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Bucks County Reporter Returns to 1976 Double Murder Case in New True Crime Book
It started with a tip at a 7-Eleven. Nearly 50 years later, that chance stop has become a book, and for Kathryn Canavan, a reckoning with one of the most haunting stories of her journalism career, writes John DiCarlo for Main Line Today. The former Bucks County Courier Times reporter recently published Killer in the…
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How Levittown’s Home Construction Method Transformed Homeownership After World War II
A simple slab of concrete helped reshape the American Dream, and its origins trace back to Bucks County, writes staff for PhillyBurbs. After World War II, millions of veterans came home to a country without enough housing. Levittown planner and builder Bill Levitt had a solution, and it started from the ground up. Rather than…
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Doylestown Woman Named Caregiver of the Year After Building Community for Alzheimer’s Families
When Karen Sandone‘s husband Anthony was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at 55, she had no roadmap. Just a two-year fight to even get the diagnosis, and a disease that would quietly dismantle the life they’d built together. Now, the Doylestown resident is being recognized for turning that hardship into a lifeline for others, reports Stephanie…
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Bucks County Man Among Unclaimed Dead Until Childhood Friends Stepped In
When a woman cleared out Barry Ross’s home after his death, she found almost nothing linking him to the outside world except one letter, two years old, from a childhood friend inviting him to a Phillies game. That small artifact set in motion a determined effort by two longtime friends to ensure Ross was given…
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This West Chester Salon Created a Calming Space for Clients with Sensory Sensitivities
For many families with children who struggle with sensory overload, a simple haircut can feel anything but simple. Wild Horse Salon in West Chester is working to change that, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Owner Maureen Helms recently unveiled a dedicated “Sensory Room” inside the salon, which is a quiet, carefully designed space built to make haircuts…
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. New Jersey-based K9 Resorts is rolling out an eight-week summer camp program at its Bethlehem and Chalfont locations, running June 16 through Aug. 9,…
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The Generational Homeownership Divide: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Still Locked Out
The American dream of homeownership looks very different depending on when you were born, and new data lays bare just how stark that divide has become, writes Sami Sparber for Axios. Baby Boomers are sitting on a mountain of real estate compared to younger generations. A Redfin analysis of 2024 census data found that boomer…
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BusinessPA’s Aaron Pitts Brings Jobs, Investment, and a New Economic Strategy to Pennsylvania
As one of Pennsylvania’s foremost economic strategists, Aaron Pitts has spent the past year quietly dismantling the state’s longstanding business obstacles—and the results are hard to ignore, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Since joining the Shapiro administration through the BusinessPA team in 2024, Pitts has helped Pennsylvania lock in more than $41 billion…
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Longwood Gardens’ 1906 Restaurant: Fine Dining, Fountain Views, and a Menu Grown On-Site
Sometimes, Craig LaBan writes in The Philadelphia Inquirer, dinner at 1906 stops feeling like a meal and starts feeling like the main event. The restaurant, named for the year Pierre S. du Pont acquired the land that would become Longwood Gardens, has emerged from a sweeping transformation as part of the gardens’ ambitious Longwood Reimagined…
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Downingtown Students Among Local Grads Earning College Credits Through DCCC’s Dual Enrollment
By the time Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty walk across their high school stages later this spring, they will already hold college degrees, reports Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. They are part of a movement that’s reshaping how Pennsylvania students pursue education. The two Chester County teenagers earned associate degrees from Delaware County Community…
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Pennsylvania’s Free Native Plant Kits Turn Lawns Into Pollinator Habitats
Pennsylvania is paying people in wildflowers to stop mowing their lawns. The state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is distributing free Pocket Meadow Kits to residents across the Commonwealth as part of its Lawn to Habitat Program, which aims to turn ordinary turf into thriving native ecosystems, writes Allaire Conte for Realtor.com. The…
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Villanova University’s Growing Student Footprint Raises Concerns in Tredyffrin
Concerns are rising within the Tredyffrin Township community as Villanova University’s student housing footprint expands, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Student partying has been an ongoing issue for the Mount Pleasant Avenue neighborhood, which is home to many seniors, families, and children. Due to the neighborhood’s proximity to several Villanova University student rentals,…
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Mother Reflects on Her Late Son’s Legacy After Tragic WCU Accident
Walnutport mother Traci Hafner is continuing to honor her late son after his tragic passing in a West Chester car accident last month, writes Sam Gilette for People. Hafner’s son Garrett Nicholas, a junior at West Chester University, sadly passed away when he was struck by a car near campus. He was 21 years old.…
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Where Traditional Healthcare Lacks, Downingtown Nonprofit Supports Families of Color with Postpartum Care
Downingtown nonprofit The 4th Trimester MOMMIE is dedicated to supporting families and mothers of color during the vulnerable postpartum period, writes Jade Pennyman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded by nurse Talonda Rogers, the nonprofit identifies and treats pregnancy-related symptoms through physical and mental health assessments, support groups, educational clinics, and therapeutic services. 4th Trimester providers…
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Magerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to West Chester in Former Iron Hill Space
West Chester’s former Iron Hill Brewery is set to become a Magerk’s Pub & Grill, according to building ownership and restaurant executives, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Building landlord John Barry recently confirmed the news, sharing that the Magerk’s team had signed the lease to become the 10,000-square-foot space’s newest tenants. The update…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old designer has sold tens of millions of units through the network since joining QVC in 1993. He appeared on-air for the West Chester-based company over the decades to market his designs. Herman also served as…
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New Wine Bar Stays True to Pennsylvania Wines Ahead of Unionville Debut
Proximity Wine Bar is bringing hyper-local food and wine to Chester County with its forthcoming Unionville location, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Corey Krejcik envisioned a community-focused wine bar highlighting Pennsylvania winemakers. With the upcoming Unionville bottle shop and tasting room, located at the former Catherine’s Restaurant space, guests will soon be…
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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restored 1700s-era estate is priced at approximately $3.25 million, a fitting bookend to one of the most unlikely success stories in Bucks County history. When Fraser arrived in New Hope…
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