Bucks County
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Joann Closing Two Bucks County Locations, Leases Headed for Auction
Joann, the Ohio-based fabric and craft retailer, is closing all of its stores in the Philadelphia region, including two in Bucks County, writes Mary Vanac for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A New York real estate advisory firm will auction the company’s 790 retail stores and five distribution center leases for its new owners. At the…
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Three New Chase Bank Branches Coming to Bucks County
Chase Bank is planning to add 15 branches in the Philadelphia region before the end of the year, including three in Bucks County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently granted regulatory approval to the bank for its future locations at Route 611 and Almshouse…
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Bucks is One of the Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania, Data Shows
Many counties throughout the nation are experiencing growth due to job opportunities, education, relatively affordable housing costs, historic or well-designed downtowns, or access to cultural opportunities, reports Stacker. Using rankings from Niche, Stacker has compiled a list of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania, and Bucks County was ranked No. 7. Niche ranked the…
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Bucks County Children Enrolled in Medicaid Drops, But Need Is Still There
Bucks County saw its first decrease in Medicaid enrollment for children in ten years, despite the growing need, according to a new Children First Pa report, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The number of children enrolled in Medicaid peaked at 46,708 in 2023. By 2024, this had dropped to 39,091 –…
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State of Basin Report: Water Quantity in Delaware River Basin Is Good, Quality Not Far Behind
Delaware River Basin Commission recently published its State of the Basin Report, the fourth since 2004, benchmarking conditions and tracking progress toward meeting key DRBC goals for an adequate supply of water with suitable quality in the Delaware River basin. The report evaluates five categories – watersheds and landscapes, water quantity, climate change, water quality,…
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Bucks County Community College Professor Recognized with Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award
Dr. Charles Beem, a professor at Bucks County Community College, has been recognized with the 2024 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award for his excellence in teaching and profound impact on students, according to a news report from the New Hope Free Press. The award, along with a cash stipend, was presented to Beem in January. The…
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New Refrigerated Truck Expands Bucks County Opportunity Council’s Food Distribution Program
Bucks County Opportunity Council recently acquired a new refrigerated truck to help expand its food distribution efforts in Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Bob Harvie attended the unveiling. Other key Bucks County and Bucks County Opportunity Council staff also attended. “This truck came about as a partnership with…
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Check Out These Black-Owned Businesses in Bucks County
Whether you’re searching for a special gift or craving a great burger, these Black-owned Bucks County businesses have you covered, according to a staff report from Visit Bucks County. Artisan bakery Mamie Colette in Newtown specializes in French viennoiserie. Its mission is to create joy for customers and team members, serve the community, and to…
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Government Services Center Project in Levittown Faces Delays
Bucks County officials broke ground on the future larger Government Services Center for Lower Bucks in Levittown in September 2023, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Since then, the safety fencing has been erected around the site, and heavy equipment has been parked on the property, but there has not been any…
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Washington Post: Bucks County Man Wins the Internet With Personal Party Invitations
Doug Turner, an 87-year-old Buck County man, has won hearts all across the internet with his handwritten and personally delivered invitations for a winter party at his home, writes for The Washington Post. The video of Turner presenting the invitation to his neighbor, Michelle Hernandez, went viral on TikTok with more than 1.3 million views.…
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Ellie Mooney Finds Joy Onstage at Walnut Street Theatre in Noël Coward’s Centennial Comedy
Bucks County’s Ellie Mooney is among the cast members in the Walnut Street Theatre’s production of Hay Fever, as the theater celebrates the centennial of Noël Coward’s iconic comedy, writes Michael Elkin for the Bucks County Herald. Mooney, who grew up in Warminster before later moving to Doylestown, delivers a spot-on portrayal of Jackie, a…
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Patricia Mervine Named Recipient of 2025 Bucks County Women’s History Month Award
Patricia L. Mervine, a longtime resident of Bucks County, has been recognized with the 2025 Bucks County Women’s History Month Award, writes Patch. Mervine has impacted countless lives through her dedication to local charitable organizations, including the Langhorne Council for the Arts and the African American Museum of Bucks County. She will be honored during…
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Best Spots to Grab Delicious Chicken Sandwiches in Bucks County
If you’re craving a delicious chicken sandwich – whether it be fried, grilled, or wrapped – Bucks County is home to several places offering some of the best in the region, writes Kristen Kwiatkowski for the Eater. Karlton Cafe in Quakertown serves the stellar panko breaded chicken cutlet sandwich. It’s made with panko-breaded fried chicken,…
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Bucks County High School Scribes Encouraged to Enter 38th Annual Poetry Contest
Bucks County Community College, which has been nurturing writers for more than 50 years, calls on creative young people to enter the 38th annual Bucks County High School Poet of the Year contest for the chance to win $300. Students have until Monday, March 17 to submit three original poems, according to Dr. Ethel Rackin, director of the Bucks…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States for Singles
Beyond personal qualities, location can significantly influence a person’s chances of finding a romantic partner, and Pennsylvanians are fortunate to reside in one of the states that tries to make dating easier, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. To find the states that provide the best conditions for dating, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 29…
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Some Bucks County Schools Closed Friday for Eagles Parade and More
Seven years ago, when the Eagles won the Super Bowl, some Bucks County schools excused absences for those who attended the parade, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. This year, many schools are already closed on Friday for various reasons, coinciding with the Eagles parade, while others are closing for students to…
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Bucks County Has 1/5th of Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Neighborhoods
Bucks County contains many of PA’s wealthiest neighborhoods , writes Allen Lee for Money Inc. Newtown Township is one of the state’s wealthiest neighborhoods, ranking 24th on the list of 50, thanks to its high median income and property values well above the national average. The Bucks County seat, Doylestown, at 26, has a rich…
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Bucks County Foundation Accepting Applications for Around $400,000 in Higher Education Scholarships
Bucks County Foundation has opened applications for over 60 scholarships, available to high school seniors pursuing college or trade school education, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. “We’re part of recognizing such a range of students in Bucks County for the true talent that they are, and supporting their future endeavors,” said Mandy Mundy, executive…
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