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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29. Rich Reynolds and Karen Purcell Reynolds own the store, which first opened in the 1950s. The couple also runs a family law practice in Chester County. Karen’s…
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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…
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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…
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Mill Race Inn Redevelopment Approved in Holland. Some Raise Objections
Long considered an eyesore by many, the Mill Race Inn in Holland is finally set for redevelopment, with plans centered on age-restricted housing, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Northampton Township supervisors approved plans from developer Costigan Builders in April to build a 55-plus community with two four-story condominium buildings. These would…
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New Hair Salon Celebrates Grand Opening on State Street in Newtown
Salon LC, a new hair salon in Newtown, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new salon opened at 24 North State Street next to Newtown Laundry Center. Dave Marcolla, the president of the Newtown Business Association, attended the ceremony to wish them the best. Salon…
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Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate from Bucks County, was one of just two Republicans in the House to vote against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” last week, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick also opposed a procedural vote on the sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package, signaling his opposition…
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New Warrington Sports Bar and Restaurant Set to Open This Summer
Gloria Sports & Spirits, a restaurant and sports bar, is coming to the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington this summer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The family-oriented joint will be situated in the former Bar Louie space in the shopping center. The owners invested over a million dollars in redeveloping the restaurant with…
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Fairless Hills Swimming Pool Closed Indefinitely Due to Leak Issue
Fairless Hills’ Oxford Valley swimming pool remains closed, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times, but Parks and Recreation is working with the General Services team in hopes of reopening it this summer. The Bucks County-owned pool was leaking water. County spokesperson Jim O’Malley stated that he believes the leak is coming from…
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Redevelopment of Former Levittown School Could Bring 89 Residential Units
The ten-acre former site of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Levittown could soon be developed into 89 age-qualified residential units, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township’s planning commission has already recommended approval of the developer’s plan for a combination of senior apartments and senior flats. Three months on, the project…
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Doylestown Hospital Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Cardiology Lab
Doylestown Hospital recently celebrated the opening of its universal lab, a high-tech facility designed to support physicians in diagnosing and treating heart problems, vascular conditions and arrhythmias, according to a staff report from TAPinto Doylestown. The hospital’s Gorsky Heart and Vascular Suite, which houses the new lab, includes an advanced hybrid procedural room and six…
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Celebrate The Fourth of July with a Bang at These Bucks County Fireworks Shows
Those looking to celebrate this year’s Fourth of July can find fireworks shows all across Bucks County, writes staff for 6abc. Styer Orchard is hosting a fireworks show at 9 PM at 1121 Woodbourne Road and 97 Styer’s Lane in Langhorne. Tickets can be purchased on the orchard’s website, starting at $7.60 for children under…
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Newtown Locals Eager for Wawa’s Coffee, Hoagies and Opening Day
Newtown’s very first Wawa location is causing a stir on social media as locals eagerly wait for an announcement about the official date of the grand opening, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The 5,500-square-foot location on the Newtown Bypass and Lower Silver Lake Road will feature a gas station and convenience store. Prior to…
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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…
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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 of Doylestown 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…
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Levittown Photographer Captures Magical Connection Between Two Strangers
Amanda Johnson, a photographer from Levittown, takes photos of strangers meeting for the first time, and her latest pictures have gone viral, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News. Johnson enjoys playing matchmaker, offering what she calls “stranger sessions.” “I get two strangers together and we have fun, take a photo shoot, and apparently the internet…
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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…
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Rite Aid to Close More Bucks County Locations Amid Second Bankruptcy
Rite Aid is closing an additional 28 stores in Pennsylvania, including four in Bucks County, after filing for bankruptcy for a second time, writes Daniel Urie for PennLive. The following Bucks County locations are among the 28 locations in the state that will be closing: So far, 118 Pennsylvania locations have closed, while 839 stores…
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New Warrington Development to Feature Five Modern Million-Dollar Homes
Developers recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new development of five modern million-dollar homes coming soon to Warrington, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new development will be located along Elbow Lane. The custom homes within the Pace Way project, a small gated community, will span roughly 4,000 square feet.…
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