• Doylestown’s Marlene Pray Has Championed LGBTQ+ Youth for 20+ Years. Here’s What Pride Means to Her

    Doylestown’s Marlene Pray Has Championed LGBTQ+ Youth for 20+ Years. Here’s What Pride Means to Her

    For Doylestown activist Marlene Pray, Pride Month goes beyond rainbow flags and parades. For her, the month marks a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ history, perseverance, and joy—elements that matter now more than ever, writes Cyril Mychalejko for Bucks County Beacon. Pray’s roots in local advocacy trace back to the early 2000s, when she was working…

  • Bucks County’s Newest Rooftop Bar with Views of the Philly Skyline Opens in Doylestown this Week

    Bucks County’s Newest Rooftop Bar with Views of the Philly Skyline Opens in Doylestown this Week

    Doylestown is about to get a new vantage point, and a cold drink to go with it, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The borough’s first rooftop bar and lounge is set to open June 19 at Main Street Marketplace, perched atop the downtown destination that has quietly become one of Bucks County’s most ambitious entertainment…

  • Old-School Barbershop Experience Comes to Doylestown with Opening of The Way Barber Co.

    Old-School Barbershop Experience Comes to Doylestown with Opening of The Way Barber Co.

    A Doylestown resident and a Quakertown barber walked into a vacant space behind a Starbucks and walked out with a barbershop that feels like it’s been there for decades, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The Way Barber Co. officially opened its doors in Doylestown back in February, brought to life by Ray Masciocchi and Paul…

  • The Michener Art Museum Was Once a Jail. A New  Exhibit Brings That History to Life.

    The Michener Art Museum Was Once a Jail. A New Exhibit Brings That History to Life.

    Thousands of visitors have walked through the Michener Art Museum over the years without realizing they were standing on the grounds of the former Bucks County Jail. Now, one of America’s most acclaimed contemporary artists is helping tell that story. The Michener Art Museum will unveil Permanence: We Were Here on June 5, a newly…

  • Doylestown Woman Named Caregiver of the Year After Building Community for Alzheimer’s Families

    Doylestown Woman Named Caregiver of the Year After Building Community for Alzheimer’s Families

    When Karen Sandone‘s husband Anthony was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at 55, she had no roadmap. Just a two-year fight to even get the diagnosis, and a disease that would quietly dismantle the life they’d built together. Now, the Doylestown resident is being recognized for turning that hardship into a lifeline for others, reports Stephanie…

  • From Central Bucks High School to New York City: Pink Honored as Songwriter Icon

    From Central Bucks High School to New York City: Pink Honored as Songwriter Icon

    A girl who grew up on the streets of Doylestown is headed to New York City to accept one of the music industry’s most prestigious honors—and she’s bringing Bucks County along for the ride, writes staff for 6abc. Pink, born Alecia Beth Moore, was raised in Doylestown, where she attended Central Bucks High School West…

  • Discover Magic at Wizarding Ways and More in Doylestown

    Discover Magic at Wizarding Ways and More in Doylestown

    Wizarding Ways and More in Doylestown is a great place for Harry Potter enthusiasts – and many others interested in the world of magic – to find a variety of wizard- and witch-themed apparel, novelty gifts, and collectibles, reports Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The magical shop opened at the start of…

  • Doylestown Native Pink Celebrates Wedding Anniversary By Sharing Rare Photos with Husband Carey Hart

    Doylestown Native Pink Celebrates Wedding Anniversary By Sharing Rare Photos with Husband Carey Hart

    Doylestown native Pink celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary by sharing several photos of her and her husband Carey Hart, writes Annie O’Sullivan for Cosmopolitan. The gallery features pictures from when the pair first met, their Costa Rica wedding in 2006, red carpet photos, and more recent photographs with their two children, twelve-year-old Willow and six-year-old…

  • Go Down the Rabbit Hole in this Alice in Wonderland-Themed Tea House

    Go Down the Rabbit Hole in this Alice in Wonderland-Themed Tea House

    This week marks the opening of The Snarky Tea House, a new Alice in Wonderland-themed shop, at 24 North Main Street in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  The tea house, which initially began as an online business, was founded by Jenni-Lyn Williams, a local from Northampton.  Williams decorated the interior with classic characters…

  • Meridian Bank House of the Week: This Historic Doylestown Home Comes With a Secret Staircase and Luxury Pool

    Meridian Bank House of the Week: This Historic Doylestown Home Comes With a Secret Staircase and Luxury Pool

    Listed at $2.39 million, “The Beacham House” on Honey Hollow Road in Doylestown offers a rare glimpse into Bucks County’s historic past while delivering the kind of luxury amenities typically reserved for modern resort properties. The full listing is available at Realtor.com.  Tucked into seven hillside acres, the estate blends centuries-old craftsmanship with carefully integrated…

  • How Local B2B Companies Are Closing the Marketing Gap Without a Full-Time Hire 

    How Local B2B Companies Are Closing the Marketing Gap Without a Full-Time Hire 

    Growth is a challenge familiar for any small to mid-sized businesses. Sales are plateauing and leads fall off; there is a lack of unity in brand messaging.   Everyone agrees the missing piece points to marketing, but bringing on a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer might not be in the budget.   Doylestown resident Susan Towers, founder of Towers Fractional Marketing, built her practice around this gap, bringing flexibility to a traditional role that works for your company’s needs.  Today, Towers…

  • Popular Doylestown Ice Cream, Pretzel Shop Considered a Hidden Gem of the Area

    Popular Doylestown Ice Cream, Pretzel Shop Considered a Hidden Gem of the Area

    The Salt Box in Doylestown is Bucks County’s sweetest hidden gem with delicious offerings that are guaranteed to satisfy everybody, whether they like sweet or salty, writes Gianna for New Jersey 101.5. The shop makes soft pretzels, including offering stuffed ones, along with their own ice cream. It is currently getting thousands of views on…

  • This Bucks County Town Has Been Voted One of the Coziest in Pennsylvania

    This Bucks County Town Has Been Voted One of the Coziest in Pennsylvania

    A popular town in Bucks County recently made the list for being one of the coziest spots in Pennsylvania, a major title for the area. Staff writers for MyDatingAdviser wrote about the unique town. Doylestown is considered to be one of the most wonderful places to visit in the state. From the wide array of…

  • More Than Charming: Doylestown Offers Retirees a Daily Life Most Towns Can’t Match

    More Than Charming: Doylestown Offers Retirees a Daily Life Most Towns Can’t Match

    A recent WorldAtlas article highlights a range of communities across the state in its list of the 10 Best Small Towns to Retire in Pennsylvania, pointing to places like Lebanon, Lititz, and Jim Thorpe for their charm, affordability, and local culture. While many of the towns on the list lean on lower costs, Doylestown stands…

  • Doylestown Health Names New CEO as Penn Medicine Integration Continues

    Doylestown Health Names New CEO as Penn Medicine Integration Continues

    A major leadership move is reshaping Bucks County’s healthcare landscape. Dr. Craig Gronczewski has been named the next CEO of Doylestown Health, stepping into the role on June 1, as reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal. He succeeds Jim Brexler, who retired last week after steering Doylestown Health through one of the most consequential periods…

  • Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Honored for Life-Saving Actions

    Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Honored for Life-Saving Actions

    Central Bucks Regional Police Officer Rhiannon Browne has been awarded the department’s Life Saving Commendation for saving a man’s life in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  Police Chief Karl Knott presented Officer Browne with the recognition at the April 23 police commission meeting.  On March 28, the department was alerted by Bucks County Radio…

  • Three Montco Restaurateurs Buy Doylestown’s Station Tap House, Rebrand It The Station 

    Three Montco Restaurateurs Buy Doylestown’s Station Tap House, Rebrand It The Station 

    Three restaurateurs from Montgomery County have purchased Doylestown’s Station Tap House, with plans to rebrand the restaurant in their first Bucks County project, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   New owners Joshua Friedberg, Gent Mema, and Orbelin Bitraj acquired the business and liquor license on March 2. While they declined to share the cost of the purchase, liquor licenses are…

  • Doylestown Record Store is the Perfect Spot to Find Your Next Favorite Vinyl 

    Doylestown Record Store is the Perfect Spot to Find Your Next Favorite Vinyl 

    With the popularity of vinyl records soaring among younger generations, Siren Records in Doylestown is the perfect place to find some new tunes, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide.   If you’re looking for CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, or DVDs, the store has a vast collection spanning every genre of music, both in new condition and slightly used.   A step through…