• Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice

    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.…

  • Bucks County Housing Market Stands Strong Amid Slowing Nationwide Trends

    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…

  • Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County

    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…

  • Beleaguered Franklin Mall at Bucks County Border Up for Sale

    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…

  • Bucks County Trout Stocking Schedule Released, New Fish Drop Site Added

    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.…

  • Bucks County Dollhouse Flipper Wows TikTok with Stunning Renovations

    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…

  • Enjoy Special Holiday Meal at These Bucks County Restaurants This Easter

    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…

  • Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County

    Insufficient New Construction Driving Up Housing Prices in Bucks County

    Bucks County – and Pennsylvania as a whole – is not building enough new housing, driving up prices for both homebuyers and renters, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Keystone State was No. 44 for share of homes approved to be built from…

  • New Report Reveals ‘Shockingly High’ Number of Bucks County Children, Families in Need of Assistance Programs

    New Report Reveals ‘Shockingly High’ Number of Bucks County Children, Families in Need of Assistance Programs

    A new report from Children First PA has found that over 30 percent of Bucks County families struggle to make ends meet, leaving a “shockingly high” number of children on assistance programs, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the report, to afford the basics — rent, food, transportation, health insurance,…

  • 4 Bucks County Towns on List of Most Expensive Pennsylvania Homes

    4 Bucks County Towns on List of Most Expensive Pennsylvania Homes

    Bucks County is home to four towns that rank among the most expensive places for homes in Pennsylvania, according to a new report 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 January 2025. New Hope is highest…

  • 4 Bucks County Towns on List of Most Expensive Pennsylvania Homes

    4 Bucks County Towns on List of Most Expensive Pennsylvania Homes

    Bucks County is home to four towns that rank among the most expensive places for homes in Pennsylvania, according to a new report 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 January 2025. New Hope is highest…

  • Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales

    Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales

    Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among Pennsylvania’s top five for sales, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently released a report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, showing that…

  • State of Basin Report: Water Quantity in Delaware River Basin Is Good, Quality Not Far Behind

    State of Basin Report: Water Quantity in Delaware River Basin Is Good, Quality Not Far Behind

    Delaware River Basin Commission recently published its State of the Basin Report, the fourth since 2004, benchmarking conditions and tracking progress toward meeting key DRBC goals for an adequate supply of water with suitable quality in the Delaware River basin. The report evaluates five categories – watersheds and landscapes, water quantity, climate change, water quality,…

  • Northlandz, The World’s Largest Model Railroad, is Just Across the River

    Northlandz, The World’s Largest Model Railroad, is Just Across the River

    Northlandz, the world’s largest model railroad, is located in nearby Flemington, New Jersey, reports the Great Big Story for MSN. The model railroad boasts 40,000 feet of track, 4,000 buildings, and 400 bridges. It is a passion project of Bruce Zaccagnino. “Well, I guess, you know, everybody has a passion for something,” he said. “My…

  • Discover Top Voted Pizza Shops in Bucks County’s Pizza Day Poll

    Discover Top Voted Pizza Shops in Bucks County’s Pizza Day Poll

    Nearly 200 pizza shops were nominated in a National Pizza Day poll to determine Bucks County’s best, with two local favorites crowned clear winners, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The original nominees were narrowed down to the top 12, but A & G Pizzeria Locale in Feasterville and Mama Russo’s Pizzeria…

  • Two Bucks County Towns Among Top 15 Pennsylvania Destinations for Retirees

    Two Bucks County Towns Among Top 15 Pennsylvania Destinations for Retirees

    Pennsylvania offers an ideal retirement setting with its rich history, scenic landscapes, and small-town charm, including two standout destinations in Bucks County, writes Leo Heit for When in Your State. Doylestown and New Hope made the list of 15 charming towns in Pennsylvania you would love to retire to after your first visit. Doylestown is…

  • Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States for Singles

    Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States for Singles

    Beyond personal qualities, location can significantly influence a person’s chances of finding a romantic partner, and Pennsylvanians are fortunate to reside in one of the states that tries to make dating easier, writes Adam McCann for WalletHub. To find the states that provide the best conditions for dating, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 29…

  • 85-Year-Old Bucks County Man Warms Hearts with Handwritten, Hand-Delivered Party Invitations 

    85-Year-Old Bucks County Man Warms Hearts with Handwritten, Hand-Delivered Party Invitations 

    Doug, an 85-year-old Bucks County resident, has captured the internet’s attention and touched countless hearts with his handwritten and hand-delivered party invitations, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.  Doug is throwing a “Celebration of Winter” party for his neighbors this month. A video one of the recipients of his invitation, Michelle Hernandez,…