• Here Are the Best Spots to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Bucks County

    Here Are the Best Spots to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Bucks County

    Bucks County offers many ways to fully enjoy the gorgeous, colorful foliage of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows during the fall, writes Visit Bucks County. A self-guided Bucks County Covered Bridge Driving Tour is the perfect way to marvel at the incredible authenticity of the county’s remaining twelve covered bridges while enjoying their rich surrounding…

  • Here’s the Level of Climate Change Risk for Bucks County Homeowners

    Here’s the Level of Climate Change Risk for Bucks County Homeowners

    While climate change poses a major risk to homeowners across the country, both in terms of safety and home value, Bucks County is among the areas that have an overall low climate risk, write Michael J. Coren, Naema Ahmed, and Kevin Crowe for The Washington Post. A new analysis by AlphaGeo, a climate modeling group,…

  • Science Could Solve 1962 Bucks County Murder of Carol Dougherty

    Science Could Solve 1962 Bucks County Murder of Carol Dougherty

    One of the oldest and most disturbing unsolved cases in Bucks County – the murder of Carol Ann Dougherty – could finally be solved if science provides investigators with a break, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Bucks County District Attorney’s office will send DNA believed…

  • Two Bucks County Brands Make List of Nation’s 400 Largest Franchises

    Two Bucks County Brands Make List of Nation’s 400 Largest Franchises

    Two brands with Bucks County roots are among the 400 largest franchises in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2024 Franchise Times Top 400 ranked the largest franchise systems based in the U.S. according to their global systemwide sales. Trevose-based Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa ranked at…

  • McDonald’s Flagship Sandwich That Made Its Debut in Pennsylvania Nearly 6 Decades Ago Gets New Variant

    McDonald’s Flagship Sandwich That Made Its Debut in Pennsylvania Nearly 6 Decades Ago Gets New Variant

    Big Mac, a flagship McDonald’s sandwich that made its debut in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in April 1967, now has a new chicken variant, writes Roshan Fernandez for The Wall Street Journal. After proving to be a hit in the Keystone State, McDonald’s added the double burger sandwich to the chain’s national menu in 1968. Last week,…

  • Best Spots in Bucks County to Eat While Taking in Beautiful Fall Foliage

    Best Spots in Bucks County to Eat While Taking in Beautiful Fall Foliage

    Bucks County is a top fall foliage destination with plenty of eateries where you can enjoy a good meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful autumn views, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville is an ideal spot for picturesque local dining. “Although all year…

  • Master Fundraiser Chad Barger is Back to Host Workshop for Nonprofit Teams and Board Members

    Master Fundraiser Chad Barger is Back to Host Workshop for Nonprofit Teams and Board Members

    Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) brings nationally-known speaker Chad Barger back to Bucks County on November 4 as he leads his workshop, “Cutting Through thee Noise: What’s Working NOW to Spur Donor Engagement.” The workshop takes place at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown from 9 to 10:30 AM, with a focus on proven ways…

  • Bucks County Community College Receives $400K to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem in Region

    Bucks County Community College Receives $400K to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem in Region

    Bucks County Community College announced that the College has been awarded $400,000 through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant program to provide free training and placement services to 50 Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork students. The College has been the proud recipient of $700,000 in DCED funding since 2023…

  • Bucks County and Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits

    Bucks County and Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits

    Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in the local rabbit…

  • Wharton School Fellow Debunks the Myth of a Happiness Income Ceiling

    Wharton School Fellow Debunks the Myth of a Happiness Income Ceiling

    While research has shown many times that more money makes a huge difference to people with low income, Matt Killingsworth, a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, found that raises and bonuses boost happiness even in wealthy households, writes Joe Pinsker for The Wall Street Journal. According to Killingsworth’s new research paper,…

  • Local Celebrities Want You to Vote So Bad They Got Naked for It

    Local Celebrities Want You to Vote So Bad They Got Naked for It

    Several local celebrities shed all of their clothing in an attempt to get you to vote, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robin Robinson, a Bucks County internet celebrity with over two million followers on social media, recently posed in front of the camera in nothing but her spanx for the Vote Naked Bucks…

  • Enjoy a Day Filled with Fun Fall Activities at These Bucks County Farms 

    Enjoy a Day Filled with Fun Fall Activities at These Bucks County Farms 

    If you are looking for a place to enjoy a variety of fall activities with your family and friends while also taking in the beautiful countryside, there are many farms in Bucks County that fit the bill, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.  At AGA Farms in Perkasie, you can pick the…

  • State Lawmaker Asks PennDOT to Move Up Proposed Construction of Route 202 Roundabout 

    State Lawmaker Asks PennDOT to Move Up Proposed Construction of Route 202 Roundabout 

    State Senator Steve Santarsiero has asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to find ways to move up the proposed construction of a roundabout at the busy intersection of Routes 202 and York Road, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  Construction of the roundabout is scheduled for 2027 and 2028.  “All of us are in agreement…

  • Get Your Next Sip at These Excellent Coffee Shops in Bucks County

    Get Your Next Sip at These Excellent Coffee Shops in Bucks County

    Bucks County is home to many local coffee shops offering an excellent way to unwind after a long day – including several that no resident or visitor should miss, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine.  Native Café in Doylestown is a recent addition serving various coffee drinks along with breakfast and lunch items. The menu…

  • Enjoy the Best of Fall Activities at These Bucks County Spots 

    Enjoy the Best of Fall Activities at These Bucks County Spots 

    Pumpkins are the quintessential symbol of fall and it is always more fun to get your own straight off the vine instead of the grocery store, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Several Bucks County spots offer you a chance to do just that, along with other popular fall activities.  At Bountiful Acres Garden…

  • Which Grocery Chain Run the Most Bucks County Stores? The Washington Post Knows

    Which Grocery Chain Run the Most Bucks County Stores? The Washington Post Knows

    Over the past 30 years, the traditional supermarket industry has shrunk due to the handful of big-name grocers that have acquired their smaller local and regional rivals, write Kevin Schaul and Jaclyn Peiser for The Washington Post. According to a Washington Post analysis of OpenStreetMap location data, Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and Albertsons own about one-third…

  • Joe Giglio: Bucks County’s Bold Sports Radio Host on WIP

    Joe Giglio: Bucks County’s Bold Sports Radio Host on WIP

    Bucks County’s Joe Giglio loves to share his ideas – as unconventional as they might sound sometimes – as a sports radio host on WIP in Philadelphia, writes Joe Mason for the Asbury Park Press. Growing up, Giglio always expected to be talking trades and how to build a team in the future, he just did…

  • SCORE Bucks County Has 13 Free Business Workshops in October

    SCORE Bucks County Has 13 Free Business Workshops in October

    In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in October. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including developing financial projections for your new business;…