Bucks County
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Washington Post: See How Tree-Friendly Bucks County Towns Are
Most of Bucks County enjoys a decent amount of tree cover, though the density of trees varies significantly from one town to another, writes Niko Kommenda for The Washington Post. Newtown is one of the greenest towns in the county, with tree cover ranging from 33.1 percent to 43.1 percent. Depending on the area, the…
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Brian Fitzpatrick Raises $1.22 Million in 2025 First Quarter as He Readies for Midterm Challenge
Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican representing Bucks County and a small part of Montgomery County, raised $1.22 million in the first quarter of 2025, likely in preparation to defend his seat against a Democratic challenger in the 2026 midterms, write Fallon Roth and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick, whose seat is being…
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Railroad Safety Program for Emergency Responders Launching at Bucks County Community College Next Year
Bucks County Community College will debut a railroad safety training program for emergency responders in the Philadelphia region and across the East Coast in 2026, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The college is partnering with the county, Rohm and Haas, and Consolidated Rail Corp. to offer a program providing firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and…
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Bucks County Community College Student Journalists Make Headlines with Armful of Accolades
Bucks County Community College’s student newspaper, The Centurion, which has been launching journalism careers for more than 60 years, has won 16 awards in the 2025 Keystone Student Media Awards contest, including first place in ongoing news coverage, public service reporting, feature writing and website. Since 2010, The Centurion has won more than 200 awards in the contest…
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Indulge in Bucks County’s Best Bakeries Featured in Eater Philadelphia
If you’re looking for a scrumptious bite, a cake for a special occasion or a delectable sweet, there are plenty of Bucks County bakeries to check out, writes Kristen Kwiatkowski for Eater Philadelphia. New Hope’s Factory Girl Bake Shop offers a selection of unique treats, including pear and juniper coffee cake, cheddar and scallion…
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Famous River Hot Dog Man Serves Hot Dogs and More to Delaware River Adventurers
Located on the Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Famous River Hot Dog Man serves delicious eats to hungry kayakers and tubers, writes Eli Cohen for the Food Republic. While the stand is famous for its hot dogs, it also offers a variety of options, including chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, and assorted snacks.…
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Four Pennsylvania Breweries Rank Among 50 Largest Craft Brewing Companies in 2024
Four Pennsylvania breweries are on the Brewers Association’s list of the largest craft brewing companies for 2024, writes Don Tse for Forbes. The Brewers Association reported that craft breweries in the United States produced four percent less beer in 2024 compared to the previous year. However, price adjustments increased the retail value of craft beer…
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Bucks County Housing Market Stands Strong Amid Slowing Nationwide Trends
While home prices are cooling across the country and even falling in some regions, the housing market in Bucks County still remains hot, fueled by steady demand and supported by the limited inventory, write Janice Kai Chen and Rachel Lerman for The Washington Post. Nationwide, prices for single-family homes increased by just 2.7 percent over…
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Beleaguered Franklin Mall at Bucks County Border Up for Sale
Franklin Mall, the beleaguered super mall at the border of Philadelphia and Bucks County, is on the market for a new buyer, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once one of the East Coast’s biggest shopping destinations, the lightning bolt-shaped mall is a shell of its former mega-mall glory. Its value has…
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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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Foundations Community Partnership Joins Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
Foundations Community Partnership’s Board of Directors recently voted to join the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund, a pooled-funding effort by local philanthropic organizations to improve the capacity, effectiveness, and financial sustainability of nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area. “While FCP already offers professional and organizational development funding opportunities through its Nonprofit Growth Grant cycle, joining the Fund…
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Council Rock North Soccer Star Mia Cairone Finds Home at Nebraska After Penn State Withdraws
After Penn State took away her verbal scholarship amid the House v. NCAA settlement, Council Rock North standout Mia Cairone has found her future soccer home at Nebraska, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cairone had been committed to Penn State for a year when she first heard about colleges having to set roster…
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Bucks County Sheriff Frederick Harran Issues Statement on School Resource Officer Program Cancellation
Bucks County Sheriff Frederick A. Harran has released a statement about the commissioners’ cancellation of the School Resource Officer program at Central Bucks School District. Back in 2023, Sheriff Harran was approached by the Central Bucks School District with a request to assign one of his Deputies as a School Resource Officer at Central Bucks…
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Trout Season Opens for Bucks County Anglers
Bucks County anglers can now head out to their favorite fishing spots as trout fishing season officially opened on April 5, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission started its annual fish release last month with more than 3.2 million trout unloaded into 691 streams and 130…
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Fred Beans to Donate $500K for Scholarships, Educational Services Through Pennsylvania EITC Program
Fred Beans Automotive Group pledged to donate $500,000 last year through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, and is currently distributing that funding to local recipients, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Over the years, the company has contributed a total of $3.5 million through the program to local organizations that focus on providing…
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Actors, Authors, Musicians and More Call Bucks County Home
Bucks County has been home to many famous individuals, from celebrated singers and acclaimed actors to renowned authors and talented playwrights, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. Pink, one of the best-selling singers in the world known for her acrobatic stage presence, is a Doylestown native. Lauren Holly is a…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Welcomes New Member
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP), a philanthropic grant-making foundation supporting the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, appointed Walter C. Stoertz, Jr. as a new board member at its March 20, 2025, meeting. His first term runs through 2028. Stoertz retired from the United States Federal Courts…
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2 Veteran Chefs Revive Historic Country Inns Near Bucks County
Sergeantsville Inn and Finnbar, two historic country inns across the bridge from Bucks County, have both received destination-worthy chef makeovers, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Gray, an Upper Bucks County native, worked in one of the nation’s most influential restaurants, New York’s Momofuku Ko, for nearly 15 years. He moved to New…
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