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Annual Fashion Show at Harcum College is A Grand Affair
The much-anticipated Annual Fashion Show returns to Harcum College on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Klein Hall, Bryn Mawr Campus. Doors open at 7 PM. The show steps off at 8 PM. This year’s event has been conceived to involve all fashion majors and fashion faculty every step of the way, from promoting to planning,…
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Quarry Hill Farm Offers Sought-After Wagyu Beef While Feeding the Community
Harleysville’s Quarry Hill Farm is now offering one of the world’s most sought-after culinary treasures: Wagyu beef, renowned for its exceptional marbling and flavor, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Bites. Under the vision of 68-year-old real estate developer David Perlman and his family, who acquired the century-old farm in 2021, the farm aims to…
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Toll Brothers Secures 86-Acre Stone Meadows Farm in Langhorne for $40.5 Million for Senior Living Community
Toll Brothers has acquired an 86-acre parcel of land in Langhorne, for $40.5 million, eyeing the development of a 55-plus community at the former Stone Meadows Farm, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Toll Brothers aims to cater to the active adult segment under its Regency Collection, although the exact number of…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Receives PA State Gear Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University is the recipient of the the PA State GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant to host a summer camp. GMercyU is one of four colleges, and the only private institution, to receive funding in Pennsylvania. “We are pleased be selected as one of four recipients across the…
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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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MCCC Joins Community Colleges Statewide Sign Articulation Agreement with Penn State University
Montgomery County Community College is joining Pennsylvania’s community colleges in announcing a new partnership with Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses to expand educational opportunities in the state and eliminate barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon longstanding relationships between Penn State and community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers, or in many cases, copy…
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Dilapidated Navy Housing in Ivyland Demolished, Planned to Transform to Public Park
Abandoned U.S. Navy housing along Ivyland’s Jacksonville Road is following in the footsteps of Warminster’s Shenandoah Woods, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Thanks to a $122,188 grant from the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program, several dilapidated homes were removed. The grant will also turn the property from the former Navy Warfare Center…
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Why Has the Construction of Bensalem Parx Casino’s Luxury Hotel Stalled?
Last year Parx Casino proposed an opulent 13-story hotel near the casino and racetrack in Bensalem with the groundbreaking set for 2023, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. However, one year later, no visible progress has been made. Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo is unsure, but he thinks it might be related to inflation.…
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Philadelphia’s Highest-Paying Jobs Are All in the Health Sector
Being a medical professional in Philadelphia pays off, as the ten highest-paying jobs in the area are all in the medical field, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To determine which jobs in Philadelphia pay the most, Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Jobs are ranked based on their median annual pay as…
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These Chester County Zip Codes Are the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Four Chester County zip codes are among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, according to Zillow data. As homes are becoming more expensive, the average value is $257,511 in the state, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Thirty-three of the most expensive zip codes are in the Philadelphia region. The highest-ranking zip code in Chester County is…
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Abandoned McNeal Mansion Awaits Rediscovery in Burlington, New Jersey
The 10,000 square-foot abandoned McNeal Mansion dates back to 1890, writes Erin McDowell for the Business Insider. Sitting across the river from Bristol in Burlington, New Jersey, the crumbling home is barely standing. The city purchased the building for $1.49 in 2016 with initial plans to convert part of the property into a…
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This Levittown Dive Bar is Ranked by Yelp as the Best in Bucks County
Yelp users have crowned Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown as the best dive bar in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. This beloved local spot at 4333 New Falls Road, is open seven days a week, making it the go-to place for a relaxed drink any night. Their operating hours cater to all –…
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Norristown’s 14-Year-Old Soccer Sensation Cavan Sullivan to Join Manchester City After Union Start
The Philadelphia Union has agreed to terms on a deal with Manchester City for Norristown’s 14-year-old soccer wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sullivan will begin his professional career with the Union before joining Manchester City. He will remain in the Philadelphia area before joining Manchester City when he turns 18…
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The Washington Post: Two Chester County Pizza Joints Rank Among Best Pizzas in State
Although regional pizza styles, such as Detroit or Sicilian-style pizza are named after their place of origin, they can be found anywhere in the states, write Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt for The Washington Post. The Washington Post analyzed 7.5 million Yelp reviews to determine the best regional pizza…
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Central Bucks Student Shatters Personal Record With 1,017-Digit Pi Recitation
Central Bucks ninth-grade student Nergis Teke has dramatically outdone herself by memorizing and reciting 1,017 digits of Pi, significantly surpassing her previous record of 447 digits, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This achievement places her 68th in the U.S. and 77th across North America among all age groups in the discipline of Pi…
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David Portnoy of Barstool Sports Reviews Russo’s Pizza in New Hope: A Slice of Small-Town Charm
Barstool Sports and One Bite Pizza founder David “El Presidente” Portnoy reviewed Russo’s Pizza in New Hope, making it the third Bucks County pizzeria he recently tried out and gave his verdict on, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Portnoy visited the pizza place last week and was impressed both with…
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Kayden’s Law Approved to Enhance Child Custody Safety in Pennsylvania
Kayden’s Law, a bill named in remembrance of a Lower Makefield girl who tragically lost her life in 2018, has been approved by Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The bill aims to take more action in protecting children in custody cases. The bill’s next stop is Governor Josh…
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