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Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol
The fire broke out at the 310 George Patterson Boulevard site around 10:30 a.m., a Dow spokesperson said. Onsite emergency management personnel and firefighters responded and brought the flames under control by 1:20 p.m., according to the company. The fire was contained to an industrial oven and no one was...
District Attorney’s Office Honors Two Lawyers for Outstanding Public Service
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two prosecutors were given honors by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office for their outstanding public service. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn presented the awards at the department’s annual awards ceremony on Thursday night. Deputy District Attorney John T. Fegley received the department’s award for Exceptional Public Service. Fegley joined the district attorney’s office in January of 2022 and serves as its Chief of Appeals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fegley previously served in the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office from 2014 to 2017 overseeing appeals. He also worked in district attorney’s...
Stone Linked to Famous Bucks County Outlaws Coming to Doylestown Museum
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Local researchers think they’ve found a stone inscribed by one of Bucks County’s most famous outlaws. A piece of stone with the date “1775” and the letter “M” inscribed on it was found in Buckingham Cave, which historians think was used by the notorious Doan Gang. The group of brothers, also known as the Plumstead Cowboys, was part of a network of people who supported Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The group robbed tax collectors, militia members and citizens who supported the revolution. Its members are believed...
A Bucks County man was blamed for betraying the Lenape, but was Walking Purchase his fault?
Imagine entering a walk-a-thon to see who can go farthest in 18 hours. Entrants receive $750. The winner gets a 500-acre Bucks County estate. You win but receive no reward. Worse, you become a hunted man. Your pregnant wife and son are murdered. Your teenage daughter is shot. As improbable...
Bucks County SCORE Offers Numerous Business Webinars in August
SCORE Bucks County is offering free August business seminars for entrepreneurs and business owners. In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer nearly a dozen Augusts business webinars and educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners. The online webinars feature a wide...
Taste What’s New: Bucks County’s Latest Restaurant Additions
A selection of new Bucks County restaurants are appearing in the local scene, offering a diverse selection of options. Newcomers to the Bucks County restaurant scene have something to offer to a diverse mix of appetites, including somebody looking for a new favorite food or drink, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Bucks County Inn Highlights Executive Chef on His 10-Year Anniversary at the Venue
A popular inn and wedding venue in Bucks County is celebrating one of their top chefs, who has worked for them for over a decade. The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, located at 5281 York Road in Holicong, is highlighting their Executive Chef after he celebrated 10 years working for the venue.
Wawa customers report issues after fueling up at Richboro store
RICHBORO, Pa. (CBS) -- Wawa says an equipment issue at its Richboro, Pennsylvania store led to mechanical problems for some customers who fueled up their vehicles there.All over social media pages in Bucks County you can hear from customers who got gasoline at the Wawa on Second Street Pike - and then experienced issues leading them to take their cars to repair shops.It's not clear what happened to cause the fuel to impact these vehicles.Wawa said once the company learned of the issue, "we took immediate steps to correct it and we are working with our fuel equipment manufacturer to...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, July 15-21
A house in Newtown that sold for $2.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 122 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $590,297. The average price per square foot ended up at $279.
Zayn Malik credits life in Pennsylvania, with home in Bucks County, for album inspiration
Zayn Malik, former One Direction star and ex-boyfriend of supermodel Gigi Hadid, recently opened up about his life in Bucks County. In an interview with British Vogue released three days ago, Malik shared his affection for rural Pennsylvania, describing it as "just chill. It is quiet, there are no human beings, it is a great place to reflect."Malik, who lives in the scenic town, credited New Hope with significantly influencing his latest album, Room Under The...
They fueled up at a Bucks County Wawa, then their cars broke down. Who will pay for repairs?
Marissa O’Neill pulled into the Richboro Wawa around 6:30 a.m. last Wednesday. It was a routine stop at her neighborhood store: She was about to drive her 9-year-old daughter to an overnight Cub Scout camp, and the gas tank of her Honda minivan was nearly empty. “I filled up,...
Bucks County Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote about the local lake for GoErie. Nockamixon Lake, located within Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where bass fishing is plentiful. A popular destination for local residents and visitors to the area, the lake and its park are replete with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Bucks County man pleads guilty to charges related to string of robberies and abductions last summer
Prince Amoabeng, 25, of Langhorne pleaded guilty Thursday to charges including aggravated assault, robbery, unlawful restraint and gun offenses relating to a string of robberies and abductions in Philadelphia last summer.
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
Bucks County has a shortage of affordable senior housing. Bensalem adding to inventory
Construction is now underway on a new affordable housing complex for low-income senior citizens in Bucks County. Officials celebrated the Federation Housing Inc.'s groundbreaking of the Daniel B. Green House at 4695 Somerton Road in the Trevose section of Bensalem on July 12. This 60-unit development aims to provide low-income seniors with accessible and affordable housing, addressing the region's critical housing shortage, officials said. The community is expected to open in early September 2025.
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