• Bucks County Playhouse Remembers Robert Redford, Who Began His Career on the New Hope Stage 

    Bucks County Playhouse Remembers Robert Redford, Who Began His Career on the New Hope Stage 

    The Bucks County Playhouse is mourning the passing of Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and founder of the Sundance Institute and Film Festival. He was 89.  Redford made his professional stage debut at Bucks County Playhouse in 1959 in “Tiger at the Gate.” Later that year, he made his first Broadway appearance in “Tall…

  • Eleven Bucks County ZIP Codes Rank Among Wealthiest in Philadelphia Region

    Eleven Bucks County ZIP Codes Rank Among Wealthiest in Philadelphia Region

    Eleven Bucks County ZIP codes made the list of the wealthiest ZIP codes in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Richboro (18954) ranks highest in Bucks County at No. 60, with a per capita income of $80,067 and typical home values of $697,943. Next is Levittown (19056) at No. 65, with…

  • Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office

    Innovate Real Estate Enters Pennsylvania Market, Adds New Doylestown Office

    Innovate Real Estate expands in Pennsylvania with a new Doylestown office, led by The Cleland Team, a local real estate group that has extensive experience and strong community ties, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to Jeff Casterline, founder and CEO of Innovate Real Estate, The Cleland Team, recently recognized by RealTrends as one…

  • Here’s When Bucks County Will See the Leaves Change This Fall

    Here’s When Bucks County Will See the Leaves Change This Fall

    Fall is just around the corner, and according to Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Reports, it won’t be long before the leaves start to change, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Reports from the Bureau of Forestry indicate that some trees should begin to show color during the last week of September. Most…

  • Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition

    Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition

    Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which recently completed the acquisition of Bristol-based Cone Guys, an ice cream cone manufacturer, is planning to launch water ice and soft serve…

  • Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?

    Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?

    Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…

  • Bucks County Man Shatters Stereotypes as Cheerleader for the Eagles

    Bucks County Man Shatters Stereotypes as Cheerleader for the Eagles

    James LeGette, a Bucks County native, is celebrating his fifth year as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia.   When he was in middle school, LeGette was dared to join the cheer team. That dare quickly became a passion that led him to the NFL.   “I ended…

  • River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing

    River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing

    Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.   While this is certainly an exciting sight for any amateur wildlife photographer, it’s also a positive for the state.  The American…

  • Longtime Bucks County DA and Senior Judge Alan M. Rubenstein Dies at 79

    Longtime Bucks County DA and Senior Judge Alan M. Rubenstein Dies at 79

    Alan M. Rubenstein, retired senior judge for the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and the longest-serving district attorney in the county’s history, died on Aug. 22 aged 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rubenstein, who lived in Holland, was also a Hall of Fame boxing judge, mentor and dedicated volunteer. He represented…

  • Steeped in Flavor: Where to Get the Best Coffee (and More) in Bucks County

    Steeped in Flavor: Where to Get the Best Coffee (and More) in Bucks County

    If you’re looking for a good spot to grab a cup of coffee, there are plenty of coffee shops and cafes throughout Bucks County to check out. Whether you’re looking for a hot americano or a soothing cup of tea, these five spots are worth visiting.  SkyRoast Coffee – Doylestown/New Hope  This coffee spot features…

  • The Landmark at Dublin Set for Grand Opening Celebration This Friday

    The Landmark at Dublin Set for Grand Opening Celebration This Friday

    The Landmark at Dublin, a new luxury apartment community in the heart of the borough, is celebrating its grand opening on Friday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Keystone Partners Group, Suburban City Group and Milex Construction will host borough officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new four-story complex, located across the street from…

  • Gorgeous Quakertown Estate on 24 Beautiful Acres Hits Market

    Gorgeous Quakertown Estate on 24 Beautiful Acres Hits Market

    A private estate that combines rustic elegance and modern luxury, set on over 24 beautiful acres in Quakertown, is now available for $1,800,000, writes Vasila Khurshid for The Amazing Mom Life. Blending timeless architectural style with refined updates, the home showcases a distinguished legacy reflected in its historic charm and classic stonework. Recent renovations include…

  • Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County

    Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County

    Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in areas like Bucks County is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop…

  • Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown

    Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown

    Toll Brothers temporarily halted sales at its 45-home Lyondale Meadows community in Newtown, with prices starting at $1.6 million, after demand was overwhelming, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder opened sales earlier this month, and in just one week received 21 deposits, with buyers choosing options that raised…

  • The Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair Is Returning for its 59th Year

    The Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair Is Returning for its 59th Year

    The Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair is returning for its 59th year to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   The event is taking place from 12 PM to 8 PM from Friday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1 and again on Sept. 6 and 7.…

  • Residents Say No to Affordable Housing Shortage Solution in Bucks County

    Residents Say No to Affordable Housing Shortage Solution in Bucks County

    Affordable housing shortage in Bucks County could be addressed by denser housing, but town residents oppose it, and town officials have not been approving such projects, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The county spans around 400,000 acres, with over 40 percent already developed. By 2023, roughly 23 percent, or over 92,000…

  • Pennridge High Student from Perkasie to Compete in Miss America 2026 Pageant

    Pennridge High Student from Perkasie to Compete in Miss America 2026 Pageant

    Perkasie native Lynzi Allen, a rising senior at Pennridge High School, will be competing in Miss America’s Teen 2026 pageant in September, writes Mina Llona for The Philadelphia Tribune.   Allen has an impressive background, with passions for modeling, dancing and debate. She hopes to one day become a civil rights lawyer, a dream she’s…

  • Two Pharma Companies Partner to Open Dedicated OSD Form Suite in Sellersville

    Two Pharma Companies Partner to Open Dedicated OSD Form Suite in Sellersville

    Piramal Pharma Solutions and NewAmsterdam Pharma Company will be opening a dedicated oral solid dosage form suite at Piramal’s facility in Sellersville. The Sellersville site is one of Piramal Pharma Solutions’ focused drug product facilities offering comprehensive development and manufacturing services for a variety of formulations, including various oral solid dosages. The new suite will…