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Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’
The latest episode of the popular HGTV series, “House Hunters,” featured a Bucks County family seeking a new home in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The episode titled “Philly Charm Vs. The Burbs” first aired on Friday, Jan. 9, and is available through the HGTV YouTube channel. “House Hunters” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in September, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The book, titled “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” discusses China’s development and lessons for both the United States and…
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Doylestown Native Pink Sends New Year’s Eve Message from Hospital Bed
In her final Instagram post of 2025 to wrap up the year, Doylestown native and singer Pink wrote about joy, compassion, and caring for one another from a hospital bed, writes Clare Mulroy for USA Today. Pink, a Central Bucks School District graduate, had a major medical procedure and stated she would be committing to improving her physical health. “It may not be a fancy face…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site
A new tenant may be moving into the shuttered Iron Hill in Newtown, as PJW Restaurant Group was approved to assume the lease starting Dec. 31, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewpub in the Village at Newtown shopping center, which covers nearly 8,000 square feet, has been empty since September, when Iron…
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Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition
The final days of the Regal Cinema at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown have arrived as the demolition phase of the redevelopment project progresses, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The faux twin silos were demolished after decades, and the former theater is in the process of being taken down. Regal’s Barn Plaza cinema closed at the beginning of 2023…
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Doylestown Resident Appointed as Bucks County’s Chief Legal Officer
Doylestown resident Dan Grieser was recently appointed as the county’s chief legal officer by the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, writes staff for DL-Online. Grieser previously served as the assistant county solicitor for Bucks’ Law Department, a position he began in 2021. He was later promoted to deputy county solicitor and continued to work his way up. In his new…
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New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike
New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rate represents a $0.43 increase from the previous minimum, established last year. “This increase will provide vital support to all Garden State workers by making the…
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Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque
Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. An artsy destination along the Delaware River, New Hope is a calm riverside retreat with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Scenic nature, such as Bowman’s Hill Sunflower Preserve, provides…
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Philadelphia Region Luxury Homes Rank Among Top Ten Fastest-Selling Markets
In November 2025, luxury homes in the Philadelphia region sold faster than those in most other parts of the country, according to a new analysis by Realtor.com, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With luxury homes spending an average of 64 days on the market, roughly a week less than at the same time…
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Pizza Lovers Can Check Out These Tasty New Spots Around Bucks County
There are a few new spots for pizza fans to explore in Bucks County, serving up delicious pies and more for locals to enjoy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pizza Pit recently opened in Bensalem at Broken Goblet Brewing’s mixing room. The 14-inch pizzas pair perfectly with the brews on tap offered in the industrial-style space…
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New Hope’s Tenna to be Acquired by John Deere in New Agreement
Illinois-based Deere & Company recently entered into an agreement to acquire Tenna in New Hope. Tenna is a technology platform created to optimize and automate construction operations workflow. Through the platform, contractors have access to a complete view of their equipment performance in almost real time and can gain a better understanding of maintenance needs and equipment trends. Tenna also assists with planning, visibility, and jobsite coordination, allowing for reduced costs and an increase…
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Long Vacant Ivyland Commercial Site Slated for Apartment Building Development
A former tractor warehouse in the heart of Ivyland, unused for more than a decade, is slated for transformation into a small apartment building, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The building on the corner of Greeley and Wilson avenues will feature four apartments, two on each floor, along with eight off-street…
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Bucks County Resident and Sled Dog Racer Reflects on His Canine-Led Journey
Throughout his life, Rob Downey, a Bucks County resident, has worked to care for and improve the health of our working canine companions, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Before moving to Pennsylvania, Downey spent 20 years racing sled dogs in Alaska, documenting over 6,000 runs spanning 42,000 miles with his 25 to 30 sled dogs. While living there, he worked with the Indigenous…
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New Jersey Travel Company Relocates to New Headquarters in Fairless Hills
The New Jersey-based travel company Starr Bus Charter & Tours is relocating its headquarters to Fairless Hills on Jan. 5, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 78-year-old company will now be housed in a 22,000-square-foot space, formerly a car dealership and auto shop, at 394 Lincoln Hwy. Starr currently has 100 full- and part-time employees and…
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Here’s Your Recap of What Restaurants in Bucks County Closed This Year
This year, Bucks County unfortunately had to say farewell to several great restaurants in the area, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. In late January, Doylestown’s Peruvian-Mexican restaurant Quinoa closed its doors. Luckily, it wasn’t goodbye forever, as the owners launched a Quinoa dinner menu on Friday and Saturday nights at its sister restaurant, Latin Pot in Dublin. Morrisville’s feline-themed brewery,…
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Newtown Rabbi Building Recreational Facility for People with Special Needs
Rabbi Yudy Shemtov, a Newtown Township resident, is planning to open a waterpark and recreational facility in Langhorne for individuals with special needs, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new attraction, named Playa Raya, is being constructed on the site of the former Breezy Point Swim Club in Northampton Township. Shemtov, who is currently raising…
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Chalfont’s Byers’ Choice Has Crafted Holiday Figures for Almost 50 Years
For decades, Byers’ Choice in Chalfont has been crafting its iconic figurines, helping to decorate homes across the country for the holidays, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. There are 40 artisans in the production facility who handcraft, paint, dress, and accessorize each figure. The business was started by Joyce Byers almost fifty years ago. “She began making the carolers really as Christmas decorations for around the house,…
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Plumsteadville Business Is One of Two Handbell Manufacturers in America
Plumsteadville is home to Malmark Bellcraftsmen, one of only two handbell makers in the country that have crafted their musical instruments for over 50 years, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Malmark employs 34 machinists, fine tuners, and assemblers who craft its handbells. “It’s a very specialized business (because) it’s a hard learning curve to machine…
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