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Starr Tours, a third-generation family business, will open its brand in Falls Township in January 2026.

The family business, which will celebrate its 79th year in 2026, plans to open its new headquarters in Fairless Hills this January. Owned by Peter and Sandy Borowsky of Lower Makefield, it appears as if the final construction touches are underway.

Starr Tours began its long history by Sandy’s grandfather in 1947 with two transit buses that provided route service between Trenton and Hightstown, NJ. It was from these early beginnings that Starr grew to become one of the largest privately owned bus companies in America, according to Starr media officials.

Construction on the new home for Starr Bus Tours is still in progress as the company prepares to move into its new home on E. Old Lincoln Hwy Credit: Joann Ames, Lower Bucks Source

In early 2025, the Falls Supervisors approved the couple’s plan to relocate the tour company’s headquarters.

The company will occupy the site at 394 Lincoln Highway in Fairless Hills, the former home of B&B Automotive and is situated between Better Homes Hearth & Patio, 386 Lincoln Hwy. and Rhein’s Sunoco gas station, 398 Lincoln Highway (intersection of Lincoln Highway and North Olds Blvd). Faulkner Collision will remain on site close to Van Hoffman Park. 

Click here to learn more on Starr’s history.

If you know Deena Fischer, founder of Stages Academy Performing Arts Schools you know she is a driven educator, passionate about the theatrical arts and when she sets her sights on a mountain to climb she does so in the graceful fashion of the ballet pirouettes she used to pull of years ago.

Fischer on Tuesday announced the release of two new, beautifully written and illustrated picture books, “Max is a BIG Deal” and “Mollie Mouse is Worried Sick” as her next professional cliff to.

Both books introduce young readers to charming animal characters who navigate big feelings and everyday challenges with warmth, humor, and heart, Fischer said.

In :Max is a BIG Deal,” readers meet Max Mouse, who struggles with learning what’s a “big deal” versus a “little deal.” With the help of his mom, Max learns to manage his emotions, think before reacting, and find calm in the chaos — a perfect story for helping preschoolers and early elementary students build emotional awareness and problem-solving skills.

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In “Mollie Mouse is Worried Sick,” Max’s friend Mollie faces her own challenge: overwhelming anxiety. With the gentle support of her mother, Mollie learns a simple calming technique to breathe, redirect her thoughts, and face her fears — an essential lesson for today’s young children learning to navigate worry and self-regulation in an ever-changing world.

Together, these books form part of a growing social-emotional learning (SEL) series that uses relatable stories and animal characters to help children understand and manage their feelings, practice empathy, and build resilience.

In tandem with the release of the books Fischer is launching a companion website Bright Lantern Learning bringing her vision to life online, offering a growing library of children’s books, teaching materials, parent resources, and activities that spark curiosity and emotional connection. The site will also feature insights for parents and educators on supporting early childhood emotional development through storytelling and creative play, Fischer explained.

“Stories can be lanterns — they light the way for children to understand themselves and others,” says Fischer. “Through Max, Mollie, and their friends, I want kids to see that big feelings are okay — and that with the right tools, they can always find their calm and confidence. At Bright Lantern, we strive to build emotional confidence – one story at a time!”

Max is a Big Deal and Mollie Mouse is Worried Sick are available now through www.brightlanternlearning.com, Amazon, and select retailers.

Fischer as part of the last act of her new educational play, said she’s in the final stages of launching a podcast through the Bright Lantern Learning website. 

About Bright Lantern Learning

Bright Lantern Learning is an independent children’s educational brand founded by Deena Fischer, founder and owner of Stages Academy Performing Arts Preschools in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Bright Lantern Learning is dedicated to helping children grow emotionally, creatively, and confidently through stories, art, and play. The company creates books and parenting resources that shine a light on emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and the joy of discovery.

For more information or to request a local author visit, contact: info@brightlanternlearning.com or visit www.brightlanternlearning.com.

Trail construction will continue on Ellis Road in Middletown Township under a local safety improvement project, according to PennDOT officials.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

• Wednesday, October 1, through Friday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a weekday lane closure with flagging is scheduled on Ellis Road between Fulling Mill Road and Woodbourne Road for stone installation and structure placement.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.