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Plans for Doylestown Townhomes Include Victorian-Era Home Preservation
Newtown-based Triumph Building Group proposed constructing townhomes on a nearly four-acre site in Doylestown Township, incorporating the preservation of an 1880 Victorian home into the design, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. During a presentation of preliminary sketch plans to the township’s planning commission, the builders said the historic structure would be…
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Bensalem Actor Takes the Stage in Touring Production of Beetlejuice
The touring Broadway production of Beetlejuice is back at the Academy of Music, and Marc Ginsburg of Bensalem is a member of the cast, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. In the show, Ginsburg is an understudy for Beetlejuice as well as five other roles. The production is an adaptation of the beloved Tim Burton classic…
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Bristol Township Council Approves Plan to Build $500K Homes in Croydon
The Bristol Township Council has approved the plan to build seven houses at 1020 Anne Street in Croydon, allowing the project to proceed to the construction phase, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. A Levittown builder will develop single-family, four-bedroom, three-bath houses spanning 1,800 square feet and priced around $495,000, a range…
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Bucks County Hospitals, Officials Stay Quiet
The new federal budget includes spending cuts that will most likely affect Bucks County hospitals, but local hospital executives are not yet disclosing the extent, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The budget passed this month imposes additional paperwork and verification procedures for Medicaid recipients that will, according to some advocates, remove…
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New Toll Brothers Luxury Development Announced for Chalfont
Toll Brothers is bringing a new luxury home community, Birch Run at New Britain, to Chalfont, with sales expected to begin in fall 2025. The exclusive neighborhood from the Fort Washington-based luxury home builder will feature low-maintenance townhomes with three bedrooms, versatile flex spaces, as well as attached two-car garages. Work is already underway at…
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Philadelphia’s Steven Singer Jewelers is Opening a New Location in Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers is opening a new location in Newtown, bringing their jewelry selection and quality service to Bucks County, writes Andrea Miller for I Hate Steven Singer. The new store will be in The Village at Newtown, in the space next to The Capital Grille. The company announced that it was excited to…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $5.99M Majestic Mediterranean in Newtown
A majestic Mediterranean home on 6.1 acres with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown. This stunning residence offers a harmonious blend of classic design and contemporary luxury. Beautiful details include wide-plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting throughout and handcrafted double doors. . . Among the highlights are…
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Philly Brewery Opens Unique Taproom and Trading Card Shop in New Hope
Human Robot, the popular Philadelphia brewery that launched in Kensington in 2020, has expanded into Bucks County with a New Hope taproom and trading card shop combo, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Doubles, as the newcomer is called, held its grand opening on July 25. The project is the result of…
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Pennsbury High School Project Moves Forward Slowly After $269.5M Approval
After the Pennsbury School Board approved a $269.5 million project cap several weeks ago, plans for the new Pennsbury High School are progressing slowly, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. A high-level overview of the proposal was presented to Falls Township officials on Tuesday night. Attorneys representing the project told Planning Commission…
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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Proposes Toll Increase for 2026
To offset rising construction costs, protect its strong credit ratings and support new transportation infrastructure investments, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has proposed a toll increase set to take effect in 2026, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The proposed rate adjustments would raise the E-ZPass toll for Class 1 passenger vehicles, those…
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Local Gym Partners with Police Athletic League to Form Youth Boxing Program
The Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Feasterville is partnering with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League to create a youth boxing program, reports Cierra Genelle for WFMZ. The president of the gym, Joe Hand Jr., decided he wanted to give local kids the chance to try something new. When Bucks County Sheriff Frederick…
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The Wait is Over: Wawa’s Newtown Location to Celebrate Grand Opening
After months of waiting, the Newtown Wawa at 91 Lower Silver Lake Road is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, July 31, with associates, customers and the community. The event will start at 7:45 AM with a countdown by Wawa General Manager Robert Kelly. The doors will officially open at 8 AM, and the first…
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Eating Gluten-Free? These Bucks County Spots Have You Covered
Those with a gluten intolerance can find an assortment of restaurants, bakeries and shops in Bucks County that offer tasty gluten-free options, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. Haasis Gluten Free Bakery in Perkasie offers a variety of items made in a gluten-free and nut-free facility. Customers can enjoy their chocolate chip pound…
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Capital Health Plans for Middletown Site Shift Again, Now Facing New Review
Six years after Capital Health acquired the medical building at the Oxford Valley Mall complex in Middletown, the facility remains unused, with no specialty hospital planned, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. The former home of Barix Clinics of Pennsylvania was originally set to be renamed Capital Health Oxford Valley and was…
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Gummy Bear Flavor Returns to Rita’s Water Ice With a Sweet Surprise
To combat the summer heat, Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is bringing back the beloved Gummy Bear flavor. From now until August 24, customers can check out participating locations to purchase the sweet frozen treat. The company originally introduced the flavor in 2023, and it quickly became a fan favorite. Rita’s is excited…
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New Hope Teen Competes at World Jump Rope Championships in Japan
After breaking two records at the U.S. championships earlier in the year, sixteen-year-old Zach Peckman of New Hope is in Japan for the IJRU World Jump Rope Championships, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New Hope-Solebury High School student set his jump-rope pace to a sped-up version of Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America”…
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The 2025 Doylestown Arts Festival is This September. Here’s What You Need to Know
The Doylestown Arts Festival is returning for its 34th year, featuring art, musical performances and the Bucks County Classic bike race, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. The festival is taking place on Sept. 6 and 7 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free. Attendees can peruse work from…
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Canvassers Offer Message of Hope to Bucks County SEPTA Riders
The canvassing team at the Woodbourne station platform are trying to let as many SEPTA riders as possible know that it is still not too late to save their train, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last week, Transit Forward Philadelphia campaigners encouraged riders at six West Trenton Line Regional Rail stations to ask…
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