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Bucks County Elementary School Celebrates Three Teachers Retiring After Years of Education
A school district in Bucks County is celebrating the retirement of a few teachers who have made a major impact on one elementary school. Valley Elementary, a part of the Bensalem Township School District, saw three of their educators retire this week. “We celebrated some retirements this week!” the school said online. “Congrats to Ms.…
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Sellersville Celebrates Rare Coin, Precious Metal Dealer Opening New Location in Borough
A unique store has opened its doors in Bucks County, offering rare finds for collectors and those interested in history. Bucks County Rare Coin & Precious Metals, LLC, located at 116 North Main Street in Sellersville, opened their doors after a ribbon-cutting and celebration on June 17. Officials from the borough, along with local residents,…
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New Documentary to Showcase the Life and Work of an Artist from Newtown
The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street, will screen “Alan Magee: art is not a solace” on July 13 at 7 PM. This one-hour documentary explores the recurring subjects, locales and historical sources which have sustained well-known artist and Newtown native Alan Magee’s creative passion for five decades. A Q&A and meet-and-greet with…
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Wawa Continues Expansion in Bucks County, Will Open New Location on Newtown Bypass
After years of discussions, pushback, and litigation, a new Wawa is making its way to Bucks County, leaving one town with mixed feelings. Supervisors from Newtown Township have approved a new Wawa location to be set up on the Newtown Bypass, right near the Crossing Community Church. The company who has been pushing the new…
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Bucks County Politician Works on Bipartisan Bill Addressing Student Loan Crisis
A politician from Bucks County is working with several colleagues to help alleviate the issues connected to the student debt crisis. John L. Micek wrote about the bill for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Brian Fitzpatrick is working to advance the “Student Loan Refinancing Act,” which would allow student borrowers to refinance their loans. The introduction of…
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Yardley Celebrating Juneteenth With Ceremony, Collaboration with Local Museum
A town in Bucks County will be celebrating Juneteenth with a local organization dedicated to sharing the area’s and country’s history. Yardley Borough will be celebrating the holiday alongside the Gather Place Museum, located at 188 South Canal Street at the old African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Church in the Historic District. The celebrations will be held on…
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‘Music on the Street’ Returning to Bucks County Borough. Read to Learn When and Where
“Music on the Street” returns to Newtown Borough this summer with an eclectic series of eight free outdoor concerts. This year’s series of concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 – 7:30 PM on the short stretch of Greene Street between State Street and the creek next to the Newtown Bicycle Shop at…
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Bucks County Township Repairing Pickleball Court to Ensure Years of Continuous Use
A township in Bucks County is working to repair their local pickleball court, allowing residents to enjoy a fun game every year. Richland Township began repairs on the courts on June 15 and announced that they would go into the following week. “During this time some courts will remain open for use,” the township said…
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Bucks County Brewery Teams Up with Drive-In Theater for an Evening of Entertainment
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, located at 909 Ray Avenue in Croydon, will be hosting “Showtime at Sundown” on June 23. The event is a collaboration with the Mahoning Drive-In Theater and will take place at their location at 635 Seneca Road in Lehighton from 6 – 11:30 PM. The brewery will be onsite selling individual…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Reaches Goal of Packaging Millionth Meal to ‘Knock Out Hunger’
A nonprofit in Bucks County is continuing its efforts to help relieve food insecurity and hunger throughout the area. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, officially packed their one millionth prepared meal during their annual “Knock Out Hunger” food drive program. The meals were prepared by a group working…
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Map Shows Frightening Amount of Traffic Signals in Bucks County. Read to Learn the Number
Transportation officials from Bucks County have tallied up the area’s traffic signals, and the exact number might be disturbing for some. The Bucks County Planning Commission, headquartered at 1260 Almshouse Road in Doylestown, recently used data to show how many traffic lights are in use in Bucks County altogether. The total number of traffic lights…
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Ottsville Boutique Moves Operations to a New Location in Quakertown
A boutique in Bucks County has swapped out one location for another, continuing to offer its wares to local residents. The Rustic Camo Boutique, once located at 8794 Easton Road in Ottsville, has moved its operations to a new location in Quakertown. Now located at 109 West Broad Street, the boutique continues to offer unique…
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Longtime Eatery Just Outside of Bucks County Closes its Doors. Read to Learn More.
A popular restaurant near Bucks County has closed its doors, but the owners are giving hope that a new dining spot will take their place. Sneddon’s Luncheonette, located at 47 Bridge Street in Lambertville, closed their doors on June 11, much to the disappointment of the community, as well as over the Delaware River in…
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Bucks County Casino Still Involved in Investigation Regarding Meetings with Lobbyists
Behind-the-scene efforts by lobbyists for the Parx Casino in Bensalem to get the Gaming Control Board to regulate skill games have come under scrutiny by Pennsylvania lawmakers, writes Angela Couloumbis for WPSU. A recent Spotlight PA story highlighted a private meeting between the lobbyists and the state Gaming Control Board top officials over an issue…
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Ivyland Borough to Celebrate 150 Years of Community Later This Month. Read to Learn More
A Bucks County borough will soon be celebrating a major milestone in their history, and local officials are gearing up for a fun celebration. The 150th Anniversary Celebration of Ivyland will be celebrated on June 24. A large section of the borough will be closed off to make room for the day’s activities. “Since last…
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Senator Secures $616,000 to Combat Substance Abuse, Incarceration in Bucks County
A senator from Bucks County has secured a large amount of funds to help the community combat major issues affecting countless residents. Staff writers at MyChesCo wrote about the funds. Senator Steve Santarsiero has announced $616,000 in state funds being awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The use of these funds will…
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Several Bucks County Libraries Gear Up for Upcoming Summer Events. Read to Learn More
Each week of Summer Quest, the Bucks County Free Library’s various branches will introduce young readers to amazing performers and educators. Registration is not required for any of these programs. Space is limited and available first come, first served. Here are some of the events scheduled at each branch location: Magician Ran’D Shine The DaVinci…
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Holy Family University Recognized as One of 208 Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has named 208 colleges and universities to its 2023 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways they have created to support community college transfer students. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid,…
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