• This Cozy Doylestown Diner Serves Some of the Best Pancakes in the County

    This Cozy Doylestown Diner Serves Some of the Best Pancakes in the County

    Doylestown’s Cross Keys Diner, a former farmhouse turned eatery, is a delicious spot to grab a bite to eat, known for its cornmeal buttermilk pancakes, writes Claire Allar for Family Destinations Guide.   These pancakes are the perfect balance of crispy on the edges and fluffy in the middle, thanks to the addition of cornmeal.…

  • New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown

    New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown

    Doylestown recently welcomed a new Sparta convenience store, located close to the Justice Center and the county administration building, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The store is located at 22 North Main Street in the former Playa Bowls space next to the new Snarky Tea House. It offers a wide selection of convenience store…

  • Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Cat Cafe in Doylestown Combines Comforting Coffee and Cute Kittens

    Those in the Doylestown area can enjoy furry friends with their coffee at the new MeWow Cat Cafe, writes Morgan Suppes for WFMZ.  The cat cafe recently moved to a new location in Doylestown after needing to expand due to its increasing popularity. The owner, Eilene Kramer, is excited to welcome locals to the new…

  • Luxury Townhome Project in Doylestown Moves Closer to Final Approval

    Luxury Townhome Project in Doylestown Moves Closer to Final Approval

    A plan that has been in the works since 2021 to bring 23 luxury homes to Doylestown is moving closer to final approval, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Warminster-based County Builders presented their project to the planning commission earlier this week, seeking final plan approval. However, they left with several suggestions…

  • A New Restaurant is Coming to the Former Regal Cinema Site in Barn Plaza  

    A New Restaurant is Coming to the Former Regal Cinema Site in Barn Plaza  

    A new restaurant, Burtons Grill & Bar, is planned to open in the Barn Plaza shopping center on Easton Road, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.  Three new retail and restaurant spaces are coming soon to the former Regal Cinema site within the shopping center. The owner of Barn Plaza, Brixmor, confirmed that Burtons will be…

  • Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families

    Central Bucks School District Approved New Tax Hike. Here’s What It Will Cost Families

    The Central Bucks school board has approved a 5.95 percent tax increase, resulting in average households paying $329 more annually, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. This is in addition to last year’s 5.3 percent increase. Several factors contributed to rising expenses, including staffing costs and maintenance for aging buildings. Staff expenses are the largest…

  • Doylestown Emerging as Region’s Next Hotspot for Luxury Real Estate

    Doylestown Emerging as Region’s Next Hotspot for Luxury Real Estate

    With home prices increasing as nearby businesses continue to grow, Doylestown could be emerging as the region’s next luxury real estate hotspot, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Doylestown’s charming downtown and convenient access to major roads are among the reasons buyers have been willing to pay a premium to live in the…

  • Local Artist Creates Juneteenth Piece at Mercer Museum in Doylestown

    Local Artist Creates Juneteenth Piece at Mercer Museum in Doylestown

    Bucks County artist Kevin Aster Young has partnered with 16 different community organizations and faith-based institutions to create a joint artwork for the annual Mercer Museum Juneteenth celebration in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. For the 160th anniversary of the holiday, Young is creating a piece that celebrates Juneteenth and highlights the history…

  • Doylestown Native Pink’s Stage Name Originates from More X-Rated Roots Than Many Fans Knew

    Doylestown Native Pink’s Stage Name Originates from More X-Rated Roots Than Many Fans Knew

    Many fans of Doylestown-native singer Pink assume her stage name stems from the hair color she wore early in her career, but its origin is more X-rated than most realize, according to a staff report from the EMEA Tribune. For her first album, the award-winning artist, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore-Hart, received double…

  • Doylestown Borough to Welcome Three New Eateries

    Doylestown Borough to Welcome Three New Eateries

    Doylestown’s dining scene is set to become even more dynamic, with three new eateries expected to open in the coming months, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Snarky Tea House, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea house cafe and retail space, has put up its sign at 24 North Main Street, marking this as its…

  • Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University

    Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University

    Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about her childhood growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a large family of Nigerian immigrants and how she, growing up in a family of avid readers, cultivated an appreciation for learning at a very…

  • World Atlas Names Doylestown One of Pennsylvania’s Most Unconventional Towns

    World Atlas Names Doylestown One of Pennsylvania’s Most Unconventional Towns

    The World Atlas has named Doylestown Borough as one of Pennsylvania’s most unconventional towns thanks to its “historical and quirky attractions,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The list is aimed at people who are not visiting Pennsylvania to explore its deep well of historical sites, which are plentiful in cities such as Philadelphia, but…

  • New Construction at Barn Plaza to Create Trio of Eateries

    New Construction at Barn Plaza to Create Trio of Eateries

    Construction is underway on a new 7,500-square-foot standalone building at Barn Plaza in Doylestown that will bring three fresh dining options to the shopping center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “We’re anticipating delivering that space to the tenants by mid-year,” said William Greimel, the vice president of redevelopment with Brixmor Property Group, which owns…

  • Doylestown Newest Multi-Use Complex Ready for Move-In

    Doylestown Newest Multi-Use Complex Ready for Move-In

    Doylestown’s newest multi-use project, 333 North Broad, a four-building complex with apartments and retail space, is now ready for residents, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The $77 million project featuring 235 luxury apartments marks the culmination of the borough’s 30-year vision to reimagine a once-industrial section of town. This includes the…

  • Doylestown to Get Its First Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Bright Path Center

    Doylestown to Get Its First Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Bright Path Center

    Construction is well underway on Bright Path Center, Doylestown’s first-of-its-kind behavioral health crisis center, which is expected to open early next year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The $15 million, 22,000-square-foot center will be operated by Lenape Valley Foundation staff and will be located next to their outpatient office along North…

  • Brixmor Unveils Sketch Plans for Redevelopment of Former Regal Cinema Site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown

    Brixmor Unveils Sketch Plans for Redevelopment of Former Regal Cinema Site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown

    Brixmor Property Group recently unveiled sketch plans for redevelopment of the former Regal Cinema site at Barn Plaza in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Brixmor plans to demolish the theater and surrounding silos, replacing them with three multi-tenant mixed-use buildings. The new structures will feature around 50,000 square feet of restaurant and retail…

  • Penn Medicine’s Acquisition of Doylestown Health to Be Finalized This Week

    Penn Medicine’s Acquisition of Doylestown Health to Be Finalized This Week

    After receiving final regulatory approval, University of Pennsylvania Health System plans to complete its acquisition of Doylestown Health next week, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The deal is set to close Tuesday following reviews by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and Federal Trade Commission. “By combining trusted community care with the resources and…

  • With Final Approval Secured, Doylestown Health and Penn Medicine Merger Moves Forward

    With Final Approval Secured, Doylestown Health and Penn Medicine Merger Moves Forward

    The University of Pennsylvania Health System has received final approval to move forward with its merger with Doylestown Health, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In January, Penn Medicine and Doylestown Health announced that they had signed a letter of intent to pursue a merger. With the final approval now granted, Penn Medicine…