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Reports: Threats made against Bucks District Judge

Bristol Township Police are reportedly investigating a threat made today against District Judge Kevin P. Wagner. The courthouse where Wagner sits was evacuated Tuesday, following a bomb threat, …

Former Holy Ghost Prep student arrested for making threat against the school

Christian DiFlorio, 30, a former student at Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, has been arrested in Florida and extradited to Pennsylvania to face charges related to the posting of a …

More homes envisioned for Doylestown’s North Broad Street corridor

Developers presented conceptual plans for a housing development along Doylestown Borough’s North Broad Street that would sit across the street from a large apartment complex under construction at …

Heralding Our History: The Ivyland hotel that never had an overnight guest

Neatly tucked in the borders of Warminster and Northampton townships is the small community of Ivyland Borough, almost hiding in plain sight as commuters on Jacksonville and Bristol roads zoom by on their daily excursions.

Yardley Borough welcomes new co-working, event space business

A new co-working and event space business called FZ Works is up and running on the second floor of a building at 9 S. Main St. in Yardley. Designed by owner and longtime Yardley resident Charles Barrett …
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Local News
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced yesterday that line striping will occur on several state highways in Bucks County under a project to install safety enhancements to …
The May 18 New Hope-Solebury School Board meeting was eventful as honors and mentions were made for prizes won and records broken but the main event was the presentation of the proposed final budget …
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center (OHMTEC) announced a $500,000 matching gift challenge to raise the funds necessary for the nonprofit to secure Highland Farm, Hammerstein’s …
A 40-year-old woman has been charged with killing her husband Tuesday morning at the Bristol Borough Wharf. Sammar Khan, of Levittown, was arraigned on charges of criminal homicide, possession of an …
As part of the mammoth NorthPoint redevelopment project at the former U.S. Steel site, the Falls Supervisors authorized construction of an additional 3 million square feet of warehouse space on May …
A ceremony on May 23 marked the 126th Habitat Home in Bucks County and included the community, volunteers, friends, family, new neighbors, sponsors, and distinguished guests united in celebration of the completion of this affordable home.
Memorial Day in Doylestown and across the region brought brilliant blue skies, parades, picnics and moving tributes to the nation’s fallen soldiers.
Nockamixon Township’s Historic Commission, with an impressive record of special projects and activities that preserve and promote the township’s historic assets, is appealing to residents for …
The lead-poisoned Solebury eagle “is so over being sick” says his primary caregiver at the Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center in Chalfont. The dying male Bald Eagle that could not …
With Central Bucks School District already deploying a school resource officer at Central Bucks South High School as a security enhancement, Buckingham is now considering an SRO for its own high …
Sports

Greers in gear as Central Bucks West in finals

It was a good week to be a Greer brother. In Friday night’s District One 6A quarterfinal at No. 6 Coatesville, Central Bucks West’s Jacob Greer allowed just one run in six and two-thirds innings …

YMCA Infinity Gymnastics teams achieve high accolades in state competition, move on to nationals

Infinity Gymnastics teams from YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties returned from Pennsylvania state level competitions with nearly 200 medals across two weekends of meets in April.

A for Zinder: Golden Hawk is state champ

Last year, Mikkel Zinder came in third in states after defeating Justin Xu from Conestoga 6-3, 6-2 in the consolation match. This year, he took home a medal with a different hue. At the PIAA …

Pirate Thomas Smigo snags gold at states

At the PIAA Track and Field Championships last weekend at Shippensburg, senior Thomas Smigo hauled in some treasure. The Palisades Pirate won the boys 2A 1,600 meter in 4:13.05. He was in 21st place …

Pennridge falls to Upper Dublin in district boys volleyball championship match

In a boys volleyball match that was close and intense throughout and featured constant shifts in momentum, Pennridge watched the very last shift go the other team’s way. With the match tied at 15 in …

Palisades softball in familiar position

Even in sports, history can repeat itself. In sports, getting to consecutive championship finals can help fortify a foundation for a program’s future. Such is the case for the Palisades softball …

Boys lacrosse notes

The Pennridge boys lacrosse team is headed to the PIAA tournament. The Rams, the third seed in the District One Class 3A tournament, defeated No. 10 Conestoga 13-8 in the first round of playbacks last …

On the Run: Tick, tick, boom! Don’t let Lyme disease blow up your summer

Off-road running continues to grow in popularity but when it’s time to hit the trails, be sure to watch your step. No, we’re not talking about the typical rocks, roots and ruts.

Dock downs Faith for district titles

Top-seeded Dock Mennonite overcame a three-run deficit in the third inning and fended off a Faith Christian rally in the seventh to edge the No. 2 Lions, the two-time defending champions, 7-6 in the …

Rams to softball states; Pirates next?

By virtue of their 8-6 extra-inning win at No. 8 Ridley in Tuesday’s District One 6A softball playback, the No. 13 Pennridge Rams march on to states. Pennridge (16-8), the SOL National runner-up, …
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Recipe of the Week: June is National Dairy Month
June has arrived with its official designation as America’s National Dairy Month, although I am such a fan of milk and milk products that I think they should be honored all year round.

Doylestown Health invites community to help “fill the bucket” for Children’s Village Rebuild

Doylestown Health has launched a new initiative in the final stages of the Children’s Village Rebuild project to help furnish, supply, and equip the new facility currently under construction on the …

Memorial Day in Langhorne

Langhorne paid tribute to the nation’s fallen on Memorial Day, May 29. Sponsored by Jesse W. Soby Post 148, the day began with a service on the lawn of the Post, followed by a parade through the …

Making dreams come true

Sunshine Foundation hosted its 21st annual RunWalkBark4Dreams 5K fun run and 2-mile walk on Saturday, May 20 at Tyler State Park in Newtown. The annual family-friendly event is for everyone, …

Our Lady of Guadalupe hosts Parish carnival

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Road, in Buckingham, is hosting a carnival from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, on the parish campus. The “We Are One Family Carnival” is a day …

Bucks County Wine Trail offers wine and cheese tasting event

Like peanut butter and jelly, and cookies and milk, wine and cheese make the perfect pairing combinations. Guests of the Bucks County Wine Trail will have the chance to sample three unique cheese and …
Opinion & Editorial
Columns

By the Way: Happy trails to westward-leaning Linda Jenny and Roxy

Linda Jenny loves this cartoon. It reads, “Sweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. Only the strongest old women ride horses.” That’s Linda — and, at 68, this retired nurse from Kintnersville is …

If one objection from one parent can remove one book from one school, can one objection from one parent remove every book from one school? The answer, theoretically, is “Yes.” In theory, one …
Editorials & Guest Opinions
Let’s face it. The Pennridge community has never been a hotbed of progressive thinking. During my junior year of high school, 1964-65, Robert Hollenbach stuck his neck out and had us read …
On May 24, I attended my first Doylestown Human Relations Commission meeting. I am so glad I went. The program “Step Up, So Others Won’t Get Stepped On!” was an anti-bullying forum with …
It seems that not a week goes by without a young Black man brutally killed by the police who are sworn to protect us all. Another family shattered, another young person’s future vanished.How can we …
Fisherman’s Mark is well known for food support through our Free MARKet food pantry, but there’s so much more to what we do. We advocate at every level for individuals and families in need of …
The Poet's Corner

A Widow Weeds

A widow weeds beside the house that has become her husband. She’s annoyed he hasn’t shaved. She walks to the lake that has become her sister. They pour into each other. She tells the lake about …

Arts & Entertainment
Students’ artwork inspired by “Seven Decisions of Gandhi”
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s “BRAVO! Listen Up!” exhibition, featuring middle school student artwork and writing created in response to composer William Harvey’s “Seven Decisions of …
LOCAL COLOR: Pat Proniewski always looks on the light side of life
When you look at a landscape painting, perhaps you see a meadow, trees and maybe a building. But what did the artist see? What made her want to paint that particular scene? “For me, it’s always …
Dorothy Hoeschen solo show to open at Patricia Hutton Galleries
Patricia Hutton Galleries in Doylestown will present a solo exhibition titled “Dorothy Hoeschen – En Plein Air and Beyond,” beginning Saturday. A reception is planned for that evening at 5:30 …
R.E.D. Show opening for all
The community is invited to the opening reception of the R.E.D. Show on the lawn, veranda and in the gallery at Freeman Hall, 181 E. Court St. Doylestown. Enjoy an evening of art browsing, …
Local artists shine in exhibitions at Hunterdon Art Museum
The Hunterdon Art Museum unveiled three new exhibitions during an opening reception on Sunday, May 21. “Claybash 2023” explores contemporary ceramics, “Nona Hershey: In the Cloud” shows …
Yardley Friends Meeting plans movie nights
Yardley Friends Meeting wants to extend a special invitation to all who want to celebrate with them at 65 N. Main St., Yardley. Along with Yardley Borough Parks and Recreation, YFM will have movies …
CB West junior wins Voices of the Future competition
Jackson Manning, a Central Bucks West High School junior, was the first prize winner at the 6th annual “Voices of the Future” competition held by the Bucks County Choral Society …
Thompson Memorial Church opens Haven
Thompson Memorial Church announces the grand opening of Haven, a coffee and arts venue in New Hope. Haven was born out of the desire to create a safe performing and gathering space for artists in and …
Canal Music Studios sets open house in Stockton, N.J.
Canal Music Studios announces a grand reopening at its new location in Stockton, N.J., with a public open house and celebration set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10.The grand reopening and …
La Fiocco presents “Songs of Love and Vengeance”
La Fiocco, the Bucks County-based baroque music ensemble, concludes its 2022-2023 season with “Songs of Love and Vengeance,” featuring guest artist soprano Laura Heimes.Together with La …
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Business

Noteworthy Business Briefs for June 1

Baked by Michela opened its first location in Bucks County with a grand opening event Saturday, May 27. Located at 777 Second Street Pike, Southampton, the bakery offers a wide array of …

Falls OKs riverfront warehouse project

The Falls supervisors moved a step closer to securing 500 new jobs at a vacant riverfront parcel.The board recently voted 3-2 to grant final land development approval to LPC, Morrisville to construct …
Health & Wellness

Hunterdon Health Foundation bestows scholarships

Each year, the Hunterdon Health Foundation awards scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in the health care industry. The scholarship committee has confirmed that 18 individuals will be granted …

Bucks County female pelvic health specialist recognized by publications

Dr. Stephanie Molden, medical director of The Female Pelvic Health Center in Newtown, has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the region’s Top Doctors, by Castle Connolly as an …
Take a step back in time
Neatly tucked in the borders of Warminster and Northampton townships is the small community of Ivyland Borough, almost hiding in plain sight as commuters on Jacksonville and Bristol roads zoom by on their daily excursions.
Homes & Gardens

Decks: Versatile and appealing, decks continue to be part of the outdoor living boom

Is your deck a corner retreat and hideaway, or do you have an expansive, multi-level deck perfect for summer parties and outdoor entertaining?Whether you’re planning a brand new deck, sprucing up a …

Grow easy-care mandevillas for season-long color

 Bold color, tropical beauty, and easy-care mandevillas make excellent additions to patios, decks, and gardens.Train them onto a trellis, allow them to cascade from a hanging basket, or combine them …

Flowers, foliage and bedding plants

What is your perfect garden? Maybe you love manicured lawns, sculpted boxwood rows or cleverly cut yews. Does an arbor with trailing wisteria or lunch-plate sized clematis make your heart beat a …
Obituaries
Ruth Norbury Fitting
Ruth Norbury Fitting died on Jan. 3, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C., after a brief illness. Born Jan. 22, 1927, to Cedric and Gladys Norbury, Ruth was raised at her family’s farm near Stockton, N.J., …
Robert E. Snyder
Robert E. Snyder, (Bob), age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ann’s Choice in Warminster, Pa. Born in Palmerton, Pa., Bob was a longtime resident of Bucks County.
David Emmanuel Lord Jr.
David Emmanuel Lord Jr. of Lost Creek, W.Va., and formerly of Tinicum Township, Pa., died Sunday, May 21, in Clarksburg, W.Va., following a brief illness. He was 78.
Joan C. Barth
Family Systems psychotherapist, Joan C. Barth, Ph.D., died May 14, 2023. Born in Kearny, N.J., and raised in nearby North Arlington, Joan graduated from Our Lady Queen of Peace High School. Later she …
Jamie Petry
Jamie Petry, of Newtown, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Friday, May 19, 2023, with soulmate, Tom Wisinski, and longtime friend, Eric Kellett, at her side. Jamie was born April 23, …
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