Bucks County
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Several Bucks County Councils, Boards See Major Reorganization for the New Year
Several Bucks County government organizations have recently restructured their boards as the new year has begun. Samantha Bambino wrote about the boards and councils for the Lower Bucks Times. Bensalem Township saw Ed Kisselback elected as board president. He has worked alongside the mayor for over three decades in order to aid the community. Alongside…
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Looking for Fun Activities in Bucks County This Winter Season? Here are a Few Places to Visit This Weekend
Bucks County is known for its fun activities year round, and locals and visitors can now enjoy a variety of events during the winter season. Rachel Macauley wrote about the upcoming winter events for Visit Bucks County. Regarded as a winter wonderland by both residents and tourists during the winter season, Bucks County always takes advantage…
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Career, Technical Education Centers in Bucks County to Receive $1.2M from State for New Equipment
Several Bucks County schools have recently benefited from state-granted funds meant to assist education centers in and around Philadelphia. Aubri Juhasz wrote about the funding for WHYY. Career and technical education centers in the suburbs will receive $1.2 million from the state this year for new equipment. This move further solidifies Gov. Tom Wolf’s spending…
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Here are the Top 10 Bucks County Hotels and Inns to Visit for a Winter Getaway
Known for its quality inns, hotels, and bed-and-breakfast locations, Bucks County is home to several great spots for winter getaways. Staff writers at Visit Bucks County made a list of the best spots to stay at this winter. The top 10 winter getaway spots are all located in parts of Bucks County renowned for their…
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Politicians on Board of Bucks County Commissioners Launch Reelection Campaigns
Two Bucks County politicians have announced their intentions of running to keep their current positions on the Commissioners board. Damon C. Williams wrote about the campaigns in The Intelligencer. Bucks County Commission Chair Bob Harvie and Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, both Democrats, have launched their reelection campaigns for 2023. The primary municipal election is scheduled to…
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Bucks County Officials Warn of Growing Trend of Retail Price Inaccuracies
The Bucks County government is warning residents of a recent trend of retailers selling goods for a higher price than they should. Alicia Roberts wrote about the trend for CBS Philadelphia. Bucks County officials are warning residents of an alarming trend of retail price inaccuracies at some of the major retail chains in the county.…
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This Bucks County Couple Sailed Around the World During the Pandemic. Here is What They Saw
A Bucks County couple took to their boat to travel around the world, and now they are discussing their long and exciting journey. Frank Fitzpatrick wrote about the local couple for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dan and Marlene Reasoner, a couple that has participated in competitive sailing, took their boat out during the recent pandemic. During…
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Looking for Fun Plans for New Year’s? Here are Some Activities Happening in Bucks County
If you are looking for something new and exciting to kick the New Year off right, several Bucks County establishments have you covered. Staff writers for Visit Bucks County wrote about the upcoming events. Several restaurants and entertainment center will be hosting fun and engaging events in the Bucks County area on both Dec. 31…
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With Christmas Just Days Away, Here Are All the Best Light Displays in Bucks County
Every year, residents and visitors of Bucks County come to enjoy the various light displays that local families have up for all to see. Louise Feder wrote about the local lights for Visit Bucks County. With Christmas just on the horizon, the popular tourism site has a list of stops for the 2022 Bucks County…
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Bucks County Author, Gardening Enthusiast Shows Off Her Plentiful Garden
A well-known author and gardening enthusiast from Bucks County is showing off her large garden, which has garnered national attention. Nancy Ondra wrote about her large garden in Report Wire. Hayefield, which Nancy Ondra has been tending to for over 20 years, began as a literally hay field that was on her family’s farm property.…
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After Almost Two Decades, Bucks County Authorities Are Coming Close to Solving a Major ‘John Doe’ Case
After decades of investigating, Bucks County authorities are coming close to being able to identify a long-unnamed victim. Joe Holden reported on the case for CBS News Philadelphia. It was back in 2003 when Bensalem Township Police Detective John Monaghan got the call that a body had been found on the banks of the Delaware…
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Bucks County Receives $114,000 Worth of Funding to Combat Homelessness in the Area
Bucks County was one of several areas in the state to benefit from a major funding initiative that assists those facing hardships. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the funding. The Department of Community and Economic Development recently announced that $5.8 million Wirth of funding is being dispersed throughout the state in…
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Bucks County Lawmakers Announce $5.8 Million in Grants for Crime Prevention Measures
Several Bucks County representatives and lawmakers have announced a large amount of grants to be used to prevent crime in the area. Rep. Tina Davis recently announced that local lawmakers in Bucks County have secured $5.8 million in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The funds will be used in an effort to…
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These Bucks County Liquor Stores Had the Best Sales in the Entire State This Year
Several Bucks County liquor stores recently made the list for having the best sales in the entire state over the past year. Paul Vigna wrote about the list at PennLive Patriot News. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently published its annual report for the fiscal year of 2021-2022, and several Bucks County stores made the…
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Bucks County Tourism Grant Program Distributes Close to $600,000 to 51 Local Organizations
A local grant program is dispersing a large amount of money to several Bucks County organizations to aid in local tourism ventures. The Bucks County Tourism Grant Program recently distributed $596,867 to 51 local organizations. The program, which was established in 2008 between Visit Bucks County and the County of Bucks, was made to assist in the…
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Bucks County Residents Hope to Get Full Access to Burlington Island as Cleanup Starts
A cleanup on the edge of Bucks County is bringing back one of the areas’s most beautiful spots, a once-pristine piece of nature. Zack Boyd wrote about the cleanup efforts in the Bucks County Courier Times. After decades of human abuse and another 50 years of being left mostly alone, the cleanup of Burlington Island,…
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Bucks County Board of Commissioners Approves $5.5M For Local Emergency Services
One of Bucks County’s most important branches of public safety is being awarded a generous amount of funds to help them in their efforts. The Bucks County Board of Commissioners allocated $5.47 million in federal COVID-relief dollars to the county’s nonprofit emergency medical services providers this week. Approved by a unanimous vote of the Commissioners,…
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Bucks County Politician Announced as New Member of Governor-Elect’s Advisory Board
A Bucks County politician was recently named as the most recent addition to one of the Governor-Elect’s new boards. John Cordisco, the former Chair of the Bucks County Democrats, will be joining Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor-Elect Austin Davis’ incoming administration on the transition advisory committee on economic development. “I am honored and humbled…
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