Bucks County
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Bucks County Among Best Places to Retire in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is among Pennsylvania’s top 25 counties for seniors to settle down and embrace a peaceful, fulfilling retirement, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the ranking of the best counties to retire in the Keystone State using data from Niche. The ranking considered several key factors, including cost of living,…
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Festive Feasting in Bucks County: Top Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
If you want to skip cooking on Christmas Day, or just want a change of scenery, you can enjoy a delicious meal at one of several Bucks County restaurants open on December 25, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Washington Crossing Inn in Upper Makefield will offer a Christmas Day buffet from…
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These Bucks County Restaurants, Caterers Can Handle Your Christmas Meal
Local restaurants and caterers are ready to go with a Bucks County Christmas meal that offers home cooking without the mess this holiday season, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Here are seven suggestions. Golden Dawn in Levittown is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 6 AM to 9 PM. Altomonte’s…
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New Nonprofits Invited to Apply for Partnership in Youth Grants
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits can apply for up to $4,500 by February 1, 2025. After completing a brief, online application, select applicants will be invited to discuss their project with members of FCP’s Board of Directors. “We continue our tradition…
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Local Realtor Predicts Growth in Listings Will Help Stabilize Bucks County Real Estate Market
Though Bucks County has experienced a seller’s real estate market for several years, a local realtor anticipates substantial growth in residential listings, which could help stabilize prices for buyers, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Stephanie Garomon, 2024 president of the Bucks County Association of Realtors, said that the situation in the…
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Bucks County Sees No Change in Population in Recent Years
Pennsylvania is one of the few states in the U.S. experiencing a decline in population, with Bucks County being among those areas that have seen little to no change in their number of residents in recent years, writes Jess Thomson for Newsweek. As of July 1, 2023, the Keystone State’s population stood at 12,961,683, a…
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Bucks County Ranks in Pennsylvania’s Top 10 for Life Expectancy
Bucks County is among Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, according to a ranking released by Stacker. Stacker identified counties with the longest life expectancy in Pennsylvania using 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Life expectancy calculates the average number of years from birth a person…
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Delaware River Nominated for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year
The Delaware River has been nominated as a contender for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year award, to celebrate its historical significance and natural beauty, writes Colleen McDonough for POWR. This year’s nominees, announced by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, also include the Youghiogheny River and Perkiomen Creek. “These three rivers are remarkable…
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Bucks County Man, Supported by Local Venture Capitalist, Competing for Pennsylvania GOP Chair Position
Ted Christian, a Bucks County native and state director for the Trump campaign in 2016, is running for the Pennsylvania GOP chair position, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Christian made the announcement during a Pennsylvania Society event in Manhattan. During that same Young Republicans event, Bucks County venture capitalist Paul Martino, who funded…
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Applicants Sought For Target Grants and Summer Youth Corps
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its Target Funding-General Operating Support Grant cycle (TF-GOS). In addition, FCP is seeking applications from graduate students majoring in social work, psychology, or related field to help run its acclaimed Summer Youth Corps program (SYC) in 2025. FCP’s TF-GOS Grant was first awarded…
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SCORE Mentors Help Mompreneur Scale Infant Sleep Subscription Business
Expectant parents are often told to enjoy their sleep before the baby arrives. For Ann Marks, sleep deprivation wasn’t part of her recipe for parenthood. “It was born out of a need of my own,” Marks said of her subscription-based and one-on-one consultation business, Full Feedings. “A lot of people want sleep, need sleep ……
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Pennsylvania Tops List of States with Highest Tax Revenue from Casinos
In 2023, Pennsylvania ranked first among states for casino tax revenue and second for sports betting tax revenue, according to a staff report from Doc’s Sports. A Doc’s Sports study looked at data from the American Gaming Association to determine the revenue generated by commercial casinos and the corresponding tax income. Last year, the Keystone…
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2 Bucks County Senior Living Communities Acquired by Welltower for $42.7M
Welltower, an Ohio-based real estate firm focused on the healthcare industry, has acquired two Bucks County senior living communities for a total of $42.7 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Heartis Bucks County, located in Warminster, was sold for $25.1 million, while Heartis Yardley went for $17.6 million. Texas-based Heartis was the…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Set to Launch New Open-Road Tolling Section in January
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the nation’s first modern, multi-lane highway, is preparing to launch a new open-road tolling section in January, writes Lloyd Fuller for Traffic Technology Today. “When we opened as America’s first superhighway, we set the national standards for interstate highway design and engineering,” said Brad Heigel, chief engineer for the PA Turnpike Commission. “Open road…
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Civil War Buffs Can Become Licensed Guides at Famous Battlefield – If They Pass the ‘Hardest Test in History’
For the first time in seven years, Civil War buffs can become licensed guides at Gettysburg, the famous battlefield – if they pass the challenging test, writes James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. Later this month, Gettysburg National Military Park will administer an exam with near-legendary status among Civil War aficionados due to its…
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Central Bucks School District Moves Forward with Plans to Renovate, Replace Elementary Schools
At a recent committee meeting, Central Bucks School District advanced plans to renovate or replace up to eight elementary schools, splitting projects into two tracks, write Jess Rohan and Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The district will proceed with renovations on five schools, including Barclay, Buckingham, Gayman, Titus, and Warwick. Discussions about…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Free Business Workshops in December
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer numerous educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in December. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur and nonprofit organization’s journey, including setting up a new business entity, developing financials…
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SCORE Bucks to Business Community: Give the Gift of Mentoring
In the nonprofit world, Giving Tuesday – which falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – is traditionally the time when charities ask the community and its donor base to contribute to their cause. According to data, charitable organizations in the U.S. generated $3.1 billion in 2022 and 2023 on Giving Tuesday. SCORE Bucks County is…
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