• After 60 Years, Buckingham Pub and Restaurant Closes Permanently

    After 60 Years, Buckingham Pub and Restaurant Closes Permanently

    After six decades of operation, the Candlewyck Pub and Restaurant, a staple of Buckingham Township, has closed its doors for good, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  The restaurant shut down in mid-December to resolve issues that were found during a Bucks County Health Department inspection.  After the initial closure, a sign on the door informed visitors “The Wyck” was closed for renovations, and they could…

  • Ice Cream Shop Opening Location at Buckingham’s Former Candlewyck Site 

    Ice Cream Shop Opening Location at Buckingham’s Former Candlewyck Site 

    Popular Flemington, N.J., ice cream shop Humdoo Ice Cream is opening its second location in Buckingham at the site of the former Candlewyck Pub and Restaurant, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  “This is beyond exciting,” said founder Gabriella Truppi. “This has been in the works for two years. I looked at so many locations. I’ve come close on many of them. So to be able to announce…

  • This Bucks County Suburb Named Among the Best in Philadelphia

    This Bucks County Suburb Named Among the Best in Philadelphia

    One Bucks County township has found its place among the 25 best suburbs in Philadelphia, according to a recently released report from Stacker. Stacker used data provided by Niche to determine the best suburbs in Philadelphia. Niche used several metrics to rank suburbs across the U.S., including diversity, the cost of living, the share of…

  • This Bucks County Town Ranks Among Best Suburbs to Live in Pennsylvania

    This Bucks County Town Ranks Among Best Suburbs to Live in Pennsylvania

    Buckingham Township is one of the best suburbs to live in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report by Stacker. The list was based on Niche’s 2024 Best Places to Live rankings, which evaluate areas using metrics such as cost of living, residents’ education levels, housing affordability, and school quality. Buckingham Township came in at No.…

  • Holicong Bakery Gives Those with Disabilities a Sweet Place to Work 

    Holicong Bakery Gives Those with Disabilities a Sweet Place to Work 

    Bake Ability in Holicong provides job opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them a safe and welcoming atmosphere to work in, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc.  “We want them to come in and feel like this is somewhere where they’re included and they’re special. And we take that extra 5 minutes to have that conversation with the customers…

  • Elevated Garden Party Wedding Held at Holicong’s Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

    Elevated Garden Party Wedding Held at Holicong’s Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

    The day may have begun with rain, but Danielle Toy and Scott Shields still got the outdoor elevated garden party wedding they dreamed of at the Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm in Holicong, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. “The rain paused just in time for our first look and portraits outside, and then the…

  • Buckingham Dispute Ends as Plans Shift from Warehouse to Housing

    Buckingham Dispute Ends as Plans Shift from Warehouse to Housing

    A years-long dispute over the DiGirolamo Tract in Buckingham has finally ended with a new agreement that replaces warehouse plans with housing, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Buckingham Township officials and the No Buckingham Warehouse group issued statements saying that they have signed a stipulation agreement along with developer J.G. Petrucci…

  • Buckingham Developer Looks to Breathe New Life into General Greene Inn

    Buckingham Developer Looks to Breathe New Life into General Greene Inn

    Buckingham real estate investor and builder Bob Welch is hoping to breathe new life into the historic General Greene Inn, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Welch has signed agreements to buy the building located at the intersection of Durham and Old York roads, in the heart of Buckingham Township. The deal was announced by…

  • Developer Withdraws Plans For Controversial Warehouse In Buckingham

    Developer Withdraws Plans For Controversial Warehouse In Buckingham

    Developer J.G. Petrucci will permanently withdraw plans for a warehouse at the site bordering Cold Spring Creamery Road in Buckingham Township under a stipulation agreement, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “The stipulation, once fully executed and approved by the Bucks County Court, will end all litigation and permanently withdraw the warehouse application with prejudice,”…

  • New Hope Resident Opens Skincare Studio at Buckingham’s Solebury Club

    New Hope Resident Opens Skincare Studio at Buckingham’s Solebury Club

    Remy Weil, a licensed esthetician from New Hope, recently opened a new skincare studio, Remy Esthetics, in Buckingham’s Solebury Club, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   Weil has a background in dermatology and experience working in medical spa environments. In this new studio, she is offering a results-driven, nurturing approach, blending customized care with…

  • Silverman Gallery in Holicong Hosting Special Art Exhibition Through October

    Silverman Gallery in Holicong Hosting Special Art Exhibition Through October

    Holicong’s Silverman Gallery of Bucks County Impressionist Art is hosting a new exhibition featuring art inspired by Bucks County flora, titled “Bucks County in Bloom,” until Oct. 26, writes staff for Town Topics.  Artists featured in the exhibit include Trisha Vergis, Evan Harrington, Anita Shrager, Desmond McRory, Jennifer Hansen Rolli, Joseph Barrett, Glenn Harrington, Rhonda Garland,…

  • Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?

    Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?

    Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…

  • Central Bucks East Remembers Former Football Player Who Passed from Cancer  

    Central Bucks East Remembers Former Football Player Who Passed from Cancer  

    At their football game last Friday, players, cheerleaders and coaches at Central Bucks East High School remembered a former player and graduate who passed away from cancer, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown.  Connor Boyle, the CB East alumnus, was attending Villanova University when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: Lavish Buckingham Estate with Private Pond and Designer Kitchen

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: Lavish Buckingham Estate with Private Pond and Designer Kitchen

    A stunning estate in Buckingham Township offering a rare blend of luxury, privacy, and scenic beauty is available for $2,595,000. Located at 3380 Indian Springs Road in Doylestown, this custom Zaveta-built home is set on 10+ acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring a private pond, a charming gazebo, and even an island accessible by boat.…

  • Bucks County Inn Highlights Executive Chef on His 10-Year Anniversary at the Venue

    Bucks County Inn Highlights Executive Chef on His 10-Year Anniversary at the Venue

    A popular inn and wedding venue in Bucks County is celebrating one of their top chefs, who has worked for them for over a decade. The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, located at 5281 York Road in Holicong, is highlighting their Executive Chef after he celebrated 10 years working for the venue. Joshua Homacki is…

  • Annual Fall Festival at Froehlich’s Farm & Garden Center Will Not Go Forward Due to Legal Dispute with Buckingham

    Annual Fall Festival at Froehlich’s Farm & Garden Center Will Not Go Forward Due to Legal Dispute with Buckingham

    Due to an ongoing legal dispute with Buckingham Township, Froehlich’s Farm & Garden Center said it would not go forward with its annual fall festival, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The farm announced its decision was related to “recent developments” with the township that affect its “ability to host any events.”…

  • This Bucks County Town is Among the Top 25 Best Suburbs in the Philly Area  

    This Bucks County Town is Among the Top 25 Best Suburbs in the Philly Area  

    A Bucks County town is among the top twenty-five best suburbs in the Philadelphia area, according to Stacker.   The ranking was based on data from Niche and included several factors, such as cost of living, school quality, and diversity.   Buckingham Township ranked at no. 24 on the list for its education and availability…

  • New Trees Transform Buckingham Township Wetlands in Student-Driven Effort

    New Trees Transform Buckingham Township Wetlands in Student-Driven Effort

    A partnership between local schools and Bucks Beautiful has brought new life to a once neglected wetlands area in Buckingham Township, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   Seventh graders from Holicong Middle School’s PEN Program and volunteers from Central Bucks East High School Key Club spearheaded the initiative, which culminated in a major planting…