Bucks County
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Race for Bucks County Commissioner Could Determine State’s Results in Presidential Election
The nation’s eyes are on Bucks County and its election for the county commissioner, as many believe that this race could be an indicator of who will win the state in the presidential election next year, reports Fox News. “Bucks went for Hillary, Bucks went for Biden, but it has also kept a Republican congressman,…
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Historic Hotel Bethlehem Wins First Place in USA Today’s ‘Best Historic Hotel In The Nation’ Contest
The Historic Hotel Bethlehem just became a national champion for the third time, according to the staff report from CBS News Philadelphia. The hotel has once been again crowned as the “Best Historic Hotel In The Nation” by USA Today. This is the Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s third consecutive win in this category. The USA Today…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Five Free Business Webinars in September
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free business webinars, as well as a small business resource summit in September. On Sept. 5, SCORE will offer “Powering Your Business: Manage Your Energy Usage & Save Money” from 11:30 AM – 1 PM. Led by PECO…
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Drywall Repair Company Names New Franchise Owner Serving Bucks County, New Jersey
PatchMaster has announced the addition of Craig Lutcza as the new franchise owner of the company’s operations in the New Jersey and Bucks County areas. Lutcza has over 25 years of experience as a professional chef and Culinary Director in the hotel, restaurant, and retail sectors, combined with a background in chimney cleaning and repair. “After considering…
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Bucks County Commissioner Race Could Provide Hints About Presidential Election in 2024
A race for county commissioner currently underway in Bucks County could provide some insight into how the presidential election in 2024 will play out, writes Zach Montellaro for Politico. Bucks County has proven to be one of the most important swing counties in one of the nation’s swing states. In 2020, President Joe Biden won…
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Penn Community Bank’s Home Opportunity Mortgage Increases Access to Housing for All
Throughout its 150-year history, Penn Community Bank has been committed to helping people achieve the dream of home ownership and now with its new Home Opportunity Mortgage program, it will be able to help more individuals and families. The Home Opportunity Mortgage program ensures fair, affordable access to housing from the Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia and…
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Bucks County Fashion Designer Developed Her Brand Through Unique Vision, Craftsmanship
Bucks County fashion designer Victoria Wright started her career almost a decade ago after she completed her studies at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, writes Sallida for the Lemontrend. Over the last decade, she worked for several top brands, including Club Monaco, Rebecca Taylor, and Urban Outfitters. She was also a finalist…
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Homebuyers in Bucks County Facing Challenges This Summer Due to Low Inventory
The current Bucks County housing market is creating challenges for homebuyers this summer as they are being forced to compete for the limited number of homes for sale, writes James Forsyth for the Off Plan Property Exchange. The county currently has only 557 active listings, compared to 769 last July and a five-year average of…
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Looking to Start a New Career? This Job Fair in Bucks County is Offering Opportunities
Back to school means time to interview for the job of your dreams at the Bucks County Fall Job Fair. Held Sept. 20 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Barnes & Noble Court at the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, RecruitmentQueen’s annual job fair marries the convenience of seeking a new job with optimal…
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Bucks County Authorities Host FBI-LEEDA Training for Nearby Police Departments
Supervisors from Upland Borough Police Department recently attended a week-long training session in Bucks County that was held through the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, or FBI-LEEDA, according to a staff report from CrimeWatch. The Supervisor Leadership Institute focused on helping law enforcement leaders develop their own leadership style, understand their personality to better…
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‘Family Fall Festival’ Returning to Bensalem This Fall. Read to Learn More
A popular community event is returning to Bucks County, offering residents and visitors to the area a day of fun and food. Bensalem Township’s Family Fall Festival is set to return on Oct. 7. Festivities will be hosted at the Bensalem Township Municipal Complex, located at 2400 Byberry Road, from 2:30 – 8:30 PM. The…
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Business Licenses in Bucks County Are Up 700 Percent Week Over Week
Bucks County recorded a 700 percent increase in the number of business licenses issued in the week ending July 1 compared with the previous week, according to a staff report from Lower Bucks Today. In fact, this was the highest growth percentage in the state for the week. The county issued eight business licenses, as…
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New Jersey, Bordering Bucks County, Becomes Last State to Prohibit Self-Service Gas Stations
With Oregon revoking its 72-year-old ban last week, New Jersey became the last state in the country to prohibit self-service gas stations, writes Ginger Adams Otis for The Wall Street Journal. Many Garden State residents are proud of that fact and hope it never changes. “It is one of the big perks of living here,”…
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Delaware Valley University Offering Cannabis Specialization and Certificate Program
In response to the increasing demand for employees with specialized training in cannabis production and agribusiness, Delaware Valley University’s department of Plant Science, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Science offers a Horticulture major with a specialization in Cannabis for students desiring a four-year degree, or a stand-alone 17-credit one-year certificate in Cannabis. The university’s program, unlike most other cannabis…
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Retired Business Owner Furthers 20-Year Career as a SCORE Bucks Mentor
When John Sheehan was starting out as a business owner of his software and data processing company, he did not have a mentor to guide him in financing and other aspects of running a business. “I could have used one,” said Sheehan, of Newtown. “I thought I knew everything. I launched the company. When you’re…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Continues Leadership Role with PA Bankers
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the naming of Bernard Tynes – EVP, Chief Marketing and Impact Officer to the board of directors of the PA Bankers Association. Tynes, originally appointed in 2021, continues to serve as an at-large representative to the board and remains one of…
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Project to Re-Imagine Delaware River Waterfront in Nearby Trenton Takes Another Step Forward
A project to redesign State Route 29 to reestablish the Delaware River waterfront in Trenton, just outside of Bucks County, took a step forward last week, writes P. Kenneth Burns for the WHYY. According to Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, the project was awarded a $1.016 million grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to…
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Changing Economy Pushes Guitars Maker Near Bucks County Into Competing for Workers
C.F. Martin & Co. in Nazareth, where workers have been building the iconic Martin guitars by hand for nearly two centuries, has now found itself in an odd position, writes Ben Kesling for The Wall Street Journal. While applicants sometimes used to wait for years for apprenticeships, the changing economy has now forced the company…
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