Bucks County
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House Prices Have Skyrocketed in These Bucks County Towns
Over the past five years, five Bucks County towns have seen house prices soar, with some home values increasing by as much as 80 percent, writes JD Mullane in the Bucks County Courier Times. “Analyzing 15 years of data across thousands of neighborhoods shows not just where wealth concentrates, but how dramatically fortunes have shifted since the…
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Pennsylvania Holding $135M in Unclaimed Property for Bucks County Residents
The Pennsylvania Treasury holds over $135 million in unclaimed property belonging to Bucks County residents, ready to be claimed by the rightful owners, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Individuals in Bucks County who filed claims with the state treasury department have received more than $35.2 million in returns in the last…
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Four Bucks County School Districts Are Among Pennsylvania’s Top 100
Four Bucks County school districts have placed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking based on standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The formula used to rank school districts drew on the last three years of available Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores in math,…
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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbell Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail Adams for People. Campbell went missing on Friday, May 23. Two days later, authorities said that his body had been recovered. The official cause of death will be determined by…
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Here Are 2 Top-Rated Rooftop Dining Spots in Bucks County
With warmer days ahead ushering in the official rooftop dining season, there are plenty of great rooftop restaurants and bars to choose from in the Philadelphia suburbs, including some Bucks County rooftop dining, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the eight best, two are located in Bucks County. Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown…
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Centennial School District Poised to Hire Former Central Bucks Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh
Former Central Bucks School District Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh is poised to lead Centennial School District, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Centennial school board will vote on an employment contract for Lucabaugh during its regular May 27 meeting. A community forum to introduce Lucabaugh will be held on May 22 at…
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Montgomery County 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 MONTCO 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…
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Bucks County Public Schools Have Some of Highest-Paid Teachers in Pennsylvania
According to recent salary reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bucks County public school teachers are among the best-paid in the state, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The highest-paid teachers in most of the county’s 13 school districts rank among the top 50 salaries statewide—additionally, all 13 districts placed among…
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JAM Architecture Crafts Scandinavian-Inspired Summer Home in Bucks County
Architecture and interiors studio JAM helped a Brooklyn family design and build a Bucks County farmhouse as a cherished summer home with a Scandinavian aesthetic, writes Kelly Dawson for the Architectural Digest. The aim was a space where the family could showcase their collection of vintage Scandinavian furniture while creating memories together. “This is a…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to June 2024, write Garland Fordice, Lizzie Mulvey, and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Doylestown (18901) residents prefer wine, with 442,975 units sold, followed by liquor at 233,772 units.…
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Brian Fitzpatrick Raises $1.22 Million in 2025 First Quarter as He Readies for Midterm Challenge
Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican representing Bucks County and a small part of Montgomery County, raised $1.22 million in the first quarter of 2025, likely in preparation to defend his seat against a Democratic challenger in the 2026 midterms, write Fallon Roth and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick, whose seat is being…
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Bucks County Housing Market Stands Strong Amid Slowing Nationwide Trends
While home prices are cooling across the country and even falling in some regions, the housing market in Bucks County still remains hot, fueled by steady demand and supported by the limited inventory, write Janice Kai Chen and Rachel Lerman for The Washington Post. Nationwide, prices for single-family homes increased by just 2.7 percent over…
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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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Beleaguered Franklin Mall at Bucks County Border Up for Sale
Franklin Mall, the beleaguered super mall at the border of Philadelphia and Bucks County, is on the market for a new buyer, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once one of the East Coast’s biggest shopping destinations, the lightning bolt-shaped mall is a shell of its former mega-mall glory. Its value has…
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Two Bucks County Routes Among 20+ Must-Try Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Region
Two Bucks County routes are among the 20+ must-try bike trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to satisfy all your biking needs, according to Philadelphia Magazine. For cyclists looking for a long ride with lots of changing scenery, the Delaware Canal Towpath is the route to take. Here, you can enjoy breathtaking, ever-changing…
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Bucks County Trout Stocking Schedule Released, New Fish Drop Site Added
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has released this year’s trout stocking schedule, adding several new fish drop sites, including one in Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The annual fish release begins next week, with 3.2 million trout being stocked into 691 streams and 130 lakes across the state.…
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Bucks County Dollhouse Flipper Wows TikTok with Stunning Renovations
Kylie White, a Bucks County resident, has been wowing TikTok with her stunning dollhouse renovations, transforming their mini interiors into gorgeous dream spaces, writes Jillian Pikora for the Daily Voice. White began flipping dollhouses three years ago as a creative outlet after losing her first home. Since then, her passion project has grown into a…
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Enjoy Special Holiday Meal at These Bucks County Restaurants This Easter
With Easter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a reservation for a special holiday brunch or dinner on April 20 at these Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. You can find brunch at Bocelli’s in Doylestown, The Bucks Club in Jamison, Chambers 19 in…
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