Now in its 129th year of publication, The ADVANCE of Bucks County newspaper merged several years back with two other publications within the area - Bristol Pilot & Yardley News, and serves as the primary paper within the area. The market which The Advance now serves, is comprised of ten municipalities, and served by two major school districts. This part of Bucks County has grown from a once predominantly farming economy to a diverse economy of light industrial, financial, retail, tourism, service-oriented businesses, serving a suburban and semi-rural population.Agriculture is still a major factor for the readers in its coverage area, and the fight to keep family farms and open space has been ongoing for elected officials in its primary coverage area. One of the highlights of each summer is the 57 year-old Middletown Grange Fair which takes place in August, drawing thousands of visitors to the fairgrounds in Wrightstown Township.In a community sensitive to its over 300-year history, The ADVANCE plays a role in helping relate that history to natives and newcomers through regular reporting of activities and participation in the various historic associations and community promotions.Housing in the ADVANCE coverage area runs the gamut from simple apartments to lavish million-dollar estates. Overall, its community is comprised of farms, suburbs, industrial parks, school yards, small towns, shopping centers, state parks, river communities, nationally recognized historic districts, villages and crossroads and the people who choose to live, work, worship, play and educate themselves here.Home Appreciation Percent: 14% Median Home Value: $344,800. The Advance of Bucks County is in the Philadelphia, PA DMA. The Advance of Bucks County offers ROP and insert advertising opportunities in its daily circulation. Echo Media has direct relationships with over 7,500 newspapers providing tremendous local coverage.