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

By Freda R. Savana

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

By Chris English

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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Bucks County Herald: June 1, 2023

Line striping planned on several state highways in Bucks

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 …

New Hope-Solebury eyes final budget with 2% tax increase

By Lee Davis

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 …

Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center launches $500,000 matching gift challenge

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 …

Woman charged with killing husband at Bristol Borough Wharf

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 …

Falls approves 3 million square feet of warehouse development

By Theresa Katalinas

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 …

Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home in Morrisville

By Connie Wrzesniewski

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.

“Freedom on Franklin” honors Bucks’ fallen soldiers

Freda R. Savana

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

Nockamixon tries to preserve historic commission

By Cliff Lebowitz

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 …

Solebury eagle making rapid recovery

By Birgitta Wolfe

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 …

Central Bucks East may add School Resource Officer

By Cliff Lebowitz

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 …

Bucks' best and brightest shine at Kiwanis awards banquet

Carversville Inn set to usher in 15-month renovation

Bristol man charged with killing 4-month-old son

New Hope-Solebury expo showcases new STEAM Wing

What’s next for the Coleman property in New Britain Township?

Greers in gear as Central Bucks West in finals

By Don Leypoldt

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

By Don Leypoldt

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

By Don Leypoldt

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

By Chris English

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

By Jeff Moeller

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

By Wayne Fish

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 Don Leypoldt

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, …

The Bucks County Herald reflects the community it serves

Recipe of the Week: June is National Dairy Month

By Susan S. Yeske

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 …

Bucks Foodshed Alliance kicks off farm tours at Shady Fox Farm

Northampton summer, fall registration open

Upper Bucks County Technical School fetes Jacob Gilbert as Student of the Month

Bensalem Township School District welcomes director of teaching and learning

Bensalem High School Mock Trial team feted

Rotary’s 4-Way Test speech winners named

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

By Kathryn Finegan Clark

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 …

Chatterbox: Learning up a storm

By Camille Granito Mancuso

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 …

Letters to the Herald

No taxpayer dollars for charging stations

I agree wholeheartedly with the May 18 letter (Solebury charging station won’t benefit most residents) claiming that it benefits a minority of residents. We’re finding the federal government and …

Concerns about planned Doylestown hotel abound

Many of us who attended Doylestown Borough’s Historical and Architectural Review Board meeting last month regarding the proposal to build a hotel on the site of the old Borough Hall, had concerns …

Don’t tie paying our debts to controlling future spending

Republicans insisting their support for addressing our national debt must be tied to spending cuts is both hypocritical and disastrous.Candidate Trump promised he, as president, would rid the United …

Omar and Tlaib don’t represent Bucks County

I am very glad that the Herald points out how our legislators vote on legislation. However, I wonder what motivated David Barry, your Politics Editor, to (on April 20) call out only the nay votes of …

Clean drinking water is a right

The Biden administration has introduced the Justice40 Initiative. This initiative aims to make 40% of certain funds available to marginalized and underserved communities that are more likely impacted …

Fitzpatrick’s HR 1 vote, is a vote against energy independence

Thanks go out to Melissa Eiseman for enabling Bucks County voters to know their representatives’ positions on the issues. The Herald’s April 6 edition shows our Rep. Fitzpatrick voted “No” on …

A Widow Weeds

By Jane Edna Mohler

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 …

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

Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County

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

By Theresa Katalinas

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 …

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 …

HISTORY LIVES: Poultry Farms

Homes & Gardens

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

By Melinda Rizzo

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

By Melinda Myers

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

By Melinda Rizzo

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 …

Explore & Play

The Official Guide to the Beautiful Delaware River Towns

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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