Applications are now open for the new SUN Bucks summer food program, helping kids in need eat while school is out. The federal program gives households a one-time payment of $120 for each child to buy food over the summer. “Summer is a time when many children do not have access to the free and […]
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Pickleball court center proposed for Bucks County. Here’s where to dink and volley
Pickleballers will have another venue to dink, lob and volley if Newtown approves a plan to bring the popular pastime to a shuttered store in a busy township shopping center. The Planning Commission granted approval in June for an 11-court setup in the former Bed, Bath and Beyond store at the Newtown Shopping Center on […]
Did you see the sky over Bucks County on Sunday night? Mammatus clouds put in a show
It was not a bird, a plane, popcorn, cotton balls or giant cow udders in the skies above Bucks County on Sunday evening. So what was it? A unique weather phenomenon. Called mammatus clouds, these formations are condensed pockets of sinking cold air that form at the base of a cloud as it hits a […]
Who’s the highest paid superintendent in Bucks County? Check list for your administrator
Most school superintendent in Bucks and eastern Montgomery counties have found a place among the top 100 highest paid school administrators in Pennsylvania, according to state salary data. The Pennsylvania Department of Education released its annual individual salary reports for public school teachers and administrators across the state near the end of May. Local school […]
Bucks County’s old “wedding tree” is no more. Why it had to go in Buckingham
The tree cutters came to Scott Tyson’s farm in Bedminster, and there were tears. A century-old ash tree beneath which stood brides and grooms and their guests — thousands over the years — had to come down. “I called in the guys to lighten it up, and they found a crack in the backside,” Tyson […]
Trump is guilty. But this is no time to celebrate, says former Bucks County solicitor
Within an hour of America’s 45th President being found guilty of 34 felonies, a fellow attorney invited meout for a “celebratory beer” with other revelers. I politely declined. To be clear, I have no illusions that Donald Trump was innocent. Nor do I expect that voters will givehim another term in the White House. File […]
Grave marker centerpiece of new exhibit on Bucks County’s infamous Doan Gang
The Mercer Museum in Doylestown is taking a new look at the notorious Doan Gang — the band of five Revolutionary War-era brothers and one cousin from Central Bucks County and served as British spies and hardened criminals during the war — through a new exhibit. The grave marker for Abraham Doan, who was eventually […]
Bucks County teacher salaries highest in PA. What does your district pay?
Bucks County ranks top in the state for average teacher pay as almost half of Pennsylvania’s counties fall behind the national average, according to data from the National Education Association and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Teacher salaries across the country rose by about 4.1% in the 2022-2023 school year to $69,544, with salaries expected […]
Homes in Bucks County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Bucks County saw houses sell for slightly higher than the previous month’s median sales price of $429,450. The median home sold for $430,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month for which figures are […]
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester Bucks Joe Biden Amid Tough Reelection Fight
WASHINGTON ― Sen. Jon Tester has a herculean task this year: win reelection in Montana, a state where Donald Trump is overwhelmingly popular. And unlike his 2018 bid for reelection, he’ll be sharing the ballot with the former president this time, making the job all that more difficult. Trump won Montana by 20 points in […]
$800,000 Bucks Will Buy You This Much Retirement
how long will 800k last in retirement Saving for retirement is one of the most important parts of securing your financial future. While programs like Social Security can help, they often aren’t enough on their own. This is why it is crucial to have retirement savings of your own. You may be wondering exactly how […]
These flowy travel-ready pants look like a million bucks, but they’re on sale for just $30: ‘Soft and comfy’
Stop the presses: We found the best travel pants at Amazon. Yes, they’re comfy enough for long flights and, yes, they’re chic enough so you can feel like a celebrity at the airport. Hooever Casual High Waisted Wide Leg Pants are the ideal mix of cozy and cute — and with an on-page coupon you […]