Hilltown
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His Dad Started the Tradition. Now This Hilltown Man Bakes 2,000 Cookies Every Christmas Season.
By the first week of December, Hilltown resident Steve Bahmueller had baked almost 2,000 cookies, filling two freezer compartments and a mini fridge, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. By the second week of December, Bahmueller had made 41 different flavors, including options like Christmas Pudding, Russian Tea, Ginger Spice, Turtle-Cashew, Lemon Sugar, Oatmeal Lace, and more. “It’s kind of turned…
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Liberty Ministries Thrift Expands Footprint With New Hilltown Location
Liberty Ministries Thrift, a nonprofit thrift store, has expanded its footprint in the region with a new location in Hilltown Township, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The new store, which held a soft opening on Oct. 11, is open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday. It occupies an updated space…
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Bucks County Designer House & Gardens Tour to Feature Historic Sycamore Lane Farm in Hilltown
The 2024 Bucks County Designer House & Gardens will feature the historic Sycamore Lane Farm, a 45-acre property in Hilltown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Over 30 local designers and landscapers had the task of transforming the home for the 48th tour. The designer house is the Village Improvement Association of…
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Former Home of Renowned Illustrator John Falter at Sycamore Lane Farm is on Display This Spring
Sycamore Lane Farm in Hilltown Township will open its doors to the public as the 48th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens on April 26 with a grand onsite preview gala, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Afterward, tours of the house and gardens will run from April 28 to May 26. Tickets for both…
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St. Luke’s University Health Care Network Expands with New Bucks County Property Acquisition
St. Luke’s University Health Network is set to broaden its footprint in Bucks County with the purchase of an 8.5-acre site in Upper Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, previously home to Frederick’s Flowers & Gifts, was acquired for $8.25 million from Del Ron Enterprises Inc., as per county…
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Fairhill in Bucks County’s Scenic Hilltop Once Had Vista of Seven Counties
To this day, Fairhill in Upper Bucks County offers stunning views of nature that in the past would offer glimpses of seven counties whenever the air was clear, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Hilltown Township sits on a 700-foot-high plateau around three miles southeast of Sellersville. As settlers started to…
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Hilltown Bids Farewell to Legendary Penn Oak, a Witness to History
In Hilltown, a revered natural icon, the Penn Oak, which had stood for centuries in front of the Hilltown Baptist Church, met its end, writes Carl LaVo for the Bucks County Courier Times. Known as the last of the so-called Penn Oaks in Bucks County, this historic tree witnessed the unfolding of local history since…
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After 91 Years, Iconic Frederick’s Flowers in Hilltown Announces Closure
Frederick’s Flowers in Hilltown, the cut flowers and greenhouse business that has been a mainstay for more than nine decades, will close its doors for good this month, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Greg Muse, whose family has been running the shop since 1965, said the decision to close was not…
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Bucks County Bakery Brings Back Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti for the Fall Season
Bucks County Biscotti, originally located at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, has announced a returning flavor to bring in the fall with incredible cookie options. The Pumpkin Pecan is the latest comeback creation by the popular bakery. This cookie is the perfect complement to the incoming fall weather and the Halloween season. “The limited…
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Come Tour the Bucks County Homes of Two Artistic Icons That Once Resided in the Area
Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, will be hosting tours of the homes of author Pearl S. Buck and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II on Sept. 16. The Pearl S. Buck House, formerly known as Green Hills Farm, is replete with artifacts from her life. “A rich, mostly intact collection makes guests feel as…
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Bucks County Biscotti Hangs New Signage as They Continue Work at Out-of-State Location
A popular bakery in Bucks County has added new decor to their latest location as they continue their operations in the Northeast. Bucks County Biscotti, originally located at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, has put up new signs at its new location. The second bakery location is in Queensbury, New York, and the…
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Bucks County Biscotti Joins Forces with Philadelphia Brewery for Food, Drink Pairings
A bakery in Bucks County will be working with a popular brewery in Philadelphia to offer an evening of food and delicious food. Bucks County Biscotti, with locations in Hilltown and Queensbury, New York, will be working with Philadelphia’s Evil Genius Beer Company to offer a “Beer and Biscotti Pairing” on July 18 from 7…
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Proposed Distribution Center in Hilltown Township No Longer Happening. Here’s Why
After much discussion and planning, a new distribution center in the Bucks County area is no longer moving forward. James McGinnis wrote about the center for the Bucks County Courier Times. Verus Partners, a company based out of Chicago, was planning to use vacant land at Bethlehem Pike and Reliance Road in Hilltown Township to…
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Hilltown-Based Bakery Celebrated Historic Event That Impacted the Baking Industry
A popular bakery in Bucks County is celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the history of confections that helps them to this day. Bucks County Biscotti, with their main location situated at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, took to social media to discuss the innovative creation of Belgian chocolate. “In 1828, Conrad Van Houten, a Dutch chemist, invented…
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Bucks County Bakery Celebrates 30 Years of Business, as Well as Other Major Milestone
A popular bakery in Bucks County is celebrating two major milestones in their business journey, having made their treats for three decades. Bucks County Biscotti, with their main location situated at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, just celebrated 30 years of business in their home area. They created a wide variety of biscotti flavors…
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Hilltown-Based Bakery Opens ‘Honor Stand’ at Their Latest Location in New York
A popular bakery in Bucks County recently opened a second location, and they have recreated their famous honor stand at the new spot. Bucks County Biscotti, with their main location situated at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, recently opened a second location in New York. Just like their Pennsylvania location, the owners of the…
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Major Retailer Prepares to Open Bucks County Store, Offers Major Discounts
A popular retail chain will be opening their latest location in Bucks County, and local shoppers are looking forward to the new site. Ryan Kneller wrote about the new store for WFMZ-69. Big Lots will be opening a new location in Hilltown Township in on Saturday. The new store will be located at 709 Route 113 in the…
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Major Discount Retailer to Open Location in Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
A popular retail chain will be opening their latest location in Bucks County, and local shoppers are looking forward to the new site. Ryan Kneller wrote about the new store for WFMZ-69. Big Lots is expected to open a new location in Hilltown Township in March. The new store will be located at 709 Route…
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