• Bensalem’s First Look Display Group Receives $375K Loan to Support Expansion

    Bensalem’s First Look Display Group Receives $375K Loan to Support Expansion

    The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority has approved a $375,000 low-interest loan for Bensalem-based First Look Display Group to support the manufacturer’s business expansion, writes Ed Gruver for the Lehigh Valley Business. The approval of the loan was announced by Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger earlier this week. “PIDA loans are one…

  • Gas Prices Are on Rise Throughout Bucks County. Here’s What to Know

    Gas Prices Are on Rise Throughout Bucks County. Here’s What to Know

    Gas prices in Bucks County and nationwide are on the rise, but they still remain significantly under what they were last summer when a gallon of gas in the region cost $4.51 on average, writes Liam Price for the Philly Burbs. Monday’s average prices were five percent higher than last week and six percent higher…

  • We Want the Funk!: Iconic Band Bringing Their Distinct Sound to Bucks County This Fall

    We Want the Funk!: Iconic Band Bringing Their Distinct Sound to Bucks County This Fall

    Another legendary music group will soon be taking the stage to play their classic hits at a popular venue in lower Bucks County. Funk legends Parliament-Funkadelic will be performing at Parx Casino, located at 2999 Street Road in Bensalem, on Oct. 27 at 9 PM. The group will perform with longtime frontman George Clinton, regarded…

  • Bensalem Firefighter Celebrated for 70 Years of Service to His Community

    Bensalem Firefighter Celebrated for 70 Years of Service to His Community

    A community in Bucks County is celebrating the life and achievements of a longtime firefighter, who has kept his community safe for decades. James Thorpe has worked for various fire safety agencies in the Bensalem for many decades. Now, he is celebrating 70 years of service to the residents of Bensalem Township. “Jimmy began his…

  • Former Bensalem Owls Baseball Player Drafted to the Chicago Cubs. Read to Learn More

    Former Bensalem Owls Baseball Player Drafted to the Chicago Cubs. Read to Learn More

    A baseball player from Bucks County has been drafted to a major league team as he wraps up his successful collegiate career. Nick Dean, a right-hand pitcher for the Maryland Terrapins baseball team, was recently drafted to the Chicago Cubs in the 19th round. He listed as pick #556. “Windy City bound!” his current team said…

  • Bucks County Nonprofit Organizing Food Festival to Support Children with Autism

    Bucks County Nonprofit Organizing Food Festival to Support Children with Autism

    A nonprofit in Bucks County will be hosting a family-fun festival to help raise money for children who are in need of assistance. Kamp for Kids, with locations in Bucks County, will be hosting the fourth annual Cherry Hill Mall Food Truck Festival this Saturday from 12 – 6 PM. The event will be held…

  • SCORE Bucks County Hosts Largest-Ever Women’s Business Event

    SCORE Bucks County Hosts Largest-Ever Women’s Business Event

    SCORE Bucks County’s recent Women Building Businesses conference drew women entrepreneurs from as far away as Washington D.C., and as close as Bucks County and Philadelphia. In all, 200 women attended what had been an annual event until the pandemic. The fourth edition returned in 2023 following a three-year hiatus. SCORE Bucks County Chairwoman Linda…

  • Bucks County Township Listed as One of the Best Places to Move Your Family This Year

    Bucks County Township Listed as One of the Best Places to Move Your Family This Year

    A township in Bucks County was listed as one of the best places in the country to live with your family and start life anew. Alexa Mikhail wrote about the township for Fortune Well. Bensalem Township was listed as #26 out of the 50 best places to raise a family in the United States. Some…

  • Bucks County Explorer Discusses His Time Inside the Now-Missing ‘Titan’ Submersible

    Bucks County Explorer Discusses His Time Inside the Now-Missing ‘Titan’ Submersible

    As the world waits to see what happened to a lost submersible, an explorer from Bucks County discusses his time in the same contraption. Abigail Adams and Wendy Grossman Kantor wrote about the submersible for People. Fred Hagen, an explorer from Bucks County, was once inside the now-lost Titan submersible, which was last seen in…

  • Bucks County Elementary School Celebrates Three Teachers Retiring After Years of Education

    Bucks County Elementary School Celebrates Three Teachers Retiring After Years of Education

    A school district in Bucks County is celebrating the retirement of a few teachers who have made a major impact on one elementary school. Valley Elementary, a part of the Bensalem Township School District, saw three of their educators retire this week. “We celebrated some retirements this week!” the school said online. “Congrats to Ms.…

  • Bucks County Casino Still Involved in Investigation Regarding Meetings with Lobbyists

    Bucks County Casino Still Involved in Investigation Regarding Meetings with Lobbyists

    Behind-the-scene efforts by lobbyists for the Parx Casino in Bensalem to get the Gaming Control Board to regulate skill games have come under scrutiny by Pennsylvania lawmakers, writes Angela Couloumbis for WPSU. A recent Spotlight PA story highlighted a private meeting between the lobbyists and the state Gaming Control Board top officials over an issue…

  • Hundreds of Jobs Available at Bucks County Career Fair Being Held This Month

    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…

  • Warminster Rehabilitation Center Opening Another Location in Bucks County

    Warminster Rehabilitation Center Opening Another Location in Bucks County

    A rehabilitation center in Bucks County is preparing to open a second location in the area, offering important medical treatments to residents. Damon C. Williams wrote about the new center for the Bucks County Courier Times. Delaware Valley Residential Care, a rehabilitation center located at 280 Jacksonville Road in Warminster, is currently setting up their…

  • Township in Bucks County Sees Local Residents, Mayor Plant Trees Around the Area

    Township in Bucks County Sees Local Residents, Mayor Plant Trees Around the Area

    Residents of a township in Bucks County recently worked together to plant a large amount of new trees in the area. Bensalem Township, along with volunteers from the Bucks County Conservation District and their own Public Works Department, recently planted trees around the area. Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo was present and helping volunteers. “These saplings were…

  • Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice Continues Expansion Out West, Opens New Location in Arizona

    Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice Continues Expansion Out West, Opens New Location in Arizona

    A popular water ice chain in Bucks County is continuing to move out West as they open another location in warmer climates. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, formerly known as Rita’s Water Ice, recently announced their latest location opening in Tucson, Arizona. Located at 4210 North 1st Avenue, Suite 4210-100, the new water ice and…

  • Looking to Dispose of Your Old Electronics? This Bucks County Township Has You Covered

    Looking to Dispose of Your Old Electronics? This Bucks County Township Has You Covered

    An organization in Bucks County is giving local residents the chance to safely dispose of their old electronics and other gadgets. Building a Better Bensalem Together, an organization operating in Bensalem, will be hosting an “Electronics Recycling Event” in the fall. The event will be held fro Oct. 21 – 29 at 3800 Hulmeville Road.…

  • Bucks County Library Offering Programs, Services at Another Community Information Fair

    Bucks County Library Offering Programs, Services at Another Community Information Fair

    A local library will be showcasing local businesses and services for residents at an annual event later this week. Connect with local community organizations at the Bensalem branch of Bucks County Free Library on May 20 from 1 – 3 PM. The library’s community information fair offers the chance to meet representatives from more than…

  • Breast Cancer Charity Walk Coming to Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where

    Breast Cancer Charity Walk Coming to Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where

    An upcoming walk to fight breast cancer will be held at a popular venue in Bucks County, and everyone from the community is invited. Staff writers at CBS News Philadelphia wrote about the upcoming walk. Susan G Komen’s More Than Pink Walk, an annual charity walk, will once again be held at Parx Casino in…