• Newtown’s Relic on State Closed. Owner Discusses Plans for New Restaurant

    Newtown’s Relic on State Closed. Owner Discusses Plans for New Restaurant

    Relic on State, the New York City-style steakhouse and upscale bar, closed its doors unexpectedly in Newtown at the end of June, but building owner Scott Hendrickson is already working to bring a new restaurant into the historic space, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Veteran restaurateur Greg Conlon opened Relic in 2020 after investing…

  • Sesame Place Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Special Alumni Reunion

    Sesame Place Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Special Alumni Reunion

    To celebrate its 45th anniversary, Sesame Place Philadelphia is welcoming back former employees for an Alumni Reunion, writes Marisa Magnatta for 93.3 WMMR.   On July 29, alumni can enjoy fun events and treats at the Langhorne theme park.   Crew and cast members will have free admission along with a special lunch. They will…

  • Two Bucks County Ice Cream Shops Make Inquirer’s Best-Of List

    Two Bucks County Ice Cream Shops Make Inquirer’s Best-Of List

    With summer heat arriving, nothing beats cooling off with delicious ice cream or gelato, and two Bucks County spots have some of the best in the region, according to Michael Klein at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owowcow Creamery opened 16 years ago in Ottsville. It was launched by John Fezzuoglio, a New York graphic artist who…

  • Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Those in the Doylestown area can enjoy furry friends with their coffee at the new MeWow Cat Cafe, writes Morgan Suppes for WFMZ.  The cat cafe recently moved to a new location in Doylestown after needing to expand due to its increasing popularity. The owner, Eilene Kramer, is excited to welcome locals to the new…

  • Luxury, French-Inspired Newtown Mansion Hits Market for $5.99M

    Luxury, French-Inspired Newtown Mansion Hits Market for $5.99M

    A luxurious, French-inspired home built in 2010 with a resort-like pool area has recently hit the market in Newtown for $5.99 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10,500-square-foot residence, designed by Ralph C. Fey Architects and built by Zaveta Custom Homes, features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The home is tucked…

  • 1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat

    1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat

    Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29.  Rich Reynolds and Karen Purcell Reynolds own the store, which first opened in the 1950s. The couple also runs a family law practice in Chester County.  Karen’s…

  • New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown

    New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown

    Doylestown recently welcomed a new Sparta convenience store, located close to the Justice Center and the county administration building, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The store is located at 22 North Main Street in the former Playa Bowls space next to the new Snarky Tea House. It offers a wide selection of convenience store…

  • New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Shares His Story as a Caregiver in New Documentary

    New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Shares His Story as a Caregiver in New Documentary

    New Hope resident Bradley Cooper shared his experience as a caregiver in a new documentary that recently hit streaming on PBS, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice.  The famed actor served as executive producer for the documentary, titled “Caregiving.” In the film, Cooper and others share their experience acting as the primary support for terminally ill…

  • New Warrington Sports Bar and Restaurant Set to Open This Summer

    New Warrington Sports Bar and Restaurant Set to Open This Summer

    Gloria Sports & Spirits, a restaurant and sports bar, is coming to the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington this summer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  The family-oriented joint will be situated in the former Bar Louie space in the shopping center. The owners invested over a million dollars in redeveloping the restaurant with…

  • Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

    Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

    U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate from Bucks County, was one of just two Republicans in the House to vote against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” last week, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick also opposed a procedural vote on the sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package, signaling his opposition…

  • Fairless Hills Swimming Pool Closed Indefinitely Due to Leak Issue

    Fairless Hills Swimming Pool Closed Indefinitely Due to Leak Issue

    Fairless Hills’ Oxford Valley swimming pool remains closed, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times, but Parks and Recreation is working with the General Services team in hopes of reopening it this summer. The Bucks County-owned pool was leaking water. County spokesperson Jim O’Malley stated that he believes the leak is coming from…

  • Redevelopment of Former Levittown School Could Bring 89 Residential Units

    Redevelopment of Former Levittown School Could Bring 89 Residential Units

    The ten-acre former site of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Levittown could soon be developed into 89 age-qualified residential units, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township’s planning commission has already recommended approval of the developer’s plan for a combination of senior apartments and senior flats. Three months on, the project…

  • Doylestown Hospital Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Cardiology Lab

    Doylestown Hospital Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Cardiology Lab

    Doylestown Hospital recently celebrated the opening of its universal lab, a high-tech facility designed to support physicians in diagnosing and treating heart problems, vascular conditions and arrhythmias, according to a staff report from TAPinto Doylestown. The hospital’s Gorsky Heart and Vascular Suite, which houses the new lab, includes an advanced hybrid procedural room and six…

  • Newtown Locals Eager for Wawa’s Coffee, Hoagies and Opening Day

    Newtown Locals Eager for Wawa’s Coffee, Hoagies and Opening Day

    Newtown’s very first Wawa location is causing a stir on social media as locals eagerly wait for an announcement about the official date of the grand opening, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  The 5,500-square-foot location on the Newtown Bypass and Lower Silver Lake Road will feature a gas station and convenience store.  Prior to…

  • Attention All Shoppers! A New Supermarket Opened in Fairless Hills

    Attention All Shoppers! A New Supermarket Opened in Fairless Hills

    Fairless Hills finally saw the official opening of the Grocery Outlet on June 26, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times.  The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 AM marked the first day of the new store located on Lincoln Highway.  The discount grocery store offers a variety of name-brand and quality products, with locations…

  • A New Restaurant is Coming to the Former Regal Cinema Site in Barn Plaza  

    A New Restaurant is Coming to the Former Regal Cinema Site in Barn Plaza  

    A new restaurant, Burtons Grill & Bar, is planned to open in the Barn Plaza shopping center on Easton Road, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  Three new retail and restaurant spaces are coming soon to the former Regal Cinema site within the shopping center. The owner of Barn Plaza, Brixmor, confirmed that Burtons will be…

  • Levittown Photographer Captures Magical Connection Between Two Strangers

    Levittown Photographer Captures Magical Connection Between Two Strangers

    Amanda Johnson, a photographer from Levittown, takes photos of strangers meeting for the first time, and her latest pictures have gone viral, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News.   Johnson enjoys playing matchmaker, offering what she calls “stranger sessions.”  “I get two strangers together and we have fun, take a photo shoot, and apparently the internet…

  • Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families

    Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families

    The Central Bucks school board has approved a 5.95 percent tax increase, resulting in average households paying $329 more annually, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. This is in addition to last year’s 5.3 percent increase. Several factors contributed to rising expenses, including staffing costs and maintenance for aging buildings. Staff expenses are the largest…