• Buckingham Dispute Ends as Plans Shift from Warehouse to Housing

    Buckingham Dispute Ends as Plans Shift from Warehouse to Housing

    A years-long dispute over the DiGirolamo Tract in Buckingham has finally ended with a new agreement that replaces warehouse plans with housing, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Buckingham Township officials and the No Buckingham Warehouse group issued statements saying that they have signed a stipulation agreement along with developer J.G. Petrucci…

  • Consumers in Philadelphia Region Pull Back on Spending, Fed Reports

    Consumers in Philadelphia Region Pull Back on Spending, Fed Reports

    With strong economic growth but a slowing labor market last year, a theme of 2026 will be “waiting for clarity,” according to Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia last week, Paulson said the national economy created…

  • Guru’s Indian Cuisine In Newtown Closes Doors Due to Chef’s Health

    Guru’s Indian Cuisine In Newtown Closes Doors Due to Chef’s Health

    Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Township has closed, giving chef Ashni Kumar time to prioritize his health following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Priya Guru, owner of the popular Indian restaurant, and Kumar had recently finalized the adoption of their two daughters and welcomed them home to…

  • No Real ID? Prepare for New $45 Airport Fee in February

    No Real ID? Prepare for New $45 Airport Fee in February

    Travelers without a Real ID will face a $45 surcharge to board flights starting next month, which is double the fee that was originally projected by the Transportation Security Administration, writes Jason Lalljee for AXIOS. The $45 fee provides coverage for ten days, after which travelers must pay it again. The TSA “will refer all…

  • Yolanda Hadid Withdraws Her “Sanctuary” Farm in New Hope from Market

    Yolanda Hadid Withdraws Her “Sanctuary” Farm in New Hope from Market

    Three months after listing her “sanctuary” for sale, Yolanda Hadid decided to withdraw the $10.88 million New Hope farm from the market, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. In September, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said that she was prepared to move on from her New Hope home, where she had lived for…

  • New Hope’s Soleybury Orchards Has Some of the Freshest Apples in the Area

    New Hope’s Soleybury Orchards Has Some of the Freshest Apples in the Area

    New Hope’s Solebury Orchards is a picturesque spot with countless varieties of crisp, juicy apples that put the store-bought ones to shame, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide.  On the ride to the farm, enjoy scenic views of Bucks County along the winding backroads accompanied by farmland and historic homes.  The charming barn that serves as the farm’s store…

  • New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Dining to the Area

    New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Dining to the Area

    Until Jan. 25, the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce are collaborating for New Hope-Lambertville Restaurant Week 2026, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  During these two weeks, over twenty local restaurants from either side of the Delaware River are offering prix fixe lunch and dinner options from $25 to $55.  “We…

  • Bridges at Warwick Sells to REIT Specializing in Senior Housing for $50.2M

    Bridges at Warwick Sells to REIT Specializing in Senior Housing for $50.2M

    The Bridges at Warwick has been sold to National Health Investors, a real estate investment trust specializing in senior housing, for $50.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 107-unit assisted living and memory care community, located at 1600 Almshouse Road in Jamison, was previously owned by an affiliate of Orlando, Florida-based…

  • Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’

    Bucks County Family Searches for New Home in Doylestown on ‘House Hunters’

    The latest episode of the popular HGTV series, “House Hunters,” featured a Bucks County family seeking a new home in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The episode titled “Philly Charm Vs. The Burbs” first aired on Friday, Jan. 9, and is available through the HGTV YouTube channel. “House Hunters” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes…

  • Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book

    Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book

    Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in September, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.  The book, titled “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” discusses China’s development and lessons for both the United States and…

  • Trevose-Based Hand & Stone Reports Major Growth with New Locations in Q4

    Trevose-Based Hand & Stone Reports Major Growth with New Locations in Q4

    Trevose-based Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has announced strong fourth-quarter development results, further reinforcing its ongoing growth momentum as it moves into 2026. The fastest-growing spa franchise in North America opened 13 spas as well as 12 signed franchise agreements in the last quarter, including commitments to develop spas in new markets like…

  • Doylestown Native Pink Sends New Year’s Eve Message from Hospital Bed 

    Doylestown Native Pink Sends New Year’s Eve Message from Hospital Bed 

    In her final Instagram post of 2025 to wrap up the year, Doylestown native and singer Pink wrote about joy, compassion, and caring for one another from a hospital bed, writes Clare Mulroy for USA Today.   Pink, a Central Bucks School District graduate, had a major medical procedure and stated she would be committing to improving her physical health.  “It may not be a fancy face…

  • Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition

    Next Phase of Doylestown Barn Plaza Redevelopment Moves Forward with Demolition

    The final days of the Regal Cinema at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown have arrived as the demolition phase of the redevelopment project progresses, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  The faux twin silos were demolished after decades, and the former theater is in the process of being taken down.   Regal’s Barn Plaza cinema closed at the beginning of 2023…

  • Doylestown Resident Appointed as Bucks County’s Chief Legal Officer

    Doylestown Resident Appointed as Bucks County’s Chief Legal Officer

    Doylestown resident Dan Grieser was recently appointed as the county’s chief legal officer by the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, writes staff for DL-Online.   Grieser previously served as the assistant county solicitor for Bucks’ Law Department, a position he began in 2021. He was later promoted to deputy county solicitor and continued to work his way up.  In his new…

  • New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike

    New Jersey Widens Its Minimum Wage Lead Over Pennsylvania with Latest Hike

    New Jersey’s minimum wage rose again last week to $15.92 from $15.49, further extending the already double lead over Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new rate represents a $0.43 increase from the previous minimum, established last year. “This increase will provide vital support to all Garden State workers by making the…

  • Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque

    Three Bucks County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque

    Three towns in Bucks County were featured on the list of “12 Picturesque Small Towns in Pennsylvania for a Weekend Retreat,” writes Aunindita Bhatia for World Atlas. An artsy destination along the Delaware River, New Hope is a calm riverside retreat with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Scenic nature, such as Bowman’s Hill Sunflower Preserve, provides…

  • Philadelphia Region Luxury Homes Rank Among Top Ten Fastest-Selling Markets

    Philadelphia Region Luxury Homes Rank Among Top Ten Fastest-Selling Markets

    In November 2025, luxury homes in the Philadelphia region sold faster than those in most other parts of the country, according to a new analysis by Realtor.com, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With luxury homes spending an average of 64 days on the market, roughly a week less than at the same time…

  • Pizza Lovers Can Check Out These Tasty New Spots Around Bucks County

    Pizza Lovers Can Check Out These Tasty New Spots Around Bucks County

    There are a few new spots for pizza fans to explore in Bucks County, serving up delicious pies and more for locals to enjoy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   The Pizza Pit recently opened in Bensalem at Broken Goblet Brewing’s mixing room.  The 14-inch pizzas pair perfectly with the brews on tap offered in the industrial-style space…