Water will be released from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek on March 15 and 16. This should provide some class 3 and 4 rapids. So, get your surfboard… ooops, wrong blog.. Get you whitewater craft, safety gear and get ready for some funMore Info: http://www.foxbusiness.com/article/pa-dcnr-plans-whitewater-release-bucks-countys-tohickon-creek_492817_1.html The leaves are starting to turn their fall colors. While […]

Here’s a great opportunity to get rid of of hazardous materials you have around your house. Bucks county only runs this program during the summer and early fall. Take a look at the link below and find a recycling date and place near you. Of particular interest is the fact that they will collect old […]

Rabies is a disease that is almost always 100% fatal. Every year, there are animals in Bucks County that test positive and people who are exposed to the disease.A raccoon found in Buckingham had tested positive for the Rabies Virus.People should educate themselves as to the nature of the disease the dangers of sick or […]

The Newtown Business and Professional Association will be having a car show on Sunday 7/22/07 with antique and classic vehicles. (from 1900 to 1982).The show will be on State Street in Newtown. This is one of those fun events for the entire family. Check out the NBPA’s website at http://www.newtownbpa.org for more information including rain […]

Some good news here. Doylestown Hospital is expanding it’s maternity ward. Frankford Hospital in Northeast Philly has recently closed it’s maternity center.. Having a baby.. Better hold it in till you get to a hospital that has a maternity staff. While maternity wards across Southeastern Pennsylvania have closed indroves, two local hospitals are upgrading and […]

We may have moved a little closer to having a Veterans cemetary in Bucks County. KYW Newsradio 1060 Philadelphia – Buxco School Board Considers Land For Vet Cemetary: “Plans to locate a national veterans cemetery in Buck County, Pa. couldtake a giant step forward. A local school board was expected to meet on theissue Thursday […]

An article in Phillyburbs was talking about traffic problems on side streets near Second Street Pike and Street Road in Upper Southampton. During any part of the rush hour, Second Street Pike is at a virtual crawl.A developer wants to take 3.5 acres of commercial/business property next to Premier Bank and rezone it to residential. […]

Here is some info about an event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society that will be held at the Temperance House in Newtown, Pa Hello,Next Wednesday, Sept.19th we are having a Beef N’ Beer Blast to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. As you may know, many good people in the business community have […]

The historic Newtown Theater will be presenting live stage shows from September through November. The theater itself is a great example of a turn of the century theater. Newtown offers a number of great restaurants for a pre or post show dinner. Currently, they are offering season tickets.

This isn’t to be confused with the dingbat who recently stole an ambulance.The article details the fact that a lot of the ambulance squads in Bucks County have financial problems.I’m not thoroughly re-assured that “the next closest ambulance will be dispached”. For things like a heart attack or major trauma, seconds count. With hospitals closing, […]

Newtown will be holding it’s monthly AHA Friday on August 3rd. The events usually start around 6pm and involve a number of local businesses such as art galleries, craft stores and restaurants as well as music.It’s a fun event for the entire family.For more information, see http://www.newtownpa.org/AHA.php and http://www.newtownpa.org/enews_july_2007.html

The Washington Crossing State Park will be closing on July 9th 2007 for an indefinite period of time due to budget issues: According to the PA Historical and Museum Commission site at http://www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing/ ALERT: As of Monday, July 9, 2007, Washington Crossing Historic Park will be closed to the public until further notice due to […]

Keep a good map of Bucks County handy when you are out sightseeing (or a decent GPS) and plan ahead . You will probably have a few detours to deal with. Eight Bucks Bridges are closed for repairs. Others are in need of repair and have traffic restrictions in place…For a complete list of road […]

This is a correction to the previously posted date. The festival will be THIS weekend.. June 9th and 10th, 2007. It looks like we will have decent weather. The heat wave forecast for Friday should be over by Friday night leaving us with a beautiful weekend.This isn’t just a ‘drive around and see a couple […]