Bucks County
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This Christmas Season, Check Out These Special Light Displays in Bucks County
This holiday season, hop in your car and take a trip around Bucks County to see some of the best house displays, featuring spectacular lights, inflatables, music, handmade decorations, and more, writes Jo Ciavaglia and Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Matthews Lane Wonderland in Newtown Township features over 100,000 lights across…
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Bucks County Resident and Sled Dog Racer Reflects on His Canine-Led Journey
Throughout his life, Rob Downey, a Bucks County resident, has worked to care for and improve the health of our working canine companions, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Before moving to Pennsylvania, Downey spent 20 years racing sled dogs in Alaska, documenting over 6,000 runs spanning 42,000 miles with his 25 to 30 sled dogs. While living there, he worked with the Indigenous…
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Celebrate New Year’s in Bucks County at One of These Exciting Events
Celebrate the New Year in Bucks County at one of the many family-friendly and adult-only parties around the area, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. At Sesame Place Philadelphia, enjoy fireworks and performances with everyone’s favorite characters, which will begin at 6 PM on New Year’s Eve. The Gatsby New Year’s DJ Dance Party will be taking place at Boo’s Firehouse Tavern on…
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Gene and Marlene Epstein: Opening Doors for Generations Through Education, Compassion, and Action
When philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein talk about giving, they do not start with the size of a gift or the recognition attached to it. They start with the question that Gene’s grandmother always asked and has guided decades of their generosity: “When you have enough to pay your bills and put food on the…
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Wawa Grabs Expensive Bucks County Liquor License in Pennsylvania Auction
Pennsylvania liquor licenses don’t come cheap. Wawa emerged this week as the winning bidder in a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board auction for two expired restaurant liquor licenses. It paid $170,000 for a license in Bucks County. A second license for Delaware County was purchased for $300,000, double the average winning bid, writes Mike Newall for…
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Bucks County-Based Startup Gives Software Upgrades to Veterinary Hospitals
When Caleb Frankel, an emergency room veterinarian from Bucks County, saw a gap in software technology in specialty veterinary hospitals, he decided to come up with a solution, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. “This is a company born out of my own frustration,” said Frankel. “Which, as it turns out, is a great way to start a company.” …
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Get Festive This Weekend With These Fun Events Across Bucks County
A variety of fun holiday events are taking place throughout Bucks County, perfect for families to enjoy, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. From Dec. 18 to 23, the Bristol Riverside Theatre is bringing back its American Christmas Songbook tradition, featuring classic carols performed by talented singers and musicians. Sesame Place Philadelphia in Langhorne is hosting its Hanukkah Celebration…
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Backyard Buzz: Bucks County Success Story Born from Passion for Bees
Backyard Buzz in Bucks County is a mother-daughter-owned honey business born out of their shared passion for pollinators, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Nikki Zebrowski-Beck and Karen Zebrowski oversee every aspect of the artisanal honey business, bringing the focus and care necessary to understand and cater for their tiny teammates. As a Cornell Certified…
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These Golden Globe Nominees Have Ties to the Bucks County Area
The Golden Globes recently announced its list of nominees from some of the top movies and TV shows, and a few actors with connections to Bucks County made the list, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The award show will be held on Jan. 11 and will cover 28 categories across a variety…
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For Bucks County’s Frank Farry, Cancer Testing Legislation Is a Personal Cause
For Pennsylvania State Sen. Frank Farry, the recently passed law broadening breast cancer imaging coverage for women represents a personal cause, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. In 2023, Farry, who represents the 6th District in Bucks County, co-sponsored legislation to eliminate breast cancer imaging copays for patients at higher risk of…
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Explore the Best of Bucks County: History, Culture and Hidden Gems
Bucks County is a hub of history, culture, and the arts, with numerous attractions, museums, parks, and trails across its 600 square miles, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. One of the most popular musical spots to visit is Doylestown’s Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center. This historic site was the…
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FCP Donations Strengthen Local Hunger Relief Efforts
Despite the Pennsylvania budget impasse and federal lockdown being over, the need of food insecure families persists. Foundations Community Partnership’s (FCP) Board of Directors recently presented a $25,000 check to the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) and a $10,000 check to Doylestown FISH to help both organizations address food insecurity throughout Bucks County, Pa. These…
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Check Out These Historic Inns and Taverns Around Bucks County
An assortment of historic inns and taverns can be found all across Bucks County, dating back to the Revolutionary War, featuring rich histories and delicious food, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. Bristol’s King George II Inn is known as the oldest continuously operating inn in the country, established back in 1681. The…
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Commissioners Consider Tax Increase to Balance Bucks County Budget Deficit
Although the Bucks County $516 million 2026 operating budget proposal does not include tax increases for residents, county commissioners are currently leaving this possibility open while they deal with a projected $16.4 million deficit and rising expenses, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Democratic Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia said “there’s no question” that a tax…
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Bucks County is Home to a Horse Head Statue, A Pianist’s Heart and More
Bucks County is a great place to live, with beautiful scenery and lively towns, but there are plenty of oddities and strange spots with their own unique stories, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Locals in Lower Makefield caught sightings of a wolf-like animal in the early 2000s that was larger than…
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Get the Perfect Christmas Tree at One of These Farms Around Bucks County
For those hoping to enjoy a real tree this Christmas season, there’s no shortage of farms in and around Bucks County to visit, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. For those in Lower Bucks County, there are plenty of farms to find the perfect holiday tree. Bryan’s Farm near Richboro has…
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For Bucks County Plumbers, Thanksgiving Weekend Means Busy ‘Brown Friday’
Bucks County plumbers are bracing for another busy “Brown Friday” this Thanksgiving, with kitchen sinks, bathroom commodes, and sewer line clogs expected, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Plumbers have been responding to these emergencies for almost 75 years, mostly from heavy use during the holiday and the weekend. The biggest causes…
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Shop Local This Holiday Season with Bucks County Small Businesses
Across Bucks County, store owners are getting ready for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, preparing their shops and restaurants for locals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The benefit of turning to small businesses for your Christmas shopping is that you’re more likely to find unique gifts. Nerice Kendter, owner…
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