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Air Conditions in Bucks County, Other Areas Continue to Worsen. Here’s What to Know
Residents of Bucks County are continuing to deal with smoky and unsafe air conditions as foreign wildfires continue to rage on. Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for June 7 due to smoke that originated from wildfires in Canada. Overtime, the smoke has moved south into the United States and is now…
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Former Bucks County Solicitor Announces Run for Pennsylvania Attorney General
Former Bucks County Solicitor Joe Khan, a Democrat, announced earlier this week that he plans to run for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2024, writes Emily Rizzo for the WHYY. The 47-year-old Doylestown native is a former prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He said his plan as the state’s…
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New Hope Health Company Appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
A biotechnology company in Bucks County has made some changes to their business, hiring two new higher-up members to their team. Orchestra BioMed, headquartered at 296 Union Square Drive in New Hope, has announced the appointment of Bill Little as EVP of Corporate Development and Strategy and Andrew Taylor as CFO. Taylor succeeds former CFO…
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Popular Philadelphia Cooking Competition to be Held at Bucks County Venue
An annual barbecue cookout will be returning to Bucks County, with a large number of chefs and well-known judges participating. “Bubby’s Cook-Off” is returning to Newtown for the first time since the pandemic. The eighth annual event is set for June 13 at 6 PM at the Glazier Jewish Center, located at 25 North State…
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Hundreds of Jobs Available at Bucks County Career Fair Being Held This Month
The Bucks County Mid-Year Job Fair is set to be held on June 21, with a wide array of employers attending to meet potential hires. Hosted by RecruitmentQueen, the career fair features a wide array of positions in various industries, including health care, financial services, customer service, manufacturing, and more. Held from 11 AM – 2…
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‘Hover Through the Fog and Filthy Air’: Shakespeare Play Postponed Due to Smoke in Bucks County
A rendition of a classic play in Bucks County has been postponed due to unsafe air conditions in and around the area. As part of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, a performance of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, which was set to be held at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, has been postponed. This…
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Wealth Management Software Startup Founded by George School Grads Raises $5 Million
Nest Egg, the niche wealth management software startup co-founded by Michael Church and Arden Miller, two classmates from the George School in Newtown, have raised $5 million in the latest financing round, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Business Journals. The financing round was led by OceanFirst Bank and Republic Bancorp. Since last August, the Conshohocken…
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Bucks County One of Several Areas Facing Smoky Conditions. Here’s What to Know
Residents of Bucks County have recently noticed smoky and hazy conditions in their communities, and a series of wildfires are to blame. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for June 7 due to smoke that originated from wildfires in Canada. Overtime, the smoke has moved south…
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Bucks County Park Continues Archery Program for Local Children, Teenagers
A park in Bucks County is offering young residents the chance to learn the sport of archery in a safe and interactive program. Falls Township Parks and Recreation is hosting a youth archery program in partnership with Shooting Star Archery Academy, a local archery club. The program, which began on June 5, is being held…
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Is a New Chick-fil-A Location Coming to Bucks County? Here’s What To Know
One of the most popular restaurant chains in the country is looking to open another location in Bucks County, taking the place of a closed business. Peg Quann wrote about the developments for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chick-fil-A is eyeing the former location of Middletown Township’s Ruby Tuesday for their latest location in the…
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Bucks County Nature Preserve Offers Free Admission to Families with Young Children This Weekend
A wildflower preserve in Bucks County is offering a free day of family fun and entertainment for families with young children this weekend. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, located at 1635 River Road in New Hope, is hosting “The Preserve @ Play” on June 10 from 11 AM – 3 PM. The event is a way…
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Historic Park in Bucks County to Celebrate Juneteenth with Several Special Events
In honor of Juneteenth on June 17, Washington Crossing Historic Park will host several free special events and activities that will educate visitors about the contribution of African American soldiers during the American Revolution. The day will begin at 3:30 PM in the park’s Visitor Center auditorium with a free lecture that will highlight the…
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Famous Theater in Bucks County Kicking Off Summer with Cult-Classic Movie Series
A well-known theater in Bucks County will be showing several classic films to kick off their summer festivities. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will debut “The Cult Vault” this summer, a series of 10 cult-classic films that will all be shown for free.to series sponsor Attleboro Wealth Management in…
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Bucks County Museum Making Push to Raise Final $500K to Buy Doylestown Farm Property
The group that is working to create a museum in Doylestown to honor Oscar Hammerstein’s work is making a push to raise the final $500,000 to buy Highland Farm on East Street, according to a staff report for the TAPinto Doylestown. The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center announced recently the creation of a…
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This Year’s Pennsbury High School Prom, Voted Best in America, Took Students Back to 1980s
There is a good reason why the Pennsbury High School Prom has been voted the best prom in America by Reader’s Digest, writes Eddie Kadhim for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The flashy affair had its latest iteration this Saturday, with this year’s theme being the 1980s. More than 700 students arrived at the venue in style…
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Arts and Crafts Show Returning to Bucks County Park. Learn to Know When and Where
A popular art event will be returning to Bucks County this weekend, with several local venues showing incredible pieces. Officials from Lower Makefield Township have confirmed that the annual “Art in the Park” program will begin on June 10, with an arts and crafts festival being held at the Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial, located at 1950 Woodside Road…
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Investment Company Acquires Quakertown Shopping Center for $16.7 Million
Velocity Venture Partners acquired the Richland Plaza shopping center in Quakertown for $16.7 million last week, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 225,000-square-foot retail center, which was sold by APS Associates, is 90 percent vacant. Its new owner now plans to convert the property into a multi-tenant industrial site. The entire project…
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Newtown Welcome Day Returning to Bucks County. Read to Learn All the Details
A popular fair is returning to a large town in Bucks County, with a plethora of vendors and fun activities for everyone. The Newtown Business Association has announced the return of Newtown Welcome Day, which is set to be held on June 11 from 11 AM – 4 PM. Annually held in the middle of…
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