Bucks County
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13 College Students Learned About Community Service at Summer Youth Corps
A group of Bucks County students participated in this year’s Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps, which offered them a 10-week, paid internship experience at the nonprofit that serves local children, young adults, and families, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Thirteen students got the chance to gain practical experience over the summer and made…
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Bucks County is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage, According to New Analysis
Bucks County is the number one fall foliage destination in the United States for 2024, writes Jess Rohan for Phillyburbs. This is according to a new Priceline analysis of search data from potential leaf peepers. The ranking provided ecological, cultural, and historical reasons why Bucks County is a great place. One reason is the autumn-specific…
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2 Local Spots Make Philadelphia Magazine’s List of 19 Area Wineries Worth a Day Trip
The Philadelphia region is home to many stellar wineries where you can spend a relaxing day sipping a refreshing glass of wine, including two Bucks County wineries, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. That’s a bit of luck for local oenophiles, with the two wineries making a list of the 19 best that are…
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Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry
Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions” during the the Life Sciences Future event, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event, organized by industry trade group Life Sciences Pa, took place earlier this week in King of Prussia. “The…
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Researchers Spot Asia-native Joro Spider in Bucks County
Researchers have spotted another invasive species in Bucks County, according to a staff report from 6abc. The spotting of Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, was confirmed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species on September 5. The black and yellow arachnid is about the size of a palm and can grow up to…
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Long Beach Island Beachfront Parcel Hits Market for $21M
A 2.5-acre beachfront parcel on Long Beach Island has hit the market for $21 million, presenting an amazing opportunity for developers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to listing agent Jeffrey Childers of Childers Sotheby’s International Realty, the property is one of the largest residential oceanfront parcels in New Jersey. The site…
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Explore Family-Friendly Hiking Trails Across Bucks County
Beautiful Bucks County hiking trails offer the perfect opportunity to fully enjoy the crisp air and crunchy leaves of fall, writes Maureen Rayburn for Mommy Poppins. Luckily, there are several Bucks County hiking trails that are family-friendly and can accommodate family members of all ages – including those in strollers. Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown…
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Local Multiple Sclerosis Advocate Honored With State Citation
Bucks County resident Joseph “Smiley” Terinoni was recently presented with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. State Representatives Tim Brennan and Brian Munroe honored him for his efforts to both raise money and advocate for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Terinoni has taken part in the “Bike…
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Centuries-Old Stockton Inn in New Jersey Reopens as Hotel and Restaurant
The Stockton Inn, a more than 300-year-old property in Hunterdon County in Stockton, New Jersey has served many purposes over the years and it has now reopened as a chic hotel and restaurant, writes Judi Franco for New Jersey 101.5. The property has been around since 1710, becoming an important historical structure in The Garden…
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Pearl S. Buck’s Rich Legacy Lives on Through Perkasie Foundation
Pearl S. Buck has a truly rich legacy that continues to live on through Pearl S. Buck International, the Perkasie-based foundation that is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, writes Samantha Freise for the Pennsylvania Heritage. Buck won the Pulitzer Prize for The Good Earth, published in 1931. At the time, it was surprising for…
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See Which Bucks County Towns Made the Top 100 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania
Several Bucks County towns ranked among the top 100 safest cities in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Elite Personal Finance. The report was based on data from FBI crime statistics. Safer cities got lower scores on the list, and towns with under 5,000 residents were not included. With a population of 22,880,…
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Phillies Fan of Seven Decades, Upper Moreland’s Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special
Freda Schopfer, an 89-year-old former Upper Moreland middle school teacher and Bucks County resident, has been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for over seven decades, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Throughout those years, she has seen a lot of baseball. Some of it bad, some good, and some great, like in 1980 and…
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Here Are the Best Bucks County Spots to Go if You’re Looking to Celebrate Oktoberfest
The annual Oktoberfest is fast approaching and Bucks County has some German beer-centric events coming up where you can grab a giant stein and soft pretzel as big as your face, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon has an Oktoberfest celebration that can be branded as a mini German-themed…
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Bonded by the 9/11 Loss of a Friend and Fellow Pilot, They Will Never Forget Lower Makefield Resident
The three pilots didn’t realize July 2001 would be the last time they would talk to their friend, fellow pilot and Lower Makefield resident Victor Saracini, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Peter Maniscalco, Sam Irvin, and Steven Verdi are forever bonded by their friendship with Saracini, who was killed when the plane he was…
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Invasive Fish in Lower Delaware River Basin a Threat to Native Species, Environment
Several species of invasive fish have appeared in the Lower Delaware River basin and their growing numbers are posing a significant threat to native fish as well as harming the environment, writes Kerry Bates for the River Reporter. According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, freshwater drums, blue catfish, and the northern snakehead are…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Welcomes New Member
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP), a philanthropic grant-making foundation supporting the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, has announced the appointment of Christine Hensel Triantos as a new board member as of July 1, 2024. Her term runs through 2026. Hensel Triantos serves as the Director of…
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Here’s How Bucks County Superintendent Salaries Rank in the State
If you’re going to be a school superintendent, aim for Bucks County. According to a review of financial data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, about half of the school superintendents in Bucks County’s 13 school districts rank in the top 50 salaries in the state, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times,…
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SEPTA Reducing Remote Work for Office Employees
SEPTA will reduce the number of remote work days for its nonunion administrative workers from November 4, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to general manager Leslie Richards, office employees can only use one remote work day per week. “We love the increase in activity we’re seeing throughout our system,” said Richards. “With…
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