• Doylestown Third-Grader, Bradley Cooper Deliver Eagles Super Bowl Intro

    Doylestown Third-Grader, Bradley Cooper Deliver Eagles Super Bowl Intro

    New Hope’s Bradley Cooper and Doylestown nine-year-old Declan LeBaron delivered an electrifying Eagles intro before the Super Bowl, setting the stage for the Birds’ win, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Hollywood megastar and a diehard Eagles fan was asked to introduce the Birds in New Orleans as they entered the field, and…

  • Here Are Some Standout Italian Restaurants in Bucks County

    Here Are Some Standout Italian Restaurants in Bucks County

    If you are looking for an amazing Italian meal in Bucks County, you will find plenty of standout options guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning palate, writes Kristen Kwiatkowski for Eater Philadelphia.  Francisco’s on the River in Washington Crossing has a menu filled with delicious Italian favorites, from pasta specialties to chicken porcini and…

  • Sundance Docuseries ‘Bucks County, USA’ Explores Last Purple Subsection of Philadelphia Suburbs

    Sundance Docuseries ‘Bucks County, USA’ Explores Last Purple Subsection of Philadelphia Suburbs

    A five-part documentary series, Bucks County USA, about a politically divided Bucks County community premiered on Tuesday at the Sundance Film Festival, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the series synopsis, Bucks County USA follows a “painfully divided community” that becomes a “battleground for distrust and personal attacks” after the pandemic hits. Oscar-winning…

  • Book Fireside Dining for a Romantic Escape at These Bucks County Restaurants

    Book Fireside Dining for a Romantic Escape at These Bucks County Restaurants

    Winter is in full swing, and with these frigid temperatures, there’s no better place to be than somewhere warm. Cuddle up close by the fire for a romantic evening at these three Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. King George II Inn: Bristol’s King George II Inn, which is believed…

  • Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left

    Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left

    The REAL ID deadline is just around the corner for Pennsylvania, writes Tiana Eicher for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Starting on May 7, if you do not have a REAL ID, you will need either a valid U.S. passport or military ID to fly within the country or enter a military base or federal building. The…

  • Bucks County Horticultural Students Ready to Wow at Philadelphia Flower Show

    Bucks County Horticultural Students Ready to Wow at Philadelphia Flower Show

    Bucks County horticultural students are ready to impress visitors at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with two innovative exhibits inspired by the theme Gardens of Tomorrow, writes Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Community College’s Floral Design Program will debut at the show with a student-created exhibition that showcases nine…

  • Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States to Raise Family in 2025

    Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States to Raise Family in 2025

    Pennsylvania ranked third in the country among the best states to raise a family in 2025, according to a recently released report from ConsumerAffairs, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Vermont ranked in first place, ahead of Maine in second. The report ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C. based on five key metrics, including…

  • Fresh Dining Spots and New Wawa Debut in Bucks County

    Fresh Dining Spots and New Wawa Debut in Bucks County

    Bucks County has added several new restaurants to its dining scene in December, with more ready to premier in the coming weeks, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  Don Héctor, a Peruvian chicken restaurant, and WNB Factory, a fast-casual restaurant chain famous for its wings and burgers, opened this month at the Town Center of…

  • These Bucks County Restaurants, Caterers Can Handle Your Christmas Meal

    These Bucks County Restaurants, Caterers Can Handle Your Christmas Meal

    Local restaurants and caterers are ready to go with a Bucks County Christmas meal that offers home cooking without the mess this holiday season, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Here are seven suggestions. Golden Dawn in Levittown is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 6 AM to 9 PM.   Altomonte’s…

  • Local Realtor Predicts Growth in Listings Will Help Stabilize Bucks County Real Estate Market

    Local Realtor Predicts Growth in Listings Will Help Stabilize Bucks County Real Estate Market

    Though Bucks County has experienced a seller’s real estate market for several years, a local realtor anticipates substantial growth in residential listings, which could help stabilize prices for buyers, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Stephanie Garomon, 2024 president of the Bucks County Association of Realtors, said that the situation in the…

  • Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position

    Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position

    Ted Christian, a Bucks County native and state director for the Trump campaign in 2016, is running for the Pennsylvania GOP chair position, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christian made the announcement during a Pennsylvania Society event in Manhattan. During that same Young Republicans event, Bucks County venture capitalist Paul Martino, who funded…

  • Civil War Buffs Can Become Licensed Guides at Famous Battlefield – If They Pass the ‘Hardest Test in History’

    Civil War Buffs Can Become Licensed Guides at Famous Battlefield – If They Pass the ‘Hardest Test in History’

    For the first time in seven years, Civil War buffs can become licensed guides at Gettysburg, the famous battlefield – if they pass the challenging test, writes James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. Later this month, Gettysburg National Military Park will administer an exam with near-legendary status among Civil War aficionados due to its…

  • Central Bucks School District Moves Forward with Plans to Renovate, Replace Elementary Schools

    Central Bucks School District Moves Forward with Plans to Renovate, Replace Elementary Schools

    At a recent committee meeting, Central Bucks School District advanced plans to renovate or replace up to eight elementary schools, splitting projects into two tracks, write Jess Rohan and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times.  The district will proceed with renovations on five schools, including Barclay, Buckingham, Gayman, Titus, and Warwick.  Discussions about…

  • 2 Bucks County Senior Living Communities Acquired by Welltower for $42.7M

    2 Bucks County Senior Living Communities Acquired by Welltower for $42.7M

    Welltower, an Ohio-based real estate firm focused on the healthcare industry, has acquired two Bucks County senior living communities for a total of $42.7 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Heartis Bucks County, located in Warminster, was sold for $25.1 million, while Heartis Yardley went for $17.6 million. Texas-based Heartis was the…

  • Rain Won’t Be Enough to Temper Pennsylvania’s Salt Lines

    Rain Won’t Be Enough to Temper Pennsylvania’s Salt Lines

    As Pennsylvania’s salt lines move, the Philadelphia Water Department assures residents that saltwater in the drinking water is unlikely, reports Anthony R. Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, a dry spell over the past three months has pushed the Delaware River’s salt line—the border where freshwater meets saltwater—farther north than usual. As of Monday, the…

  • Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania

    Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania

    Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes  Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order aims to fast-track the permit process in the state. Shapiro signed the order at the site of the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion. The site is now slated to…

  • Pennsylvania Turnpike Set to Launch New Open-Road Tolling Section in January

    Pennsylvania Turnpike Set to Launch New Open-Road Tolling Section in January

    The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the nation’s first modern, multi-lane highway, is preparing to launch a new open-road tolling section in January, writes Lloyd Fuller for Traffic Technology Today. “When we opened as America’s first superhighway, we set the national standards for interstate highway design and engineering,” said Brad Heigel, chief engineer for the PA Turnpike Commission. “Open road…

  • Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

    Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

    Perkasie hay and straw farmer Don Buckman, who runs Lonely Willow Farm, is running for president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster Farming. Buckman is running against incumbent Chris Hoffman and sheep farmer Lisa Wherry of Washington County. The new president will be elected by delegates on November 19, following the Farm…