Emily Rizzo
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The festival, held each year in rural Perkiomenville, Montgomery County, celebrates the life, food, and culture of 18th- and 19th-century German settlers.
2 months ago
Abington Township approves Economic Development Corporation to revitalize business districts
Officials said the new Economic Development Corporation will revitalize run-down main streets, attract new employers, and support existing small businesses.
2 months ago
Sellersville Borough wants to be a cultural destination
Officials are courting new businesses and developers who respect the small borough’s rich historical character.
2 months ago
Listen 1:28Bucks County nature center serves up crickets and roach races at annual Arthropalooza
The weekend-long event celebrated all things arthropod in hopes to get kids to care about bugs.
2 months ago
Bucks County celebrates 50th annual Puerto Rican Day Festival with food, music, dancing
Festival goers lined up for empanadas, chicharrón, and bacalaitos. They were also treated to live bomba and salsa music and traditional dance performances.
2 months ago
Listen 1:12Bucks County breaks ground on new mental health treatment center
The center will divert people with mental illnesses away from incarceration and into treatment. It’s expected to open by the end of 2024.
2 months ago
Listen 1:23Central Bucks School Board hikes superintendent’s salary by nearly 40%
Lucabaugh is now one of the highest-paid superintendents in Pennsylvania. The three Democratic board members say they were unaware of the contract until it was on the agenda.
2 months ago
Photo essay: Philly protesters rally against housing injustice, demand affordable housing for all
Organizers with One PA say they want banks and local and federal governments to fix the housing crisis they created.
2 months ago
Springfield Township’s Bethlehem Pike is getting a major upgrade
PennDOT plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turns, in an attempt to improve driver safety. Some residents fear more congestion.
2 months ago
About 150 people filled the Crossing Church in Upper Makefield, Bucks County, for a community vigil with music and prayer.
2 months ago
PennDOT says Dekalb Pike repairs will continue until next week
PennDOT found sinkholes on a private property adjacent to U.S. 202 and they are filling the damaged area of the roadway with a cement material that doesn’t erode.
3 months ago
Valley Forge to host the YMCA National Championship in 2024
Three Montgomery County YMCA gyms will run the event together. They expect about 1,700 athletes plus their families to attend.
3 months ago