What To Watch For In 2025 For Lower Bucks Co.

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA—Welcome to 2025, and welcome to the many changes on the horizon in Lower Bucks County.

A school district will start its search to replace its superintendent. A major mall will undergo a transformation under new ownership. Meanwhile, planning continues for the construction of a new high school. Bristol is working on reducing Delaware River flooding with some grants. What stores are still in store for Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield Township?

Here are some of the stories to watch for 2025 in Lower Bucks County:

Centennial Prepares For Schools Superintendent Search

In Warminster and Upper Southampton townships, the Centennial School District will begin its search to replace Schools Superintendent Dana Bedden, whose contract runs out at the end of the school year. Bedden has served as schools superintendent for the past five years. (Read More)

Neshaminy Mall Owners 'Dedicated' To Development

The new owners of the Neshaminy Mall are "dedicated" to developing the site, the Bensalem Economic Development Corp. said. Paramount Realty closed on the purchase of the 1 million-square-foot mall in mid-July. (Read More)

'Significant Progress' On New Pennsbury High School

Construction is expected to begin sometime this year on the new Pennsbury High School with an opening slated for the winter of 2029, school officials said. The new high school is proposed to be between 475,000 and 505,000 square feet and accommodate up to 2,800 students at a cost of between $240 million and $275 million. (Read More)

Flood Wall Planned For Bristol Borough

Bristol Borough often floods with any sign of constant rain in the wharf area by the pavilion. The Delaware River overflows and the park and nearby parking lot fill with several inches of water, enough sometimes to damage vehicles. But some flood relief is on the way. (Read More)

Prickett Preserve Progressing In Lower Makefield Township

With Wegmans as its anchor, Prickett Preserving is coming to life, recently opening a Firebirds restaurant and Duck Donuts, a trendy donut chain. The Wegmans supermarket —which opened last year —is the centerpiece of the Prickett Preserve development. (Read More)