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Bucks County History: Town’s First Trolley Crosses the Delaware River Over 100 Years Ago
Once considered a massive innovation in public transportation, one area of Bucks County saw an easy way of getting around used a century ago. The Lambertville Historical Society recently discussed a trolley service that once allowed residents of the New Jersey town, and nearby Trenton, to easily travel over the water into and out of…
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Say Cheese! Doylestown Native Pink Receives Unique Gift During Recent Concert
One of Bucks County’s most well-known music stars received an unexpected gift during one of her recent shows. Carlos de Loera wrote about the moment for the Los Angeles Times. Doylestown native Pink, who is currently on tour promoting her latest album “Trustful”, received a major surprise during her recent concert at Hyde Park in…
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Newtown Solar Company Named One of the Most Community-Minded Employers in the Area
Exact Solar, headquartered at 82 Walker Lane in Newtown, has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Foundation. The foundation provides a standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how employers use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company. “We are honored to…
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Bucks County Drivers Beware: Fourth of July Holiday Traffic Crackdown Begins on Saturday
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M – Bethlehem – will start enforcing the Fourth of July holiday weekend crackdown on traffic on Saturday, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program will end on July 4 at 11:59 PM. This crackdown will target drivers who operate their vehicles in an…
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Young Bald Eagle Spotted in Northern Bucks County. Read to Learn Where
As residents of Bucks County gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, the country’s national bird was seen in a nearby park. A young bald eagle was seen perched on a tree branch in Riegelsville near Fry’s Run County Park, which is just outside of the Bucks County area. Riegelsville is the northernmost point…
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Bucks County School District Taking Legal Action Against Social Media Companies
A school district in Bucks County will be joining a nationwide effort to take legal action against the country’s top social media companies. This week, the Centennial School District’s Board of School Directors authorized the district to enter into an Attorney-Client Fee Contract for the commencement of legal action against social media companies. The contract…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: 1850 Colonial Estate on the Delaware River in Lumberville
A historic and cozy home has just gone up for sale in Bucks County, offering ample space in a unique location. . . This 1850 clapboard Colonial home is beautifully presented offering a lovely balance of open-plan living as well as cozy comforting spaces. . . Keeping intact the taste of the historic area to which it…
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Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $250,000 Sold at Shop in Fairless Hills
A winning Powerball ticket was sold at a venue in Bucks County, leaving one lucky winner with a large sum of money to collect. Damon C. Williams wrote about the ticket for the Bucks County Courier Times. Levittown News & Tobacco, located at 411 Oxford Valley Road in Fairless Hills, sold the winning Powerball worth…
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The Power of Down Payments and Credit Scores
Let’s face it – nobody wants a mortgage, they want a home. Homeownership is a fulfilling experience and, unless you have the means of purchasing your home outright, a mortgage is the vehicle that drives you down that road. Because of how crucial mortgages are to homeownership, it’s good to know mortgage basics that can…
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SeaWorld Partners with Fabrication Company for Updates to Sesame Place Attraction
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment has partnered with 3dx Scenic to create new thematic signage and other elements for the new Big Bird’s Beach-themed zone at Sesame Place in Langhorne, writes Charlotte Coates for the blooloop. The new overlay for the former Twiddlebug Land brings many beloved characters from Sesame Street to life for a new…
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Yardley Cafe Solidifies Hybrid Coffee Shop-Restaurant Concept with New Sign
A cafe in Bucks County has been utilizing it space for two different types of eateries for years, and its latest project is here to stay. Pretty Bird Coffee, located at 7 South Main Street in Yardley, is a popular cafe in Bucks County. Several times a week, the coffee shop is transformed into Pretty Burger,…
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New Britain Family Plans to Honor Young Boy with ‘Buddy Bench’ Following Recent Tragedy
A New Britain family wants to honor nine-year-old Joseph Malcolm Jr. with a buddy bench that would be placed near the pond where he died, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. Everybody close to him, especially his three brothers and one sister, said they will miss his bright smile that would light up every room. Joseph…
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Bucks County Version of Philadelphia’s Franklin Music Hall Proposed By Local Entrepreneurial Group
The Music Project, an entrepreneurial group in Bucks County, wants to create a music venue with up to 7,000 seats along with nearby state-of-the-art recording studios and a second area with rehearsal spaces, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The group, headed by local entrepreneurs and founder Richard Towey, laid out its plans to create…
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PennDOT To Conduct Study on Train-Related Traffic Delays in Middletown, Lower Makefield
Motorists in Middletown and Lower Makefield often have to wait a while for freight trains to pass through the railroad crossings on Woodbourne and Township Line roads, writes the Philly Burbs. This new study is hoping to find a way to provide some relief to frustrated drivers. The study will be conducted by PennDOT and…
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Folds of Honor Continues Mission of Supporting Families of Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has committed to its mission of aiding the families of injured and fallen soldiers around the country. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney takes this mission to heart. On a flight from Chicago to Michigan, Lt. Col. Rooney heard the pilot announce that the flight had “an American hero onboard”. He learned…
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Bucks County Candle Shop Going Dark for Summer Break. Read to Learn When
A candle shop in Bucks County will be shutting down for a short break to enjoy the summer and get ready for more sales. The Langhorne Candle Company, located at 211 East Maple Avenue in Langhorne, will be closing their doors for a few days to enjoy a summer break. The store will be closed from June…
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Town Just Outside of Bucks County to Host Baseball Game Using Rules from Mid-1800s
Two baseball teams will be playing against each other near Bucks County next month, using rules from early in the sport’s history. The Lambertville Historical Society, in collaboration with the city of Lambertville, will be hosting an old-fashioned baseball game at Ely Field on July 29 at 11 AM. “Using 1866 Baseball rules come watch…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Receives ‘Community Champion Award’ from Local Hospital
A nonprofit in Bucks County has been acknowledged for the impact they are having on members of the community who are in need. United Way of Bucks County, located at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, was presented with the “Community Champion Award” by St. Mary Medical Center, a hospital in Langhorne. Those present to…
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