• Gorgeous Edgewater Park Mansion with George Washington Ties Listed for $1.75M

    Gorgeous Edgewater Park Mansion with George Washington Ties Listed for $1.75M

    A gorgeous six-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom Edgewater Park, New Jersey mansion with a genuine George Washington tie recently hit the market for $1.75 million, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delaware River home, known as Towerview, is perfectly nestled on a beautiful three-acre lot directly across the river from Croydon with rare trees, a swimming…

  • New Owner Plans Expansion for Perkins Property in Warminster

    New Owner Plans Expansion for Perkins Property in Warminster

    The property that once housed the Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Warminster has a new owner who is planning to expand the site, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The planned expansion was approved by the township’s Planning Commission during its December meeting. That same month, the property at 705 York Road was sold to…

  • Bucks County Horticultural Students Ready to Wow at Philadelphia Flower Show

    Bucks County Horticultural Students Ready to Wow at Philadelphia Flower Show

    Bucks County horticultural students are ready to impress visitors at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with two innovative exhibits inspired by the theme Gardens of Tomorrow, writes Tom Haines for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Community College’s Floral Design Program will debut at the show with a student-created exhibition that showcases nine…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Elegance Meets Nature in the New Hope

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Elegance Meets Nature in the New Hope

    Perched on a serene hillside in New Hope, 33 Solebury Mountain Road is a newly built architectural marvel offering 5,800 square feet of modern elegance. Minutes from the bustling charm of New Hope and Lambertville, this five-bedroom home seamlessly blends contemporary design with its wooded surroundings. XXXX XXXX The property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe…

  • Nonprofit Proposes New Pride Landmark for New Hope

    Nonprofit Proposes New Pride Landmark for New Hope

    New Hope Celebrates plans to propose an asphalt art landmark on West Mechanic Street to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The landmark, which will be introduced at the next borough council meeting on January 21, would feature the colors of the progress pride…

  • Archbishop Ryan High School, NFL Star’s CTE Diagnosis Sheds Light on Athlete Brain Trauma

    Archbishop Ryan High School, NFL Star’s CTE Diagnosis Sheds Light on Athlete Brain Trauma

    Researchers at Boston University confirmed that Frank Wycheck, an Archbishop Ryan High School star, had Stage 3 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) before his death in December 2023, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wycheck, who rose to NFL fame with the Tennessee Titans, suffered at least 25 concussions during his career, contributing to significant…

  • Top 7 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts For Winter Getaways Near Philadelphia

    Top 7 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts For Winter Getaways Near Philadelphia

    January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in Pennsylvania. With Martin Luther King Day weekend on January 20th, it’s the perfect time to hit the slopes and plan your snowy adventure! Pennsylvania is home to over 20 popular ski resorts, many of which rival other East Coast destinations with their mix of amenities, terrain…

  • Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Eyes Acquisitions to Stay Afloat

    Warrington’s Windtree Therapeutics Eyes Acquisitions to Stay Afloat

    To remain viable, Warrington-based Windtree Therapeutics plans on boosting revenue by acquiring smaller companies with FDA-approved products, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the region’s oldest biotechnology companies will pursue this new corporate strategy of all-stock deals while advancing its internal drug candidates for heart disease and cancer. “We believe that…

  • Upper Makefield Mansion Sells for $6.9M, Ranking Among Top Residential Sales in Bucks County

    Upper Makefield Mansion Sells for $6.9M, Ranking Among Top Residential Sales in Bucks County

    A nearly 16,000-square-foot mansion in Upper Makefield sold late last month for $6.9 million, becoming one of the largest residential sales in Bucks County, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 13-acre estate was first listed in September for $7.25 million. According to Bright MLS sales records dating back to 1997, this six-bedroom,…

  • Delaware River Watershed Fish Population at Risk if Rainfall Does Not Increase

    Delaware River Watershed Fish Population at Risk if Rainfall Does Not Increase

    The protracted drought in the Delaware River watershed is affecting fish and wildlife populations, both positively and negatively, writes Octavia Feliciano for NJ Spotlight News. The Friends of the Upper Delaware River, dedicated to protecting and restoring the Upper Delaware River watershed, has expressed concern over the river’s brown and brook trout populations. “It’s a…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Manor and Bank Barn on 25 Acres in Plumstead Township

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Manor and Bank Barn on 25 Acres in Plumstead Township

    Green Valley Farm, a property with a long history, is on the market for the first time in nearly five decades. Situated on two parcels totaling almost 25 acres in Plumstead Township, the property is close to Doylestown and New Hope yet offers a peaceful setting. The Manor House, originally built in 1760, offers about…

  • Girl Scout Cookies: Beloved Philadelphia-Origin Snacks Return, Two Flavors Say Goodbye

    Girl Scout Cookies: Beloved Philadelphia-Origin Snacks Return, Two Flavors Say Goodbye

    Girl Scout Cookies, the beloved snacks with Philadelphia origins, have returned for 2025, but two flavors will be retired after this year, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From January to April for over a century, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America hold their national cookie fundraising campaign. “It’s not only…

  • Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many

    Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many

    Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential buyers, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While home prices were lower in the region than across the country as a whole, 2024 was still the second-least affordable year…

  • Morrisville Brewery Releases Girl Scout-Inspired Beers for Second Year in a Row

    Morrisville Brewery Releases Girl Scout-Inspired Beers for Second Year in a Row

    Back by popular demand, Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery in Morrisville is releasing its second annual line of Girl Scout-inspired beers on January 16th at noon. The Adventures in Scouting beer collection offers four creative brews: Cinnamon Roll Winter Warmer, Lemon Sour Ale, Chocolate Stout with Caramel & Toasted Coconut, and Peanut Butter Brown Ale. The release…

  • St. Luke’s University Health Network to Expand Presence in Philadelphia Suburbs with Grand View Health Acquisition

    St. Luke’s University Health Network to Expand Presence in Philadelphia Suburbs with Grand View Health Acquisition

    St. Luke’s University Health Network is planning on expanding its presence in the Philadelphia Suburbs with the acquisition of Grand View Health in Sellersville, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lehigh Valley-based nonprofit health system, which owns 15 campuses across 11 counties in northeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has signed a definitive agreement…

  • Bucks County 1951 Newborn Murder Among Pennsylvania’s Oldest Cold Cases

    Bucks County 1951 Newborn Murder Among Pennsylvania’s Oldest Cold Cases

    The 1951 murder of a newborn baby girl, found stuffed inside a suitcase a mile south of New Hope, is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest cold cases, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Little is known about the baby, including her name, parents, and place of birth. But it is certain that she…

  • Children, Parents, and Guardians Ring in 2025 Early with Noon Balloon Drop in Dublin

    Children, Parents, and Guardians Ring in 2025 Early with Noon Balloon Drop in Dublin

    On the last day of December, children, parents, and guardians gathered early at the Square in Dublin to ring in 2025 with a noon balloon drop, writes Daniella Heminghaus for the Bucks County Courier Times. Children from all around Bucks County and beyond gathered for the festive occasion, including 18-month-old Cade Menken from Chalfont, three-and-a-half-year-old…

  • Buckingham Is Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Zero Proof Bars and Bottle Shops

    Buckingham Is Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Zero Proof Bars and Bottle Shops

    As the sober-curious movement gains momentum, Pennsylvania is seeing an increase in zero proof bars and bottle shops, including one in Bucks County, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Free Spirit, located in the Buckingham Green Shopping Center, offers a wide variety of non-alcoholic products, including Curious Elixirs, Kin Euphorics, Lyre’s Spirits, Parch canned cocktails,…