Corporate avengers, skunk farms and honey chicken
Okay, so more on the adventures of my resident groundhogs. Turns out all those stolen leaves were for their underground dens. You know, to keep them warm.
What say you? It’s 95 degrees out, aren’t you warm enough??
But no. Just found out that underground it’s a constant 50 to 55 degrees year round. Mind blown.
Turns out when I’m not exploring Bucks, I’m going down literal groundhog holes. Google’s gotta be wondering about my sanity at this point but I hope you’re not! Let’s get to the good stuff.
Local legend joins the Corporate Avengers
Josh Fields, founder of The Next Step Programs, just landed on the 2026 Philadelphia Titan 100 list (recognizes top execs). Which is a title that sounds more like a rank you achieve after defeating Thanos.
Josh and his team empower young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they transition out of high school. He started the nonprofit as a Doylestown teenager after befriending a classmate with Down syndrome. What began as high school lunchroom hangouts has evolved into one of the region’s most meaningful organizations.
Pretty good for a guy who, at the time, was probably more focused on trying to pass chemistry than regional economic leadership.
The fried chicken cult moves in
Philly’s worst kept secret is bringing its signature fried chicken out to the burbs. Love & Honey is bringing us insanely crispy chicken that’s heavy on the honey drizzle.
It’s the kind of food that has earned a literal cult following in the city. For full effect, throw in a side of mac and cheese, cornbread and a vow of silence regarding your cholesterol levels (really hope my Dr. doesn’t read From Bucks).
The skunk empire nobody asked for
Long before Wycombe was known for quiet country roads and scenic views, it was the the center of a very stinky economy. Skunk farming.
In the early 1900s, an entrepreneur realized high-society women’s fashion trends demanded skunk fur (because of course). Business boomed but to literally no one’s surprise neighbors flooded newspapers with furious letters.
And lore claims the stench became so atrocious that when Route 413 was being mapped out in 1911, engineers literally drew a curve to bypass the town. Imagine being so smelly civil engineers decide to just take the long way instead.
Brunch, but make it barbecue
Most breakfast spots expect you to choose between a sensible omelet and a mountain of smoked meat. The Churchville Inn politely declines the ultimatum.
The lineup you’re looking for is baby back ribs (hell yes) and house made biscuits (omg yes). Hello again to our annoying friend, LDL.
Also, you’re eating inside a landmark that quite literally rose from the ashes after its historic building survived a devastating fire. Because honestly, pork roll tastes better when it’s seasoned with a little resilience.
My itinerary for the afternoon includes congratulating Josh, being groundhog paparazzi and devouring some honey chicken. I've learned from past experience to do these strictly in that order. My touchscreen doesn’t love honey nearly as much as I do.
Enjoy your day and I’ll see you Tuesday for a dose of positive news.
May your backyard pets not be skunks,
Cait, From Bucks