Plumstead Township
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Plumstead Community Rallies to Protect Township from Food Waste Recycling Company
The Plumstead community is uniting to protect the township from the proposed plan for a Bright Feeds location on Potters Lane, writes Lee Davis for the Bucks County Beacon. Friends Against Bright Feeds is a recently formed nonprofit organization co-founded by Andrew Marcum and Bob Mergner. According to the organization’s website, Bright Feeds is…
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Plumstead Names Township Police Chief as First Director of Public Safety
Plumstead has named Police Chief David Mettin as its first director of public safety, a new role created to deliver coordinated, sustainable and high-quality public safety services to the community, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. In his new role, the chief will oversee police department operations. He will act as a liaison between the…
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Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs. While rumors swirled that Taylor Swift purchased the property, the superstar singer confirmed she did not. While it’s currently unknown who the buyer and new…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Manor and Bank Barn on 25 Acres in Plumstead Township
Green Valley Farm, a property with a long history, is on the market for the first time in nearly five decades. Situated on two parcels totaling almost 25 acres in Plumstead Township, the property is close to Doylestown and New Hope yet offers a peaceful setting. The Manor House, originally built in 1760, offers about…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Picturesque Colonial in Plumstead
A picturesque colonial home set on 4.76 attractive acres with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown at 5671 Point Pleasant Pike. … … This lovely residence is perfectly positioned with its gorgeous country setting that offers highly-coveted privacy but is still close to downtown Doylestown and all…
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Dean’s Chicken & Seafood Takes Over Plumstead Spot
Paul and Andrea Markert, of Chalfont, are preparing to open Dean’s Chicken & Seafood, a casual eatery specializing in chicken sandwiches, in the former Lobster Claw spot in Plumstead, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The couple purchased the 30-year-old seafood market and restaurant in 2022. Their new eatery, named after their…
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Delaware Valley University Criminal Justice Alumnus Mike Sobczak Opens Training for Warriors
Mike Sobczak ‘07 is a criminal justice alumnus, and owner/head coach at Training for Warriors in Plumstead, Pennsylvania, which is a short drive from Doylestown. Sobczak had planned to join the police academy following graduation, but unfortunately, suffered a severe ACL injury which would eventually lead him down a different path; the Training for Warriors…
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Plumstead Law Enforcement Official Awarded ‘Officer of the Year Award’ by Local Organization
A local American Legion Post recognized a Plumstead Township police officer with the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Ed Doyle wrote about the officer for TAP Into Doylestown. The Albert R. Atkinson Jr. American Legion Post 210, located in Doylestown, presented the honor to Corp. Michael Johnson on March 6. Johnson joined the…
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Popular Shopping Center in Plumstead Township to be Reopened This Spring
After months of reconstruction and updates, a shopping center in Bucks County will soon be reopened to local shoppers. Jeff Werner wrote about the center of the Doylestown Patch. The Cross Keys Place Shopping Center of Plumstead Township will be reopening sometime this spring. After months of closures for updates to the center’s infrastructure, one…
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PennDOT To Repair Various Roads, Bridges in Bucks County That Were Damaged in Hurricane Ida
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be repairing various Bucks County roads that suffered damage in Hurricane Ida. Beginning on Tuesday, periodic lane closures will be in place on Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through late December on the following four structures: Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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Two Bucks County Dairy Farms Gain State Protection from Development
Two Bucks County dairy farms received an investment of nearly $200,000 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The funds are meant to ensure that these agribusinesses remain viable and not someday evolve into residential development. The local support is part of a statewide initiative. In total, the program now protects 2,264 acres on 32 farms in…
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Local Superintendent on Texas School Shooting: ‘There Is a Profound Sadness That Is Difficult to Explain’
Dr. Abram M. Lucabaugh, Central Bucks School District Superintendent, shared his heartfelt reaction to the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde, Tx., in a recent Facebook post. “The tragic loss of life at an elementary school … has once again shaken our nation,” he wrote. “For those who work in education, horrifying events like what…
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Plumsteadville Fire Company Volunteer, 22, Passes Away Suddenly at Utica University in N.Y.
The sudden death of 22-year-old John Paul “JP” Ramel has robbed Plumsteadville Fire Company of a dedicated volunteer and Utica University (N.Y.) of a student about to graduate. Ramel’s untimely passing, likely caused by stroke, was covered in the Daily Sentinel. The announcement of the loss came from Utica University President Laura Casamento, who reported…
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Bedminster Township Police Plug Into Virtual Crisis Intervention Team Training for Real-World Success
Bucks County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) use of virtual training has already reshaped law enforcement for officers in Central Bucks, Buckingham, Doylestown, and Plumstead. The initiative is now on its way to Bedminster Township. Julie Edinger plugged into the program’s proliferation for Government Technology. The CIT introduced virtual reality training last fall. The 40-hour course…
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Shop with a Cop: Bucks County Police Pairs with Pint-Sized Purchasers for Presents
Teams of law enforcement officers and kids recently fanned out across Bucks County retailers in the annual Shop with a Cop outreach. Christopher Dornblaser covered the community-building event for the Bucks County Courier Times. The shoppers and their chaperones centered in Plumstead and Newtown Townships, where policemen and -women from 17 county departments shepherded nearly…
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Bucks County Police Departments Turn to Virtual Reality Training to Practice De-escalation Tactics
Four Bucks County Police Departments — Central Bucks, Buckingham, Doylestown, and Plumstead — will use virtual reality training to diffuse potentially confrontational situations. Funding for the initiative comes from a $150,000 federal government grant aimed at de-escalation measures. The resource is part of a $13 million nationwide investment from the Department of Justice’s Office of…
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Plumstead Township Family, Aligned with U.S. Trend, Embarks on Pandemic-Inspired Home Renovations
Stuck inside because of the pandemic, millions of Americans (57 percent of them) took hammers, paint brushes and ladders and spruced up their homes. Terri Akman profiled one nearby family and its projects for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home of Plumstead Township resident Jessica Vogler and her family needed work. Its interior was being plagued…
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