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HISTORY LIVES: Sanitary Sewerage System

In October 1902, Doylestown Borough Council discussed “scores of dry wells in the borough which have been in use for years and years, and which are in such filthy …

Hoping to protect migrating birds and reduce light pollution overall, Doylestown Borough recently adopted an ordinance intended to do both. Lights Out Doylestown is the community’s first effort …

There have never been many families of color in Doylestown Borough. And, in 1887, there were likely only four, according to the ancestors of one of the families and historical records. Among that small group …

In a corner of Broad Commons Park in Doylestown Borough workers are creating a very special play area for families to enjoy. With Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle as its inspiration, the …

Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, July 10, (weather permitting), the following roads will have road milling performed, with paving of those roads to follow beginning Monday, July 17 …

A home on the 100 block of North Franklin Street in Doylestown Borough was severely damaged by fire late Friday afternoon.

Memorial Day in Doylestown and across the region brought brilliant blue skies, parades, picnics and moving tributes to the nation’s fallen soldiers.

Doylestown Borough recently launched its first annual Youth Leadership Award by recognizing two high school students who have used their talents to improve their community, officials said.

Doylestown’s HRC to hold anti-bullying forum

In an effort to both inform the community about bullying and offer expert information on how it can be addressed, the Doylestown Borough Human Relations Commission is presenting a forum on the …

Like countless communities across the country, the small borough of Doylestown has PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” in its water supply. How to address the perplexing and expensive problem …

The Doylestown Borough Historical and Architectural Review Board will be hearing Thursday about proposed plans to demolish the former borough hall at 57. W. Court St. and build a "boutique" hotel and …

Leaders of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church called on a mason to determine the feasibility of retrieving a very special box from the historic Doylestown Borough church’s cornerstone.

Continuing an annual event, a small group of Doylestown Borough residents braved a very rainy night sleeping in cardboard boxes to raise money for a nonprofit that supports youth struggling with …

Members of the soon-to-be 175-year-old St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Doylestown Borough are on a very important treasure hunt. Locked away in a large box church leaders placed in the …

Doylestown Borough posts PFAS information page

Doylestown Borough recently posted a new page on its website, providing residents with information on PFAS contamination in the community’s water supply.

Siren Records, an iconic record store in the center of Doylestown Borough, joined the large number of businesses that have pulled rapper Kanye West’s products off the shelves.

After several years of debate and consideration, Doylestown Borough’s environmental advisory committee has agreed to move forward with its proposed ordinance to ban retail businesses from …

It’s been 25 years since Doylestown Borough last updated its comprehensive plan, a critical document that guides everything from land use and transportation to housing opportunities and …

Doylestown may see new brew pub

Artifact Brewing would like to replace the long-vacant PA Wine and Spirits store in the center of Doylestown Borough with a brew pub, but it will need some parking first.

Doylestown Borough EAC would ban plastic bags

Citing the dramatic environmental damage caused by single-use plastic bags, Doylestown Borough hopes to adopt an ordinance to ban retail businesses from providing customers with the bags and …

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