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Souderton mayor lends scuttled Porchfest a helping hand

Souderton Mayor Dan Yocum saw a Facebook post that caught his eye. Perkasie’s 3rd annual Porchfest would not go on as planned May 11. Since Perkasie is a local community, Mayor Dan reached …

Fitzpatrick beats back another primary challenge, will face Ehasz in November

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick appeared to cruise to the Republican First District nomination Tuesday night, handily beating conservative challenger Mark J. Houck.

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Local News

Designer House the latest chapter of Sycamore Lane Farm’s story

For one local family, Sycamore Lane Farm represents the homecoming of a lifetime. The Hilltown Township property is this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens showcase.

New honeygrow restaurant opens tomorrow in Doylestown

A new honeygrow opens tomorrow, April 26, in Doylestown, marking its 21st location in Pennsylvania and 42nd chain-wide. Located at 1745 S. Easton Road (Route 611) within Brixmor’s Barn Plaza, …

Heralding Our History: Langhorne once hosted a wounded Lafayette

On Sept. 11, 1777, at the Battle of Brandywine near the Birmingham meetinghouse, Marquis de Lafayette was wounded while trying to turn retreating American soldiers around to face the British advance. A British musket ball passed through his left leg below the knee.

Therapy leads true believer to career change

I’ve been thinking lately that there are some periods in life that are often especially hard to navigate, young adulthood and middle age. And maybe every period in between and after.

New Hope — Lambertville fireworks return

Fireworks will again delight onlookers who fill the river towns on the first Friday of the month to enjoy a display over the Delaware River. With the support of The Greater New Hope Chamber of …

Calm settles over Bucks County primary polls

Generally speaking, the atmosphere at all the polls during Tuesday's 2024 Pennsylvania Primary Election was a bit kinder and a lot calmer than last November’s election.

Central Bucks’ fee for baseball field use riles veterans

At first, veterans from Doylestown Borough’s American Legion Post 210 thought a bill from the Central Bucks School District for use of a baseball field next to War Memorial Field was a …

In Warminster, Shapiro rallies support for his budget’s ID/A funding

For 24 years, Shnica Smith has worked at BARC Developmental Services, a Warminster-based nonprofit agency that provides early intervention, residential and vocational programs for more than 700 …
Sports

Baseball: Lions nip Panthers

Faith Christian improved to 9-0 on Monday after its 3-0 win over Bicentennial Athletic League rival Plumstead Christian. The pitching duel belied both teams’ offensive trends.

Four straight wins for CB West

Hats off to the Central Bucks West girls lacrosse team. Bella Schrandt, Kamryn Brownlow and Katie Casale all scored hat tricks – with Schrandt and Casale tallying four goals each – Tuesday night …

Volleyball notes: In logjam, Pennridge stays unbeaten in SOL

The District One playoff seeding meeting is scheduled for May 8. Twelve of the 23 3A teams will advance to playoffs and vie for one of three PIAA slots. And the playoff race is wide open.

CB East’s Ponamgi is 6th in districts

Five area Suburban One League products, headlined by two-time defending SOL Liberty champion Max Arkins, participated in the District One 3A singles tennis championships. The Springfield Delco YMCA …

Bucks’ Megan Blue, track and field athletes shine at CB West Relays

Four years ago, Megan Blue decided to try a spring sport. Basketball had been her primary sport, but the Central Bucks West senior needed more.Neither her mother, Elena, nor father, Chad, were …

Bucks Chapter of PA Sports Hall of Fame inducts 12 members

For Scott Adams, it was a moment to represent his sport. Adams was one of 12 former athletes, coaches and administrators inducted into the Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of …
On Saturday, April 20, the Doylestown Rugby Football Club men’s team traveled to Highspire Memorial Park to compete against Harrisburg RFC. The Dragons, traveling with only 16 players, knew they …
Last season, the Pennridge boys lacrosse team had the element of surprise in their favor. This year, the Rams aren’t sneaking up on anyone. Pennridge defeated visiting Central Bucks East, 12-4, in …
The Palisades Pirates (5-7) are over halfway through their season … and on their way to a quirky record. No sport has a greater home field advantage than baseball. Yet the Pirates are better than …
Track and field athletes who excel in high school and college often do so by getting an early jump in the sport. That’s why the William Penn Middle School program in Yardley is so valuable to …
The Faith Christian softball team knows how to put together big innings. The Lions proved that on Monday, using a 10-run first inning to cruise to a three-inning 18-3 victory over visiting Plumstead …
Community
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Recipe of the Week: Passover begins
Passover began Monday and ends Tuesday, April 30, meaning there are plenty of days and nights to dine on many traditional dishes of this important Jewish holiday. The list of traditional foods is …

Solebury festival brings community together in celebration of arts

The 60th annual Solebury Arts Festival was held April 12-19. Students participated in workshops, lectures, and enjoyed performances led by special guest artists. The weeklong festival ended with an …

MBIT instructor named finalist for 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

Sherry Appleton, a dedicated instructor in the medical and health professions program at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT), has been named as one of the 12 finalists for the 2025 …

Pennridge School District has been named one of Pennsylvania’s Great Schools

The Pennridge School District was recently designated as a Great Pennsylvania School. The Great Pennsylvania Schools (GPS) designation recognizes Pennsylvania public schools that provide students with …

Michener Art Museum celebrates students with Art Star program

The James A. Michener Art Museum recently celebrated the artwork of Bucks County students through its Art Star Program, a new initiative to empower local young people who demonstrate passion for the …

Career fair connects MBIT students with employers

The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) and Home Builders Association of Bucks and Montgomery Counties (HBA) recently teamed up to host the second annual career fair for MBIT students, and …
Opinion & Editorial

Happy to Be Here: Graduates with grit celebrate success

The Bucks County Opportunity Council presented its 2024 Economic Self-Sufficiency Graduation last week as about 200 supporters gathered at The Warrington to cheer the graduates on.

Editorials & Guest Opinions
Wondering how you can make an impact in the wake of Earth Day? A home solar system can lower your power bills, reduce your carbon footprint and help bring Pennsylvania into the future of energy.
As most Americans do, I love our democracy. So I volunteered to help voters on Tuesday’s primary by being a poll greeter. Republicans and Democrats who came to vote were all in a good mood on this …
As a parent and longtime advocate, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges created by systems intended to support individuals with disabilities and their families.These systems are difficult, if …
A recent guest opinion in the Bucks County Herald (“Implore Congress to increase hospital transparency,” March 14) proposes cutting hospital funding as a solution for containing rising health …
Recently it was brought to the attention of several parents that an organization in CB West is allowing students to gather during lunch and learn to write anti-Israel letters to the Pennsylvania …
Poet's Corner

The Tortoise

What did I want to do when I came back to write — to detail the drift — two wild hares a dead mouse, a tiny beautiful owl one of the hares chewed up and now this —a tortoise’s muddy back — …

Arts & Entertainment

Spring Fling Gala benefits Bucks Beautiful

Bucks Beautiful hosted its 11th annual Spring Fling Gala at the Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm in Holicong April 19. The event featured a seated dinner, silent live auction, raffle and live entertainment. …

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Business

Ask SCORE: How do business owners navigate quotation errors?

Sometimes even the most detailed plans wind up costing business owners more than they had anticipated. Particularly for service providers contemplating a new client or expanded project, it can be …

SJK Wealth Management publishes first book

SJK Wealth Management, with an office in Doylestown, recently published its first book, “Wealth By Design: Navigating A Path Toward Prosperity,” written by Chris Tuck, CFP, and Scott …
Health & Wellness

St. Luke’s ranked among 100 top hospitals

St. Luke’s University Health Network has been named to Premier’s 2024 PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals list published by Fortune magazine. This is the 10th time in a row and the 12th time overall that …
Homes & Gardens

Spring home showcase teems with creative verve

Look for innovative home décor and design ideas, luxurious performance fabrics and fresh takes on incorporating the old with the new at this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens.

Make it a Designer House day

Nothing spells spring in Bucks County like the awe-inspiring Bucks County Designer House & Gardens presented by the Village Improvement Association (VIA), which is returning for its 48th year from April 28 to May 26.

Meet the designers

Sycamore Lane Farm in Hilltown Township is being transformed by 35 area interior designers and 14 landscape professionals as part of the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens, which is open to the public from April 28 through May 26.

Designer House landscaping features a mix of styles

A stroll through the grounds and gardens at this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens offers an inspiring feast for those who enjoy spending time in their own gardens and landscapes.
"Bucks County Designer House & Gardens" Edition

Area Guide to Homes & Gardens: April 25, 2024

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Obituaries
Playwright Christopher Durang, a master of satire and black comedy who won a Tony Award for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist with “Miss Witherspoon,” has died. He was 75.
Theodore “Ted” Davis Black (93 years old), a long-time resident of Lenox, MA and Clifton Park, NY died on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Sellersville, PA. Born in a brick house in …
Linda (Moore) Mangan, 79, passed away on April 14, 2024 at the Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Richard (Duffy) Mangan, her high school sweetheart.
Klaus P. Hagen, of Sellersville, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was 67. He was the loving husband of Kathrine M. (Hediger) Hagen and recently celebrated their 47th …
Kirk L. Taylor of Souderton, PA passed away at his residence on Monday, April 8, 2024. He was 67 years old. Kirk was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Frank and Jean (Thomas) Taylor.
Kathleen S. Histand, formerly of North Wales and Doylestown, passed away peacefully at Elm Terrace Gardens, North Wales on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was 66 years old.Born in Los Angeles, CA, she …
Joan E. Randolph, of Lambertville, NJ, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park, Edison, New Jersey. She was 81 years old.Born in Doylestown, …
James (Jim, King James) F. Ellstrom, age 85, passed away at Wesley Enhanced Living on December 17, 2023. This was the result of several strokes over the past few years.
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