Bristol
Bristol is a historic borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is located along the Delaware River opposite New Jersey. It was settled in 1681 and became a key terminus for the Delaware Canal in the Industrial Revolution. It is the third‑oldest borough in the state.
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Fallen Bristol Borough Trooper to be Honored at Second Annual ‘Unity Day’
A state trooper from Bristol Borough, who was killed in a car crash back in late March, will be honored during the second annual “Unity…
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Bristol Coffee Shop Owner Discusses Upcoming Newtown Location, Bucks County Roots
The popular Bristol coffee shop Calm Waters Coffee Roasters has announced an upcoming location in Newtown. John Fey wrote about the new coffee shop for…
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After Years of Trying, Baby Brings Unbridled Joy to Bristol Couple
For years, Bristol couple Janelle and Matt Cannon had been trying to add a baby to their family, but all attempts resulted in disappointment, writes…
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Bristol Craft Brewery Named One of the Top 4 in the State
Home to an array of bars, breweries, and distilleries, Bristol has once again caught the attention of beer fans around the world, as Second Sin…
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The Coffee Room in Newtown Closing in August, Reopening in September Under New Ownership
Owners of the Coffee Room in Newtown, Raj and Margaret Kumar, have announced that their café will close its doors on August 14, writes Jeff…
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Bristol Borough Owes a Boatload to a WWI-Era Shipping Magnate/Railroader
Railroad heir W. Averell Harriman was responsible for developing a whole new township in Bristol Borough in the run-up to World War I and as…
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Increasingly in Bucks County, Walking Is a Way to Exercise Both Your Muscles and Your Civic Duty
Walk to the end of the driveway for the morning paper. Walk the dog around the neighborhood. Walk to a community drop box to exercise…
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As Homebuyers Increase Their Desire to Sidestep Staircases, Bucks County Options Climb to the Top
Single-story living is becoming a hot real estate trend across multiple purchasing segments. Downsizing baby boomers are often eager put the mobility issues associated with…
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One Bucks County Township Places Fifth on List of Safest Communities in PA
Buckingham Township has been cited as one of the top 10 places to live in Pennsylvania for 2021, reports Safewise’s Rebecca Edwards. Safewise is an independent research, safety and reviewing organization. FBI crime…
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First-Time Homeowners Relocating to the Suburbs Show Strong PA Preference over NJ
First time homeowners relocating from the Philadelphia cityscape have a tough choice to make among the “collar counties” that include Bucks County and the neighborhoods of New Jersey, according to a staff…
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Homebuyers Are Knocking Down Bucks County’s Housing Market Door
With many buyers looking for a home in Bucks County and not enough available inventory, new listings are disappearing in a blink, writes Cynthia Henry for The Philadelphia…
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Most of What the Modern World Knows about Cold Storage Originated in Bristol
Given the special handling required by COVID-19 vaccines, cold storage is now a hot topic. But few know that the industry was redefined forever in 1867…
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With Many Destination Marathons Sidelined, Bucks County Offers a Nearby Alternative
Most destination marathons — running courses with interesting settings like the Great Wall of China, Paris’ Champs Elysee or Walt Disney World — have been affected by COVID-19. But there are convenient Bucks County alternatives, writes Kristin Schott writes for Philadelphia Magazine. A challenging run bookended…
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Manor College Professor’s Sports Memorabilia Business Part of Bristol Borough’s Revolution
J.P. Lutz, an Assistant Professor of Sports Management at Manor College in Jenkintown, is a proud small business owner, running Bucks County Baseball Co. in…
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