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Where’s the Party at? Bucks County’s Cinco De Mayo Guide

Posted in Bensalem, Doylestown, Going Out & Nightlife, Happy Hour, Holiday Fun, New Hope, Newtown, North Wales, Quakertown | 1 comment

Are you ready for all the Cinco De Mayo celebrations taking over Bucks County this upcoming Thursday? Grab a margarita, wear that tacky sombrero you’ve been saving, and join in the celebrations! And don’t forget to use our handy Restaurant Guide to check out the Mexican restaurants nearby. Ole!

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Announcing: Our Biggest Contest EVER!

Posted in Bedminster, Bensalem, Bristol, Buckingham, Central Bucks, Chalfont, Contests, Doylestown, Erwinna, Fairless Hills, Fallsington, Feasterville, Featured, Furlong, Harleysville, Hilltown, Holicong, Holland, Ivyland, Jamison, Kintnersville, Lahaska/Peddler’s Village, Lambertville, Langhorne, Levittown, Lower Bucks, Lumberville, Morrisville, New Britain, New Hope, Newtown, North Wales, Ottsville, Outside of Bucks, Penn's Park, Penndel, Penn’s Park, Perkasie, Pineville, Pipersville, Plumstead, Point Pleasant, Quakertown, Richboro, Riegelsville, Sellersville, Solebury, Southampton, Springtown, Telford, Upper Black Eddy, Upper Bucks, Warminster, Warrington, Washington Crossing, Wrightstown, Wycombe, Yardley | 6 comments

With all the love in the air after Valentine’s Day, we’re betting that there are quite a few of you recently engaged couples out there. Congratulations!

We’ve got some great news for you- BucksHappening.com along with the Newtown Athletic Club, Town Crier Bakery, and several of the amazing vendors in Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia area are teaming up to give away an AMAZING wedding package to 1 lucky couple, valued at almost $10,000!!! How you ask? It’s simple…

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Marathon Training Tips: Get your race day nutrition in check

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With the Bucks County Half Marathon scheduled for April 3, 2011 in Tyler Park, runners all over the county are hard at work training for the big day.  After Amanda provided some beginner training tips last week, local nutritionist Joanna Chodorowska is sharing some of her secrets to eating for marathon success:

Ever realize at the end of the race, that things did not go as well as planned?  It may be a result of poor training, but more likely your nutrition plan (or lack of) was the culprit.  Most of us do not put enough emphasis on our nutrition plan.  Here are a few things to keep in mind. (more…)

Find the perfect restaurant…EVERY TIME!

Posted in Bedminster, Bensalem, Bristol, Buckingham, Central Bucks, Chalfont, Dining Out, Doylestown, Erwinna, Fairless Hills, Fallsington, Feasterville, Featured, Food & Drink, Furlong, Harleysville, Hilltown, Holicong, Holland, Ivyland, Jamison, Kintnersville, Lahaska/Peddler’s Village, Lambertville, Langhorne, Levittown, Lower Bucks, Lumberville, Morrisville, New Britain, New Hope, Newtown, North Wales, Ottsville, Outside of Bucks, Penn's Park, Penndel, Penn’s Park, Perkasie, Pineville, Pipersville, Plumstead, Point Pleasant, Quakertown, Richboro, Riegelsville, Sellersville, Solebury, Southampton, Springtown, Telford, Upper Black Eddy, Upper Bucks, Warminster, Warrington, Washington Crossing, Wrightstown, Wycombe, Yardley | Comments Off

The wait is over! Check out the new Bucks Happening Restaurant Guide- your comprehensive, searchable guide to dining out in Bucks County. We invite you to browse through the selection and test drive some searches. Looking for Mexican in Richboro? A BYOB in Lambertville? A fancy ($$$) restaurant to impress your loved on on Valentine’s Day? We have got you covered. (more…)

Announcing the BH Holiday Lights Contest!

Posted in Bedminster, Bensalem, Bristol, Buckingham, Central Bucks, Chalfont, Contests, Doylestown, Erwinna, Fairless Hills, Fallsington, Feasterville, Furlong, Harleysville, Hilltown, Holicong, Holiday Fun, Holland, Ivyland, Jamison, Kintnersville, Lahaska/Peddler’s Village, Lambertville, Langhorne, Levittown, Lower Bucks, Lumberville, Morrisville, New Britain, New Hope, Newtown, North Wales, Ottsville, Outside of Bucks, Penn's Park, Penndel, Penn’s Park, Perkasie, Pineville, Pipersville, Plumstead, Point Pleasant, Quakertown, Richboro, Riegelsville, Sellersville, Solebury, Southampton, Springtown, Telford, Upper Black Eddy, Upper Bucks, Warminster, Warrington, Washington Crossing, Wrightstown, Wycombe, Yardley | 3 comments

There are few things more exciting than driving around during the holiday season to look at all of the beautifully decorated homes. And this year it’s getting even more exciting with the Bucks Happening Holiday Lights Contest!

It’s simple, send in your Bucks County holiday home photos to contest@buckshappening.com along with contact information- including name, phone number, and address (we won’t share your exact address with viewers, just towns).

We’ll post the pictures on our website and the photo with the most votes by midnight on 12/29 wins a $100 gift certificate to Montgomery Mall (perfect for some last minute gifts)!  Just outside Bucks County, Montgomery Mall features four department stores, JCPenney, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sears along with 150 specialty shops including Hollister, Gap, and LOFT. Eateries at Montgomery Mall include Salsa’s Mexican Grill and TGI Friday’s, plus an extensive food court. (more…)

Fall back into winter (and get an extra hour of sleep!)

Posted in Bedminster, Bensalem, Bristol, Buckingham, Central Bucks, Chalfont, Doylestown, Erwinna, Fairless Hills, Fallsington, Feasterville, Furlong, Happenings, Harleysville, Hilltown, Holicong, Holland, Ivyland, Jamison, Lahaska/Peddler’s Village, Lambertville, Langhorne, Levittown, Lower Bucks, Lumberville, Morrisville, New Britain, New Hope, Newtown, North Wales, Ottsville, Outside of Bucks, Penn's Park, Penndel, Perkasie, Pipersville, Plumstead, Point Pleasant, Quakertown, Richboro, Riegelsville, Sellersville, Solebury, Southampton, Springtown, Upper Black Eddy, Upper Bucks, Warminster, Warrington, Washington Crossing, Wrightstown, Wycombe, Yardley | Comments Off

Don't forget to change your clocks!

It’s that time of year again, to “fall back.” Officially you can change your clocks back one hour, this Sunday, November 7th. But what is all the history behind daylight savings time? Most of us (myself included) probably have no clue of its history and fun facts! Well, I decided it was about time to do some investigating.

Daylight savings time was actually not enacted until March 19, 1918 but proved to be “unpopular” due to people waking up earlier and going to bed earlier. For years and years, daylight savings time was very inconsistent and became an option to cities and states. Can you imagine the confusion? Even with the Interstate Commerce Commission getting involved in the early 60′s, because would still not follow the rules. Farmers debated the issues, and state governments could not agree. (more…)