Doylestown
Doylestown, a charming borough and the county seat of Bucks County, is steeped in history and culture.
Founded in 1745, it’s nestled 20 miles northwest of Trenton, New Jersey and 25 miles north of Philadelphia.
With a population of 8,300 as of 2020, Doylestown boasts a rich heritage, including the Fountain House from 1758 and a historic district.
It’s known for its vibrant arts scene, including the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, both designed by Henry Chapman Mercer.
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Doylestown Gets $1M from State for New Rec Center
The project to build a new community recreation center in Doylestown Township has received a million-dollar boost from the state, writes Sarah Siock for the…
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Offers Advice on Must-see Doylestown Restaurants, Sights, and Shops
Doylestown is the perfect spot to visit for a day trip or weekend stay because it has a little of everything, including a bustling walkable…
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Central Bucks West Student Wins High School Division of Oscar Hammerstein Museum’s International Youth Solo Contest
Helena Badiali, a student at Central Bucks High School West in Doylestown, won the High School Division of the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education…
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Fred Beans Doylestown Partners Up to Provide a Homeless, Single Mom with Transportation
A Brookhaven mom needed a car to help take care of her family and find adequate housing for them. Thanks to the efforts of The…
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Dapper in Doylestown: Yelp Shows Five-Star Barber Shops Generating Buzz in the Borough
Whatever the secret sauce is to a successful barber shop, Doylestown seems to have it. Combing through the Yelp reviews reveals six in-borough shops earning…
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Valentine’s Vows: 17 Bucks County Couples Tie the Knot in Doylestown — At No Charge
Seventeen local couples exchanged Feb. 14 “I do’s” in a first-time offering of free nuptials at the Bucks County Register of Wills and Clerk of…
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Bucks County Leadership: Felicia Ganther, President, Bucks County Community College
Felicia Ganther, the President of Bucks County Community College, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about being born in Kansas and growing up in southern California; being…
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Bucks County Bakeries Ensure That Your Cookies for Santa Aren’t Cut from a Dough Log Thawed from the Freezer
Christmas cookies bring back warm memories of kitchens filled with the scent of vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate. But they’re also a lot of work —…
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Thanksgiving Desserts from Pie Bird Farm, Ottsville, Are Definitely Upper-Crust
Jennifer Brodsky and Eric Theesfeld run Pie Bird Farm with a very simple guiding principle: everything by hand. The delicious result, pies both savory and…
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Fearless Femme Racing Team, Born on a ‘Snowy Day Over a Bottle of Bourbon,’ Rides the Bucks County Classic
The fearless leader of the Fearless Femme Racing Team had a twisty road in cultivating its highly successful women cyclists. Ahead of their appearance in…
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Roxy Therapy Dogs, Danboro, Blends ‘Two Favorite Things’ of Its President: Animals and Altruism
Sharon Fleck confesses to loving animals for “as long as I can remember.” The way the animal-human bond enriched her life led her to her…
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Swimply Marvelous! Local Homeowners Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out In-Ground Pools
In the run-up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck.…
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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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Bucks County Leadership: Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N
Blair Rush, Southeast Region President at C&N, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about spending his entire life in Bucks County; his memories playing baseball and how…
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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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Real Estate Roundup: How Much Bucks County House Can You Buy for Just under a Half-Million Dollars?
A healthy six-figure investment in Bucks County real estate is nothing to sneeze at. It may not buy a mega-mansion, but it certainly can buy…
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Public Pride: Bucks County Communities Show LGTBQ+ Support with Community Flag Raisings
Objectively, it’s just a rectangle of cloth raised on a tall pole. But symbolically, Bucks County’s Pride Flag raisings have become much more. Jeff Warner explained why in Bucks…
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Adult Baseball Team Goes to Bat in Doylestown for Nine-Year-Old Cancer Patient
Homers for Hope Yankees, a volunteer baseball team that fundraises for charitable causes, will take to the field at the Joseph E. Hanusey III Community Park, Doylestown, on May 16. Sports-wise, their foe…
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