Bucks County
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Meet VOTE411.org from the League of Women Voters: Your Secret Weapon for Today’s Primary Election
Bucks County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 20, to weigh in on a range of local and statewide races in Pennsylvania’s closed primary election. On the ballot are seats for statewide appellate courts—including Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts—as well as a host of local offices, such as magisterial district judges, township…
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Bucks County Officials Sue Insulin Manufacturers and Drug Price Negotiators Over ‘Illegal Price-Fixing Scheme’
Bucks County has joined municipalities across the nation in suing major insulin manufacturers and drug price negotiating companies over an alleged “illegal price-fixing scheme,” writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Manufacturers and middlemen have rigged America’s drug-pricing system, making insulin incredibly expensive for families covered by our county health plan,” said Bucks County Solicitor…
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Walgreens Planning to Close 500 Stores, Including Two Local Locations
Walgreens is planning to shutter 500 stores nationwide this year, including four in the Philadelphia region, with two located locally, writes Lori Comstock for the Bucks County Courier Times. The move is part of the pharmacy giant’s larger plan to close 1,200 stores it calls “underperforming” over the next three years. The cost-cutting “turnaround plan”…
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Here Are 2 Top-Rated Rooftop Dining Spots in Bucks County
With warmer days ahead ushering in the official rooftop dining season, there are plenty of great rooftop restaurants and bars to choose from in the Philadelphia suburbs, including some Bucks County rooftop dining, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the eight best, two are located in Bucks County. Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown…
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Bucks County’s Cami Shaul Talks Mothering Special Needs Kids on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Cami Shaul of Bucks County was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she discussed her work with Labeled and Loved, an organization that supports moms with special-needs kids, reports NBC10 Philadelphia. Shaul talked about the realities of raising a special-needs child and the caretaker burnout that is so common. Shaul’s son, Jeffrey, who is…
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Centennial School District Poised to Hire Former Central Bucks Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh
Former Central Bucks School District Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh is poised to lead Centennial School District, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Centennial school board will vote on an employment contract for Lucabaugh during its regular May 27 meeting. A community forum to introduce Lucabaugh will be held on May 22 at…
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How Bucks County Ranks Among Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Rates
Bucks County ranks in the middle among Pennsylvania counties that have the highest Alzheimer’s rates, according to a recently released report by Stacker. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is one of the top ten causes of death in the nation. Using July 2023 data from the Alzheimer’s Association, Stacker mapped estimated…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about her childhood growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a large family of Nigerian immigrants and how she, growing up in a family of avid readers, cultivated an appreciation for learning at a very…
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Two Eagles Cheerleaders Are From Bucks County
Two of the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders cheering on the Birds in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs hail from Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Squad captain Ashley Hillis of Newtown has cheered for three years. A holder of a bachelor’s degree in professional studies with minors in dance and nutrition…
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United Way’s Marissa Christie Is Leading With Heart—and Making a Big Impact in Bucks County
Marissa Christie, president and CEO of United Way of Bucks County, is leading efforts to unite the community around urgent challenges, especially supporting ALICE families who live paycheck to paycheck. One key initiative is the UW HELP Center, a collaborative hub that provides free essential goods with dignity to thousands of Bucks County residents in…
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Quarter Hoarders Treasure Hunters Uncover Sentimental Surprise
The Quarter Hoarders, a group of treasure hunters, were searching for colonial-era relics when they made an unexpected discovery: a Council Rock High School class ring lost nearly 70 years ago, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. “We mainly look for colonial stuff,” said Lynn Oppenheimer, of the Quarter Hoarders. “You know, stuff that’s two, three-hundred years…
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Foundations Community Partnership Awards $39K in Grants to Bucks County Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership recently awarded its spring Partnership in Youth Services Grant to nine nonprofits serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 869 Bucks County residents. “This marks the third year we intentionally encouraged nonprofits that never received funding…
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Bucks County Book Festival Draws Crowds with Author Panels, Book Signings
The seventh annual Bucks County Book Festival attracted hundreds of literary enthusiasts with engaging author panels, book signings, and a vibrant celebration of community and creativity, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. People flocked to Broad Commons Park in Doylestown on Saturday for the festival’s main event. Over 40 authors from the Philadelphia region and…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Two New Deans
Bucks County Community College officials have announced that Carolina Blatt, Ph.D. has been hired as Dean of Arts and Communication and Jacqueline Burger has been named the Dean of Learning Resources and Bucks Online. Dean of Arts and Communication Building on Bucks County Community College’s long history of leadership in the arts, Carolina Blatt, Ph.D. will join…
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JAM Architecture Crafts Scandinavian-Inspired Summer Home in Bucks County
Architecture and interiors studio JAM helped a Brooklyn family design and build a Bucks County farmhouse as a cherished summer home with a Scandinavian aesthetic, writes Kelly Dawson for the Architectural Digest. The aim was a space where the family could showcase their collection of vintage Scandinavian furniture while creating memories together. “This is a…
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New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge Shifting to Cashless Tolls
Newtown Township-based PFK-MARK III has been awarded an $11.8 million contract by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to transform the Route 202 New Hope-Lambertville toll bridge into a cashless tolling system by summer 2026, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. As part of the project, the employee-owned engineering, construction, and management company will…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to June 2024, write Garland Fordice, Lizzie Mulvey, and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Doylestown (18901) residents prefer wine, with 442,975 units sold, followed by liquor at 233,772 units.…
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For Lenape Nation, Fighting for Delaware River Means Protecting Their Heritage
Lenape Nation, an Indigenous tribe in Pennsylvania, considers the Delaware River their ancestral home, a place where they often go to pay their respects, write David Schechter and Laura Geller for CBS News Philadelphia. Clan Mother Shelley Windamakwi DePaul and her son, Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul have spent most of their lives protecting the river.…
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