• Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition

    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…

  • Newtown Theatre Announces Family Series Lineup Brimming with Magic and More

    Newtown Theatre Announces Family Series Lineup Brimming with Magic and More

    The Newtown Theatre is kicking off the New Year with a variety of family-friendly events and concerts with its upcoming Family Series, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   On Friday, Jan. 9, at 8 PM, magician and musical illusionist Chris Funk will be giving a magical performance.   Appearing on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Syfy’s Wizard Wars, Funk masterfully blends music and illusions, with…

  • Here’s What Projects From New Hope’s Bradley Cooper to Enjoy on Netflix 

    Here’s What Projects From New Hope’s Bradley Cooper to Enjoy on Netflix 

    New Hope resident Bradley Cooper’s new movie “Is This Thing On?” marks his third time acting as a writer, director, and producer, writes Caitlin Busch for Tudum.   He previously directed “A Star Is Born” (2018) and “Maestro” (2023), and has starred in classics like “Silver Linings Playbook,” “American Hustle,” “American Sniper,” “Sex and the City,” and “The Hangover” films.  …

  • New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike

    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…

  • Doylestown Resident Appointed as Bucks County’s Chief Legal Officer

    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…

  • These Remodeling Trends Are Shaping Doylestown and New Hope Housing Markets

    These Remodeling Trends Are Shaping Doylestown and New Hope Housing Markets

    Doylestown and New Hope have emerged as Bucks County destinations for homeowners eager to reimagine their spaces with a fresh, modern vision, according to a staff report from the Urban Meter. Both communities are experiencing a remodeling boom fueled by rising property values, higher buyer expectations, continued migration from larger cities, and broader lifestyle shifts.…

  • Nonprofit Main St. Donates $130K to Cancer Community in Bucks County

    Nonprofit Main St. Donates $130K to Cancer Community in Bucks County

    Main St., a Doylestown-based nonprofit, donated $130,000 to the breast cancer community in Bucks County in 2025, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   The nonprofit primarily raised the money during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October in collaboration with three businesses and six Bucks County communities.  Community events, fundraisers, and sponsorships were hosted in Yardley, Doylestown, Carversville, Perkasie, New Hope, and…

  • Maintain Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions at One of These Bucks County Trails

    Maintain Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions at One of These Bucks County Trails

    For those starting 2026 with a fitness goal, there is no shortage of hiking and walking trails that locals can enjoy to get their steps in while enjoying some fresh air, writes staff for Visit Bucks County.   The High Rocks Trail at Pipersville’s Ralph Stover State Park offers gorgeous views of Tohickon Creek from the 200-foot cliffs above.   The…

  • Philadelphia Region Luxury Homes Rank Among Top Ten Fastest-Selling Markets

    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…

  • Doylestown’s Hepatitis B Foundation Responds to CDC’s Vaccine Policy Change

    Doylestown’s Hepatitis B Foundation Responds to CDC’s Vaccine Policy Change

    Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to end its policy on hepatitis B vaccinations at birth, the Hepatitis B Foundation has begun a public awareness campaign, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The Doylestown-based company is the only nonprofit in the world devoted to researching and informing the public about hepatitis B.   “We’ve already started working on…

  • Members of Levittown’s Spirit Financial Credit Union Vote Against Merger

    Members of Levittown’s Spirit Financial Credit Union Vote Against Merger

    Members of Spirit Financial Credit Union in Levittown have voted overwhelmingly against a plan by their leaders to merge with Credit Union 1 of suburban Chicago, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We respect the decision our members made through this vote,” said David Obarowski, the credit union’s chief executive. “There are no…

  • Police Chief Praises First Responders’ Heroism After Bristol Nursing Home Explosion

    Police Chief Praises First Responders’ Heroism After Bristol Nursing Home Explosion

    Bristol Township Police Chief Charles Winik praised the bravery of first responders who sprang into action following the explosion at Bristol Health and Rehab Center, write Jo Brandt and Julie Hanson for CBS News Philadelphia. He pointed to extraordinary acts of heroism by rescuers in the aftermath of the blast, which resulted in the death…

  • Take a Trip to Visit the Most Iconic Historic Sites Around Bucks County 

    Take a Trip to Visit the Most Iconic Historic Sites Around Bucks County 

    For history aficionados, there’s no shortage of historical sites and locations to explore around Bucks County, offering the perfect blend of education and fun, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County.   Take a trip to Cravens Hall in Warminster, constructed between 1790 and 1845, and the John Fitch Steamboat Museum right beside it. Visitors can take tours on the second Sunday…

  • New Hope’s Tenna to be Acquired by John Deere in New Agreement 

    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…

  • Warminster’s Burpee Launches Patriotic Flower Seeds for Semiquincentennial

    Warminster’s Burpee Launches Patriotic Flower Seeds for Semiquincentennial

    Warminster-based Burpee Gardening is marking the nation’s 250th birthday by partnering with the Museum of the American Revolution to create a Declaration Bouquet collection of five new flowers inspired by the words from the Declaration of Independence and the national anthem, writes Liz Grossman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The collection, which debuted on Dec. 1,…

  • Bucks County Native Colette Sexton Wins National Cyclo-Cross Championship

    Bucks County Native Colette Sexton Wins National Cyclo-Cross Championship

    Bucks County native and now resident of Lambertville, Colette Sexton, recently won the 2025 national cyclo-cross championship for women between the ages of 55 and 59, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.   According to USA Cycling, cyclo-cross, a sport that became popular in France, is a form of road biking blending mountain biking and steeplechase…

  • Seven Bucks County Towns Included in List of Most Expensive Homes in the State

    Seven Bucks County Towns Included in List of Most Expensive Homes in the State

    Seven Bucks County towns recently made a list of the top 30 cities with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a ranking by Stacker. The site used data from Zillow to compile its list.  The Bucks County town with the most expensive home values in the state, ranked at No. 4, was New Hope. The typical home value was $897,057,…

  • Locals Wait for Updates About the Future of Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall

    Locals Wait for Updates About the Future of Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall

    As the New Year begins, the future of Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem remains uncertain, with most of the shops closed and spaces left unoccupied, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times.   The property, which spans 91 acres and 1 million square feet of retail space, was sold to developers over a year ago for $27.5 million.  Now, most of the mall…