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Long Vacant Ivyland Commercial Site Slated for Apartment Building Development
A former tractor warehouse in the heart of Ivyland, unused for more than a decade, is slated for transformation into a small apartment building, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The building on the corner of Greeley and Wilson avenues will feature four apartments, two on each floor, along with eight off-street…
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Step Into Vintage Rural America at Van Sant Covered Bridge in New Hope
The Van Sant Covered Bridge, situated across Pidcock Creek in New Hope, feels like a preserved snapshot of vintage rural America, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. Nestled in Bucks County’s picturesque countryside, the crimson-coated wooden structure feels like a time portal disguised as architecture. It serves as a testament to craftsmanship from…
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Sports Bar and Restaurant with Golf Simulator and Virtual Games Opens in Warrington
The family-oriented bar and restaurant Gloria Sports & Spirits in Warrington recently opened its doors, offering American-style food that has a European twist, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Millions of dollars have been invested in the new restaurant, located in the former Bar Louie in the Shops at Valley Square. The space includes…
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Ring in the New Year with These Fun Bucks County Celebrations and Events
For those looking to enjoy New Year’s Eve out somewhere fun, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check out, for kids and adults alike, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Up in Point Pleasant, Dharma Bums will be having a special party with live music from Cosmic Jerry Band. Doors will open at 7 PM,…
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Painting on Display at Brandywine Museum of Art Thanks to Bucks County Couple
One of the painter Jasper Francis Cropsey’s impressive works is back on public display for the first time in 152 years, thanks to a Bucks County couple, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The painting, titled “Autumn in the Ramapo Valley, Erie Railway,” was commissioned in 1873 by the investor James McHenry, who took control of Erie Railway after ousting Jay Gould. The painting…
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Here’s Your Recap of What Restaurants in Bucks County Closed This Year
This year, Bucks County unfortunately had to say farewell to several great restaurants in the area, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. In late January, Doylestown’s Peruvian-Mexican restaurant Quinoa closed its doors. Luckily, it wasn’t goodbye forever, as the owners launched a Quinoa dinner menu on Friday and Saturday nights at its sister restaurant, Latin Pot in Dublin. Morrisville’s feline-themed brewery,…
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Nonprofit Publication Delaware Currents to Shut Down Due to Lack of Funding
Delaware Currents, the nonprofit website that provides important news and updates about the Delaware River, will be shutting down due to a loss in funding, reports Preston Ehrler for BRC 13. Meg McGuire, a reporter who served as the managing editor for the Times Herald-Record in Middletown, New York, founded the nonprofit a decade ago. The site covered news related to…
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Member Vote to Decide Future of Levittown’s Spirit Financial Merger
Member-owned Spirit Financial Credit Union in Levittown could lose its local ownership status following a member vote on a potential merger with Credit Union 1, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spirit Financial was formed by U.S. Steel Fairless Works in 1954 and maintains its sole office on New Falls Road, which has…
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Despite Losing Home to Fire, Local Santa Claus Brought Holiday Cheer to Families
Despite a tragic fire that destroyed his home, Scott Diethorne, also known as “Santa Scott” to the Fairless Hills community, kept the Christmas magic alive this year, reports Amanda Pitts for 6abc. On Oct. 25, the Diethornes’ residence caught fire, destroying everything and resulting in the loss of their two dogs and parrot. When word of the fire spread,…
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Yardley Author’s Cookbook Shares Festive Christmas Treats from the Gilded Age
Yardley food writer and historian Becky Libourel Diamond is bringing back classic festive dishes and decadent desserts in a new cookbook, “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era.” More than a recipe collection, it’s a festive feast of flavors, stories and traditions from America’s most dazzling period. Diamond adapted recipes…
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This Christmas Season, Check Out These Special Light Displays in Bucks County
This holiday season, hop in your car and take a trip around Bucks County to see some of the best house displays, featuring spectacular lights, inflatables, music, handmade decorations, and more, writes Jo Ciavaglia and Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Matthews Lane Wonderland in Newtown Township features over 100,000 lights across…
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Historic Covered Bridge Featured in Bucks County Artist’s Christmas Card
Jerry Cable, an artist from Bucks County, recently released his artist edition Christmas card for this year, titled “Fetching the Christmas Pine,” writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Each year, Cable finds inspiration for his cards from locations and subjects across the county. This year’s design features a festive depiction of the Erwinna Covered…
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Feasterville-Based Joe Hand Promotions Receives Dual Prestigious Recognitions
Feasterville-based Joe Hand Promotions, the largest distributor of premium live sports content to commercial establishments nationwide, has received two prestigious recognitions. Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, was named one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Philadelphia Business Journal in recognition of his visionary leadership and sustained company growth. Under his leadership,…
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Bucks County Resident and Sled Dog Racer Reflects on His Canine-Led Journey
Throughout his life, Rob Downey, a Bucks County resident, has worked to care for and improve the health of our working canine companions, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Before moving to Pennsylvania, Downey spent 20 years racing sled dogs in Alaska, documenting over 6,000 runs spanning 42,000 miles with his 25 to 30 sled dogs. While living there, he worked with the Indigenous…
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Celebrate New Year’s in Bucks County at One of These Exciting Events
Celebrate the New Year in Bucks County at one of the many family-friendly and adult-only parties around the area, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. At Sesame Place Philadelphia, enjoy fireworks and performances with everyone’s favorite characters, which will begin at 6 PM on New Year’s Eve. The Gatsby New Year’s DJ Dance Party will be taking place at Boo’s Firehouse Tavern on…
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Newtown Borough Police Department Gifts $20K to Bucks Scholarship Fund
The Newtown Borough Police Department recently presented the Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund with a $20,000 check at the Temperance House, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The funds were raised at the department’s Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in honor of Police Officer Brian Gregg. The Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to emergency responders’ children who lost…
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Sandwich Shop in Morrisville Also Serves Up Incredible Coffee Cake
Morrisville’s Bread and Butter is a sandwich shop with a variety of delicious options to choose from, along with sweet treats you won’t want to miss, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The business began as a food truck back in 2017 after Angela Brachelli and Missy Bodine came up with the idea while stuck in traffic on I-95. In 2024, they opened their new…
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Yardley Author’s Debut Historical Fiction Novel Picked Up by UK Publisher
Since Yardley resident Brian Devitt was a child, he has possessed a passion for writing, finding it a powerful means of self-expression. Devitt served in the U.S. Navy as an officer and later had a lengthy career in the information technology field. His passion for writing followed him throughout it all. “I enjoy creating stories in which characters are challenged to make…
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