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Exquisite New Hope Estate: Luxury Living Amid Rural Charm
Exquisite New Hope estate, complete with a custom-built home featuring 9,800 square feet of designer living space, redefines luxury living nestled in rural charm, writes Ethan Clarke for Remodr. Located on a stunning 10.56 of private acres, this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom main home impresses with its sleek black exterior and metal roof. The expansive main floor…
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Truman Junior Named 2025 Bucks County High School Poet of the Year
Results are in for 2025 Bucks County High School Poet of the Year Contest, with top honors awarded to students representing four different schools across the county, Bucks County Community College officials announced, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The title of 2025 Bucks County High School Poet of the Year was awarded to Nilüfer…
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Newtown’s Nothing Bundt Cakes Owner Brings Flavor and Community Support
Roxanne Fitzgerald left a career in pharmaceutical sales to open Pennsylvania’s first Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise in Newtown, where she now employs over 20 people and remains deeply involved in day-to-day operations. Guided by a spirit of service, she actively gives back to the community through donations, partnerships with food pantries, and her work with…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about her childhood growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a large family of Nigerian immigrants and how she, growing up in a family of avid readers, cultivated an appreciation for learning at a very…
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Richboro Family Gets Matching Tattoos to Celebrate Eagles’ Super Bowl Win
The Erwin-Ford family, who watched the Eagles completely destroy the Chiefs from their grandparents’ home in Richboro, commemorated the moment with matching tattoos, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. “[My nephew] Chris had made a good point that we never really have to wear an Eagles shirt again because we always have it on us,”…
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United Way’s Marissa Christie Is Leading With Heart—and Making a Big Impact in Bucks County
Marissa Christie, president and CEO of United Way of Bucks County, is leading efforts to unite the community around urgent challenges, especially supporting ALICE families who live paycheck to paycheck. One key initiative is the UW HELP Center, a collaborative hub that provides free essential goods with dignity to thousands of Bucks County residents in…
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Yardley Couple’s Carved Owl Stump Could Become New Town Landmark
In Yardley, a new owl sculpture carved from a tree stump is turning heads. Cindy and Lampros Fatsis commissioned Ukrainian-born artist Viacheslav Kuzema to transform the nine-foot stump in their front yard. Known for turning stumps into art across the region, Kuzema’s work now brings joy and curiosity to the neighborhood. Though many assume the…
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Facing Population Declines, Two Western Pennsylvania Towns Lure New Residents with Cash
Western Pennsylvania, anticipating steep population declines over the next 25 years, is attracting new residents with cash offers through the MakeMyMove program, writes Abigail Hakas for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Several towns in Mercer County, including Sharon and Hermitage, are offering $5,000 to families who relocate there, along with benefits like YMCA memberships and access to…
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Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Expands Its Bucks County Presence with New Patient Care Center in Yardley
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic has expanded its Bucks County presence with a new outpatient care center at the Edgewood Village Shopping Center in Yardley, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 6,300-square-foot practice site, which cost around $5 million, is located on Heacock Road, in a space that was previously a Rite Aid. “Yardley…
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U.S. News & World Report: Pennsylvania Ranks Among Worst in Nation
Pennsylvania has ranked near the bottom of the list of the best states in the nation, according to a new ranking recently published by the U.S. News & World Report. The Best States rankings measured how well states are performing for their citizens across eight categories: Health Care, Education, Natural Environment, Opportunity, Economy, Crime and…
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Bucks County Leadership: Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President, Mid Penn Bank
Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in South Jersey, the lessons he learned from playing sports, and why he is excited about his role at Mid Penn. Norcross was an ambitious and hardworking teenager whose first job was as a page in the U.S. Senate…
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Bucks County Medical Center Named Among Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals for 2025
Four Philadelphia-area medical centers have earned spots on Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, including one in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual program determined the top hospitals in the nation based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health. This year, researchers evaluated 2,599 short-term,…
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Morrisville Author Offers Parents Advice on Guiding Their Children’s Sex Education
As sex education becomes less available in schools, many children are left at risk of turning to unreliable sources, such as the internet or even pornography, instead of qualified educators, writes Janet Rosenzweig for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rosenzweig, a Morristown resident and author of The Sex-Wise Parent, who also serves as a senior policy analyst…
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NASCAR Eyes Philadelphia’s Franklin Field for Upcoming Race
Philadelphia’s Franklin Field may soon welcome a NASCAR race, writes Matt Connolly for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The historic stadium, once home to the Philadelphia Eagles and now host to the Penn Relays as well as Penn’s football, track and field, and lacrosse teams, is being eyed by NASCAR as a potential race venue. Last year,…
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BCCC’s Culinary & Hospitality Open House Gave Visitors Chance to Sample Career Opportunities
The Bucks County Community College in Newtown held a Culinary and Hospitality Open House on April 28 at Founders Hall, giving visitors the chance to explore career opportunities, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The free event featured tours of the school’s state-of-the-art culinary labs, demonstrations by chef instructors, and samples of dishes prepared by…
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Explore Charming Bucks County’s Top-Rated Bookshops for Your Next Page-Turner”
With Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, there is no better time to explore these local gems and find your next page-turner, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. Farley’s Bookshop, located at 44 South Main Street in New Hope, is one of the crown jewels of this charming town. Family-owned and full of character, Farley’s offers…
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Philly Pretzel Factory Founder Talks Party Trays as Marketing Powerhouse on ‘Take-Away with Sam Oches’
Dan DiZio, founder of Philly Pretzel Factory in Bensalem, has been in the pretzel business since he was 11, when he started helping a neighbor sell pretzels on the street, comments Sam Oched for NRN. In 1998 he co-founded his business after finishing college and has since grown it to include 170 locations, mostly on…









































