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Bucks County Plant Nursery Ranked in the Top Ten in the Country by USA Today
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve’s Native Plant Nursery in Solebury was recently ranked as one of the top nurseries in the country, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bucks County nursery was listed in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, placing at No. 10 in the ranking. According to a press release from the USA Today Network, the nurseries…
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This Cozy Doylestown Diner Serves Some of the Best Pancakes in the County
Doylestown’s Cross Keys Diner, a former farmhouse turned eatery, is a delicious spot to grab a bite to eat, known for its cornmeal buttermilk pancakes, writes Claire Allar for Family Destinations Guide. These pancakes are the perfect balance of crispy on the edges and fluffy in the middle, thanks to the addition of cornmeal.…
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Montgomery County Bank Officially Acquired by Quakertown’s QNB Bank
Quakertown-based QNB Bank has officially completed its acquisition of Montgomery County’s Victory Bank, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. The all-stock deal was first announced last September for $40.97 million. Victory Bank will now serve as a division of QNB Bank until Victory’s systems are converted to QNB in mid-June. Victory Bank offices and branches will then reopen…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $1.3M Storybook Retreat in Yardley
A custom-built home on 5,531 square feet with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Yardley. A grand two-story foyer introduces the home, featuring imported marble flooring and a sweeping staircase. . . From there, the layout unfolds into a series of elegant living areas, including a formal living room with…
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Historic Bucks County Restaurant Has Been Serving Customers for Centuries
McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn in Quakertown has been delivering delicious food to patrons in its historic restaurant since the 1700s, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. The colonial-era building takes guests back to another time, with its stone foundations and wooden balconies that have served Revolutionary War soldiers and modern diners alike. Inside, the historic…
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New Hope Lodge Under New Ownership, Special Renovations Coming
Foyer Hospitality, the owners of Michelin-recognized Hotel Anna & Bel in Fishtown, have partnered to acquire New Hope Lodge for more than $3.8 million in late January, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New Hope Lodge Partners LLC, the entity behind the partnership, is linked to Andrew Benioff, founder and managing partner of…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Teams Up with Two Stars in New Music Video
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with actress Margaret Qualley for her new “House Tour” music video featuring a sultry heist, writes Taijuan Moorman for USA Today. The pair, who co-directed the Man’s Best Friend album music video, are joined by actress Madelyn Cline as they rob a mid-century mansion. The trio raids everything from the refrigerator to the lingerie drawer, engages in some sword fighting, and…
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Doylestown Teens Attending Prom, Fulfilling Seven-Year-Old Childhood Pact
Doylestown teens Kate Schwarz and Declan Rose made a pact in fourth grade to go to prom together if they didn’t have dates, an agreement they’re upholding seven years later, reports Alex George for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Rose recently delivered a sweet promposal featuring a box of doughnuts, one of Schwarz’s favorite treats. “I got to ask my best friend Kate to prom…
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Two Bucks County Ice Cream and Candy Shops Rank Among Best in USA Today
Two Bucks County ice cream and candy shops were recently featured in the 2025 USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, writes Elisabeth Seidel for the Bucks County Courier Times. Public voters and industry professionals collaborated to select the winners. On the list of the 10Best ice cream shops in the country, Owowcow Creamery came in…
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Trevose-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Serves Up New Limited-Time Sweet Treat
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice recently announced the launch of a new dessert that levels up its beloved Gelati: the Gelati Sundae. The Gelati has been the franchise’s most popular menu item, with layers of Italian ice and custard. This new limited-time treat gives customers combinations of Italian ice, custard, and toppings, with three special options to choose from. The Strawberry Shortcake Sundae includes layers of vanilla Italian ice,…
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From Minor Leaguer to College Coach: Bensalem Native Makes Impact at La Salle
After pitching in the New York Mets’ minor league system, Bensalem native Joey Lancellotti is making an immediate impact in his first stint as a college coach at La Salle, writes Colin Schofield for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During his early playing days, Lancellotti competed at Penn Charter under current La Salle head coach David Miller.…
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Doylestown Pizzeria Celebrates Five Decades of Successful Business
On April 2, Nat’s Pizza in Doylestown celebrated five decades of serving up delicious pies to the community, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. To commemorate the anniversary, a town crier announced the milestone along with well wishes from Doylestown Borough Mayor Noni West, State Rep. Tim Brennan, State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, and Governor Josh Shapiro. The business, now owned…
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Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown
Marc Gelman, the restaurateur behind the recently closed Rocco’s at The Brick, has teamed up with Chef Joe Brown on Mélange, a new upscale dining experience set to open at the former Sycamore Grill spot in Newtown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The pair had already begun renovating the new space…
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Target Turnpike Toll Violators
Pennsylvania lawmakers are cracking down on Turnpike toll evaders, considering harsher penalties for frequent offenders, writes Mike D’Onofrio and Ryan Deto for AXIOS Philadelphia. The state has lost over $200 million in uncollected tolls, resulting in higher costs for those who pay their toll bills. State troopers and the PA Turnpike Commission are launching a campaign this month to identify reckless drivers…








































