizzas, every person has their preference, and according to Instacart, some states rely on the meal option more than others, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Using data from 2025, Instacart found that Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri ordered the most frozen pizzas in the country, while Pennsylvania ordered 11.84 percent less than the…

  • New Italian Restaurant Opens at the Former New Hope Star Diner

    New Italian Restaurant Opens at the Former New Hope Star Diner

    Cugini’s Italian Kitchen, a new Sicilian restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes, has opened its doors at the site of the former New Hope Star Diner in Solebury, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  With decades of restaurant industry experience, cousins Anthony Adragna and Frank Picone opened their latest venture in late March following extensive renovations to the building. …

  • Upper Makefield Inn Seeks Spot Among Best Bed and Breakfasts Nationwide

    Upper Makefield Inn Seeks Spot Among Best Bed and Breakfasts Nationwide

    Inn at Bowman’s Hill in Upper Makefield is among 20 charming getaways in the running to be named one of the top ten bed-and-breakfasts in a national readers’ choice poll, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The inn has been nominated by a panel of experts and USAToday. “Whether you’re seeking a cozy retreat, a…

  • West Rockhill Considers Rules for Data Centers, Including Solar Power Requirement

    West Rockhill Considers Rules for Data Centers, Including Solar Power Requirement

    West Rockhill officials are considering a new ordinance regulating data centers, even though no formal applications have been submitted to the township, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Under a proposed zoning ordinance, data centers would become a new land use category in the “PI – Planned Industrial” district, along with formal…

  • Sellersville Site Secures $125K for Cleanup, Paving Way for Housing

    Sellersville Site Secures $125K for Cleanup, Paving Way for Housing

    A brownfield site in Sellersville has secured funding for remediation work, which will clear the way for new residential development, writes Medianews Group for The Reporter. The Department of Community and Economic Development has approved $125,625 in Industrial Sites Reuse Program funding for the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority so that it can carry out remediation…

  • Pennsylvania May Soon Designate a New ‘Migratory Bird’

    Pennsylvania May Soon Designate a New ‘Migratory Bird’

    Pennsylvania is considering ending its status as the only state without a state bird by designating the scarlet tanager as its official “migratory bird,” writes Zoë Read for WHYY. While Pennsylvanians have already named the ruffed grouse the official “game bird,” bird enthusiasts are welcoming the idea of also establishing a “migratory bird” designation. State…

  • Band Formed by Hooters Drummer, Levittown Native Performing at Event 

    Band Formed by Hooters Drummer, Levittown Native Performing at Event 

    While most rock and roll bands in the area were forced to travel to New York to secure the attention of record labels, The Hooters were bringing labels to Philly, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine.  “I remember with us, and with [Robert] Hazard, labels started coming down to Philadelphia, to check us out on our own turf,”…

  • Bucks County 150,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center Listed for Sale  

    Bucks County 150,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center Listed for Sale  

    Yardley’s Prickett Preserve shopping center, anchored by Wegmans, has been put on the market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  According to JLL’s listing, the shopping center spans nearly 150,000 square feet and was completed two years ago, and is 98 percent occupied. Wayne’s Envision Land Use and Langhorne’s DeLuca Homes collaborated to develop the shopping center.  While they initially…

  • January Sees Slight Drop in PA Unemployment Rate, Record Number of Nonfarm Jobs

    January Sees Slight Drop in PA Unemployment Rate, Record Number of Nonfarm Jobs

    In January, the unemployment rate in Pennsylvania declined to 4.3 percent while nonfarm employment reached a new peak statewide, according to a preliminary report by the state Department of Labor & Industry, writes Ian Karbal for The Keystone. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly from 4.4 percent in December, it is still up from the…

  • Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal

    Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal

    The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake Dabkowski and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  According to Golomb, the 10-unit deal took place over a week ago, with the Markham Team purchasing the locations from HMT Management.  In addition to the location at…

  • Doylestown Native Pink to Host This Year’s Tony Award Show

    Doylestown Native Pink to Host This Year’s Tony Award Show

    Doylestown native and acrobatic pop star Pink was recently announced as the host for the 2026 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   “Broadway has shaped my life and how I put my own shows together — it is a community that…

  • Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill

    Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill

    Mélange on Sycamore, located at the site of the former Sycamore Grill in Newtown, has opened its doors with renowned Delaware Valley chef Joe Brown at the helm, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  The new restaurant mixes the warmth of Louisiana cuisine with Italian sophistication, with a menu featuring everything from perfectly seasoned fish dishes to cocktails.  “We’re excited…

  • New Hope Lodge Under New Ownership, Special Renovations Coming

    New Hope Lodge Under New Ownership, Special Renovations Coming

    Foyer Hospitality, the owners of Michelin-recognized Hotel Anna & Bel in Fishtown, have partnered to acquire New Hope Lodge for more than $3.8 million in late January, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New Hope Lodge Partners LLC, the entity behind the partnership, is linked to Andrew Benioff, founder and managing partner of…

  • Indoor Pickleball Franchise Chooses Bucks County for Pennsylvania Debut

    Indoor Pickleball Franchise Chooses Bucks County for Pennsylvania Debut

    As pickleball continues to surge in popularity all across the country, PickleRage, an indoor pickleball club franchise, is preparing to open its first Pennsylvania location in Bucks County. The new facility will include state-of-the-art indoor courts, professional-grade amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that is designed to suit players of all skill levels. Owned and operated…

  • Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Turnpike Toll Violators

    Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Turnpike Toll Violators

    Pennsylvania lawmakers are cracking down on Turnpike toll evaders, considering harsher penalties for frequent offenders, writes Mike D’Onofrio and Ryan Deto for AXIOS Philadelphia.  The state has lost over $200 million in uncollected tolls, resulting in higher costs for those who pay their toll bills.   State troopers and the PA Turnpike Commission are launching a campaign this month to identify reckless drivers…

  • Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio

    Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio

    Newtown’s Blue Point Grill is kicking off the spring season with the freshest seafood in the area and a new 60-seat patio outside, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   The grill offers 12 to 14 varieties of fresh fish to its diners every night, thanks to its 100 suppliers along the East Coast.  Jack Morrison is the owner of Blue…