Government & Politics
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Work Starts at Upper Makefield Crossing Site as Sunoco Begins Replacing Its Pipeline Under Delaware River
Work has started at an Upper Makefield Crossing site as part of Sunoco’s efforts to replace its pipeline under the Delaware River, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Residents are bracing themselves for months of heavy construction as the anticipated and approved 14-Inch Twin Oaks to Newark Jacobs Creek Pipeline Relocation…
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Bucks County Planning Commission Releases New Trails Map, A Guide for Local Outdoor Spots
To showcase the natural beauty that Bucks County has to offer, a local agency recently published a maps of all the trails in the area. The Bucks County Planning Commission, with its offices based in Doylestown, recently created an interactive map of all the trails in the county. The maps shows the locations of every…
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Falls Township Continues Work With Real Estate Developer, Enters Leasing Agreement for Construction
A major development plan in Bucks County continues after a transportation company signed a lease with Falls Township. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times had the details. NorthPoint Developments is currently working on construction of a new 1,159,849 square-foot facility at Keystone Trade Center, the former site of U.S. Steel in Bucks County. The…
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Doylestown Borough Hosts Talk, Where A Local Woman Acted as a Noted Bucks County Suffragist
A Bucks County borough, partnering with a local historical society, gave a unique talk where an actor gave a speech as a noted suffragist. Doylestown Borough recently hosted an event with the Doylestown Historical Society and the League of Women Voters in Bucks County, which saw a member for he latter-mentioned political organization give a…
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Bucks County Family Honored for Saving a Young Boy From Drowning
Members of a family from Bucks County were recently honored for their efforts in rescuing a boy who was drowning in a local pool. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the recent act of heroism fro the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem residents Veysal Badalov, Zhafar Badalov and Khamida Badalov were recently acknowledged and honored by the Bensalem Council…
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Trevose Career Center Opens Its Doors, Offering Job Services to Local Residents
A Bucks County career center recently opened their latest location in Trevose, a huge help for those looking for jobs and careers. PA CareerLink Bucks County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new location on Wednesday. Shortly thereafter, this was followed by a large job fair to kick off the new center’s operations. The new…
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Takes Home Awards for One of Their Old Trucks
A Bucks County fire company recently won awards for one of their antique trucks, a throwback to the area’s early years of fire safety. The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company took one of their Studebakers to the Relief Engine Co. Ahrens Fox 100th Anniversary in Moorestown, New Jersey over the weekend. Because of the quality of the…
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Internet Essentials Made All the Difference for This Bucks County Resident During Pandemic
A single Bucks County father of two turned to Internet Essentials during the pandemic when internet access proved to be a necessity for every household, writes Comcast’s Freedom Region Blog. Up until that point, Bilal did not believe the internet was something his family needed. His job kept him on the road for most of…
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Middletown Township Monument, Despite Mixed Feelings from Residents, Is Here To Stay
A new monument in Middletown Township has become a source of discussion on aesthetics and utility for locals and visitors alike. James McGinnis wrote about the new monument for the Bucks County Courier Times. The monument, known as “the giant M” to some Bucks County residents, was completed just a few years ago, and now…
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With Its 150th Birthday Fast Approaching, Ivyland Is Remembered as an Important Town in American History
A Bucks County borough will soon be turning 150, so many are remembering the area’s connection to important moments in American history. The 150th Anniversary Celebration of Ivyland will be celebrated in June of next year. With a big birthday fast approaching, residents of the area are looking to teach people about how they borough…
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Bucks County Community College to Host Speech by Disability Rights Advocate
The local community college will host a talk from a disability rights advocate, who will discuss her time at Harvard Law and overcoming her circumstances. Haben Girma, a disability rights advocate and the first deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, will be giving a live presentation at the college at 11 AM September 27.…
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Veterans, First Responders in Bucks County Can Get A Free Wedding Ceremony at This Location
Those keeping Bucks County safe can book a free wedding venue in the area as a sign of gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the upcoming opportunity. The second annual “Vows and Veterans” wedding service and bridal reception will be held for veterans and…
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Bensalem Township Awarded $250,000 Grant For Upgrades to Local Park
A local township was recently awarded a large grant to fix up a community park that is used by a large portion of the community. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the grant for the Bensalem Patch. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has recently awarded Bensalem Township with a grant worth $250,000. The…
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Bucks County Leadership: David Zellers, Director of Commerce at Montgomery County
David Zellers, Director of Commerce for Montgomery County, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Wernersville, Berks County, where he could walk to school, the playground, and his great-grandparents’ house. He also discussed the life lessons he learned from playing ice hockey and the work ethic he got from his dad, who worked his…
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Lower Makefield Mother, Who Lost Her Son In 9/11, Continues To Keep His Memory Alive
A Bucks County mother is still working to keep her son’s memory alive, two decades after he lost his life in a national tragedy. Hadas Kuznits wrote about the local woman’s story for KYW Newsradio. Judi Reiss, a Lower Makefield resident, lost her son, Joshua, at the age of 23 on Sept. 11, 2001. He…
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Doylestown Human Services Organization Sets Up Shops In Trevose and Bristol To Assist Local Residents
A sector of the Bucks County government has recently made some additions that will offer human services to more people around the area. The Bucks County Human Services Hub will be expanding its reach to Lower Bucks to help individuals and families in need pot their services. With two new offices in Trevose and Bristol,…
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Captain of United Airlines Flight 175 Was a Lower Makefield Native, Loving Husband, and Father
21 years after the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, one of the Captains of Flight 175, a Bucks County resident, is still remembered as a loving family man. More than two decades after the events, we reflect back on his life through an obituary in The Beach Reporter published just two days after the tragedy.…
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Warminster Community Park To See Updates To Infrastructure, Shading To Be Added For Children’s Safety
A popular park in Warminster is set to received several upgrades to make it a more fun and safe place for all Bucks County families. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the local safety measures for the Warminster Patch. Township Manager Tom Scott recently gave updates on an addition to Warminster Community Park: a large cover that…
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