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Bucks County Breaks Record for Highest Real Estate Transaction, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
The sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead marks the biggest real estate transaction in Bucks County history. A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs.
Here’s Where to Find the Best Sandwiches in Bucks County
Bucks County boasts an abundance of lunch hotspots that serve a variety of delicious sandwiches. Here’s where to find the best. Bucks County boasts an abundance of lunch hotspots that serve a variety of delicious sandwiches. Here’s where to find the best sandwiches in Bucks County, according to Jennifer Fritch of Visit Bucks County.
These Are the Best Donut Shops in Bucks County
Donuts, originating from Dutch settlers in the late 1700s, are a timeless American breakfast staple. While Dunkin‘ sprinkles the region with its popular treats, there are plenty of places in Bucks County that serve their take of the beloved ring-shaped pastry, writes Graham Harrington for Keystone Newsroom. Yum Yum...
A Pennsylvania bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders
HATBORO, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia bakery’s cookie “poll” that started during the 2008 presidential campaign as a joke between the owners and their customers has grown into much more. Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro is swamped with orders. People are driving from a couple hours...
Has your favorite bar or restaurant in Bucks County been inspected lately? How to find out
If having someone else prepare your food makes you squeamish, dining out can come with a mix of emotions. While it’s fun to try a new food truck everyone’s raving about or take a break from cooking by visiting your favorite eatery, you might be left wondering what’s happening behind the scenes and...
Linden Elementary may close under Central Bucks school plans. Here are the $200M-plus options
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) Central Bucks School District is moving forward with plans to renovate or replace eight of its elementary schools, and most of the proposals involve closing Linden Elementary School in Doylestown. ...
Thanks to Stompings, Birds, Wasps, and Exhausted Food Sources, Philadelphia Sees Fewer Spotted Lanternflies
The lanternfly population is going down, due in part to aggressive stomping efforts by Bucks County residents and other predators. After years of spotted lanternflies being out in full force, their numbers have started to thin out – for multiple reasons, writes Emily Anthes for The New York Times.
Bucks County fall foliage report: Looks like a bright but shorter season of color
(This story has been updated with new information.) Fall foliage will glow short and bright in Bucks County this year, according to state foresters. The shift to yellow, orange and...
For this Pennsylvania family, home is where the blood, sweat and tears are
They say home is where the heart is, but for Mariela, home holds more than just her heart – it's filled with the blood, sweat and tears she poured into building it. "I put in 200 hours of sweat equity," she said. "From the foundation all the way to the roofing."After previously having mortgage applications denied, Mariela's daughter, Daijah, learned about Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County during a high school class. "I was like, 'Oh my gosh, you should apply to this,' and she did," Daijah said. The nonprofit helps families overcome financial barriers to achieve homeownership.Participants attend workshops that qualify them...
New Neshaminy Mall Owner Paramount Realty Has Strong Bucks County Ties, is Dedicated to Development
The Bensalem Economic Development Corp. recently met with the new owner of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, which used the opportunity to express its dedication to developing the site,. The Bensalem Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) recently met with the new owner of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, which used the opportunity to...
Bucks County Changemakers Interview with LisaBeth Weber: Using Creativity in Service to the World
Take a walk through Bucks County and the extended region and chances are, you will see someone wearing a colorful and whimsical pin with an important message, such as “Are you registered to vote?”, “Love is Love”, “Black Lives Matter”, as well as “Global Peace.” With the current presidential campaign in full swing, she has added to her line which encourages people to vote for the Harris/Walz ticket. Her pins have a distinctive style that those in the know recognize as the work of LisaBeth Weber. She and I are part of several overlapping soul circles, all revolving around the importance of creating a peaceful, vibrant and sustainable planet. Singer-songwriter, freelance writer/marketing consultant, artist, and activist, LisaBeth is passionate about what she does, and it is evidenced in the quality of her work. I’ve seen her in action, at the retirement tribute concert for beloved folk music aficionado, WXPN host, and longtime Philadelphia Folk Festival emcee Gene Shay who sadly succumbed to COVID in 2020. She was part of an event in Doylestown a few years back that was a fundraiser for the Playing for Change Foundation (of which she was a board member) that included a songwriting workshop. Such fun to be involved with that collaborative effort!
New Monument Unveiled in Doylestown with President of Poland in Attendance
A new monument, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, was recently unveiled in Doylestown. The monument was commissioned by the Smolensk Disaster Commemoration Committee and is meant to honor those who fought for Polish independence against the communist movement that was backed by the Soviets following World War II.
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