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Budding STEM buffs compete in Bucks’ science, research fair

By Connie Wrzesniewski
The Bucks County Science and Research Competition was held Friday and Saturday at the Delaware Valley University. The local science fair is a qualifying event for the Delaware Valley Science Fair, which encompasses 19 counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

Fatima's solo flight from the Taliban lands her on the pitch in Solebury

By Don Leypoldt
Not all champions hoist trophies. Fatima Daryabi’s statistics don’t pop. The Solebury School senior scored three goals for the girls soccer team this fall and made five appearances as an …

Mail carrier a “Postmaster General Hero” after saving dogs

By Freda R. Savana
Eugene Petrucci, a mail carrier for the Furlong Post Office, was recognized for his bravery Tuesday when he received the Postmaster General Hero Award. The retired U.S. Army Captain was on his rural …
Local News
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the conviction of a Philadelphia man who has been illegally purchasing and distributing firearms for more than a decade. Frederick Cornelius …
By Freda R. Savana
A grant worth more than half a million dollars was recently awarded to the Doylestown branch of the Bucks County Free Library system.
By Chris English
Outdoor dining became very popular in Yardley during the coronavirus pandemic, and borough officials are taking steps to make the practice smoother and easier.
By Cliff Lebowitz
The Palisades School District is seeking a sufficient level of interest from its community to allow for the establishment of a free pre-kindergarten (pre-K) program for the 2023-2024 school year.
By Freda R. Savana
After months of gathering thoughts and ideas about its future direction, Doylestown Borough is holding a second workshop to discuss all the input it has received from surveys and public meetings.
By Chris Ruvo
The Wrightstown Board of Supervisors granted land development approval to Michael Sullivan’s plan to operate the wedding/event business at 2197 Second Street Pike.
By Chris Ruvo
The roads that Upper Makefield plans to focus on are Bailey Drive, Bankers Drive, Bakers Drive, Dunkin Drive, Beaumont Drive, Emerald Court and Russel Court.
By Lee Davis
New Hope-Solebury School Board members Montu Patel and Deirdre Alderfer recently challenged the district administration to review its food service policy guidelines and student dress codes.
A 62-year-old man was convicted on Wednesday of indecent assault and related charges for inappropriately touching an 11-year-old boy in Newtown Township in September 2021.
YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Metro Esports have announced the expansion of their partnership with the opening of a new esports gaming lounge at the YMCA’s Warminster branch.Following …
By Michael Elkin
Jenny Lee Stern is a doyenne of Doylestown, a protean performer who discovered, like the title character of "Rocky," the 2014 musical in which she made her Broadway debut, going the distance is worth …
By Rotimi Adeoye and Christina Maida
Editor’s Note: The authors of this open letter to the Central Bucks School Board collected more than 800 signatures of support for its contents from other alumni, as well as about two dozen current students.
By Regina Young
For Susan Suber, there was nothing not to love about her trip to Oregon last summer as a member of the Young Marines. Except, maybe, the 5:30 rise-and-shine time for workouts. But even then, “They …
By Freda R. Savana
Bucks County has joined a class action lawsuit alleging several of the world’s largest social media companies have knowingly worked to addict youth to a variety of platforms that are inciting a …
An armed 35-year-old Hatboro man who borough police said pointed a gun at passing traffic on North York Road last night before holing up inside an apartment overnight was taken into custody late …

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Sports

Pennridge earns chance for Flyers Cup repeat

By Don Leypoldt
After Monday’s 7-0 semifinal win over No. 6 Owen J. Roberts, the No. 2 and reigning champion Pennridge Rams (16-5) will earn the chance to defend the 2A Flyers Cup against No. 5 Pennsbury.

Rugby notes

The Doylestown Men’s Rugby Club began its spring 2023 season with a convincing victory, 46-5, against Brandywine Men’s Rugby Club on March 11. Doylestown opened the game with a try by Kevin …

Faith girls advance to elite eight

By Don Leypoldt
It’s a different class but the same elite ride for Faith Christian. Last year, the Lady Lions advanced to the Class A PIAA elite eight. This year, after Tuesday night’s second-round win over …

On the Run: Richboro’s Wade beats the clock in running and life

By Wayne Fish
In the morning, she’s off on a run. By afternoon, she’s solving flood problems as a civil engineer over in the Princeton, N.J., area. And at night, if there is any time left, she’s practicing …

Quakertown’s Gaj ascends to top of podium at states

By Jeff Moeller
For Quakertown’s Collin Gaj, wrestling truly has been a family affair.Gaj recently claimed gold at the PIAA state wrestling championships at Hershey’s Giant Center in the Class 3A 145-pound …

Bucks County Chapter of PA Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023

The Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame will induct 15 as the Class of 2023. Living inductees are Lauren Baugher (Neshaminy, field hockey); Caroline Doty (Germantown Academy, …

Pennridge girls bowling team enjoys banner season

By Chris English
Years from now when members of the Pennridge girls bowling team think back on the 2022-23 season, it will be a very pleasant memory. The Rams’ bowlers under six-year head coach Kris Detweiler …

McFadden is McFlyin’ at indoor track state championship

By Don Leypoldt
It was the best of races. It was the worst of races. On Feb. 27, 2022 Conor McFadden entered the block at Penn State for the PTFCA Indoor 200-meter championship. Three hundred and sixty-four days …

New Hope-Solebury rolls in state playoff opener, falls in second round

By Chris English
If New Hope-Solebury girls basketball fans were nervous about the outcome of Friday night’s PIAA Class 3A tournament opener, it didn’t last too long. Running out to leads of 5-0 and 15-4 in the …

Faith’s Waters, Botero capture PIAA gold

By Jeff Moeller
Adam Waters likely won’t forget his first PIAA state championship wrestling title. He was one of two Faith wrestlers to capture the prestigious crown at Hershey’s Giant Center last weekend.

NCAA Tournament preview

By Don Leypoldt
Two standout seasons from two area seniors will earn them a chance to capture “One Shining Moment” in the Corn Belt in the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.

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Community
The Bucks County Herald reflects the community it serves
Recipe of the Week: For an easy Irish dish, soda bread rises to the top of the list
By Susan S. Yeske
If you don’t have other plans for St. Patrick’s Day, you can still celebrate the day by making traditional dishes such as Irish stew, colcannon, shepherd’s pie, boxty or scones. If those sound …

Last Chance Ranch hosts fundraising gala

Tickets are on sale for Last Chance Ranch’s 10th annual Tails & Ties Gala, held the evening of April 1, at the Centennial Event Center at Homewood Suites, 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Center …

Plumstead corporal honored by American Legion Post 210

At the Albert R. Atkinson Jr. Post 210 American Legion meeting March 6, the post honored Cpl. Michael Johnson of the Plumstead Township Police Department as its Law Enforcement Officer of the …

NCC names Dr. Marc Singer as provost

Northampton Community College has appointed Dr. Marc Singer as its provost and vice president of academic and student affairs, effective May 1. Singer’s appointment follows a national search that …

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Opinion & Editorial
Columns

Happy to Be Here: Tá Lá Fhéili Pádraig buailie linn

By Bridget Wingert

Way, way back to the Anglo-Norman King Henry II, who wrested it from the Vikings in 1069, Ireland was dominated by England. Henry VIII declared himself king of the island nation in 1541.While the …

By Camille Granito Mancuso
There was a pretty amazing young woman who came of age in the 1970s and proceeded, without too much of a plan, to take the road less traveled – very less traveled. Most of her roads weren’t roads …
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Editorials & Guest Opinions
By David Segarnick
Did COVID-19 somehow march out of the lab in Wuhan China in 2019 and infect the world on its way to killing over 20 million people? We’ll never know for sure, but the U.S. Department of Energy now …
By Melissa Melewsky
It’s Sunshine Week across the nation, and the annual event underscores the importance of open government. That makes it a great time to explore some common issues with Pennsylvania’s open …
By Cathy Morano
Over the past year, The League of Women Voters has submitted articles to the Herald with the goal of encouraging Bucks ounty citizens to commit to voting, and to prepare themselves to vote …

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The Poet's Corner

Fixing Broken Things

By Lynn Levin

Some objects are beyond repair: a shattered glassan obsolete computer, an old wife who mustbe swapped for one who’s younger, cutera home exploded by a storm, a busted reputationa banged-up auto …

Arts & Entertainment
Michener Art Museum celebrates the art of printmaking
By Constance Wrzesniewski
“Mid-Century to Manga: The Modern Japanese Print in America,” on view now at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, traces the story of the modern sosaku-hanga “or creative prints” movement …
Spring exhibition features season of renewal
Patricia Hutton Galleries spring exhibition, “Abloom,” is now on view.The show offers “all the color, light and joy of the season in a gallery-wide show featuring its award-winning artists,” …
Reflections Art Salon returns to Prallsville Mills
The second annual Reflections Art Salon show and sale will again take place at Prallsville Mills during the first weekend in spring – March 24 through the 26.The historic Grist Mill, located at 33 …
Hunterdon Historical meeting features program on early building tradesmen
Discover the human stories behind the histories of several of the Hunterdon County area’s earliest buildings at the Hunterdon County Historical Society’s annual spring meeting and program at 2 …
Bucks County Choral Society performs Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”
The Bucks County Choral Society will highlight its 50th Anniversary Season with a performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s signature work, “Elijah,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at Our Lady of Mount …
Bucks County Symphony Orchestra presents Pops Concert
The Bucks County Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in the Life Sciences Building at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown.Music Director José …
DPC Reunion Concert planned
At 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19, a unique offering in the life of Doylestown Presbyterian Church brings together five former Directors of Music to once again lead DPCs dedicated ensembles. Bev Fulgham, …
Bucks Live stages “Me, Myself & Barbra”
On Friday, March 17, The ZLOCK Performing Arts Center (ZPAC) pulls back the curtain for “Me, Myself & Barbra,” an original touring concert uniquely celebrating the music and life of Barbra …
Hailey Brinnel returns to Newtown Theatre for album release concert
The historic Newtown Theatre will welcome back jazz vocalist and trombonist Hailey Brinnel at 8 p.m. Friday, March 17.Brinnel releases her latest album, “Beautiful Tomorrow,” the same day as the …
Music in Our Schools Month concert slated
The National Association for Music Education has designated March as Music in Our Schools Month for over 30 years. To honor this occasion, the Reading-Fleming Intermediate School (RFIS) PTO, in …

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Business

Noteworthy Business Briefs for March 16

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie announced that Daniel P. Martin has joined the firm as a full-time associate in the firm’s municipal law department. A resident of Allentown, Martin …

Rick Welch: Dollars and $ense

Planning for retirement requires you to make assumptions about your life and the world around you. Your path to retirement is a personal one with twists and turns that are unique to you and your …

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Health & Wellness

St. Luke’s expands adult behavioral unit at Quakertown Campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) cut the ribbon on its newly renovated and expanded adult behavioral health unit at its Quakertown Campus on March 8.Thirteen beds were added through the …

Bucks County Spa and Salon Self-Care Month to benefit locals battling cancer

Kin Wellness and Support Center announces the debut of Bucks County Spa and Salon Self-Care Month set to run from May 6 through June 6.When members of the community book an appointment at a …

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Homes & Gardens
Obituaries
Joseph A. Simonetta Jr.
Joseph A. Simonetta Jr. passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on March 10, 2023 at his home in New Hope with his loving husband of 41 years Kevin A. Kester by his side. Joe was born in …
George W. Brauer III
It is with profound sorrow that the Brauer family announces the passing of George W. “Skip” Brauer III on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was 75. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of the …
John J. Walter
John J. Walter of Point Pleasant, Pa., passed away peacefully in the early morning on March 13, 2023 at his home on the river in Point Pleasant. He was 87 years old. John was born, raised, and lived …
Kenneth Francis Whittaker
Kenneth Francis Whittaker, 72, of New Hope, Pa., passed away after a courageous yet brief fight against multiple illnesses on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Thomas Jefferson …
John H. Furstenberg
John H. Furstenberg, 69, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, N.J. Born and raised in Lambertville, N.J., John graduated from South Hunterdon Regional High …

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