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Lower Makefield To See Road Paving In The Next Few Days. Read To Learn When and Where
Several roads in Lower Makefield are scheduled for road paving this week, with the majority of the work taking place on Thursday. Nicole Rosenthal wrote about the construction plans for the Yardley Patch. Road work will begin in the following neighborhoods on Aug. 25: Stoney Hill Homes Big Oak Bend Bexley Orchards Oxford Glenn Tanglewood …
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Antique & Classic Car Show Returning To Newtown This Weekend. Find Out How To Register Your Unique Drive
The Antique & Classic Car Show will be returning to Newtown this Sunday, with classic vehicles on display for all to see. Newtown’s busy South State Street will be closed from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cars that will be present at the show range in manufacturing year from 1900 to 1997; 140 cars are…
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See How Bucks County Ranks Among Top Ten Areas with Worst Commute Time in Pennsylvania
Bucks County ranked among the top ten counties with the worst commutes in Pennsylvania. A new report recently published by Stacker covered the statistics. The list used data from the U.S. Census Burea, with counties being ranked based on the longest average commute time in 2020. Bucks County placed in ninth place in the Keystone…
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Troublesome Intersections in Middletown To See $11.38 Million Project Fix Roads, Improve Local Traffic
Two traffic-prone intersections in Middletown have been approved for major reconstruction to make them more drivable. Peg Quann wrote about the upcoming road fixes for the Bucks County Courier Times, with the article also appearing in The Intelligencer. The busy intersections of Oxford Valley and Bristol-Oxford Valley, as well as Lincoln Highway and Oxford Valley,…
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Bucks County Ranks Among Best Areas to Retire in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is among the best counties in Pennsylvania where seniors can settle down and enjoy their own private oasis after a lifetime of working, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the ranking of the best counties to retire in the Keystone State using data from Niche. This ranked the counties…
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Longtime Bucks County Judge, Former DA Set To Retire, But She Will Still Be On The Bench
A longtime Bucks County judge has announced her upcoming retirement, but she will not be leaving the bench for good. Jo Ciavaglia wrote about the judge’s plans for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Judge Diane Gibbons will be formally retiring on Oct. 2. However, she will be moving into a new position as…
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Here’s How Local Non-Profit Human Services Organizations Can Apply For Important Grants
Bucks County Innovation and Improvement Grants are being offered on a competitive basis to non-profit human services organizations providing services to children and youth in Bucks County. These grants, which range in value up to $15,000, will be awarded to eligible applicants that develop innovative ideas to improve the quality of life for children, youth,…
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Delaware Valley University To Host “Shark Tank”-Style Competition, Looking for Applicants
In collaboration with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Valley University will be hosting their third annual Spark Bowl in November. Spark Bowl is a competition set up in the tradition of the popular show “Shark Tank”. Entrepreneurs, innovative businesses and nonprofit organizations will be called to address social, consumer and business-oriented challenges in…
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Retiring Police Officer From Falls Township Honored With National Awards From VFW
A police officer from Falls Township and a firefighter from Levittown were honored by the VFW as they prepare to retire. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent ceremony. The Levittown VFW Post 6495 nominated Falls Township police officer John Yeager and Levittown firefighter Brian Huber for the national award. Huber received…
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Newtown Native, President of Local Homeowners Association, Remembered For Work in Community
A longtime pharmaceutical market researcher and active community member is being remember for her work within the Newtown area. Nick Vandal wrote about the Newtown native for the Bucks County Courier Times. Lisa Rayder passed away at the age of 65 on Aug. 19 at Chandler Hall Health Services Hospice. She went through a short…
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Human Relations Commission Created In Solebury Township After Local Supervisors Vote
Supervisors from Solebury Township are in the process of creating a commission to deal with discrimination complaints. Staff writers at the Bucks County Herald wrote about the recent developments. The Township will be creating a Human Relations Commission to deal with aforementioned complaints. The board of supervisors voted unanimously to create the panel. Board members…
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State Senator From Bucks County Announces $50 Million To Go Towards Prosecuting PA Gun Violence
State Senator Steve Santarsiero announced that $50 million will be used to prosecute gun crimes in Pennsylvania. Jeff Werner wrote about the recent measures for the Levittown, PA Patch. The funds will be used to improve and enhance federal, state and local law enforcement investigations involving firearms. The state’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency set…
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Lahaska-Based Fashion Retailer Partners With Environmentally-Friendly Clothing Company
A popular fashion retailer in Lahaska has partnered with an enviromentally-friendly clothing company for a good cause. Staff writers at the Bucks County Herald wrote about the local business’ sustainable practices. LSL Brands recently partnered with Tentree at two of their Bucks County stores; Fox & Holly and Village Outfitters in Peddler’s Village. A third…
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Bucks County Bank Partners With Cryptocurrency Organization, Doubles Legal Lending Limit
A Bucks County bank recently partnered with a cryptocurrency firm to significantly increase their legal lending limit. Jeff Blumenthal wrote about the recent partnership for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Huntington Valley Bank recently partnered with MakerDAO to convert cryptocurrency into real-world assets. This is big news for anyone involved in the world of cryptocurrency, and…
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New Britain-Based Girl Scout Troop Creates Free Libraries For Bucks County Residents
A Bucks County Girl Scouts troop used their skills to create little free libraries for all Bucks County residents. Staff writers at Lower Bucks Times wrote about the troop’s activities over the past year. Troop 2113 of New Britain was recently interviewed both all the activities they had participated in over the last few months.…
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Here’s What To Know About the Lower Makefield Township Community Day Returning This Weekend
The annual Community Day event will be returning to Lower Makefield Township this weekend, with lots of fun events planned for the day. The event will be held on Saturday at the Lower Makefield Township Community Park. The annual event is something that all local residents will be looking forward to as the week comes…
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Here’s Where the Bucks County Department of Health Will Be Spraying for Mosquitos This Week
The Bucks County government has released information on spraying for mosquitos in several townships throughout the area. The Bucks County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitos in the townships of Newtown, Northampton, and Warminster on Tuesday. An ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation will be implemented to reduce larger-than-normal numbers of mosquitos down…
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Newtown Residents Submit Bids For Painting As Part of Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugee Students
“Sunflowers for Ukraine,” an original art piece made by Council Rock students as a fundraiser for 25 refugee schoolchildren who are currently living and attending classes in the district, has found its new home in Newtown. Jeff Werner wrote about the recent art sale for the for the Newtown, PA Patch. Stommy Blaugh, a Newtown…
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