Bucks County
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Bucks County Residents Brave Long Lines for Early Voting
Red and blue voters in Bucks County are braving long lines to cast their votes early for the next president of the United States, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. In the very purple county, the line outside the Government Services Building was long on Tuesday, and it contained both Republicans and Democrats confident in…
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McDonald’s Flagship Sandwich That Made Its Debut in Pennsylvania Nearly 6 Decades Ago Gets New Variant
Big Mac, a flagship McDonald’s sandwich that made its debut in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in April 1967, now has a new chicken variant, writes Roshan Fernandez for The Wall Street Journal. After proving to be a hit in the Keystone State, McDonald’s added the double burger sandwich to the chain’s national menu in 1968. Last week,…
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Science Could Solve 1962 Bucks County Murder of Carol Dougherty
One of the oldest and most disturbing unsolved cases in Bucks County – the murder of Carol Ann Dougherty – could finally be solved if science provides investigators with a break, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Bucks County District Attorney’s office will send DNA believed…
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Council Rock North Soccer Star Mia Cairone Finds Home at Nebraska After Penn State Withdraws
After Penn State took away her verbal scholarship amid the House v. NCAA settlement, Council Rock North standout Mia Cairone has found her future soccer home at Nebraska, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cairone had been committed to Penn State for a year when she first heard about colleges having to set roster…
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State Lawmaker Asks PennDOT to Move Up Proposed Construction of Route 202 Roundabout
State Senator Steve Santarsiero has asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to find ways to move up the proposed construction of a roundabout at the busy intersection of Routes 202 and York Road, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Construction of the roundabout is scheduled for 2027 and 2028. “All of us are in agreement…
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Enjoy the Best of Fall Activities at These Bucks County Spots
Pumpkins are the quintessential symbol of fall and it is always more fun to get your own straight off the vine instead of the grocery store, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Several Bucks County spots offer you a chance to do just that, along with other popular fall activities. At Bountiful Acres Garden…
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Long Beach Island Beachfront Parcel Hits Market for $21M
A 2.5-acre beachfront parcel on Long Beach Island has hit the market for $21 million, presenting an amazing opportunity for developers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to listing agent Jeffrey Childers of Childers Sotheby’s International Realty, the property is one of the largest residential oceanfront parcels in New Jersey. The site…
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Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry
Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions” during the the Life Sciences Future event, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event, organized by industry trade group Life Sciences Pa, took place earlier this week in King of Prussia. “The…
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Researchers Spot Asia-native Joro Spider in Bucks County
Researchers have spotted another invasive species in Bucks County, according to a staff report from 6abc. The spotting of Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, was confirmed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species on September 5. The black and yellow arachnid is about the size of a palm and can grow up to…
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Centuries-Old Stockton Inn in New Jersey Reopens as Hotel and Restaurant
The Stockton Inn, a more than 300-year-old property in Hunterdon County in Stockton, New Jersey has served many purposes over the years and it has now reopened as a chic hotel and restaurant, writes Judi Franco for New Jersey 101.5. The property has been around since 1710, becoming an important historical structure in The Garden…
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Phillies Fan of Seven Decades, Upper Moreland’s Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special
Freda Schopfer, an 89-year-old former Upper Moreland middle school teacher and Bucks County resident, has been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for over seven decades, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Throughout those years, she has seen a lot of baseball. Some of it bad, some good, and some great, like in 1980 and…
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Jersey Shore Tiny Homes Get Huge Offers, Flourtown Owners Refuse to Sell
Despite receiving many offers, some owners of tiny homes on million-dollar properties in ritzy Jersey Shore towns have no intention of selling, write Erin McCarthy and Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Flowertown resident Linda Galer’s family has owned a tiny red cottage on a Stone Harbor street for six decades. They paid $6,000 for…
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Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue
Spring Mill Manor, a cherished wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bucks County, has transitioned to new ownership. This development marks a new chapter for the esteemed venue, renowned for its timeless elegance and picturesque setting. The new proprietor, Bill Haas, who has owned and operated the prestigious Pen Ryn Estate on the Delaware…
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Bucks County Named Best Place to Visit for a Fall Foliage
Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Highlighted by Travel + Leisure magazine, this picturesque county is gaining recognition as a prime spot for leaf peeping, drawing visitors with its stunning autumn colors and charming attractions. …
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Penn Medicine Signs Merger Agreement with Doylestown Health in Major Expansion
The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health have officially signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing the Bucks County health system under the Penn Medicine umbrella, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This merger, initially outlined in January, is pending federal and state regulatory approvals. Doylestown Health, which includes the 247-bed…
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Bucks County Emerges as Key Battleground in High-Stakes 2024 Election
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is once again at the center of national political attention as the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris approaches, writes Steve Bonel for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The county is nearly equally split between Republican and Democratic voters. Langhorne resident Hannah Reed, a 30-year-old independent voter who supported…
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Why Bucks County Homeowners Are Celebrating Halloween in July
Bucks County’s Josh Stolarski is one of many homeowners in the region turning summer into a spooky spectacle with oversized lawn ghosts and ghouls, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Stolarski’s 10-foot skeleton, festively dressed for various holidays, has become a beloved fixture in his neighborhood. “The kids love him,” he says. …
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Bucks County–Based Nonprofit Acquires Last Community Health Systems Hospitals in Pennsylvania
Bucks County-based nonprofit WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., led by healthcare veteran Joshua Nemzoff, has agreed to purchase the last three Pennsylvania hospitals from Community Health Systems Inc., writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $120 million deal encompasses Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and two Scranton facilities: Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. The…
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