• Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue

    Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue

    Spring Mill Manor, a cherished wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bucks County, has transitioned to new ownership. This development marks a new chapter for the esteemed venue, renowned for its timeless elegance and picturesque setting. The new proprietor, Bill Haas, who has owned and operated the prestigious Pen Ryn Estate on the Delaware…

  • Get Ready for Black Friday: Find Store Start Times in Bucks County

    Get Ready for Black Friday: Find Store Start Times in Bucks County

    Black Friday, the popular shopping “holiday,” is next week, offering Bucks County shoppers a range of discounts and deals throughout the county, from small businesses on Main Street to bustling malls and big-box retailers, write Gabe Hauari, Danielle Camilli, and Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Most malls and shops in the county…

  • Bucks County Facing Worst Drought in Decades

    Bucks County Facing Worst Drought in Decades

    According to federal drought monitor data, Bucks County is experiencing one of the worst droughts in a generation, with this fall marking the driest months since 2002, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. October was the driest month in nearly 130 years of recorded Bucks County history, with just 0.01 inches of…

  • Rain Won’t Be Enough to Temper Pennsylvania’s Salt Lines

    Rain Won’t Be Enough to Temper Pennsylvania’s Salt Lines

    As Pennsylvania’s salt lines move, the Philadelphia Water Department assures residents that saltwater in the drinking water is unlikely, reports Anthony R. Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, a dry spell over the past three months has pushed the Delaware River’s salt line—the border where freshwater meets saltwater—farther north than usual. As of Monday, the…

  • How Do Bucks County Rent Prices Compare to the National Average?

    How Do Bucks County Rent Prices Compare to the National Average?

    Rent price increases across the country, including in Bucks County, are finally cooling off, write Janice Kai Chen, Rachel Lerman, and Kate Rabinowitz for The Washington Post. According to a Washington Post analysis of rent data from CoStar Group, rent prices nationwide have risen by approximately 19 percent since 2019, but have only increased by…

  • Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania

    Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania

    Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes  Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order aims to fast-track the permit process in the state. Shapiro signed the order at the site of the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion. The site is now slated to…

  • Indecent TV Complaints Not a Big Issue in Bucks County, FCC Complaints Show

    Indecent TV Complaints Not a Big Issue in Bucks County, FCC Complaints Show

    When it comes to indecency on TV, Bucks County is pretty tolerant. There were only 111 complaints to the FCC out of 627,668 residents between October 2014 and April 2024. The largest number of complaints in the US went to Hot Spring County in rural Arkansas, which logged twice as many complaints (51 complaints per…

  • See Which Bucks County Towns Have the Highest and Lowest Homeowner Tax Bills

    See Which Bucks County Towns Have the Highest and Lowest Homeowner Tax Bills

    In Bucks County, the average homeowner tax bill is around $503 in 2024, but varies widely across towns, with some paying as little as $35 and others facing bills nearer to $1,600, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The tax bills are determined by the average assessed value of residential properties and…

  • Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority Allocates Huge Funding to Upper Dublin and Ambler

    Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority Allocates Huge Funding to Upper Dublin and Ambler

    The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority is allocating $17 million for a major sewer and wastewater improvement project in Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The project involves the construction of a watertight pump station and other upgrades to Upper Dublin’s sewer system. It also includes the installment…

  • PA Turnpike Will Reduce Congestion with Interstate 70 Bypass, But What Will It Mean for Breezewood?

    PA Turnpike Will Reduce Congestion with Interstate 70 Bypass, But What Will It Mean for Breezewood?

    Pennsylvania Turnpike’s plans to construct an Interstate 70 bypass could reduce congestion but also jeopardize the future of Breezewood, writes Madaleine Rubin for the Post-Gazette. Breezewood joins Interstate 70 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike and relies on travelers heading west on the I-70 from Mid-Atlantic cities to Pittsburgh and beyond and vice versa to keep its…

  • McAlister’s Reopening, Firebirds Opening Highlight This Week’s Bucks County Dining News

    McAlister’s Reopening, Firebirds Opening Highlight This Week’s Bucks County Dining News

    Bucks County’s restaurant scene has been buzzing this week, with McAlister’s announcing its reopening and Firebirds gearing up to open its first location in the area, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. McAlister’s Deli Restaurant And Sandwich Shop first opened at Warrington Crossing in March before closing in September. The restaurant is now set to…

  • Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

    Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

    Perkasie hay and straw farmer Don Buckman, who runs Lonely Willow Farm, is running for president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster Farming. Buckman is running against incumbent Chris Hoffman and sheep farmer Lisa Wherry of Washington County. The new president will be elected by delegates on November 19, following the Farm…

  • Bucks County SPCA Encourages Adopting Older Pets During National Adopt a Senior Pet Month

    Bucks County SPCA Encourages Adopting Older Pets During National Adopt a Senior Pet Month

    The Bucks County SPCA is encouraging those looking for a new furry best friend to consider adopting older pets from Pennsylvania shelters and rescues this November, write Patrick Berkery and Brook Bolen for The Keystone. This is in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, “People are usually drawn to playful pups and energetic,…

  • Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces 2024 Winners

    Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces 2024 Winners

    The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest has announced the 2024 winners.  C.J. Spataro, who directs the MFA program at Rosemont College, and whose novel More Strange Than True was released by Sagging Meniscus Press last June, was the final judge. A celebration was held on Saturday, November 9 in Tyler Hall on Bucks County Community College’s Newtown…

  • Bucks County Breast Cancer Survivor Partners with Nonprofit

    Bucks County Breast Cancer Survivor Partners with Nonprofit

    Rose Phillips, a Bucks County breast cancer survivor, is dedicated to helping other patients with support from Keith Fenimore and his nonprofit, Main Street, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. “We empower other people to help the breast cancer community,” said Fenimore. The nonprofit donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to…

  • Unofficial Election Results in Bucks County Show Trump Defeating Harris by Just 512 Votes

    Unofficial Election Results in Bucks County Show Trump Defeating Harris by Just 512 Votes

    According to a Bucks County spokesperson, unofficial election results show former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris by just 512 votes in the county, reports Nikki Dementri for CBS News Philadelphia. The announcement of Trump’s return to the White House sparked a mix of emotions in Doylestown. “To think he’s the example that…

  • Here are the Best Restaurants in Bucks County for Dining Outdoors

    Here are the Best Restaurants in Bucks County for Dining Outdoors

    Bucks County offers some fantastic outdoor dining experiences where you can enjoy a delicious meal while taking in scenic views and fresh air, writes Kristen Kwiatkowski for Eater Philadelphia. Here are some must-visit spots. Located along the Delaware River, the historic Black Bass Hotel features a stunning river deck perfect for a relaxing lunch or…