• Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Mosquitos in Two Local Townships

    Bucks County Health Department to Spray for Mosquitos in Two Local Townships

    Two townships in Bucks County will be sprayed to control the amount of mosquitos in the area, a preventative measure against diseases. The Bucks County Department of Health’s West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program is conducting an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in the areas of Bristol and Falls Township. “The treatment will be administered via truck-mounted equipment, spraying…

  • Bucks County Mall to Open Two New Stores This Fall. Read to Learn When, Where, and What

    Bucks County Mall to Open Two New Stores This Fall. Read to Learn When, Where, and What

    A popular mall in Bucks County is preparing to open two new stores as they continue to update their decades-old building. Peg Quann wrote about the new store for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Oxford Valley Mall, located at 2300 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, has announced a new store and a restaurant to be added…

  • Doylestown is Filled with Great Restaurants Offering Delicious Food. Here Are Some of Best

    Doylestown is Filled with Great Restaurants Offering Delicious Food. Here Are Some of Best

    Whatever you are in the mood for, Doylestown is filled with great restaurants that are guaranteed to have something that satisfies your cravings, writes Brian Nagele for Restaurant Clicks. If you are jonesing for homestyle Italian cuisine, head out to Baci Ristorante and Heart of Oak Pub. The family-owned place offers a wide variety of…

  • These Bucks County Towns Have Some of the Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania

    These Bucks County Towns Have Some of the Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania

    Bucks County is home to a few areas that have some of the most expensive homes in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Staff writers at Stacker wrote about the areas. Each of the towns were listed based on that area’s typical home value, one-year price change, and five-year price change. Devon made the top of…

  • New Hope Compound, Once Home to George Washington’s Army, Hits Market for $4.95M

    New Hope Compound, Once Home to George Washington’s Army, Hits Market for $4.95M

    Two properties in New Hope that were inhabited by George Washington’s army during the American Revolutionary War have hit the market for $4.95 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The properties are currently home to two bed and breakfasts: the Wedgwood Inn and the Umpleby House. Being sold separately, the first property…

  • Philosopher, Bucks County Native Remembered for His Profanity-Titled Book on Lies

    Philosopher, Bucks County Native Remembered for His Profanity-Titled Book on Lies

    A writer from Bucks County wrote one of the most popular books of philosophy in recent memory, in part thanks to its eye-catching title. Michael S. Rosenwald wrote about the writer and his book for The Washington Post. Langhorne native Harry G. Frankfurt, who taught philosophy at Princeton University from 1990 to 2002, passed away…

  • Lumberville Pharmaceutical Company Lands Multimillion-Dollar Grant

    Lumberville Pharmaceutical Company Lands Multimillion-Dollar Grant

    Lumberville-based Advent Therapeutics has landed a $3 million grant from the National Institute of Health to advance its treatment for preventing a rare lung disease affecting premature infants, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The breathing disorder known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia is the most common serious complication among premature infants. Advent describes its…

  • Bucks County Opens Cooling Centers to Help Seniors, Homelessness Deal with Extreme Heat

    Bucks County Opens Cooling Centers to Help Seniors, Homelessness Deal with Extreme Heat

    With an Excessive Heat Warning in effect in Bucks County since Thursday, the county has opened cooling centers to help seniors and people experiencing homelessness deal with the extreme weather, according to a staff report from WFMZ 69 News. The cooling locations are available in Upper and Lower Bucks, in Riegelsville, Morrisville, Warminster, Fairless Hills,…

  • Bucks County History: Local College Shows Image of Library Before Modern Updates

    Bucks County History: Local College Shows Image of Library Before Modern Updates

    One of Bucks County’s most reputable colleges has shared a blast from their past, showing how their library looked decades ago. Bucks County Community College opened its first and main campus in Newtown back in 1964. For almost six decades, the local community college has played an important role in the education of Bucks County…

  • Bucks County Rock Icons Collaborate with Artist to Create Imaginative Pin Collection

    Bucks County Rock Icons Collaborate with Artist to Create Imaginative Pin Collection

    One of the most popular rock groups from Bucks County has recently worked with an artist to bring their mascot to life in eye-catching images. Ween, a rock group that hails from New Hope, recently worked with artist Danny Steinman to create a few colorful pins for their fans. The pieces feature the band’s mascot,…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: 200 Year Old Victorian-Style Home in Doylestown

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: 200 Year Old Victorian-Style Home in Doylestown

    A historic estate in Bucks County has gone up for sale, offering extraordinary architecture mixed with modern conveniences. . . A lovely Victorian estate in the heart of Doylestown borough, this magnificent is replete with charm and traditional finishes. . . At 220 years old, it is a one-of-a-kind home for those interested in the…

  • Mountaire Farms, Inc. Funds Gift for New Poultry Science Center at Delaware Valley University

    Mountaire Farms, Inc. Funds Gift for New Poultry Science Center at Delaware Valley University

    Delaware Valley University has announced that Mountaire Farms, Inc. has provided the cornerstone gift to fund a new Poultry Science Center on the main campus in Doylestown. The purpose of the new Center is to support the poultry industry by developing a diverse and highly trained workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to move…

  • Bucks County Conservation District Helps Rid Local Lake of Invasive Plant Species

    Bucks County Conservation District Helps Rid Local Lake of Invasive Plant Species

    An environmental conservation organization in Bucks County recently worked to remove an invasive plant species from a local lake. The Bucks County Conservation District, headquartered in Doylestown, recently held an annual clean-up effort to rid Lake Towhee in Quakertown of an invasive species known as European Water Chestnuts. Over the span of 2 days, the…

  • Bucks County Officials Break Ground on Upcoming Treatment Center in Doylestown

    Bucks County Officials Break Ground on Upcoming Treatment Center in Doylestown

    Officials from Bucks County recently came together to celebrate the upcoming creation of a new treatment center in the area. On Wednesday, Bucks County Commissioners broke ground at the future site of the county’s Diversion, Assessment, Restoration and Treatment Center in Doylestown Township.  Some of those in attendance for the ceremony included Dave Kratz, the…

  • Bucks County Woman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday With a Nine-Mile Hike

    Bucks County Woman Celebrates Her 90th Birthday With a Nine-Mile Hike

    A woman from Bucks County just celebrated a major milestone in her life by doing what she loves: hiking in the great outdoors. Karin Mallett wrote about the birthday hike for WFMZ-69 News. Mary Ann, a resident of Bucks County, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Rather than sit around at a party, she decided to…

  • Skimming Device Found at Wawa ATM in Bristol Township. Here’s How to Stay Safe

    Skimming Device Found at Wawa ATM in Bristol Township. Here’s How to Stay Safe

    If you have used the Wawa ATM in Bucks County recently, police are advising you to check your bank account due to a skimming device that was found at the location, reports Deanna Durante for NBC10 Philadelphia. Police are now searching for two suspects who they believe installed the device at the ATM on Wednesday…

  • SCORE to Offer 5 Free Business Webinars in the Month of August. Read to Learn More

    SCORE to Offer 5 Free Business Webinars in the Month of August. Read to Learn More

    In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free webinars in August.  On Aug. 1, SCORE will offer “IRS: Clean Energy Vehicle Tax Credit and Other Key Updates.” Led by IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaisons Leslie Chambers and Richard Furlong, the discussion will focus on key tax-related…

  • Warrington Restaurant Offering Ukrainian Food, Music for a Humanitarian Cause

    Warrington Restaurant Offering Ukrainian Food, Music for a Humanitarian Cause

    A restaurant and taproom in Bucks County is offering a night of food and music to help the people of Ukraine. Great Barn Taphouse, located at 1500 Main Street in Warrington, will be hosting a traditional Ukrainian dinner fundraiser on July 31 at 6 PM. Half of the proceeds from the kid and pet-friendly event…