Bucks County
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Bucks County Athletes Head to PIAA Wrestling Tournament 2024
The PIAA wrestling tournament kicks off this Thursday, extending through Saturday at Hershey’s Giant Center, marking a historic moment as girls wrestling debuts at Pennsylvania’s premier wrestling event, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County shines with three returning state champions heading to Hershey: Quakertown’s Collin Gaj, Gauge Botero, and Adam…
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Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Would Go To Outskirts of Bucks County, Opening Up Travel for Local Commuters
The proposed Roosevelt Boulevard subway project is beginning to become a reality, and that reality might make its way to Bucks County. Emily Rizzo wrote about the transportation plans for WHYY. With talks of the proposed subway making the rounds throughout the Philadelphia region, many are wondering where the trail will end. The answer: the…
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Bucks County Schools on the Brink of Saving $15.7 Million with Charter Funding Reform
Bucks County schools could see a significant financial reprieve, thanks to a bill that includes proposed changes in charter school funding, writes Bethany Rodgers for USA Today. Pennsylvania’s General Assembly is moving closer to reforming how public-school districts fund charter schools, a move that could save Bucks County districts a whopping $15.7 million annually.…
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Bucks County Tech Startups Spotlighted as Most Promising of 2024
Several Bucks County startups are being spotlighted as the Philadelphia region’s most promising, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. These companies were one of twenty that made the publication’s RealLIST Startups 2024 based on the metrics of being founded no earlier than three years ago, making most of the revenue for selling a product, and…
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As Macy’s Plans for Nationwide Closures, Are Bucks and Montco Stores Spared?
The future of the Macy’s stores at Oxford Valley, Willow Grove, and Montgomery malls remains uncertain amid the department store chain’s plans to close 150 stores nationwide, write Julia Gomez and Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. The locations considered “underproductive” by the chain will close by 2026, and at least 50…
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These Bucks County Towns Had the Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania
Five Bucks County towns are among the top twenty-five most expensive municipalities for purchasing a home in Pennsylvania, according to Stacker. Stacker compiled the list based on data from Zillow home prices for January 2024. Yardley was no. 25 on the list with a typical home value of $547,396. Churchville ranked no. 16…
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Family Fun Filled Weekend: Flowers, Mermaids, Animals, and Basketball Galore Happening Around the Delaware Valley!
March typically comes in like a lion, but with mild weather forecasted for this weekend, it is a great opportunity for planning a family outing to create long-lasting memories! This weekend is jam-packed with options to fill up a kid-friendly calendar and capture frameable photos during enjoyable excursions in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. This…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of March Biz Seminars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer March business seminars, including a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including startup basics, creating a business plan, developing…
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Black Bears in Bucks and Montgomery Counties Spared from Hunting Season’s Toll
Black bears in Bucks County can breathe a sigh of relief. Out of all the 2,920 that were hunted down across Keystone State, none in Bucks and Montgomery Counties faced a similar fate, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. According to a Pennsylvania Game Commission report, there have been several sightings of Black…
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Recreation Centers Throughout Bucks County Looking for Summer Workers
Recreation centers throughout Bucks County have already started hiring for summer positions while others have opened enrollments for their summer camp programs, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bensalem Township’s Parks and Recreation Department is accepting employment applications for the 2024 summer recreation programs. Bensalem residents aged 16 and older are…
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Do You Know Where Delaware River Starts?
Delaware River, which runs the length of Bucks County, is a pivotal waterway in the country’s Mid-Atlantic region that starts its 405-mile journey at the Catskill Mountains of New York and ends it in the Atlantic Ocean, writes Erica Schmidt for the Shore News Network. The river is well-known for its unobstructed and free-flowing character…
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Penn Community Bank Supports Habitat for Humanity Build Project
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recently supported Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s current build project at the site of the former St. Thomas Aquinas School in Croydon. Team members spent the day working on various jobs throughout the site, which will include three single-family homes and follow the organization’s Land Trust…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Presidential Search Finalists
The Presidential Search Committee appointed by the Bucks County Community College’s Board of Trustees has announced that three finalists have been selected in the search for the College’s next president. Following Dr. Felicia Ganther’s mid-October announcement of her resignation as president effective in December, the Board retained RH Perry, a national search firm specializing in…
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New Tavern, Restaurant Opening Just Outside of Bucks County This Week
A new tavern will be opening just outside of Bucks County this week, and locals and visitors are excited for the new establishment. Ryan Kneller wrote about the new spot for WFMZ 69 News. Flying Pig Tavern & Tap will be opening at 1313 Center Street in Bethlehem on May 15. Offering a wide variety…
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Savor the Flavors of Bucks County: Top Black-Owned Restaurants You Need to Try
Bucks County has a diverse selection of Black-owned restaurants that are well worth exploring, according to the Bucks County Courier Times. The Burgerly in New Hope is a visually sleek fast-casual restaurant that serves classic American fare with a twist, including handcrafted burgers, hotdogs, and BBQ, writes Michele Haddon. The custom-designed restaurant has antique…
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Central Bucks Non-Profit Crafts 1,000 Valentines to Support Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Central Bucks Chapter of The National Charity League has joined forces with A Love for Life nonprofit for a special Valentine’s Day project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Members of The National Charity League created 1,000 valentines for donors of the Newtown-based pancreatic cancer research nonprofit. The local chapter of NCL offers hands-on…
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Two Bucks County Towns Among Pennsylvania’s 20 Most Romantic Getaways
If you are unsure what to do this Valentine’s Day, you can visit one of the two Bucks County towns that are among the top 20 most romantic getaways in Pennsylvania, writes Amanda Norcross for the U.S. News & World Report. Doylestown is an ideal romantic spot filled with history and bucolic scenery. One of…
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Nominate a Deserving Student: How to Participate in the Bucks County Boomerang Youth Awards
The Boomerang Youth Recognition Awards are seeking nominations for Bucks County students who demonstrate service, positive peer influence, and honesty, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. Starting in Central Bucks, these awards, given by BC Cares, expanded to all districts within the county. Students from K through 12 are eligible, and nominations must be due by…
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