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Council Rock Teacher and Three-Legged Therapy Dog Bring Joy to Doylestown Hospital
A Council Rock High School teacher is helping patients at Doylestown Hospital get some much-needed puppy love, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Jerry Fetter, who teaches science, started volunteering with Boomer last year. The therapy dog may only have three legs, but he brings endless joy to patients and staff. Boomer’s origin…
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From Trains to Bikes: Philadelphia Area’s Super Commuters Navigate Daily Challenges
The number of super commuters – those who travel 90 minutes or more to work – in the Philadelphia region continues to increase, but is still well below pre-pandemic numbers, writes Milan Varia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From 2021 to 2022, the number of super commuters in the area rose by 23.4 percent, going from…
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New Eastern European Bakery, Restaurant, and Flower Shop Opening in Newtown
Newtown Township will soon welcome a new Eastern European-inspired restaurant and bakery, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Flourish Cafe, known for its location at Village Shires Shopping Center in Northampton Township, is expanding to the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. The restaurant will occupy 3,210 square feet in the space next to the…
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Lizards Invade Bucks County: What Homeowners Need to Know
This summer, Bucks County residents are encountering an unexpected guest: the Italian wall lizard, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Originally from Italy, these reptiles are now a common sight in Lower Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reveals that these lizards were accidentally introduced to Levittown in the late 1970s by…
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Jamison Mother-Daughter Duo Finds Sweet Success in Honey Business
A Bucks County mother-daughter team transformed their passion for beekeeping into a thriving business, according to The Reporter. Karen Zebrowski and Nikki Zebrowski-Beck founded Jamison-based Backyard Buzz while working as nurses at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Initially selling honey to coworkers and at local events, their part-time venture quickly grew in popularity. By 2021,…
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New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique
Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul” and has concerns about the rising tide of development disrupting the unique character of the town. Due to spiking rents set by…
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Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Delaware Valley University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee will induct five new honorees as part of the class of 2024 during an induction ceremony on campus Friday, September 13, 2024. The class includes Kevin Harrigan ’07 (football), Tom Masterson ’12 (track & field), Travis Pitts ’12 (track & field), Jeremy Beckett ’13 (men’s basketball),…
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Why Bucks County Homeowners Are Celebrating Halloween in July
Bucks County’s Josh Stolarski is one of many homeowners in the region turning summer into a spooky spectacle with oversized lawn ghosts and ghouls, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Stolarski’s 10-foot skeleton, festively dressed for various holidays, has become a beloved fixture in his neighborhood. “The kids love him,” he says. …
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New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok
A home in New Jersey, dubbed the “Barbie Dreamhouse,” has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Listed on Zillow for $500,000, the Hamilton house at 835 Hughes Drive stands out with bubblegum pink shutters and salmon-pink walls, kitchen cabinets, and floors, all complemented…
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From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey
Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor. “The connections I made with the children and seeing their strength in the face of such a tough disease inspired me to pursue medicine. It was those heartfelt interactions that showed me the…
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Wawa Reimburses Richboro Customers for Contaminated Fuel Damages
In a swift response to a recent incident, Wawa has committed to reimbursing customers whose vehicles were damaged by contaminated fuel purchased at their Richboro location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company announced this week that affected customers could see repair reimbursements soon. The incident, which occurred last week, caused numerous vehicles…
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Recent Alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 Rides A DelVal Horse To Success At 2024 I Love NY Horse Show
Delaware Valley University alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 recently competed at the 2024 I Love NY Horse Show in Lake Placid, New York. She competed in the adult jumpers division riding atop DelVal’s own horse, Java’s Keltic Mist, and in the adult jumpers division with her own horse, Capone Z, who she currently leases to the…
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Odor in the Court: Bucks County Takes on Pipersville Slaughterhouse Over Smelly Practices
In what could be dubbed “Operation Clean-Up,” Bucks County and the Heritage Conservancy have filed a complaint against Kingdom Provisions, a Pipersville slaughterhouse, for allegedly turning their agricultural conservation easement into an unsanctioned composting site, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The complaint, filed in Bucks County Common Pleas Court, aims…
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Elkins Park Man Turns His Backyard Into Gorgeous Garden Sanctuary
The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to cultivate, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The garden is filled with a plethora of wildflowers, including blue hydrangeas, orange and yellow daylilies, and purple catmint. The posies follow stone steps that lead…
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Award-Winning Property Made from Old Barn Ruins Hit Market in Romansville
An esteemed architectural masterpiece hit the market in Romansville. The Norman Gaffney House has won multiple awards, including an AIA Honor. The property is looking for new owners to call the unique abode their home, writes Tiffani Sherman for Realtor.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows display epic views of a nearby horse farm and a stone fortress wraps…
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Aquatic Predator Alert: Surge in Large Size Invasive Fish Alarms Officials at the Delaware River Basin, Upper Black Eddy
Several species of invasive fish are growing in numbers in the lower Delaware River basin, some spotted in Upper Black Eddy, writes Kerry Bates for Delaware Currents. Officials are warning that freshwater drums, blue catfish, and northern snakeheads could eat other fish, and can grow to large sizes, increasing their consumption of other aquatic…
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True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The four-part series, set to stream next month, is shooting at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar on Main Street. About 25 locals are participating…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…
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