Bucks County
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Bucks County Residents Brave Long Lines for Early Voting
Red and blue voters in Bucks County are braving long lines to cast their votes early for the next president of the United States, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. In the very purple county, the line outside the Government Services Building was long on Tuesday, and it contained both Republicans and Democrats confident in…
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Bucks County Community College Receives $400K to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem in Region
Bucks County Community College announced that the College has been awarded $400,000 through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant program to provide free training and placement services to 50 Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork students. The College has been the proud recipient of $700,000 in DCED funding since 2023…
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Bucks County is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage, According to New Analysis
Bucks County is the number one fall foliage destination in the United States for 2024, writes Jess Rohan for Phillyburbs. This is according to a new Priceline analysis of search data from potential leaf peepers. The ranking provided ecological, cultural, and historical reasons why Bucks County is a great place. One reason is the autumn-specific…
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Gov. Shapiro Continues to Boost PA’s Life Sciences Industry
Gov. Josh Shapiro once again emphasized his dedication to boosting Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by continuing to take “concrete actions” during the the Life Sciences Future event, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The event, organized by industry trade group Life Sciences Pa, took place earlier this week in King of Prussia. “The…
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Long Beach Island Beachfront Parcel Hits Market for $21M
A 2.5-acre beachfront parcel on Long Beach Island has hit the market for $21 million, presenting an amazing opportunity for developers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to listing agent Jeffrey Childers of Childers Sotheby’s International Realty, the property is one of the largest residential oceanfront parcels in New Jersey. The site…
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Local Multiple Sclerosis Advocate Honored With State Citation
Bucks County resident Joseph “Smiley” Terinoni was recently presented with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. State Representatives Tim Brennan and Brian Munroe honored him for his efforts to both raise money and advocate for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Terinoni has taken part in the “Bike…
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Researchers Spot Asia-native Joro Spider in Bucks County
Researchers have spotted another invasive species in Bucks County, according to a staff report from 6abc. The spotting of Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, was confirmed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species on September 5. The black and yellow arachnid is about the size of a palm and can grow up to…
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Centuries-Old Stockton Inn in New Jersey Reopens as Hotel and Restaurant
The Stockton Inn, a more than 300-year-old property in Hunterdon County in Stockton, New Jersey has served many purposes over the years and it has now reopened as a chic hotel and restaurant, writes Judi Franco for New Jersey 101.5. The property has been around since 1710, becoming an important historical structure in The Garden…
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Phillies Fan of Seven Decades, Upper Moreland’s Freda Schopfer Thinks this Team is Special
Freda Schopfer, an 89-year-old former Upper Moreland middle school teacher and Bucks County resident, has been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies for over seven decades, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Throughout those years, she has seen a lot of baseball. Some of it bad, some good, and some great, like in 1980 and…
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Bonded by the 9/11 Loss of a Friend and Fellow Pilot, They Will Never Forget Lower Makefield Resident
The three pilots didn’t realize July 2001 would be the last time they would talk to their friend, fellow pilot and Lower Makefield resident Victor Saracini, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Peter Maniscalco, Sam Irvin, and Steven Verdi are forever bonded by their friendship with Saracini, who was killed when the plane he was…
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These Three Bakeries Are Some of Bucks County’s Best
The Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County included, is filled with bakeries selling delectable bakes like freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fritz Bakery, which has locations in Langhorne and Bensalem, is known for its sticky buns topped with cream cheese icing. The family-run bakery first opened in Croydon…
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SEPTA Reducing Remote Work for Office Employees
SEPTA will reduce the number of remote work days for its nonunion administrative workers from November 4, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to general manager Leslie Richards, office employees can only use one remote work day per week. “We love the increase in activity we’re seeing throughout our system,” said Richards. “With…
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Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue
Spring Mill Manor, a cherished wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bucks County, has transitioned to new ownership. This development marks a new chapter for the esteemed venue, renowned for its timeless elegance and picturesque setting. The new proprietor, Bill Haas, who has owned and operated the prestigious Pen Ryn Estate on the Delaware…
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Bucks County Named Best Place to Visit for a Fall Foliage
Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. Highlighted by Travel + Leisure magazine, this picturesque county is gaining recognition as a prime spot for leaf peeping, drawing visitors with its stunning autumn colors and charming attractions. …
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Why Bucks County Is the Key to Swinging the 2024 Election Results
Bucks County is poised to play a crucial role in the upcoming elections, with its diverse electorate potentially swinging key races, writes Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro joined U.S. Senator Bob Casey at Neshaminy Creek Brewing in Croydon to bolster support for Casey’s reelection. Shapiro highlighted…
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Penn Medicine Signs Merger Agreement with Doylestown Health in Major Expansion
The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health have officially signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing the Bucks County health system under the Penn Medicine umbrella, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This merger, initially outlined in January, is pending federal and state regulatory approvals. Doylestown Health, which includes the 247-bed…
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Penn Community Bank Grant Supports Bucks County Housing Group Food Program
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has partnered with the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) to help provide critically needed items to area food pantries. The $5,000 contribution will support the ability to purchase both fresh and non-perishable food for the organization’s Food Program, including two community food pantries and two mobile…
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‘From Philadelphia to the Lehigh Valley, and Everywhere in Between’: Penn Community Bank Holds Day of Service
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, hosted its third annual Day of Service on Wednesday, Jun. 5. The organization-wide event partnered Bank Team Members with 12 nonprofit organizations from Philadelphia to the Lehigh Valley to donate over 1,000 hours of volunteer service and $110,000 in charitable contributions. “Penn Community Bank’s Day…
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