Bucks County
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Black Labrador Retriever Joins Bucks County Sheriff’s Office
After recovering from animal cruelty and malnourishment, a lively black labrador retriever named Zeke has lent his talented nose to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Together with his handler, Christina Brewerton, Zeke is among the first members of their K9 Unit. “I have a dream assignment,” said Brewerton. “I have…
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Bucks County Receives Rare November Wildfire Warning
The National Weather Service issued a rare November wildfire warning for Bucks County on Friday morning, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The red flag warning started at noon and lasted until 7 PM. During the alert, it is recommended that residents avoid burning things outdoors. Friday’s weather recorded relatively high winds,…
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Record Drought Poses Significant Threat to Philadelphia Region’s Trees
The record drought in the Philadelphia region is posing a significant threat to the health of local trees already off schedule with their leaf drop, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “The way things have been going, trees have been holding their leaves a lot longer into the season, so seeing them drop in October…
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Election Will Bring Bucks County Poll Workers Into Spotlight
On Nov. 5, approximately 45,000 poll workers will staff over 9,000 polling places across Pennsylvania, a role that is often thankless and dangerous. That will include Bucks County poll worker, writes Devi Lockwood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Soon the spotlight will shine on those poll workers in Bucks County, an area deemed a must-win for…
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Washington Post: See Which Presidential Candidate Are Getting Bucks County’s Online Contributions
A Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the Trump/Harris campaigns shows that in most U.S. states, more people donated to Vice President Kamala Harris than to former president Donald Trump, writes Clara Ence Morse, Kevin Schaul and Azi Paybarah for The Washington Post. Here in Bucks County, the 19020 ZIP Code covering Bensalem, with 56,746 residents, had…
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Bucks County New Age Shops Fulfill Your Metaphysical Needs
The popularity of all things New Age is on the rise in the Philadelphia region, with an increasing number of people exploring interests in tarot cards, crystals, witchcraft tools, and much more, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The resurgence has been attributed to TikTok and people doing some self-discovery and looking to manifest…
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Lake Angela Named 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate
Lake Angela of Warrington has been named the 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate, announced the director of the Poet Laureate program and professor at Bucks County Community College, Ethel Rackin, PhD. Angela, a published poet, translator, and dance choreographer, rose to the top of more than 50 entries in the 48th annual contest, said Dr. Rackin…
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Lack of Rain Is Causing Problems for Bucks County Farmers
Farmers in Bucks County have been hit hard by drought conditions, leaving them hoping for the much-needed relief of a rainy day, writes Greg Payne for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Every farmer in the area is definitely dealing with it, we do talk, it’s been a concern not just in the past couple of weeks, it’s…
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Out of Ten Best Historic Downtowns in Pennsylvania, Two Top Ones Are in Bucks County
Pennsylvania is home to many historic downtowns filled with stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage, and two of the top ten are located in Bucks County, writes Brian Oseko for The Travel. Downtown Doylestown was crowned as the best one in the state. The historic area offers a glimpse into the county’s past and seamlessly…
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Bucks County’s Historical Markers Shine Light on Lesser-Known Figures and Events
Bucks County is home to several local historical markers that shine a light on the region’s lesser-known figures and events, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Langhorne Speedway, situated at 1939 East Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, is a one-mile dirt oval known as “The Big Left Turn.” This historic venue was host to one…
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Bucks County Events Support Main St., Helping Breast Cancer Patients
Things were decidedly pink Oct. 17 when State Street in Newtown became the scene of an annual breast cancer fundraiser block party and fashion show benefitting breast cancer patients, writes Rachel Moore for PHL17 News. Money raised went to Main St, a local family-run nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients across Bucks County through treatment…
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This Bucks County Town Was Listed As One of The Best Halloween Towns in America
A part of Bucks County recently made the list of best Halloween towns in the entire nation, a coveted title this time of year. Charity De Souza wrote about the local spooky town for Visit Bucks County. New Hope made the list of spookiest town in America. Known for their Halloween festivities and their haunted…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Free Biz Workshops in November
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 November. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including building and protecting your brand with Amazon; creating a business…
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Bucks County Residents Brave Long Lines for Early Voting
Red and blue voters in Bucks County are braving long lines to cast their votes early for the next president of the United States, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. In the very purple county, the line outside the Government Services Building was long on Tuesday, and it contained both Republicans and Democrats confident in…
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Fall Brought Plethora of Eateries to Suburbs, Including Two New Bucks County Restaurants
The dining scene in Philadelphia suburbs continues to thrive, with many restaurants opening this fall throughout the region, including two new restaurants in Bucks County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Capital Grille, a big ticket steakhouse chain, recently opened a new location in the Village at Newtown. The chain is known for its…
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SCORE Bucks County Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting Small Businesses
SCORE Bucks County is celebrating 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. The chapter provided nearly 2,800 mentoring sessions in fiscal year 2024 – a 20 percent increase over 2023 – and is on track to continue that upward trajectory as mentors guide business owners from Bucks County and eastern Montgomery…
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Foundations Community Partnership Supports Local Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) recently awarded its fall Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to 14 non-profit organizations serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, Pa. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 4,674 Bucks County residents. “Supporting innovative ideas and impactful programs has been at…
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List of Awesome Philly-Area High School Programs Includes Two from Bucks County
Philadelphia-area public schools offer a variety of innovative programs that give high schoolers the jump-starts and specialized attention they need to reach their full potential, write Adeoluwa Fatukasi, Bradford Pearson, and Owen Spaloss for the Philadelphia Magazine. Two of those 18 awesome programs are right here in Bucks County. Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills…
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