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Beer Festival Season is Brewing in Bucks County with These Upcoming Events
In and around Bucks County, local breweries are getting ready to celebrate the spring and summer with beer festivals, serving up IPAs, stouts, lagers, and more, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. On May 30, Warwick Farm Brewing will be hosting its annual Haze Fest, featuring food trucks, music from local bands, and all your favorite beverages. As…
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Bucks County Borough Named One of the Best Towns to Live in PA by Niche
According to a new ranking from Niche, Newtown Borough is the best place to live in Bucks County, with highly rated schools, low crime rates, and a welcoming suburban atmosphere, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Niche’s 2026 Best Places to Live list provides insights into areas around the country, ranking 230 cities and 18,000 suburbs, neighborhoods, and towns. The Bucks County…
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Perkasie’s Final Undeveloped Land May Become Home to Recycling Center
After borough leaders and residents pushed back against plans for luxury apartments, the final undeveloped tract of land in Perkasie may instead be developed as a recycling center, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Feb. 25, Perkasie Place submitted a sketch plan to the borough planning commission seeking initial feedback on…
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Lawrenceville Native Jamie Ding Extends ‘Jeopardy!’ Winning Streak
Lawrenceville native Jamie Ding extended his Jeopardy! winning streak by beating another Philadelphia contestant, raising his total to 28 victories, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New Jersey public policy wonk has become one of the most successful contestants ever, now sitting just five straight wins away from overtaking James Holzhauer’s 32-win streak.…
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New Italian Restaurant Opens at the Former New Hope Star Diner
Cugini’s Italian Kitchen, a new Sicilian restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes, has opened its doors at the site of the former New Hope Star Diner in Solebury, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. With decades of restaurant industry experience, cousins Anthony Adragna and Frank Picone opened their latest venture in late March following extensive renovations to the building. …
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Penn Medicine Doylestown Health CEO to Retire, Talks Merger and Advice
After 13 years at the helm, including last year’s merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Doylestown Health CEO Jim Brexler is retiring April 30, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. By joining Penn Medicine, the independent Doylestown Health gained the financial support and capital backing needed to sustain its level of…
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Levittown Restaurant Serves Some of the Best Fried Scallops in the Region
Under the Pier in Levittown is one of the region’s real hidden gems, known for serving some of the best fried scallops you will find anywhere around, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The unassuming white exterior conceals a space where seafood takes center stage. Inside, the inviting scent of freshly prepared dishes…
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Your Next Great Read Awaits at One of These Bucks County Bookstores
There’s nothing quite like a good book! You can venture to far-off places (real or fictional) and experience incredible adventures from your couch. Luckily, there’s no shortage of independent bookstores in Bucks County where your next adventure can be found. Newtown Bookshop, located at 2120 South Eagle Rd, is filled with books for everyone. Customers…
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Newtown-Based Traws Pharma Shares Full-Year Results, Clinical Progress
Last week, Newtown-based Traws Pharma reported its full-year 2025 financial results and provided updates on its influenza and COVID drug programs. The company, which develops novel therapies to target critical threats to human health from respiratory viral diseases, also reported the completion of a private investment in public equity financing of up to $60 million…
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Phillies Legend Speaks with Doylestown Little Leaguers about Sun Safety
Former Phillie and Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt made a special appearance at Turk Park’s baseball field in Warrington to deliver a message about sun safety to local Little Leaguers, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmidt spoke with the kids about the importance of sun protection during Dermatology Partners and the Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation’s “Play Sun Safe”…
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Warminster Food Bank and Jamison Farm Find Clever Way to Fight Hunger
Jamison’s Hidden Valley Farm chickens struggled this winter as snow covered the plants that the 1,200 birds typically graze on for nutrients, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Farm owner Eric Kretschman, looking for produce to supplement chicken feed, turned to the Warminster Food Bank for help and developed a symbiotic relationship in the process. The food bank supplies hundreds…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $3.3M Historic Gem in Newtown
A historic home on 0.32 acres with four bedrooms and three full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. From its welcoming wraparound porch to its newly installed white oak floors, the property makes a strong first impression. . . Inside, original details have been thoughtfully preserved while the layout has been enhanced for contemporary living. …
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Special Philly History Book Signing Taking Place in Lahaska This Weekend
Author Natalie Pompilio is taking readers on a guided tour of America’s birthplace in her new book, Philadelphia: A Walk Through History, and a Lahaska store is having a special event to celebrate its release. On Sunday, April 25, Pompilio will be visiting The Lahaska Bookshop for an Independent Bookstore Day event that will include a discussion of the book and insights from the…
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West Rockhill Supervisors Pass Data Center Ordinance Amid Concerns
Six months after developers pitched an informal data center plan for Cathill Road, West Rockhill Township supervisors voted unanimously to approve a new zoning ordinance regulating the industry, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Under the new ordinance, data center development is limited to the township’s “PI – Planned Industrial” zoning district…
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Bensalem-Based Pretzel Company Opens Location on Drexel Campus
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing its signature salty snacks to Drexel University, with a new location in the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, writes Carter Blake for The Triangle. The new store is opening on the heels of the campus’ Wawa closure in January, followed by the closures of El Taco and D.P. Dough in February.…
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Boutique Hotel Just Minutes from New Hope Boasts Delicious Restaurant
Located just a few minutes from New Hope, the Carversville Inn is a cozy boutique hotel with a delicious restaurant located in a 200-year-old building, writes Regan Stephens for Travel + Leisure. Over the years, the 1813 Federal-style building has housed a tavern, an ice cream parlor, a general store, a gas station, and a restaurant. When Milan Lint and Mitch…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out ‘Queen of Pop’ at Coachella
During weekend 2 of Coachella, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter welcomed Madonna, the ‘Queen of Pop’ herself, onto the stage for an unforgettable performance, writes Alyssa Bailey and Aimée Lutkin for ELLE. The duo wowed attendees with duets of Madonna’s hits, “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer,” along with a new song suspected to be from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions on the Dance Floor: Part…
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Broadway Performer and Bristol Native Returns to His Hometown Stage
A Bristol native and Broadway performer returned to his hometown for Jelly’s Last Jam, a musical telling the story of the birth of jazz, writes Melinda Rizzo for the Bucks County Beacon. Stanley Martin stars as the musical’s lead, Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, also known as Jelly Roll Morton, at the Bristol Riverside Theatre. Martin made his first appearance…








































