Bucks County
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Two Bucks County Towns Among Pennsylvania’s Best Places to Chill
New Hope and Doylestown were recently ranked among the best small towns in the state to chill out in by World Atlas. Dating back to the 18th century, New Hope features an array of art galleries, restaurants and shops in colonial-era buildings. The town, situated along the Delaware River, offers cozy vibes and plenty of…
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Bucks County Hospitals, Officials Stay Quiet
The new federal budget includes spending cuts that will most likely affect Bucks County hospitals, but local hospital executives are not yet disclosing the extent, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The budget passed this month imposes additional paperwork and verification procedures for Medicaid recipients that will, according to some advocates, remove…
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These Bucks County Pools are the Perfect Place to Cool Down
Those looking to cool off this weekend can check out one of Bucks County’s many pools to escape the heat and humidity, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fanny Chapman Memorial Pool in Doylestown is a great spot that’s open until Sept. 1. Though weekend times vary, the pool is usually open…
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Two Bucks County Ice Cream Shops Make Inquirer’s Best-Of List
With summer heat arriving, nothing beats cooling off with delicious ice cream or gelato, and two Bucks County spots have some of the best in the region, according to Michael Klein at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owowcow Creamery opened 16 years ago in Ottsville. It was launched by John Fezzuoglio, a New York graphic artist who…
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Bucks County High Schools Reconsider Class Rankings Over Academic Stress
Amid rising concerns over academic competition and grade-related stress, several Bucks County high schools are reconsidering class rankings, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. Six years ago, Neshaminy School District administrators expressed their concerns to the school board, citing class rank as a source of social and emotional stress for students. They…
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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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Bucks County Man Secures Cancer Medication After Insurance Denial
Bucks County resident Paul O’Hara was quick to react when his health insurer claimed they couldn’t cover his prescription cancer medication, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS News. O’Hara has treated his chronic myeloid leukemia with Sprycel for over a decade. He had a history of poor reactions to other medications. So when his insurance denied…
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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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Bucks County Among List of Pennsylvania Counties Facing a Teacher Shortage
Bucks County is among many other Pennsylvania counties facing a teacher shortage. Officials are calling the shortage “moderate,” writes Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Teach Plus Pennsylvania, 45 of 67 Pennsylvania counties are facing a “severe” or “extremely severe” shortage of teachers. Data indicates that Bucks County’s public-school districts…
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Spend a Day Kayaking, Canoeing or River Tubing at These Bucks County Spots
If you’re looking to spend a day on the water kayaking, canoeing or river tubing, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check out, writes Jess Rohan and Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. There are several lakes and creeks in the county to explore: While permits aren’t needed for river…
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Podcaster Alex Cooper Reveals Passion for Content Creation Began in Bucks County
Alex Cooper, host of the acclaimed podcast Call Her Daddy, shares her life journey in a new documentary directed by Russo-Young called Call Her Alex, writes Kayla Webley Adler for ELLE. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9 and aired on Hulu on June 10. In it, Cooper discussed her childhood…
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Two Bucks County Airports Receive Over $2 Million in Funds for Improvement Projects
Two Bucks County airports have been awarded more than $2 million in state grants for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development projects, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Quakertown Airport will receive $1.1 million, while the Doylestown Airport will get in excess of $1 million, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Quakertown…
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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 Campbelll 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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Walgreens Planning to Close 500 Stores, Including Two Local Locations
Walgreens is planning to shutter 500 stores nationwide this year, including four in the Philadelphia region, with two located locally, writes Lori Comstock for the Bucks County Courier Times. The move is part of the pharmacy giant’s larger plan to close 1,200 stores it calls “underperforming” over the next three years. The cost-cutting “turnaround plan”…
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Delaware 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 DELCO 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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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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