BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A major charter bus company has made Bucks County its new home.
Meanwhile, a Newtown menswear store is settling into its new home on South State Street, bringing an expansive collection of top-quality clothing to Bucks County.
Here is a summary of business stories that made news in Bucks County this past week.
Starr Bus Charter and Tours on Tuesday cut the ribbon on its new Fairless Hills headquarters, marking its relocation from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. The relocation has brought approximately 100 employees and a fleet of 30 buses to Bucks County, consolidating Starr's operations at a 22,000-square-foot facility on Lincoln Highway. The 80-year-old, family-owned Starr Bus Charter and Tours serves tens of thousands of travelers annually through escorted motorcoach vacations, charter transportation, student travel, and other group transportation services.
The company celebrates its new headquarters in Fairless Hills. (Starr Bus and Charter Tours)
"Head to Toe Menswear," which opened its doors in Newtown several years ago, has expanded its line of top-quality clothing into a new space in downtown Newtown. This fall, the store reopened at 10 South State Street at the former site of the Salt Cave, after relocating from its home of the past two-and-a-half years at 110 South State Street.
(Head To Toe Menswear in Newtown Borough)
Andrew Fedak has joined the staff at the Historic Carversville Inn as its new executive chef. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Chef Andrew began his career exploring farm-to-table kitchens and upscale dining establishments throughout the Northeast. His pursuit of culinary excellence eventually led him to Washington, D.C., where he honed his craft in both one- and two-Michelin-starred restaurants.
Andrew Fedak, executive chef at the Carversville Inn.
Sheldrick's Cafe & Village Shop has opened at Kolbe Antiques & Art, bringing coffee, seasonal food, and a welcoming gathering space to one of Bucks County's favorite antique destinations. Located inside Kolbe at 6 River Road in Pipersville, Sheldrick's Cafe expands the Kolbe experience by giving visitors a place to enjoy coffee, lunch, and thoughtfully curated provisions while spending the day exploring antiques and art from more than 50 dealers.
Sheldrick's Cafe & Village Shop in Pipersville.
The Upper Makefield Business Association is preparing for the colder weather ahead by launching its annual Winter Coat Drive. From now through Dec. 4, the association is collecting gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for struggling individuals and families, children with disabilities, homeless families, people living in shelters, and families facing displacement throughout Bucks County and the Philadelphia area.
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