Bucks County
-
Rain Won’t Be Enough to Temper Pennsylvania’s Salt Lines
As Pennsylvania’s salt lines move, the Philadelphia Water Department assures residents that saltwater in the drinking water is unlikely, reports Anthony R. Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, a dry spell over the past three months has pushed the Delaware River’s salt line—the border where freshwater meets saltwater—farther north than usual. As of Monday, the…
-
Shapiro’s Executive Order Boosts Major Economic, Infrastructure Projects Across Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday morning to help accelerate major economic and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. The order aims to fast-track the permit process in the state. Shapiro signed the order at the site of the 2019 Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery explosion. The site is now slated to…
-
McAlister’s Reopening, Firebirds Opening Highlight This Week’s Bucks County Dining News
Bucks County’s restaurant scene has been buzzing this week, with McAlister’s announcing its reopening and Firebirds gearing up to open its first location in the area, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. McAlister’s Deli Restaurant And Sandwich Shop first opened at Warrington Crossing in March before closing in September. The restaurant is now set to…
-
Bucks County SPCA Encourages Adopting Older Pets During National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
The Bucks County SPCA is encouraging those looking for a new furry best friend to consider adopting older pets from Pennsylvania shelters and rescues this November, write Patrick Berkery and Brook Bolen for The Keystone. This is in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, “People are usually drawn to playful pups and energetic,…
-
Black Labrador Retriever Joins Bucks County Sheriff’s Office
After recovering from animal cruelty and malnourishment, a lively black labrador retriever named Zeke has lent his talented nose to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Together with his handler, Christina Brewerton, Zeke is among the first members of their K9 Unit. “I have a dream assignment,” said Brewerton. “I have…
-
SCORE Bucks County to Offer Free Biz Workshops in November
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer numerous educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in November. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including building and protecting your brand with Amazon; creating a business…
-
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…
-
SCORE Bucks County Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting Small Businesses
SCORE Bucks County is celebrating 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. The chapter provided nearly 2,800 mentoring sessions in fiscal year 2024 – a 20 percent increase over 2023 – and is on track to continue that upward trajectory as mentors guide business owners from Bucks County and eastern Montgomery…
-
Bucks County Couple Find Perfect Vacation Sanctuary for Entire Family in Ocean City Beach Home
Bucks County residents Chuck and Linda Ormsby found the perfect getaway place for their family of 17 in an oceanfront Ocean City house, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple bought the home in 2018 when their realtor insisted they see it before it was even listed. The Ormsbys already owned a smaller…
-
Council Rock North Soccer Star Mia Cairone Finds Home at Nebraska After Penn State Withdraws
After Penn State took away her verbal scholarship amid the House v. NCAA settlement, Council Rock North standout Mia Cairone has found her future soccer home at Nebraska, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cairone had been committed to Penn State for a year when she first heard about colleges having to set roster…
-
Best Spots in Bucks County to Eat While Taking in Beautiful Fall Foliage
Bucks County is a top fall foliage destination with plenty of eateries where you can enjoy a good meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful autumn views, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville is an ideal spot for picturesque local dining. “Although all year…
-
Local Celebrities Want You to Vote So Bad They Got Naked for It
Several local celebrities shed all of their clothing in an attempt to get you to vote, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robin Robinson, a Bucks County internet celebrity with over two million followers on social media, recently posed in front of the camera in nothing but her spanx for the Vote Naked Bucks…
-
SCORE Bucks County Has 13 Free Business Workshops in October
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in October. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including developing financial projections for your new business;…
-
Joe Giglio: Bucks County’s Bold Sports Radio Host on WIP
Bucks County’s Joe Giglio loves to share his ideas – as unconventional as they might sound sometimes – as a sports radio host on WIP in Philadelphia, writes Joe Mason for the Asbury Park Press. Growing up, Giglio always expected to be talking trades and how to build a team in the future, he just did…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Phillies Fan of Seven Decades: 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…
-
Six Bucks County Places Make List of Most Expensive Homes in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is home to six towns that are among the top 30 places with the most expensive homes in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of July 2024.…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
