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Washington Crossing reenactors row through fog, mist

Neither rain nor fog prevented reenactors from traversing the Delaware River at Washington’s Crossing on Sunday, the first of two planned crossings. The second takes place on Christmas Day to …

Palisades seats four new school board members

With two members of last year’s Palisades School Board not seeking re-election, and two more resigning last spring before their terms were up, the Palisades School District seated four new members …

Buckingham Police Chief Mike Gallagher resigns

Buckingham Police Chief Mike Gallagher abruptly resigned Dec. 1 after seven years on the job. He broke the news himself on the police department’s Facebook page the same day. The township did not …

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Wegmans sets March 20 opening for Yardley store, hiring underway

Wegmans Food Markets Inc. will open the doors to its Yardley store in Lower Makefield on the morning of March 20, to what officials hope will be throngs of enthusiastic customers.

PECO utility improvements scheduled on three state highways

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said PECO Energy will perform utility construction on three state highways in Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Motorists are advised …

Fatal shooting by Northampton Township police deemed justified

Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub has ruled that the fatal officer-involved shooting of a knife-wielding man last month in Northampton Township was justified.

Heralding Our History: Durham’s early history forged in the fire of an iron furnace

Iron ore, limestone and wood for charcoal, the three main ingredients for 18th century iron making were all abundant in the area now called Durham Township. In 1727, 12 investors from London, …

Hammerstein Museum and Education Center now owns Highland Farm

Accepting the keys to the former home of Oscar Hammerstein II in Doylestown Monday, Greg Roth was moved to quote the celebrated lyricist and humanitarian. “These will truly become my favorite things,” said the president of the board of directors of the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center, echoing the ...

Wrightstown still has no contractor for Octagonal School roof

Efforts to help preserve a historic work of architecture in Wrightstown have hit another snag. The township Board of Supervisors has been searching for a contractor to repair the roof at the Octagonal …

“Mercury” rising with tattoos’ ubiquity

There’s a legend in my family that my grandmother found the tattoo my grandfather had gotten in the Navy so repugnant she insisted he wear a long-sleeved shirt at the dinner table even in July.
In recognition of its nonprofit local news reporting, the Bucks County Herald has been selected to receive a NewsMatch grant of up to $27,000 towards its year-end giving campaign. This means that reader donations received by the nonprofit Bucks County Herald Foundation between now and Dec. 31 will be matched dollar for dollar.
Sports

Diving into a new season West boys eager to build on lessons of last year

The Central Bucks West boys swim team is locked, loaded and ready for the season. The Bucks sent a large contingent to the 2023 PIAA championships and return all but two swimmers this …

Defense keys East girls basketball team win over CB West

The Central Bucks East girls basketball team defeated rival Central Bucks West 41-23 Tuesday in Doylestown.The East defense held the Bucks to just seven points in the first half while the offense was …

College football: Benson, Peoples go “bowling”

There are 12 days of Christmas. But 43 bowls. And the vast number can seem overwhelming. Here are two to focus on that will likely feature area players. Georgia Tech (6-6) is in a bowl for the first …

Pennridge’s Brian Kuhns earns coaching honor; Rams wrestling team kick off season at Cumberland Valley Classic

Even though he may be a little biased, Sam Kuhns didn’t have any doubts about his father and coach receiving the prestigious honor of being named the 2022-23 PIAA/NFHS Coach of the Year in …

Yet another mercy rule win for Council Rock South hockey

Council Rock South has played just one complete game all year. That isn’t coachspeak for all phases of hockey coming together. It is a literal statement. CR South (6-0) beat Central Bucks East (4-2) …
When Central Bucks South went to North Penn’s Crawford Stadium on Sept. 29, it emerged with a 50-28 win. It was South’s fourth straight road triumph that was part of an 8-0 start to its …
Four former standouts will be inducted into the Central Bucks East Hall of Fame.Devon Passman (2009) represented CB East in three sports; wrestling, football and track, earning a total of nine …
At the right time, the Patriots became relentless on defense. That defense ultimately led the Central Bucks East boys basketball team (3-0) to a victory on Tuesday night, preventing a comeback from …
Three area women’s basketball standouts are habitually earning conference hardware. Monday marked the fourth straight week that the Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference honored a …
Jamie Gray knows when to make concessions. That’s what makes him a better runner. After winning the Bucks County Roadrunners Club’s Winter Series overall titles in 2018-19 and 2019-20, he found …
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Recipe of the Week: A seasonal side dish to go with your winter or holiday meal
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins today, Dec. 7. It celebrates the story of the Maccabees’ revolt against the Seleucid ruler who had destroyed their holy temple, and the miracle of the …

The Council of Southeast PA hosts 33rd annual Tree of Hope

Since 1990, The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania and PRO-ACT have been inviting the community to decorate the Tree of Hope with personalized ornaments bearing the names of individuals being …

Thompson Dealerships embark on “Helping Hands for the Holidays” initiative

This holiday season, The Thompson Organization is expanding its “Helping Hands for the Holidays” initiative, a community-focused effort to give back and spread joy in partnership with local …

Santa’s coming to Fred Beans to take photos for a good cause

The Fred Beans Automotive Group invites customers to enjoy free photos and fun with Santa Claus at select Pennsylvania and New Jersey locations. When you stop by, bring a canned good or another …

Contributions needed for Doylestown Wreaths Across America event

Doylestown Post 175 VFW is still hoping to cover all 1,100 veterans’ graves at Doylestown Cemetery with a wreath on Dec. 16 during a Wreaths Across America event, being held for the first time in …
Opinion & Editorial

Happy to Be Here: Finding the beauty in stone

Justin Anchinsko grew up at Cedar Maze, the magical sculpture garden Steven Snyder created in a wooded area on Cafferty Road north of Point Pleasant. It was a wonderland of stone figures, fountains …

Okay, so Christmas is coming and, as always, we all know it’s the biggest of the seasonal holidays, but we recognize ‘tis the season for almost all of us. It’s a time of reflection, family, …
Editorials & Guest Opinions
Would you do anything to save a loved one? Sharon White would for her son, Lloyd. Lloyd was struggling with an addiction, so she got naloxone in case he overdosed. Opioid reversal medication such as …
Both flash floods from rain and the rising Delaware River have caused hundreds of small floods and dozens of historic floods in Lambertville’s past, with the worst, most recent Hurricane Ida floods …
The modern U.S. economy is service oriented. The rusting hulks of once-thundering factories are the only witnesses to the days gone by of this country’s industrial past. These days, with the …
It has been a very scary autumn to be a Jewish person in our nation, and in our Bucks County community. According to preliminary data from the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism, the …
The Poet's Corner

Ode to Joy — after Schiller

o friends let us let go of the rocks let us each take a leaf from the ground let us each take a leaf and let it rest for a breath let us each take a leaf and let it float on the breeze let us each hold a …

Arts & Entertainment

The Baum School of Art Handmade Holiday Gift Shop is open

It’s the season of giving and The Baum School of Art’s Handmade Holiday Gift Shop, sponsored by Bob and Sandy Lovett, offers presents for everyone on your list. The school’s David E. Rodale and …

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Business

Doylestown businesses to host holiday Holly Jolly Sip & Stroll

The boutiques, shops and business establishments throughout Doylestown Borough have joined together for a holiday “Sip & Stroll.” Participating businesses will stay open late on the first …

First PA Designery franchise hosts opening event

Designery, an immersive, full-service kitchen, bath and closet design center featuring high-quality cabinets, counter tops and flooring, will host a grand opening celebration Dec. 7 from noon to 3 …
Health & Wellness

Chalfont 5K race has run its course

Citing dwindling numbers of both volunteers and runners, Chalfont Borough said this year’s Chalfont Challenge marked the end of the community race launched 31 years ago.
Homes & Gardens

Kitchen islands

Today’s kitchen islands remain a popular, sought-after staple settled into the heart of the home. While it may seem hard to believe, the kitchen island came into modern use during the 1950s, but its …

Ecological strategies to prep the garden for fall and winter 

Over the next several months across the country, gardens will slowly start to transition into winter dormancy. This period of the year can also be one of the most ornamental, with many late flowering …

Light up the holidays

Whether you stick with classic Colonial candles in every window of the house or enjoy rimming the roof line, trimming the trees and adding sparkle to shrubs, the winter holidays are just around the …

Bucks County real estate market shows resilience with steady growth in October

The Bucks County Association of Realtors (BCAR) is pleased to report that the local real estate market in Bucks County continues to demonstrate remarkable strength and resilience.
Obituaries

Stafford Newall Ordahol Jr.

Stafford Newall Ordahl Jr. died peacefully at home in Lumberville, Pennsylvania, on November 29, 2023. He was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, on April 7, 1935, to the late Stafford Newall Ordahl …

Nancy E. Blethen

Nancy E. Blethen, 83, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, with Bill Blethen, her loving husband of 61 years, by her side at The Garden Memory Care at Pine Run, Doylestown, Pa.

Materese Kelly Roche

A celebration to honor the life of Materese Roche was held in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 2023. Friends, artists, and students came together to toast …

Janet Marsh Hunt

Janet Marsh Hunt of Newtown, Pa., formerly of Lambertville, N.J., died on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at her home, with her children nearby. She was 95 years old.

Hugh James Devine Jr.

It is with deep sadness we share Hugh James Devine Jr. passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Born May 8, 1938, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Ruth and Hugh J. Devine Sr. Hugh resided in Buffalo, N.Y., for …

Ann M. Geddes

Ann M. Geddes of Plumsteadville passed away on November 29, 2023 at Temple University Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 65 years old and the life partner of Matthew Moore.
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