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Landmark in Nearby Byberry Added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Historical Commission has added the Byberry Store located in far Northeast Philadelphia near Bucks County to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly Haas for the Hidden City. The structure was constructed circa 1810 and has since served as a general store, post office, blacksmith shop, and dwelling. The nomination for the building…
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After a Successful Opening Year, Newtown Ice House Closes for the Season
Following an extremely successful first season, a popular ice cream and water ice shop in Newtown is closing for the season. The Newtown Ice House, which opened back in the spring, held its last day of business for the season on Oct. 1. Having become a popular spot in Newtown, the business’ first season was a…
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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receives $500,000 National Park Service Grant
The National Park Service recently awarded the Friends of Washington Crossing Park a $502,768 grant for the rehabilitation of the McConkey Ferry Inn. This was one of only 20 cultural resource preservation projects to be funded nationally. The grant will allow the park to continue renovations to the Inn, above and beyond last year’s $8.7…
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Delaware Valley University To Offer Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Delaware Valley University has partnered with Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED) to offer the Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant program that provides a pathway for individuals who had to pause their college or career training programs. The grant will pay for tuition and other expenses for qualified individuals who re-enroll…
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Bucks County Government Names Sept. 28 ‘Tony Chapman Day’ for Local Coach
Officials from the Bucks County Government helped honor a beloved basketball coach with a major proclamation. Led by Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo, officials gathered at Holy Ghost Preparatory School, located at 2429 Bristol Pike in Bensalem, to honor Tony Chapman, who was the coach of the school’s basketball team for 45 years before retiring this year.…
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New Book Focuses on the Lore Behind ‘Cry Baby Bridge’, and the Ghost Stories That Surround It
Just in time for Halloween, a new book tells the story of one of Bucks County’s most well-known (and possibly haunted) covered bridges. “Cry Baby Bridge: A Collection of Utter Speculation” was published today by Speculation Publications. The book delves into the haunted history of the Van Sandt Covered Bridge, better known to the public…
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Five Bucks County Towns Rank Among Places with Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Pennsylvania
Five Bucks County places are among the fifty cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from Stacker. Langhorne ranked highest at No. 28 with a 1-year price increase of $23,830 (4.7 percent) and a five-year price increase of $154,075 (41.1 percent). A typical home value in Langhorne is now …
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Residents Petition PennDOT to Use Federal Funds to Rebuild Route 611 North of Doylestown
Drivers in Upper Bucks County are hoping to see PennDOT use some of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to rebuild Route 611 north of Doylestown, writes Peg Quann for The Morning Call. The man behind the push to repair the problematic road is Charlie Reichner, a Nockamixon resident who spent over $5,000…
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Lambertville Historical Society to Host Historic House Tours Later This Month
The Lambertville Historical Society will be hosting its 40th Annual Autumn House Tour this month, showing the most historic estates in the New Jersey town. The self-guided tour, which will be held on Oct. 22 from 11 AM – 5 PM, will take attendees through Lambertville and show them several homes that have stood in…
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Lambertville Shop, Specializing in Engraved Goods, to Host Grand Opening This Month
A new shop is preparing to open in a New Jersey town just outside of Bucks County, offering amazing gifts for everyone at every occasion. Unforgettable Engraved Gifts will be hosting its grand opening at 56 Coryell Street in Lambertville on Oct. 14 from 12 – 4 PM. As part of the celebration, those in…
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‘Apple Fest’ to Be Held in Dublin Next Weekend. Read to Learn About the Day’s Fun Events
The Dublin Town Center will be hosting an “Apple Fest” this coming weekend, with many shops participating in the fall fun. The shopping center, located in Dublin, will host the event on Oct. 7 from 10 AM – 6 PM. Several restaurants and other food spots that operate out of the center will have something…
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Bucks County Officials Remind Residents to Stay Alert When Signing Heating Contracts
With the cold weather approaching, the Bucks County Government is warning residents to stay on top of the fine print in their heating contracts. Now that the weather is cooling down, Bucks County residents are getting ready with heating companies to ensure that they have proper temperature control in their homes. This means that contracts…
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New Hope Bar, Restaurant to Host Wine and Food Tasting Event Next Week
A popular dining establishment in Bucks County will be offering a night of fine food and drinks for local residents and visitors to the area. Nektar, located at 8 West Mechanic Street in New Hope, will be hosting and wine and food pairing event on Oct. 11 at 6 PM. Les Doss, the establishment’s Regional…
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Love Britpop Music? This Historic Theater in Bucks County Will be Playing All the Hits
The Newtown Theatre will present “The Best of BritPop & Beyond” featuring The Wankers on Oct. 26 at 8 PM. Straight from Manchester by way of New Jersey, The Wankers perform classic after classic from icons such as Coldplay, Oasis, Radiohead, The Verve, Travis, Blur, Supergrass, Stereophonics, Echo and The Bunnymen, The Smiths, and many…
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How a Bucks County Rock Group’s Album Influenced the Creation of SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants, one of the most popular children’s shows of all time, might not have existed were it not for an album by a rock group from Bucks County. Ween, a widely popular rock band from New Hope, released their sixth studio album, “The Mollusk”, in 1997. With underlying themes of maritime adventures and nautical…
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Bucks County Officials Break Ground on New Lower Bucks Government Center in Bristol
Several members of the Bucks County Government recently broke ground on a new center in the area of Bristol Township. Officials from the county gathered at the site of the Lower Bucks Government Services Center to ceremoniously begin the digging of the property. Among those in attendance were Bucks County Commissioners Gene DiGirolamo, Bob Harvie,…
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Doylestown Park to Unveil New Playground This October. Read to Learn All the Details
A new playground is set to be opened to the public in Doylestown in mid-October, with its architecture modeled after a local castle. The playground at Broad Commons Park in Doylestown Borough will be opened on Oct. 16 following its grand opening and a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 PM. “Stay tuned for a full…
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SCORE Helps Granola Solopreneur Find Recipe for Business Success
Rochelle Berg fell in love with preventative medicine, but discovered early on nursing was not her calling. Berg, of New Hope, found her love of culinary arts working as a chef. “I realized this is where I want to be,” Berg said. Berg’s nursing background – and insight about dietary needs and food allergies –…
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