Quakertown
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Pre-Revolutionary Tavern in Upper Bucks County Hits the Market for $1.25M
A property in Bucks County, which predates a large portion of the country’s history, has recently gone up for sale at a historic price. Jeff Ward wrote about the tavern for WFMZ-69 News. The Raven’s Nest, located at 625 Old Bethlehem Road in Quakertown, has operated as a tavern since 1750. As one of the…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Responds to Criticism of Her Sexy Stage Persona, Rejects Industry Double Standards
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter said she would never tone down her sexy stage persona after music mogul Pete Waterman called her performances “offensive,” according to a staff report from The Express Tribune. Carpenter embraced her identity, saying that critics are unable to handle a woman who is confident in her own skin. “My message has…
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Quakertown’s Kwik Goal to Supply Goalposts and Netting for 2026 FIFA World Cup
When the world’s best soccer players take the field at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the goals they’re shooting at may have been welded together just down the road in Quakertown, reports Rick Holmes for WFMZ-TV 69 News. Kwik Goal, a Richland Township manufacturer with more than three decades in the business, was tapped by…
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From Small Town Bucks County to the World Stage: How Quakertown Shaped Sabrina Carpenter
Global pop success usually starts in the same places. Los Angeles. New York. Industry pipelines. Sabrina Carpenter started in Quakertown. That matters. Quakertown is not built for shortcuts. It is quiet. Spread out. You do not stumble into opportunity. You plan for it. You drive to it. You work for it. That shows up all…
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Quakertown Community School District Students Want Less Screen Time, More Human Connection
Quakertown Community School District students have a message for their district: put down the laptops and look up, writes Jess Rohan for Bucks County Courier Times. In a district-wide “listening tour” that gathered feedback from roughly 256 secondary students, Interim Superintendent Lisa Hoffman heard a consistent refrain: too much screen time, not enough human connection.…
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St. Luke’s Senior Meals Program Offers Affordable Dining and Atmosphere for Local Seniors
By the time the dinner crowd settles in at St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Upper Bucks Campus, the tables are full; not just with plates of food, but with easy conversation and community joy, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The network’s senior meals program, open to adults 65 and older, offers a complete meal for…
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New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs’ Lives
A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. The pill from biotech company Loyal, is designed to slow the aging process so dog owners can have their four-legged best friend around for a little…
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How to Spend a Perfect Summer Day at Nockamixon State Park
Before most people finish their first cup of coffee, kayaks are already cutting across the glassy surface of Lake Nockamixon. Hikers are lacing up in the parking lot. A sailboat drifts toward the middle of the lake without a sound. This is Nockamixon State Park at its best. And if you time it right, it…
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Bucks County Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote about the local lake for GoErie. Nockamixon Lake, located within Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where bass fishing is plentiful. A popular…
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Quakertown-Based QNB Corp. Reports Solid First Quarter Performance
With the acquisition of Victory Bancorp finalized on April 1, 2026, Quakertown-based QNB Corp. reported first-quarter net income of $2,765,000 or $0.73 per diluted share, up from $2,578,000, or $0.69 per diluted share a year prior. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, net income included $754,000 in after-tax merger-related costs. When excluding these…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out ‘Queen of Pop’ at Coachella
During weekend 2 of Coachella, Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter welcomed Madonna, the ‘Queen of Pop’ herself, onto the stage for an unforgettable performance, writes Alyssa Bailey and Aimée Lutkin for ELLE. The duo wowed attendees with duets of Madonna’s hits, “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer,” along with a new song suspected to be from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions on the Dance Floor: Part…
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Secrets of Quakertown: Inside the Hidden Rosicrucian Pyramids
Believe it or not— there are pyramids in Bucks County, but not for public viewing. Known as the Rosicrucian pyramids, these structures sit in a meditation garden in Quakertown on private property, according to a report from Atlas Obscura. The Fraternita Rosae Crucis, a secret society found by a doctor and occultist in 1858,…
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New Quakertown Farmers Market Restaurant Celebrating Grand Opening
Bistro 1015, a new made-to-order restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, is bringing fresh food to the Quakertown Farmers Market in Richland, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The eatery will be celebrating its grand opening on April 25 and 26, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place at 11 AM on April 25. Attendees will have the chance to win a…
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Montgomery County Bank Officially Acquired by Quakertown’s QNB Bank
Quakertown-based QNB Bank has officially completed its acquisition of Montgomery County’s Victory Bank, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. The all-stock deal was first announced last September for $40.97 million. Victory Bank will now serve as a division of QNB Bank until Victory’s systems are converted to QNB in mid-June. Victory Bank offices and branches will then reopen…
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Historic Bucks County Restaurant Has Been Serving Customers for Centuries
McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn in Quakertown has been delivering delicious food to patrons in its historic restaurant since the 1700s, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. The colonial-era building takes guests back to another time, with its stone foundations and wooden balconies that have served Revolutionary War soldiers and modern diners alike. Inside, the historic…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Teams Up with Two Stars in New Music Video
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with actress Margaret Qualley for her new “House Tour” music video featuring a sultry heist, writes Taijuan Moorman for USA Today. The pair, who co-directed the Man’s Best Friend album music video, are joined by actress Madelyn Cline as they rob a mid-century mansion. The trio raids everything from the refrigerator to the lingerie drawer, engages in some sword fighting, and…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Sees Two Hit Songs Return to Top Bestsellers
Even as promotion slows down for Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend album, two of the pop star’s hit songs have returned to the spotlight thanks to UK listeners, writes Hugh McIntyre for Forbes. “Tears” from Carpenter’s latest album and “Please Please Please” from Short n’ Sweet have placed on the United Kingdom’s top 40 bestsellers on the Official Vinyl Singles chart. The Man’s Best Friend hit is slightly higher on the list, placed…
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Popular Quakertown Craft Brewery and Restaurant Celebrates Reopening
The Proper Brewing Company is celebrating its grand reopening following a two-and-a-half-month hiatus on Wednesday, April 1, at 4 PM, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The 10-year-old Quakertown business, formerly owned by husband and wife Brian and Kris Wilson, was recently sold to employee Melissa Szymkiewicz. On Jan. 17, the restaurant and brewery closed for renovations and now features…
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