• Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope

    Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope

    The post-pandemic growth spurt in the region’s restaurant scene is continuing with four new bar-restaurant projects in the Philadelphia suburbs, including one in New Hope, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cousins Frank Picone and Anthony Adragna, both seasoned veterans in the restaurant business, are set to open Cugini’s in the space that was…

  • Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy

    Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy

    Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued another spotted lanternfly quarantine alert for several counties, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.…

  • Carversville Inn Nears Completion of Two-Year Renovation

    Carversville Inn Nears Completion of Two-Year Renovation

    The Carversville Inn in Carversville is wrapping up its two-year renovation and preparing for a spring opening, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The historic landmark – which was closed for nearly five years – has undergone extensive work both inside and outside. “I’m most excited that we, in this community, are…

  • New Wawa In Newtown Continues to Take Shape

    New Wawa In Newtown Continues to Take Shape

    Construction of the new Wawa convenience store and gas station in Newtown is moving forward as planned, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The signature red and white sign is now up, alerting thousands of drivers on the busy Newtown Bypass to the upcoming arrival of the new store. The 5000-square-foot building is also taking…

  • Bensalem Woman Who Traded Space for Simplicity Shares Downsizing Advice

    Bensalem Woman Who Traded Space for Simplicity Shares Downsizing Advice

    Karen Cleaver had thought about downsizing with her husband for years as they got older, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She decided to make the move after he died, though she was still not in a rush to get rid of her things. “I just took my time and used Facebook Marketplace and…

  • Doylestown to Get Its First Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Bright Path Center

    Doylestown to Get Its First Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Bright Path Center

    Construction is well underway on Bright Path Center, Doylestown’s first-of-its-kind behavioral health crisis center, which is expected to open early next year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The $15 million, 22,000-square-foot center will be operated by Lenape Valley Foundation staff and will be located next to their outpatient office along North…

  • Delaware County Leadership: Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment, Widener University

    Delaware County Leadership: Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment, Widener University

    Joe Howard, Vice President for Enrollment at Widener University, grew up in the small town of Warren, Pa. He was a precocious and motivated kid who taught himself computer programming in second grade and, nudged by his high school English teacher, was the first person in his family to go to college. Howard graduated from…

  • Pennsylvania Turnpike Launches Text Alerts for Unexpected Traffic Backlogs

    Pennsylvania Turnpike Launches Text Alerts for Unexpected Traffic Backlogs

    The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s new text messaging service provides motorists with real-time updates during unexpected traffic jams, writes MediaNews Group for The Morning Call. The free service is available 24/7 when traffic conditions warrant. Travelers can text “info” to 47676 for automated, location-specific updates on the cause of the traffic jam, the estimated clearance times,…

  • PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River

    PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River

    Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Monday that it will be paving the entire Schuylkill River, from Reading to Philadelphia and opening it up to vehicular traffic. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal recently passed by Congress, we…

  • Brixmor Unveils Sketch Plans for Redevelopment of Former Regal Cinema Site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown

    Brixmor Unveils Sketch Plans for Redevelopment of Former Regal Cinema Site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown

    Brixmor Property Group recently unveiled sketch plans for redevelopment of the former Regal Cinema site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Brixmor plans to demolish the theater and surrounding silos, replacing them with three multi-tenant mixed-use buildings. The new structures will feature around 50,000 square feet of restaurant and retail…

  • Delaware River Turnpike Bridge May Be Replaced with Modern Version

    Delaware River Turnpike Bridge May Be Replaced with Modern Version

    The aging Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Bridge linking Bucks County with Burlington County, New Jersey, may soon be replaced with a modern bridge, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bristol bridge spanning the Delaware River is owned and operated by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The two…

  • Enjoy Special Holiday Meal at These Bucks County Restaurants This Easter

    Enjoy Special Holiday Meal at These Bucks County Restaurants This Easter

    With Easter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a reservation for a special holiday brunch or dinner on April 20 at these Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. You can find brunch at Bocelli’s in Doylestown, The Bucks Club in Jamison, Chambers 19 in…

  • Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County

    Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County

    Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Keystone State was No. 44 for share of homes approved to be built from…

  • When to Start Teaching Kids About Money & Wealth Management: Insights from Two Haverford Trust Experts

    When to Start Teaching Kids About Money & Wealth Management: Insights from Two Haverford Trust Experts

    Financial literacy isn’t something kids pick up overnight. It’s built through experience, conversations, and smart guidance—ideally starting young. In a recent episode of Speaking of Quality: Wealth Management Insights, Bryan Tracy, Vice President and Director of Wealth Planning, and Gina Parissi, Senior Wealth Planner, both of Radnor-based Haverford Trust, shared their insights on when and…

  • Boo’s Brewing Co. and Firehouse Grill Set to Open in Point Pleasant This Week

    Boo’s Brewing Co. and Firehouse Grill Set to Open in Point Pleasant This Week

    Boo’s Brewing Co. and Firehouse Grill, a new brewery and barbecue spot, is set to open next week in Point Pleasant inside the former firehouse on River Road, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Brewmaster Karen Giordano teamed up with local builder and designer Glen Stephan to bring their brewery and restaurant…

  • New Hope Restaurant Renowned for Unique Vegetarian Fare Named Among Top Places to Eat in Nation

    New Hope Restaurant Renowned for Unique Vegetarian Fare Named Among Top Places to Eat in Nation

    One New Hope restaurant renowned in the region for its delicious and unique vegetarian fare is on the list of top 44 places to eat nationwide, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. USA Today food writers selected Dharma Bums in Point Pleasant as one of the eateries they would “return to again and again” and…

  • Delaware County Leadership: Bill Brown, CEO, Citadel Credit Union

    Delaware County Leadership: Bill Brown, CEO, Citadel Credit Union

    Citadel Credit Union is charting its next phase of growth and innovation, under the stewardship of new CEO, Bill Brown. With a deep member focus and commitment to strengthening the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses, Brown is driving Citadel’s mission to deliver superior banking solutions with a personal touch — expanding its reach,…

  • Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza Owners Ready to Unveil Their Latest Venture, Insieme Event Venue

    Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza Owners Ready to Unveil Their Latest Venture, Insieme Event Venue

    Kristin and Vince Randazzo, owners of Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza, are ready to launch their latest venture, Insieme Event Venue, with the grand opening coming next month, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. On March 15, attendees at the Trainer’s Corner shopping center in the 200 block North West End Boulevard in Richland…