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What are the wealthiest towns in Bucks County? Check out our list
Bucks County is home to a handful of the wealthiest municipalities in the state, according to census data on median household income. The median salary in Pennsylvania is $71,198, a benchmark almost every township and borough in Bucks County passes. Towns along the Delaware River make up some of the...
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.
Lehigh County woman died of exposure to extreme heat, coroner says
An Upper Macungie Township woman died in her home after being exposed to severe heat conditions, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office determined on Thursday. The 93-year-old suffered from accidental hyperthermia, county Coroner Daniel Buglio said. Hyperthermia occurs when the body’s heat-regulating mechanisms don’t work effectively generating a body temperature...
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,...
Are you living in one of PA's wealthiest towns? Check out our list here
Some of Pennsylvania’s wealthiest towns are in the suburbs of Philadelphia and towns just outside of Pittsburgh, according to census household income data. Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to 38 of 50 towns with the highest median income ranging from $145,893 to just over $250,000 per year. Fox Chapel Borough,...
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...
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Montgomery County to be demolished
The abandoned Wyncote property where baseball legend Reggie Jackson grew up will be torn down to make way for a proposed parking lot, the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday. The two-story property at 149 Greenwood Ave. doubled as a family home and a tailor shop that Jackson's father, Martinez,...
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...
Allentown Council passes resolution protecting homeless rights, two weeks after initial effort failed
Allentown City Council passed a resolution Wednesday intended to protect the city’s homeless population, two weeks after an initial version of the bill failed to pass. Council voted 6-1 in favor of a resolution affirming the city’s commitment to “equitable use of public spaces” and “compassionate approaches to addressing homelessness.” City resolutions generally are symbolic and not legally ...
Bucks County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships.
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...
‘The contrast could not be more clear’: Suburban Philly Democrats respond to RNC speeches, affirm support for Biden
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Democratic elected officials from Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties held a press conference Thursday as a rebuttal to the Republican presidential ticket’s platform on display this week at the Republican National Convention.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Weevil-infested rice; expired milk, spoiled salads for sale; refrigerator at 99 degrees
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of July 7. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Bucks County Historical Society begins tree removal at Fonthill
As it starts the next phase of its environmental improvement plan, the Bucks County Historical Society is set to remove approximately 15 dead trees from its Fonthill property in Doylestown Township, the society announced. While Fonthill Castle is privately owned by the BCHS, some of the trees are located along...
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