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New Luxury Townhome Development Gets Approval from Doylestown Township Officials
After four years of development, Doylestown Township officials approved a luxury housing project that will consist of 23 new townhomes, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. County Builders, a Warminster-based company, is developing the neighborhood, which will feature homes selling for around $900,000. The units will each feature a two-car garage,…
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La Grange in Yardley Hopes to Become New Bucks County Food Destination
La Grange, which opened its doors in Yardley this spring as a French brasserie, is positioning to be a premier food destination in Bucks County, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Executive chef Peter Woolsey, the former chef-owner of well-regarded Bistrot La Minette in Queens Village, has already prepared a menu featuring classic French…
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Outdated Property Records May Be Costing Bucks County Homeowners
Some local homeowners could be paying too much property tax due to Bucks County’s decades-old tax records, which experts say are overdue for reassessment, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County has relied on property data from its last countywide reassessment in 1972 to calculate taxes. This is longer than any…
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O’Rourke Media Group, Owner of Several Bucks County Magazines, Acquires Metro Philadelphia
The Arizona-based O’Rourke Media Group, which owns several Bucks County community magazines, has bought Metro Philadelphia and its affiliated sports website, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. The deal for the tabloid newspaper also includes Metro US and the Philly Sports Network. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the…
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Bucks County Playhouse Remembers Robert Redford, Who Began His Career on the New Hope Stage
The Bucks County Playhouse is mourning the passing of Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival. He was 89. Redford made his professional stage debut at Bucks County Playhouse in 1959 in “Tiger at the Gate.” Later that year, he made his first Broadway appearance in “Tall…
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Eleven Bucks County ZIP Codes Rank Among Wealthiest in Philadelphia Region
Eleven Bucks County ZIP codes made the list of the wealthiest ZIP codes in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Richboro (18954) ranks highest in Bucks County at No. 60, with a per capita income of $80,067 and typical home values of $697,943. Next is Levittown (19056) at No. 65, with…
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Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office
Innovate Real Estate expands in Pennsylvania with a new Doylestown office, led by The Cleland Team, a local real estate group that has extensive experience and strong community ties, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to Jeff Casterline, founder and CEO of Innovate Real Estate, The Cleland Team, recently recognized by RealTrends as one…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition
Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which recently completed the acquisition of Bristol-based Cone Guys, an ice cream cone manufacturer, is planning to launch water ice and soft serve…
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Tavern in Quakertown, Standing Since Before Nation’s Founding, Set for Auction
A building in Quakertown, currently home to The Raven’s Nest and once housing a tavern that predates the nation, is headed to the auction block on Sept. 23, writes Amy Unger for WFMZ 69 News. The stone and stucco structure, built in 1710, has served as a tavern since 1750. The current owner, Albert Pray,…
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Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?
Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. While this is certainly an exciting sight for any amateur wildlife photographer, it’s also a positive for the state. The American…
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Bucks County Man Shatters Stereotypes as Cheerleader for the Eagles
James LeGette, a Bucks County native, is celebrating his fifth year as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was in middle school, LeGette was dared to join the cheer team. That dare quickly became a passion that led him to the NFL. “I ended…
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Newtown’s Very First Tattoo Parlor is Holding its Grand Opening This October
Philly Joe Tattoo Studio, led by celebrated artist Joe Thomas, is set to make history as the first tattoo parlor approved in Newtown, opening at 159 Sycamore Street this October. A Philadelphia native with over a decade of tattooing experience, Thomas founded Philly Joe Tattoo Studio in Bensalem, where it celebrated its fifth anniversary in…
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Bucks County Schools Launch New Programs to Combat Teacher Shortage
Bucks County schools have launched new programs aimed to attract, prepare and retain teachers amid a nationwide shortage, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. While the situation in Bucks County is not as dire as in 45 Pennsylvania counties with a severe or extremely severe teacher shortage, it is estimated that local…
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Steeped in Flavor: Where to Get the Best Coffee (and More) in Bucks County
If you’re looking for a good spot to grab a cup of coffee, there are plenty of coffee shops and cafes throughout Bucks County to check out. Whether you’re looking for a hot americano or a soothing cup of tea, these five spots are worth visiting. SkyRoast Coffee – Doylestown/New Hope This coffee spot features…
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Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in areas like Bucks County is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop…
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Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown
Toll Brothers temporarily halted sales at its 45-home Lyondale Meadows community in Newtown, with prices starting at $1.6 million, after demand was overwhelming, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder opened sales earlier this month, and in just one week received 21 deposits, with buyers choosing options that raised…
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As E-Bikes Multiply on Bucks County Roads, Legal Questions Follow
Bucks County roads are seeing more electric scooters, skateboards and minibikes, raising questions about their safety and legality, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. With the school year approaching, more micromobility vehicles are expected on the roads, and Bristol Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe III has been warning residents about the dangers they pose.…
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