• Philly Extends Bar Hours for Summer Events. Here’s Where to Watch in Bucks County

    Philly Extends Bar Hours for Summer Events. Here’s Where to Watch in Bucks County

    With several major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations coming up this summer, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bill to allow Philadelphia bars to extend their hours, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times.  “We’re ready to welcome tourists and fans from across the world this summer — and extending hours for the World Cup and America250 means more…

  • Enjoy Activities and the Arts in New Hope with This Special Day Trip Itinerary

    Enjoy Activities and the Arts in New Hope with This Special Day Trip Itinerary

    New Hope boasts one of the country’s most lively arts communities, and for those looking to spend a day exploring the borough, there are countless spots to explore, writes Asha Prihar for Spotlight PA.  Begin your day with some delicious breakfast and coffee from Poppa-Frank’s or Amsterdam Coffee Bar, and grab a treat from Factory Girl Bake Shop.  Once your stomach is…

  • Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown

    Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown

    Marc Gelman, the restaurateur behind the recently closed Rocco’s at The Brick, has teamed up with Chef Joe Brown on Mélange, a new upscale dining experience set to open at the former Sycamore Grill spot in Newtown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The pair had already begun renovating the new space…

  • Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Turnpike Toll Violators

    Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Turnpike Toll Violators

    Pennsylvania lawmakers are cracking down on Turnpike toll evaders, considering harsher penalties for frequent offenders, writes Mike D’Onofrio and Ryan Deto for AXIOS Philadelphia.  The state has lost over $200 million in uncollected tolls, resulting in higher costs for those who pay their toll bills.   State troopers and the PA Turnpike Commission are launching a campaign this month to identify reckless drivers…

  • Pennsbury High Grad Draws on Clown Work Background for New Slasher Film

    Pennsbury High Grad Draws on Clown Work Background for New Slasher Film

    Victoria Pedretti, a talented horror actress in the hit TV shows You and The Haunting of Hill House, draws on her early exposure to the performing arts for every film, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Pedretti, who’s now starring as one of the main characters in the recently released Forbidden Fruits, was inspired as a child by her clown-and-mime theater director father and contemporary dancer…

  • These Bucks County Brunch Spots Are Among the Best Places to Grab a Bite 

    These Bucks County Brunch Spots Are Among the Best Places to Grab a Bite 

    Bucks County is home to several delicious brunch spots perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, Mother’s Day, and more, with standout menus to explore, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.  Dublin’s Craft Tavern offers unforgettable dining options, like the fried chicken on honey cornbread waffles and the Trenton pork roll sandwich featuring Cooper Sharp and a fresh egg on a brioche…

  • Doylestown Men’s Clothing Store Has Everything for Proms and Weddings

    Doylestown Men’s Clothing Store Has Everything for Proms and Weddings

    Whether you’re shopping for prom season or a wedding, Ventresca Ltd., Men’s Clothing Store in Doylestown offers a wide selection of formal wear, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia.   For the past 45 years, owner Frank Ventresca has been helping ensure gentlemen dress their best for every formal occasion.   “We have the largest selection in the Delaware Valley of tuxedo rentals, dinner…

  • Former Bon-Ton in Richland Township to Become Home to New Tenant

    Former Bon-Ton in Richland Township to Become Home to New Tenant

    Relentless Iron, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, will relocate to part of the former Bon-Ton department store at Richland Plaza in Richland Township, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. This spring, the business will relocate from its three-year home in Quakertown to a larger space less than half a mile to the south. In the…

  • Two Life Sciences Companies with Doylestown Connections Raise $119M

    Two Life Sciences Companies with Doylestown Connections Raise $119M

    Aprea Therapeutics and Pinnacle Medicines, two life sciences companies with connections to Doylestown, have raised a combined $119 million from investors, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Life sciences companies in the Philadelphia region have raised over $850 million through venture capital deals and follow-on stock offerings.  Aprea Therapeutics, which is headquartered in the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center…

  • Archbishop Wood Grad to Experience Sweet 16 With Alabama Despite Injuries

    Archbishop Wood Grad to Experience Sweet 16 With Alabama Despite Injuries

    Despite having had an injury-limited season, Archbishop Wood High graduate Jalil Bethea will get to experience the NCAA Sweet 16 with Alabama, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archbishop Wood boys’ basketball coach John Mosco regards Bethea as one of the most talented players he has encountered in the Philadelphia Catholic League. “He’s very…

  • Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio

    Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio

    Newtown’s Blue Point Grill is kicking off the spring season with the freshest seafood in the area and a new 60-seat patio outside, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   The grill offers 12 to 14 varieties of fresh fish to its diners every night, thanks to its 100 suppliers along the East Coast.  Jack Morrison is the owner of Blue…

  • African American Museum of Bucks County is Officially Opening This Spring

    African American Museum of Bucks County is Officially Opening This Spring

    The African American Museum of Bucks County will officially open in its new permanent home this spring in Middletown Township, writes Emily Neil for WHYY.  Located in a renovated 18th-century farmhouse, the museum will detail the experience of Black Americans in the county, dating back to the Lenape people.  The AAMBC began as a traveling exhibit in 2013 by Bucks…

  • Food Mappers Chart Pennsylvania’s Culinary Landscape

    Food Mappers Chart Pennsylvania’s Culinary Landscape

    In a world full of influencer hype and fake reviews, several food mappers have charted Pennsylvania’s culinary landscape, relying on their own palates and passion, writes Asha Prihar for WPSU. Djour, a Philadelphia resident and lifelong foodie who uses a pseudonym to maintain privacy and avoid any special treatment by restaurants, set out around three…

  • River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing

    River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing

    Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.   While this is certainly an exciting sight for any amateur wildlife photographer, it’s also a positive for the state.  The American…

  • These Bucks County Restaurants are the Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner

    These Bucks County Restaurants are the Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner

    With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there are plenty of romantic restaurants with fireside dining around Bucks County, perfect for celebrating the holiday or an anniversary, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   The Grey Stone in Newtown is a beautiful spot with a cozy atmosphere featuring a fireplace in the den, alongside a bar, high-top seating, and fireside…

  • History of Doylestown’s Michener Art Museum Told in New Ceramic Piece 

    History of Doylestown’s Michener Art Museum Told in New Ceramic Piece 

    Horsham ceramicist Roberto Lugo is telling the history of the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown in a new piece of art, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Before the art museum became home to thousands of sculptures and paintings in 1988, it served the county as a jail.  The original prison was designed by Quakers, inspired…

  • Level Up Your Garden with Some Plants from These Bucks County Spots

    Level Up Your Garden with Some Plants from These Bucks County Spots

    The weather is getting warmer and flowers are ready to bloom, making it the perfect time to visit a garden center or nursery to spruce up your yard or outdoor space.   Luckily for all those with green thumbs, there are several spots around Bucks County to visit to help with all your garden needs!  Gasper Home & Garden Center – Richboro  …

  • Costco to Begin Selling Wine, Beer, Canned Cocktails at Warminster Location

    Costco to Begin Selling Wine, Beer, Canned Cocktails at Warminster Location

    After getting approval for a liquor license transfer, Costco plans to start selling wine, beer, and canned cocktails at its Warminster store, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move is part of a larger push by the warehouse club, one of the nation’s largest wine sellers, to get into the wine and beer…