Doylestown
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Doylestown Borough to See Pop-Up Bike, Pedestrian Lane Set Up Next Month
A borough in Bucks County will be setting up a new lane for local residents to use, and the organizations responsible are looking for feedback. In a partnership with Doylestown Borough and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, TMA Bucks will install a “pop-up” bike/pedestrian lane on Doyle Street in Doylestown this September. TMA Bucks, headquartered at 7…
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Wealth Management Firm with Offices in Bucks County Named to Inc. 5000 List
Savant Wealth Management, with offices in Doylestown, has been named to the Inc. 5000 annual list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Ranking No. 4,589 overall and No. 248 in the financial services industry, this is Savant’s inaugural year of being recognized on the prestigious list. Savant and all companies paid an entry fee to…
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Doylestown Listed in the Top 100 American Towns with Fewer Than 100,000 Residents
A popular town in Bucks County has been listed among the best towns in the country with a smaller population. Mariana Zapata wrote about this and other towns for Far & Wide. Doylestown was listed #95 out of the 100 best towns with a population of less than 100,000. #1 on the list was Monowi, Nebraska,…
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Bucks County Commissioners Discusses County’s Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
Bucks County is believed to be the first county government in the country to file a lawsuit against major social media companies, including Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, and Google, owner of YouTube, reports Matt O’Donnell of Inside Story for 6abc. The lawsuit alleges that social media sites are causing harm to the mental…
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Oscar Hammerstein’s Highland Farm in Doylestown Offers Tours After Property Preserved
A historic estate in Bucks County is allowing visitors to partake in an immersive tour that details its part in American entertainment. Recently, the Doylestown home of Broadway musical legend Oscar Hammerstein received a $500,000 posthumous gift that ensured the property will be purchased and preserved. Now, those in charge of the property are offering tours for those who want…
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Doylestown Borough ‘Finalizing Plans’ for Arts Festival, Bucks County Classic Next Month
Officials from Doylestown Borough are adding the finishing touches to two major community events that are coming up. The borough is “finalizing plans” for the Doylestown Arts Festival and the Bucks County Classic, both of which will be held in the area next month. Along with organizers from these two events, members of the Central…
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This Playground Has Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle as Its Inspiration
A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park, writes Freda R. Savana for the Bucks County Herald. General Recreation in Newtown Square and Landscape Structures helped create the playground. The play space for children of all ages is expected to be…
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Doylestown Native Pink Handed a Shirt Advertising a Local Pizzeria at Recent Concert
One of the most famous entertainers from Bucks County was recently handed an article of clothing that reps her hometown and a local business. Pink, who grew up in Doylestown, was recently performing at a concert when an audience member handed her a red shirt. She held it up to show that it advertised Nat’s…
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Rebuild Continues Three Years After Tornado Destroyed Children’s Village at Doylestown Hospital
Three years after a tornado destroyed the Children’s Village at Doylestown Hospital, the reconstruction of the daycare is still taking place, reports Deanna Durante for NBC10 Philadelphia. Children had just gone back to their classrooms and were hiding under tables and in closets when the storm shattered windows and dropped the ceiling onto the ground.…
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Doylestown Biopharmaceutical Company Reports Second Quarter Finanical Results
Aprea Therapeutics, Inc., headquarted at 3805 Old Easton Road in Doylestown, has reported their financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2023. Staff writers at GlobeNewsWire discussed the updates. As of June 30, Aprea reported cash and cash equivalents of $27.7 million. For the second quarter of the year, the company reported an operating…
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Central Bucks West High School to Get New Student Resource Officer
The Bucks County Salary Board voted unanimously to hire a deputy sheriff to replace an existing deputy who will be assigned the Student Resource Officer role at Central Bucks West, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The request for the new hire was made by Bucks County Sheriff’s Department and will help in the support…
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College Students Spend Their Summer Helping Nonprofits with Foundations Community Partnership
Since 2008, Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps offers college students the opportunity to participate in a 10-week, paid internship experience at a nonprofit serving Bucks County children, young adults, and families. This summer, 11 students gained practical experience, made a positive impact in the community, and earned college credit through a partnership with Bucks…
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Bucks County District Attorney’s Office Bids Farewell to Longtime Deputy District Attorney
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, located at 100 North Main Street in Doylestown, gave a send-off for Deputy District Attorney David A. Keightly Jr., who has worked for the local government since 2012. Over the years, Keightly has worked to help the office solve several high-profile cases. “His work has earned Outstanding Prosecutor Awards…
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‘Doylestown Farmers Market’ to be Held This Weekend, with Reusable Bags and Plants for All
A borough in Bucks County will be hosting a popular farmers market this weekend, complete with environmentally-friendly goodies for all. The Doylestown Farmers Market will be held on Aug. 5 from 8 AM – 1 PM at South Hamilton Street in Doylestown. Vendors of all kinds will be in attendance to sell their food and…
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Doylestown Sunflower Farm Offers Visitors Various Instagram-Worthy Photo Opportunities
The season of sunflowers is upon us, with farms throughout the region offering both pick-your-own experiences and Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. In Bucks County, Hellerick’s Family Farm in Doylestown opens its Sunflower Days on Aug. 15. The farm has several sunflower fields featuring differing flower varieties, and visitors can walk or…
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Delaware Valley University Students Featured on ‘The Chef’s Kitchen: College Campus Cooking’
Four Delaware Valley University students with a passion in the food industry joined renowned Chefs Michael Solomonov, Lee Chizmar, Ryan Zellner, and Anthony Bonett for an episode of “The Chef’s Kitchen: College Campus Cooking”, which aired on NBC10, and several other networks, reaching over 78 million households. The show provides tips and techniques from the…
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Oscar Hammerstein’s Highland Farm in Doylestown to be Preserved After $2M Raised
The Doylestown home of Broadway musical legend Oscar Hammerstein has received a $500,000 posthumous gift that ensured the property will be purchased and preserved, writes Bo Koltnow for the WFMZ 69 News. “This is a huge deal,” said Mandee Hammerstein, whose husband Will is the artist’s grandson. The pair launched fundraising efforts to save the…
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‘Tech Talks’ to Continue at Bucks County Free Library. Read to Learn More
The Bucks County Free Library’s “Tech Talks” series will return with three new lectures starting in August. The next talk is set for Aug. 16 at 2 PM and will explore strategies for storing digital photos. Participants will learn how to save, access, and organize photos using web-based storage tools. Additional Tech Talks include “Basic…
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