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Bucks County Boasts Top Wealthy Neighborhoods in the Nation
The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns. The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Pa. looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Don’t Miss The Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA
If you love peaches (even if you don't) you won't want to miss the annual Peach Festival at Peddler's Village. Peddler's Village Peach Festival is August 3rd & 4th. It's happening Saturday and Sunday, August 3rd and 4th from 11am - 6pm each day. There will be fresh peaches galore,...
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Packs Borough Streets with Nearly 30,000 People
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A record number of people packed the streets of Doylestown on Saturday night to get a glimpse of the 500-plus vehicles gathered for the Doylestown at Dusk Car Show. People walking the show could be heard commenting on just how many people attended this year’s car show. Event Chair Helen Amelsberg noted that while police estimated that this year’s event drew about 30,000 people, topping the estimated attendance of 25,000 for the 2023 show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Amelsberg said cooler temperatures after the recent heatwave probably helped boost attendance, but she...
Bucks County Experts Agree: 1982 Roosevelt Dimes Not Worth $1,000
According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes are not worth that $1,000, despite speculation. According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes that are the subject of speculation that prices them at $1,000 are not worth remotely that much, writes Adriana Herrera for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Buckingham warehouse plans come before supervisors amid mounting criticism
A highly contested proposal for a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Buckingham is expected to go before the township supervisors Wednesday. Preliminary land development plans, submitted by developer J.G. Petrucci Company, of Asbury, New Jersey, outline the redevelopment of the DiGirolamo Tract for a warehouse with 30 truck bays, two parking areas, an access drive for trucks at Stony Lane and another driveway for employees off Progress Meadow Drive.
Bucks County Officials Share Thoughts, Concerns Related to Expansion of Nearby Airport
Several officials from the country have raised concerns of potential environmental and sound-based pollution from the airport. Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township officials have joined the protest against the expansion of Trenton-Mercer Airport over concerns of a negative impact on air, water, and noise quality, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Bucks County, PA’s Owowcow Ice Cream Now Available in Cape May, NJ
Ice cream from a very popular ice cream shop in Bucks County, PA is now available down the shore (spoken like a true Jersey Girl). Owowcow is expanding (sort of) to Cape May, New Jersey, according to Philly Voice. The sweet treat shop was founded in Ottsville. It has four...
Doylestown’s Summer Concert Series Will Feature Dance Hits from the ‘70s
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A ‘70s dance band promises to get everyone onto the dance floor when it takes the stage on July 24 at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series. The Discoteks specialize in disco and Motown hits and play songs like “The Hustle,” Le Freak” by Chic, “Dancing Queen” by Abba and “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees. The band regularly tours the East Coast with its brand of retro dance music.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All shows are free and start at 7 p.m. at the...
Bucks County Invites Community Input for Park Improvements
The Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input through a new survey to enhance county-owned recreational spots. The Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input from residents and visitors through a new survey to enhance county-owned recreational spots, according to Levittown Now. This initiative is part...
Habitat for Humanity welcomes new board members
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County announced the addition of four prominent leaders to its board of directors, effective July 1. The new board members bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing Habitat Bucks’ mission of “Building Communities, Empowering Families” through attainable housing. The newly-elected...
Ewe-Turn Alert: Chalfont Residents Seek Escaped Sheep
Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman's six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month. Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman’s six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Daily updates flood a local Facebook group, with...
Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States. Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate,...
New Target in Doylestown, PA Opening July 21
Keep calm, the new Target in Doylestown is opening this week, Phillyburbs is reporting. I know you've been waiting patiently, or not so patiently, for the opening day and now, we have an opening date. Locals have watched the progress in the Doylestown Shopping Center for over a year in...
Commissioners unveil new public health nursing facility to better assist Hunterdon County residents
FLEMINGTON, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The Board of County Commissioners hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday celebrating the grand opening of the new Public Health Nursing Annex, located at 1 Walter E. Foran Boulevard, in Flemington. The new space offers expanded areas for clinical care and public health programming...
Aqua Pennsylvania Secures $77.5 Million for Infrastructure Overhaul
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has secured $77.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to upgrade aging infrastructure. This funding aims to replace old water mains and install new fire hydrants across several counties over the next three years. The projects, funded by...
N.J. county’s emergency dispatch system affected by technology outage
Officials in Mercer County are actively working to restore connectivity after certain systems, including the county’s emergency dispatch system, were impacted by the global technology outage Friday. “Mercer County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Office of Information Technology (OIT) have been responding to this challenge,” a news release...
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