Bucks County
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Podcaster Alex Cooper Reveals Passion for Content Creation Began in Bucks County
Alex Cooper, host of the acclaimed podcast Call Her Daddy, shares her life journey in a new documentary directed by Russo-Young called Call Her Alex, writes Kayla Webley Adler for ELLE. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9 and aired on Hulu on June 10. In it, Cooper discussed her childhood…
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Bucks Beautiful Hosting Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour for its 30th Year
On June 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Bucks Beautiful is hosting its 30th annual Kitchen & Garden Tour, featuring six homes in the county for tour goers to visit, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The homes on display are located in New Hope, Richboro and Doylestown, and feature stunning landscapes and remodeled…
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Hilco Global Hires Former U.S. Representative from Bucks as Advisor to Corporate Clients
Hilco Global has hired former Bucks County U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy to advise corporate clients as employers are recruited for the property, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hilco is a developer and liquidator of distressed assets based in Illinois, whose unit HRP Group is currently leading redevelopment of the two-square-mile Bellwether District…
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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Injects $100,000 into Bucks County Projects
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded more than $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to 37 projects across the Commonwealth, including two in Bucks County, writes Jay Losiewicz for PHMC. These funds support museums, heritage groups, and local governments in preserving Pennsylvania’s rich cultural and historical legacy. PHMC awarded the 37…
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State Wrestling Champions from Bucks County Visit Pennsylvania Capitol
Two high school state wrestling champions from Bucks County were recently invited to Harrisburg by State Senator Steve Santarsiero, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “Both of these young men have demonstrated impressive talent as wrestlers and strong leadership skills, qualities that will serve them well as they continue on in their athletic and…
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85-Year-Old Bucks County Man Warms Hearts with Handwritten, Hand-Delivered Party Invitations
Doug, an 85-year-old Bucks County resident, has captured the internet’s attention and touched countless hearts with his handwritten and hand-delivered party invitations, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Doug is throwing a “Celebration of Winter” party for his neighbors this month. A video one of the recipients of his invitation, Michelle Hernandez,…
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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County. Aleister Crowley, dubbed by many publications as “The Wickedest Man in the World”, was an English author and occultist, who founded the spiritual philosophy/religion of Thelema back in the early…
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Pennsylvania Holding $135M in Unclaimed Property for Bucks County Residents
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds over $135 million in unclaimed property belonging to Bucks County residents, ready to be claimed by the rightful owners, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Individuals in Bucks County who filed claims with the state treasury department have received more than $35.2 million in returns in the last…
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Political Tensions Lower Participation in Bucks County Primary Election
Despite over 1,600 races for the Democratic and Republican parties occurring in the Bucks County primary election, many had no named candidate, writes Jess Rohan for Bucks County Courier Times. A few races ended with only one write-in. More than 400 of the 612 races for judges of election didn’t have a named candidate. …
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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among Pennsylvania’s top five for sales, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently released a report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, showing that…
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New Teachers Earn Top Salaries in Bucks County Public Schools
Recently released state salary data reveals that Bucks County public schools offer some of the highest new teacher salaries across Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. As of Oct. 10, 2024, the average salary for a teacher in the county with up to five years of experience ranked in the upper…
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Bucks County’s Got Beer Lovers Covered this Summer with Six Festivals in the Area
This summer, Bucks County is hosting a series of beer festivals, giving locals the chance to sample drinks and socialize, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. On June 28, Pennsbury Manor is hosting their Brews & Bites event. Visitors can sample drinks from local breweries, listen to live music, and tour the…
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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbell Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail Adams for People. Campbell went missing on Friday, May 23. Two days later, authorities said that his body had been recovered. The official cause of death will be determined by…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards $80K in Support Grants to Local Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership’s Board of Directors recently awarded $80,000 to three nonprofits as part of its annual General Operating Support grant cycle. These grants support nonprofits focused on the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County. The Board of Directors started targeted funding grants several years ago…
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Bucks County Community College Names New Dean of STEM School
Bucks County Community College officials announced that Lisa Burgess will join the College’s vibrant community of scholars to lead the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics as the Dean of STEM, effective July 1, 2025. Burgess, a community college graduate herself, has more than 25 years of higher education experience as an educator and administrative leader. Burgess has…
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Explore Three Restored Bucks County Homes That Preserve Historic Architectural Legacy
Pennsylvania’s legacy continues to live through many of its beautifully restored historic estates, including several in Bucks County that are currently on the market, writes Jon Dykstra for the Home Stratosphere. A gorgeous stone farmhouse in Pipersville dates back to 1785 and seamlessly blends historic charm with modern function. The beautifully restored four-bedroom, five-bathroom home…
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Bucks County Row Office Candidates Face No Primary Challenges, Races Set for November
Row office candidates in Bucks County faced no primary challenges this week, securing their places on the general election ballot on November 4, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. Most races are expected to be hard-fought contests as Democrats attempt to reclaim offices currently held by the Republican bloc. Since…
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Pennsylvania Judge Dismisses Bucks County’s Climate Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies
A Pennsylvania judge has thrown out a climate lawsuit filed by Bucks County against fossil fuel companies that would force them to help pay to fix bridges, retrofit buildings, and implement safety measures to address worsening flooding, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The county’s suit argued that oil companies, including Chevron, BP, Shell, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil,…
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