Bucks County
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Celebrate The Fourth of July with a Bang at These Bucks County Fireworks Shows
Those looking to celebrate this year’s Fourth of July can find fireworks shows all across Bucks County, writes staff for 6abc. Styer Orchard is hosting a fireworks show at 9 PM at 1121 Woodbourne Road and 97 Styer’s Lane in Langhorne. Tickets can be purchased on the orchard’s website, starting at $7.60 for children under…
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$2.34 Million in Housing Support Coming to Bucks County, Says State Rep
State Rep. Joe Hogan recently announced that Bucks County was awarded $2.34 million in housing grants through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), writes staff at the Lower Bucks Times. The funds will be allocated to home repair and support projects throughout the county. This grant will support organizations like Bucks County Habitat for Humanity…
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Bucks County Leaders Praise House for Passing New Property Deed Legislation
Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran and Bucks County Recorder of Deeds Dan McPhillips applauded the passage of House Bill 1406 at the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to the staff report from the County of Bucks. The landmark bill aims to combat title and deed fraud by creating a new criminal offense for deed fraud…
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Rite Aid to Close More Bucks County Locations Amid Second Bankruptcy
Rite Aid is closing an additional 28 stores in Pennsylvania, including four in Bucks County, after filing for bankruptcy for a second time, writes Daniel Urie for PennLive. The following Bucks County locations are among the 28 locations in the state that will be closing: So far, 118 Pennsylvania locations have closed, while 839 stores…
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Five Million Dollar Bucks County Homes Among Top Ten Sales in Greater Philadelphia
Bucks County accounted for half of the most expensive home sales in the Philadelphia region last week, claiming four of the top five spots, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The highest home sale in Greater Philadelphia last week was 18 W. Mechanic Street, #2, in New Hope, which sold for…
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Check Out These Events and Attractions in Bucks County for Some Summer Fun
Bucks County locals looking for something fun to do this summer can find an assortment of events and attractions in the area, writes Meghan O’Mara for Visit Bucks County. New Hope’s Summer Series Fireworks and Block Parties are taking place on July 11, Aug. 1 and Sept. 5 at 5 PM. This fun event features…
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Check Out the List of the Top 10 Wealthiest Towns in Bucks County
One Bucks County town is among the top ten wealthiest in Pennsylvania, where over half of the households make more than $200,000 annually, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to 2023 five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, the most recent available, just over 53 percent of households in Upper Makefield…
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Reform Bill to Address $10M Commuter Tax Loss in Bucks County Moves Forward
State Sen. Frank Farry is working to reform the commuter tax responsible for a $10 million annual loss in Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. His bill to return local tax dollars from Philadelphia to suburban communities recently gained approval from the Senate Finance Committee and is now moving to the full Senate…
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Shapiro Administration Working to Protect Bucks County Farms
The Shapiro Administration is investing nearly $10 million to preserve 2,672 acres across 35 farms in 18 counties, including Bucks County, by purchasing their development rights and protecting them from future commercial or residential use. Bucks County received $1.485 million in total, with $1.114 million from the state and $370,000 from the county. The funding will preserve…
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Everything You Need to Know About Bucks County’s Fourth of July Celebrations
This year, Bucks County is hosting a variety of fun Fourth of July celebrations for locals to celebrate the country’s birthday, writes staff for the Patch. Those looking to celebrate early can check out the Thompson Performing Arts Patriotic Concert on July 2. The concert will take place in the C&N Amphitheater and begins…
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Two Bucks County High School Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships
Two Bucks County high school students were recently named National Merit Scholars, receiving scholarships awarded to only a select number of students nationwide, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The first winner is Alyssa Loudon, a student attending Neshaminy High School and living in Levittown. The second winner is Gregory J. Galonsky, a Yardley resident attending…
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Celebrate Pride Month at These Special Bucks County Events
June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing the progress made toward equal rights and raising awareness about the struggles the community still faces, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. To celebrate Pride Month, Bucks County is hosting several events. On June 18, TileWorks in Doylestown is having Queer Youth…
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Three Bucks County Homes Among Top Ten Sales in Region
Home prices in the Philadelphia region have declined slightly from the season peak, but Bucks County remains strong, accounting for three of the top ten home sales in the area, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The highest sale price in Greater Philadelphia last week was $2.6 million for a 16-year-old…
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Bucks Knocks Out Hunger Combats Food Insecurity to Help Families In Need
Bucks Knocks Out Hunger (BKO Hunger) is working to help the 25 percent of Bucks County families who are unable to afford most basic necessities, writes staff at Bucks County Courier Times. These families are described as Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, otherwise known as ALICE. While they live above the poverty line, they…
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Median Home Sale Prices in Bucks County Continue to Climb
March Realtor data shows that Bucks County buyers and sellers experienced higher median home sale prices than in the previous month, which was $440,000, writes Ozge Terzioglu for the Bucks County Courier Times. In March, the median home price in Bucks County reached $474,400, a 7.8 percent increase from February. Compared to last year, the…
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Spend a Day Kayaking, Canoeing or River Tubing at These Bucks County Spots
If you’re looking to spend a day on the water kayaking, canoeing or river tubing, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check out, writes Jess Rohan and Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. There are several lakes and creeks in the county to explore: While permits aren’t needed for river…
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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Teach Plus Pennsylvania, 45 of 67 Pennsylvania counties are facing a “severe” or “extremely severe” shortage of teachers. Data indicates that Bucks County’s public-school districts…
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Two Bucks County Airports Receive Over $2 Million in Funds for Improvement Projects
Two Bucks County airports have been awarded more than $2 million in state grants for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development projects, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Quakertown Airport will receive $1.1 million, while the Doylestown Airport will get in excess of $1 million, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Quakertown…
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