• Philly-Based Cheesesteak Spot To Open Second Bucks County Location Soon

    Philly-Based Cheesesteak Spot To Open Second Bucks County Location Soon

    The Philly-based shop, Steve’s Prince of Steaks, is expanding its Bucks County reach with a new restaurant set for Warrington, writes Michael Vyskocil for WJBR. The new location will be on Easton Road near the Target.   This will be Steve’s second location in Bucks County, with the other in Langhorne. The new spot brings…

  • Bristol Initiative Archiving Untold Stories About the Borough’s Puerto Rican Community

    Bristol Initiative Archiving Untold Stories About the Borough’s Puerto Rican Community

    The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and Joel Berrocal, the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce’s executive director, are working to document the untold history of Bristol’s Puerto Rican community, writes Emily Neil for WHYY.   Berrocal noted that he’s had this project in mind for a while. However, he was recently inspired to start…

  • Check Out the Only 19th-Century Octagonal Schoolhouse in Bucks County

    Check Out the Only 19th-Century Octagonal Schoolhouse in Bucks County

    Wrightstown houses Bucks County’s last remaining octagonal schoolhouse, located at Swamp Road and Second Street Pike, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   The Wrightstown Township Historical Commission, which owns and maintains the property, hosts events from May to October. During their free open houses, locals can explore the inside of the historic building.  …

  • Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Those in the Doylestown area can enjoy furry friends with their coffee at the new MeWow Cat Cafe, writes Morgan Suppes for WFMZ.  The cat cafe recently moved to a new location in Doylestown after needing to expand due to its increasing popularity. The owner, Eilene Kramer, is excited to welcome locals to the new…

  • Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Reimagines Old Buildings for New Locations

    Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Reimagines Old Buildings for New Locations

    Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, founded in Bensalem and headquartered in Trevose, is a beloved dessert spot that’s gotten creative with its real estate, reports Daisha Jones for PHL17.   Since its founding in 1984, the franchise has opened more than 500 locations in the country.   Rita’s often converts old buildings and reimagines…

  • Florida Man Almost Catches Alligator While Fishing at Magnolia Lake in Bristol

    Florida Man Almost Catches Alligator While Fishing at Magnolia Lake in Bristol

    Florida’s Ricky Sánchez got more than he bargained for last week while fishing at Bristol Township’s Magnolia Lake after nearly catching a small alligator on his line, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sánchez posted two videos of the encounter which have gone viral. “I swear to you, I got a … alligator. ……

  • Former Craft Barbecue Co. Owner Opening Speakeasy-Style Tavern in Dublin

    Former Craft Barbecue Co. Owner Opening Speakeasy-Style Tavern in Dublin

    Craft Tavern, a new speakeasy-style restaurant, is set to opened last month at 101 S. Main Street in Dublin, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  The restaurant was founded by Tom Peters, owner of the now-closed Craft Barbecue Co., formerly known as Holy Que in Lahaska.   “Barbecue had an incredible run — and we’re…

  • Central Bucks School District Hiring for Over 100 Positions At August Job Fair

    Central Bucks School District Hiring for Over 100 Positions At August Job Fair

    Central Bucks School District is preparing to host a hiring event on Aug. 25 to fill more than 100 open positions before the start of the upcoming school year, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The event will take place at Central Bucks South High School from 4 PM to 7 PM.…

  • These Two Towns In the Bucks County Area are the Perfect Antiquing Spots

    These Two Towns In the Bucks County Area are the Perfect Antiquing Spots

    Antique lovers looking to find new shops and stores to explore can check out New Hope and Lambertville, New Jersey, just across the Delaware River, writes Zea Ang for Avocadu.  New Hope, with its 18th- and 19th-century buildings, features a variety of cute antique shops with everything from wall art to collectible porcelain.   The small…

  • Cheese Lovers, Rejoice: This Bensalem Spot Has Top-Tier Mozzarella Sticks

    Cheese Lovers, Rejoice: This Bensalem Spot Has Top-Tier Mozzarella Sticks

    Eddington House in Bensalem is a Bucks County favorite with delicious food and some of the best mozzarella sticks in the area, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide.  The mozzarella sticks are perfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs and garlic. The cheese provides the perfect stretch with each bite and is…

  • Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Opposes Senior Housing Development in Lower Makefield

    Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Opposes Senior Housing Development in Lower Makefield

    U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has joined a group of Lower Makefield residents in opposing the development of a new senior housing project in the township, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A staffer for Fitzpatrick, along with dozens of residents, gathered at a Lower Makefield zoning board meeting earlier this week to challenge a…

  • The Middletown Grange Fair Is Back This Week with Food, Rides and Family Fun

    The Middletown Grange Fair Is Back This Week with Food, Rides and Family Fun

    The Middletown Grange Fair is returning to Wrightstown this week, with tons of fun attractions for the whole family, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown.   From Aug. 13 to 17, families will gather at 576 Penns Park Rd. to celebrate Bucks County’s agricultural traditions.   A variety of fun events will take place throughout the fair,…

  • Cescaphe CEO Renovating 51-Year-Old Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna

    Cescaphe CEO Renovating 51-Year-Old Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna

    Joe Volpe, CEO of Philadelphia events company Cescaphe, is renovating the former Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna and reopening under the name Blind Fox Vineyard, working alongside his wife and daughters, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Volpe expects to reopen the 72-acre property to the public this fall, with wine tasting experiences…

  • These Delicious Restaurants in Doylestown Are Perfect Dinner Spots

    These Delicious Restaurants in Doylestown Are Perfect Dinner Spots

    Looking for a spot to grab a bite to eat? There’s no shortage of delicious restaurants in Doylestown to check out, writes staff for Visit Bucks County.  The Hattery Stove & Still is a modern-day tavern with a vintage, industrial-style interior. This eatery serves brunch, lunch and dinner throughout the week with unique and tasty…

  • New Hope’s Orchestra BioMed Raises $111M to Advance Its Heart Care Technologies

    New Hope’s Orchestra BioMed Raises $111M to Advance Its Heart Care Technologies

    Orchestra BioMed, based in New Hope, successfully raised $111 million in just five days to support the advancement of two of its flagship technologies focused on heart care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biomedical company closed a $40 million public stock offering on Tuesday, building on $71 million in new capital…

  • Langhorne Consultant Releases Free Toolkit for Private School Financial Aid in PA

    Langhorne Consultant Releases Free Toolkit for Private School Financial Aid in PA

    Langhorne’s Ryan Abramson, founder of Oakridge Leaders, recently released a free downloadable tool designed to help Pennsylvania families navigate private school financial aid. Abramson, an award-winning author and communications strategist, created the guide to simplify the often confusing and stressful process by guiding parents through each step of applying for financial aid at independent schools,…

  • Two New Tasty Eateries Have Recently Arrived at The Station in Dublin

    Two New Tasty Eateries Have Recently Arrived at The Station in Dublin

    Excitement continues to build at The Station in Dublin as two highly anticipated food concepts officially join its culinary lineup, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Pizza Theory offers a fresh approach to both pizza delivery and casual dining. Operated by Ed Rosenthal, the Dublin location serves up handcrafted pizzas known for bold flavor and…

  • Destroyed Levittown Lanes Bowling Alley Set to Become Apartment Building

    Destroyed Levittown Lanes Bowling Alley Set to Become Apartment Building

    Levittown Lanes, a family-run bowling alley destroyed three years ago in a three-alarm fire, is now set to become an apartment complex, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Falls Township supervisors gave the green light for a three-story, 24-unit apartment complex to be constructed at 8815 New Falls Road. The one- and…