Bucks County
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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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Bucks County Siblings LJ and Max Lead Philly Sports Fandom
For Bucks County siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, their sports camaraderie is in full swing, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Fans since early childhood, 13-year-old LJ and 10-year-old Max revel in the current success of Philly’s teams, particularly the Phillies. Both active baseball players even have Phillies-themed helmets. Max,…
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Bucks County’s Best Hot Dogs: Top Spots to Savor This Summer
As summer approaches, Bucks County’s hot dog scene is sizzling with unique offerings. Local eateries are serving up inventive hot dogs that delight both traditionalists and adventurous eaters, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Cheese Dawgs in Bristol offers over three dozen specialty hot dogs. Highlights include the Philly Surf &…
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Bucks County’s Best Pools and Splash Pads to Beat the Summer Heat
As Bucks County braces for an exceptionally hot summer week, residents are eagerly seeking relief from the soaring temperatures. Fortunately, Bucks County offers numerous pools and splash pads to help residents beat the heat, writes Adriana Herrera for the Bucks County Courier Times. One popular destination is the Fanny Chapman Memorial Pool in Doylestown,…
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These Two Bucks County Buildings are Older Than Pennsylvania Itself
As the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Pennsylvania is home to many buildings that were built long before it became a state in 1787, including several in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Court Inn in Newtown is among the oldest buildings in Bucks County. When…
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Bucks County Homes Among Priciest in State and Nation
Bucks County, along with other counties that make up the Philadelphia suburbs, has some of the most expensive home prices in both the state and the country, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to late 2023 data from the National Association of Realtors, the median home price in Bucks, Chester, Delaware,…
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State Senator Steve Santarsiero Launches Blue Zones Initiative in Bucks County
State Senator Steve Santarsiero and the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) launched Blue Zones Ignite Bucks Area, a transformative initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of residents, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Funded by a state grant, this partnership with Blue Zones will conduct a comprehensive community assessment to recommend…
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These Bucks County Spots Were Featured on Food Network
Pennsylvania’s culinary scene has gained national recognition, with over 90 restaurants featured across 23 Food Network shows, including two in Bucks County, write Michele Haddon and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Lucky Cupcake Company in Lahaska, featured in “Cupcake Wars” in 2011, continues to thrive under Joanne Jarin. Since its…
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These Historic Houses in Bucks County Are More Than Worth a Visit
Many gorgeous historic houses in Bucks County stand as landmarks to ages past amid new development and as such are worth exploring, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Tyler Mansion in Newtown Township was built in the 1930s for George and Stella Elkins Tyler. It is the grandest home ever constructed in Bucks County and…
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New Jersey-based Mister Softee Introduces Ice Cream Truck Tracking App for Bucks County and Beyond
Childhood nostalgia meets modern convenience as New Jersey-based Mister Softee unveils its new tracking app for ice cream trucks, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Now, instead of chasing down the iconic trucks, locals can simply download the app from the Apple app store or Google Play to locate their favorite…
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Family Bought Farmhouse in Bucks County That Needed Saving and Kept Adding to It Over Years
When looking for a new home for their family, Jim and Connie Martin found a stone farmhouse in Bucks County they liked, but knew it would take a lot of work and time to save it, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But this did not deter the couple. They purchased the rundown building…
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Author Rick Van Noy Chronicles His Journey In Canoe Down Delaware River in New Book
Author Rick Van Noy took a canoe trip down the Delaware River with his dog, Sully, and chronicles their journey in his new book, Borne by the River, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Van Noy is a New Jersey native who grew up by the river but later moved for school and work…
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These Three Major Pop Stars Have Bucks County Roots
Three major pop stars who are known all around the world all grew up in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, is a Doylestown Township native. Over the years, she has released many mega-hits that we all know and love, including “So What?”, “Perfect”, and “Just…
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Luxurious and Historic: Washington Crossing Home from 1750 Up for Sale
Greg Lang and his wife made a significant lifestyle change when they moved from Wilmington to Bucks County, drawn by Greg’s new job at an insurance company in Princeton, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple fell in love with a historic home nestled on three acres, part of what was originally…
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Breathing New Life: Bucks County Woman Marion Marin Celebrates Lung Transplant
April is “National Donate Life Month”, and 57-year-old Bucks County resident and businesswoman Marion Marin is celebrating a successful lung transplant, reports 6 ABC. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle, running three businesses, and never smoking, Marin faced an unexpected health crisis in 2022 when she began experiencing severe shortness of breath. However, an urgent…
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Family Fun Filled Weekend: Flowers, Mermaids, Animals, and Basketball Galore Happening Around the Delaware Valley!
March typically comes in like a lion, but with mild weather forecasted for this weekend, it is a great opportunity for planning a family outing to create long-lasting memories! This weekend is jam-packed with options to fill up a kid-friendly calendar and capture frameable photos during enjoyable excursions in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. This…
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Researchers Join Forces to Curb Blue Catfish Invasion in Delaware River
Researchers from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are collaborating to address the growing threat of invasive blue catfish in the Delaware River ecosystem, writes Andrew Lewis for Delaware Currents. The issue, which first emerged a decade ago with the discovery of a blue catfish in the Christina River has since escalated. Mike Steiger,…
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