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Bucks County Borough Named One of the Best Towns to Live in PA by Niche
According to a new ranking from Niche, Newtown Borough is the best place to live in Bucks County, with highly rated schools, low crime rates, and a welcoming suburban atmosphere, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Niche’s 2026 Best Places to Live list provides insights into areas around the country, ranking 230 cities and 18,000 suburbs, neighborhoods, and towns. The Bucks County…
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Doylestown Hospital Listed Among Nation’s Best for Safety, Patient Experience
Penn Medicine Doylestown Health has earned a spot in the top five percent of hospitals in the country for safety and patient experience, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to a new Healthgrades report, 438 hospitals across 40 states earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award, which puts them in the top 10 percent…
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Several Bucks County Schools Make List of the Best High Schools in the State
Six Bucks County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Schools were ranked on six key factors, including college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. The first Bucks County school on the list, ranked fourth, is New Hope-Solebury. The school…
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Coatesville Youth Initiative Brings Back Iconic Footgolf Fundraiser This Summer
The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is bringing back one of the most unique fundraisers of the summer. On July 29, 2026, at Ingleside Golf Club in Thorndale, CYI will host its 2nd Annual Footgolf Fundraiser, a high-energy event that combines soccer and golf into one unforgettable experience. To play, participants kick a soccer ball across…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. TSA staffing shortages have persisted as a result of the current partial government shutdown, resulting in longer wait times for flyers. According to Sam Weiss, deputy director of communication for Mercer…
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New Perkasie Thrift Store Opens, Supporting Community Members in Need
Revivals Thrift is a new secondhand store opened by a local church, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Perkasie at the former Freed Glass building, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new thrift spot will help support the community, with 100 percent of its proceeds given to the Revivals Outreach Center to assist with its programming. The center offers free services…
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After Decade Leading Bensalem Schools, Superintendent Steps Down
Following ten years leading Bensalem Township School District, Superintendent Samuel Lee has stepped down as the district faces a severe budget crisis, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the March 11 meeting, the school board approved Lee’s resignation, effective April 1, and finalized a separation agreement for Lee, who had been appointed to…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new center, spanning 11,500 square feet, is replacing the original building constructed for the 1976 Bicentennial. It’s scheduled to open this year to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. In the…
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Bucks County Plant Nursery Ranked in the Top Ten in the Country by USA Today
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve’s Native Plant Nursery in Solebury was recently ranked as one of the top nurseries in the country, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bucks County nursery was listed in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, placing at No. 10 in the ranking. According to a press release from the USA Today Network, the nurseries…
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Royalty Dispute Puts Future of Langhorne’s Sesame Place at Risk
Sesame Place in Langhorne faces an uncertain future after Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that owns the Sesame Street brand, has accused the park’s owner, SeaWorld, of not paying royalties as the exclusive licensee, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit claiming, among other things, that the theme park…
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Nation’s Top Homebuilders Toll Brothers, D.R. Horton Add 270 Units in Sellersville
Two of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Toll Brothers and D.R. Horton, are bringing a combined 270 new homes to Sellersville, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has launched sales of 72 carriage-style townhomes at Regency at Rockhill Ridge, a 55-and-over community. Starting in the mid-$500,000s, the homes offer around…
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Rita’s New Owner Bets on Year-Round Custard, Drive-Throughs for Expansion
Under its fourth private-equity owner, the Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard chain aims to finally become a national brand through year-round custard sales and drive-through service, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With 80 flavors available, Rita’s is introducing a Peeps-marshmallow variety on March 20, coinciding with free water ice giveaways…
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Recession-Resistant Burpee, Warminster Staple Since 1876, Is Thriving at 150
Once teetering on the brink, Warminster-based Burpee Seeds, the company behind Big Boy tomatoes and Iceberg lettuce, is thriving again, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded by W. Atlee Burpee in 1876, the company is now owned by George Ball, who joined Burpee in the 1980s during a period of serious financial trouble.…
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Warminster-Founded Arbutus Biopharma to Receive $190M in Moderna Settlement
Four years after suing Moderna over its Covid-19 vaccine, Arbutus Biopharma, which was formerly headquartered in Warminster, has secured a $190 million share of a $950 million settlement, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Filed together with Genevant Sciences in early 2022, the patent infringement lawsuit claimed that Moderna’s vaccine violated several U.S.…
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Mental Health Diversion Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Doylestown
Last week, the Bucks County Commissioners celebrated the grand opening of the new Diversion, Assessment, Restoration, and Treatment (DART) Center in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The single-story facility was constructed at the former Bucks County Women’s Community Corrections Center. It will serve adults suffering from mental illness in the criminal justice system to promote recovery through community support and treatment and…
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After Pandemic Delay, Capital Health Moves Forward With Langhorne Micro-Hospital
After being delayed and nearly derailed by the pandemic, Capital Health’s plan to build a micro-hospital next to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne is back on track, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hospital is slated for the site of a former specialty medical center specializing in bariatric surgery, purchased by…
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Grandson of Reese’s Founder Takes on Hershey, Defending Family Recipe
Brad Reese, the 70-year-old grandson of the man who invented Reese’s, has become Hershey’s most persistent critic, publicly defending the family recipe and the brand legacy, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. When he is not celebrating Reese’s, he is constantly busy criticizing its Hershey-based owner. “They ruined my fun,” he said. Among…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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