Chalfont
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K9 Resorts Is Bringing Dog Summer Camp to Bethlehem and Chalfont This June
Dogs in Bucks County are getting a summer upgrade this year, and it goes well beyond the usual belly rubs and afternoon naps, writes Lacey Latch for Bucks County Courier Times. New Jersey-based K9 Resorts is rolling out an eight-week summer camp program at its Bethlehem and Chalfont locations, running June 16 through Aug. 9,…
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Toll Brothers’ Birch Run at New Britain Luxury Community Opens in Chalfont
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened Birch Run at New Britain, a luxury townhome community in Chalfont, with the first homes expected to be ready for spring move-in. Three-story, three-bedroom townhomes at the community will offer open-concept floor plans of more than 2,000 square feet, including flex rooms and two-car garages. Homebuyers can select quick…
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Chalfont Wildlife Rehabilitation, Education Center Hosting Valentine’s Event
Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Chalfont has been taking care of local animals in need since its founding, rehabilitating around 5,000 animals a year, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Injured animals, like rabbits, squirrels, birds, and reptiles, are brought in by the public to receive the help they need so they can be released back into the wild. The nonprofit’s education center features a variety…
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Chalfont Family Raises Awareness About a Rare Syndrome Affecting Their Son
A family from Chalfont is working to raise awareness about a rare syndrome affecting their son, which has left his face paralyzed, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Jackson Roberts is a brave four-year-old who was diagnosed with Moebius syndrome, which affects the nerves in the face. “It’s a neurological disorder. It’s the paralysis of the face,” said his…
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Chalfont’s Byers’ Choice Has Crafted Holiday Figures for Almost 50 Years
For decades, Byers’ Choice in Chalfont has been crafting its iconic figurines, helping to decorate homes across the country for the holidays, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. There are 40 artisans in the production facility who handcraft, paint, dress, and accessorize each figure. The business was started by Joyce Byers almost fifty years ago. “She began making the carolers really as Christmas decorations for around the house,…
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Charming Custom Contemporary Home Hits Market in Chalfont for $800K
A charming custom-built contemporary home in Chalfont, which has been carefully maintained and updated by its original owner, recently came on the market, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom house “has good bones,” said the owner, who is planning to downsize to an over-55 community in North Wales. “They don’t make…
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New Toll Brothers Luxury Development Announced for Chalfont
Toll Brothers is bringing a new luxury home community, Birch Run at New Britain, to Chalfont, with sales expected to begin in fall 2025. The exclusive neighborhood from the Fort Washington-based luxury home builder will feature low-maintenance townhomes with three bedrooms, versatile flex spaces, as well as attached two-car garages. Work is already underway at…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Brookview Farm Offers Luxury Country Living in Chalfont
Listed at $1,795,000, Brookview Farm in Chalfont offers a luxurious countryside lifestyle just minutes from modern amenities. This 13-acre equestrian estate blends high-end living with income-producing functionality, making it a standout opportunity in historic Bucks County. . . The four-bedroom home is filled with elegant touches like granite countertops, hardwood floors, and new Andersen windows.…
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Chalfont Couple Follows Growing Trend, Begins Raising Backyard Chickens
Michael Demby and Jessica Musicus recently started raising chickens at their Chalfont home, joining a growing trend across the Philadelphia region, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The couple built a chicken coop last year in an effort to live more sustainably, especially after the price of a dozen eggs doubled compared to a year ago.…
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Toll Brothers Buys Property Next to Chalfont Wawa for 44-Home Project
Toll Brothers purchased an 8.6-acre property in Chalfont next to Wawa for $2.5 million, where it plans to develop 44 townhomes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based company bought the property near the intersection of West Butler Avenue and County Line Road from CTP Management. Each home will have three…
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Make-A-Wish Foundation Grants Wish of Chalfont Teen Recovering from Leukemia With Home Gym
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has fulfilled a wish for Tyler Lockett, a Chalfont teen recovering from leukemia, by providing him with a home gym to help him train and return to playing soccer, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. The 16-year-old returned home from school on Monday afternoon to a surprise in his basement. He…
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Try Some Savory Southern Smokehouse Creations at Embers Smokehouse and Tap in Chalfont
Embers Smokehouse and Tap in Chalfont offers chef-driven Southern smokehouse creations, that deliver a savory and unforgettable dining experience, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The menu is “beyond your typical fare,” said Alisha Riexinger, co-owner of Embers Smokehouse and Tap. “We got fried calamari with a honey-chili-lime sauce. All of our sauces are…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Luxury $1.57M Chalfont Home Overlooking Lake Galena
For $1,575,000, this stunning five-bedroom home at 91 King Rd in Chalfont, is a dream retreat overlooking Lake Galena. Situated on 2.6 peaceful acres, the property blends modern elegance with farmhouse charm, offering a balance of privacy and convenience just minutes from downtown Doylestown. XXXX XXXX Step inside to find stained and sealed limestone flooring…
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From Dream to Reality: How Chalfont’s Adam Sklar Found His Dream Job Working for the Eagles
Adam Sklar, a Chalfont native, has been a lifelong sports fan with a clear goal: to become the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s an ambitious goal. But he knows he must start somewhere, and that’s exactly what he’s doing. Adam is autistic and lives with Prader-Willi syndrome, but his determination led him to…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. These treatment facilities also mark an important milestone in Aqua Pennsylvania’s resolve…
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Victoria Nedza Empowers Others with Disabilities, Speaking at Schools and Capitol Hill
After finally receiving answers about her own condition, Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza has become an advocate for people with disabilities, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I have Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and it’s a progressive, muscle-wasting disease,” said Nedza. “Over 20 years it took me to get a diagnosis. After being diagnosed, I found real…
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Chalfont Girl Who Raised Awareness for Lung Cancer Now Battling Cancer Herself
Chalfont ten-year-old Frankie Wilson, who became a cancer advocate five years ago following her father’s diagnosis, has also now been diagnosed with cancer, writes Jordan Greene for People. Dan Wilson, Frankie’s father, was 34 when he learned he had Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. He and his wife, Brittany, sat Frankie down to explain…
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Desis of Doylestown Welcomes Over 200 People for Garba Fundraiser in Chalfont
Desis of Doylestown welcomed more than 200 people for its Garba Fundraiser event held on September 20 at Unami Middle School in Chalfont, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The Bucks County nonprofit, which counts among its members people of Bangladeshi, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan descent, organized the fundraiser to raise money for its…









































