Coffee in hand, New Hope? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Lambertville Coffeehouse with singer-sonwriter Caitlyn Deviney and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. Five Bucks Businesses Make List of Best Places to Work in Greater Philadelphia (bucksco.today) ā A New Hope-based real estate software firm, Cecilian Partners, has been named a finalist in the Philadelphia Business Journalās 2025 Best Places to Work list, spotlighting a small but growing local employer. Several other Bucks County companies, including firms in Doylestown, Trevose, and Newtown, also earned recognition for creating strong workplace cultures across the region.
Ā Ā Ā ![]()
2. New Hope Engineering Student Helping To Bring Clean Water To African Hospital (patch.com) ā A New Hope engineering student, Matthew Shiel, is helping design a new water treatment system for a busy rural hospital in Zimbabwe as part of his senior project at Cedarville University. Working with classmates from several states, heās building a gravity-powered clarifier to reduce sediment and ease maintenance on the hospitalās existing filters, with hopes to install it on-site this summer.
Ā Ā Ā ![]()
3. Explore the Best of Bucks County at These Must-Visit Local Attractions (bucksco.today) ā New Hope gets a special nod in this Bucks County attractions roundup, praised for its restaurants, boutiques, Bucks County Playhouse, and Riceās Market flea market. The piece also highlights nearby parks, trails, and historic sites, giving locals ideas for easy day trips close to home.
Ā Ā Ā ![]()
4. In loving memory of Pill Friends (thefader.com) ā Several members of the band Pill Friends spent their formative years in New Hope, where close friendships and offbeat high school antics helped shape the groupās identity. A former bandmate recalls vivid stories from their chaotic shared house and honors the late Wilsonās eccentric humor and lasting impact on friends and music.
Ā Ā Ā ![]()
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Ā
Thank you ššš to these businesses for making New Hope PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! š
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok New Hope! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatās happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.