The Herald’s guide to Memorial Day Weekend in Bucks County

Whether you're looking for fireworks and parades or more-somber ceremonies and remembrances, the Herald can help you plan for Memorial Day weekend in Bucks County. Here’s a look at what’s happening.

New Hope-Solebury expo showcases new STEAM Wing

The New Hope-Solebury School District hosted its first STEAM Expo event in May to show off the components of its brand-new, state-of-the-art STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) …

Bucks police train to aid those in crisis

By Freda R. Savana

Law enforcement officers from across Bucks County recently took part in a training program designed to support them when they’re interacting with people struggling with mental health …

End of an Era: After 75 years, R&S Keystone Diner serves its last meal

By Joe Ferry

They came by the hundreds Thursday night to say goodbye to an old friend, to remember the good moments, to soak up the happy vibes one last time. They hugged and laughed, smiled and shook hands. Some …

Bald Eagle recovering from lead poisoning after Solebury rescue

By Birgitta Wolfe

On spring days, eagles soar high over the hills of Solebury seeking food for their chicks. But one Bald Eagle met a devastating fate Sunday while foraging for his tiny eaglet that was nesting in a …

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Carversville Inn set to usher in 15-month renovation

By Birgitta Wolfe

They said it before, but this time they really mean it. The Solebury Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to grant a new Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the historic, but …

Paving, bridge repair planned next week on I-295 in Bucks County, I-95 in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that paving operations and expansion joint repair will occur next week on Interstate 295 in Bucks County and Interstate 95 in …

Roadway construction planned next week in Penndel Borough

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said construction activities will continue next week on Hulmeville Avenue under a project to enhance safety and improve travel through the …

Bristol man charged with killing 4-month-old son

A Bristol Borough man was charged Thursday, with killing his 4-month-old son. Tyler Sullivan, 30, was arraigned by District Judge Frank W. Peranteau Sr. on charges of criminal homicide and two counts …

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

Maximillian Driks

The New Britain Township Board of Supervisors is working to sort out what to do with the recently purchased Coleman property area.At its May meeting, which also saw establishment of a township …

7 children found malnourished in “deplorable” conditions

Freda R. Savana

A West Rockhill couple is facing seven felony counts each of endangering the welfare of children after authorities found their seven children malnourished and living in “deplorable” conditions in …

Wrightstown moving forward with Penns Park Road improvement project

By Chris Ruvo

Penns Park Road is about to get an upgrade. Following a public bid process, the Wrightstown Board of Supervisors recently awarded contracts to companies that will conduct base repair and top coat work …

Man formally sentenced to death for 2007 double murder

A Bucks County judge Wednesday, formally sentenced Alfonso Sanchez to death – a sentence handed down by a Bucks County jury earlier this month – for the killing of Lisa Diaz inside a Warminster …

Statue of George Washington unveiled at veterans cemetery

By Chris English

A large statue of the father of our country now graces the local veterans cemetery that bears his name.A crowd of more than 200 — including dozens of veterans, dignitaries and others — braved …

A heavy lift: Yardley Inn to be raised 5 feet, expanded, renovated in 2025

By Chris English

Big changes are coming to one of Yardley's landmark dining spots. At its May 16 meeting, Borough Council voted 6-0 to grant final land development approval for a major project that will see the …

Every summer, the wondrous Delaware bathes us in hope and delight

Charles T. McIlhinney Sr. leaves legacy of civility, respect

Recount sought in Hilltown supervisors GOP primary

Shooting by Falls police officers was justified, First Assistant DA rules

Zentmayer’s extra-inning heroics send CB West to second round of districts

By Karen Sangillo

Bill Zentmayer knew what he had to do. “Just a base hit,” said the designated hitter on the Central Bucks West baseball team. “I just needed a base hit. I didn’t need to hit a home run.

Softball notes

Along with Council Rock South, two additional District One 6A softball teams advanced out of Monday’s opening round.

Doylestown Rugby Academy team wins RugbyPA State Championship

The Doylestown Rugby Academy junior boys team (eighth to ninth graders) defeated La Salle College High School on May 21 in the RugbyPA State Championship match held at PSU-Berks. The final score was …

Quakertown Borough Council recognizes wrestlers

By Gary Weckselblatt

Quakertown Borough Council honored the Quakertown Community High School wrestling program for its “great success” during the 2022-23 season at its May 3 meeting.

Pennridge boys lacrosse falls to Wissahickon

Photographs by Michael A. Apice

With 1:14 left in regulation Tuesday night, Wissahickon broke a 9-all tie to edge Pennridge and move on in the District One 3A boys lacrosse tournament. With the 10-9 road win, No. 6 Wissahickon …

Pennridge volleyball advances to district title tilt

By Jeff Moeller

Thomas McKinney will remember his team’s match against Central Bucks East this season. The Pennridge senior saw it as a turning point, or better yet, a “wake-up call.”

Five Lion golds highlight district haul

By Don Leypoldt

The District One track and field championships took place at Coatesville last Friday and Saturday. The CB West boys posted the best showing, coming in second in 3A with 39 points, eight more than …

Baseball playoffs: Quakertown makes waves

By Don Leypoldt

Four area SOL teams were in action as Monday’s 6A baseball playoffs commenced. CB West’s extra-innings walk off and Quakertown’s upset highlighted the first round. A Quakertown (10-11) program …

CR South blanks CR North in district opener

By Chris English

Running the bases with relentless aggression and riding a complete-game one-hitter from sophomore pitching ace Lexi Waring, the Council Rock South softball team took control early and went on to a …

On the Run: Sesame Place runners enjoy another Classic day

By Wayne Fish

They came in all shapes and sizes, young and old, fast and not so fast. But when they reached the finish line in Sunday’s 23rd annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic 5K, everyone had one thing …

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Recipe of the Week: How sweet it is during strawberry season

By Susan S. Yeske

There are no better strawberries than those we get locally during their brief season, and no better time to enjoy them than Memorial Day weekend. When we enjoy picnics during the first of the three summer holidays …

Runners of all ages participate in Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic

Photographs by Michael A. Apice

The 23rd annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic took place May 21 in Langhorne. Sponsored by the Levittown Bristol Kiwanis Club and the Bucks County Herald, the Classic featured a 5K, a 1-mile fun …

Washington Crossing Historic Park slates observance

Washington Crossing Historic Park (Pa.) will hold its annual Memorial Day observance 1 p.m. Sunday, at the gravesite of Continental soldiers.

Warrington ceremony to include addition of local veteran to memorial wall

Warrington Township will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, rain or shine, at the Igoe Porter Wellings (IPW) Memorial Field, 3095 Bradley Road, Chalfont (Warrington …

Newtown Historic Association honors local veterans

The Newtown Historic Association will host a “Memorial Day Tribute to Honor Local Military Veterans” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, at the NHA Callahan Research Center, 100 Mercer St., …

Doylestown’s Memorial Day Parade steps off

The Doylestown Memorial Day Parade, the oldest in the country, according to the borough, kicks off once again, at 10 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Lafayette and Court streets.

Carversville U.C.C. hosts service of remembrance

GEMS of Bucks announces summer program

Manhattan Bagel grand opening slated

Bestselling cookbook author Lidia Bastianich to visit Bethlehem

Ice cream social set for William Trent House Museum birthday

Thoughts from an Epicure: Changing with the seasons

Happy to Be Here: Leaving a cherished career behind

By Bridget Wingert

Sally Fabian Oresic was having second thoughts about retirement when I talked to her in mid-May. “What was I thinking?” she asked as the June 30 day approached. Her leaving the Ann Silverman Health Clinic is tinged with sadness as she is parting from a career she has cherished.

Chatterbox: Strength in the darkness

By Camille Granito Mancuso

Chatterbox is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. I confess, “Forrest Gump” wasn’t my box of chocolates; I couldn’t get through it, but it birthed some …

Letters to the Herald

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 …

Bucks County needs reliable public transit

Reliable public transportation is essential for all communities. It helps reduce emissions, prevent heavy traffic congestion, and is beneficial for low-income earners that do not own a …

Solebury charging station won’t benefit most residents

I want to add a comment after reading about the Solebury supervisors’ intent to add a charging station to the township-owned land at the Route 202 site of the former flea market near Logan Square …

What will become of old Quakertown theater?

Recently, we have all seen the closing of local movie theaters. Quakertown has been impacted by this as well. Formerly a multi-screen theater operated off California Road behind Walmart, the building …

Spirit of St. Louis

By Helen Lovett

In the year 1950 on a cool September morn Was a tragic disaster yet to be born. Just ahead was a troop train stalled on the track And the Spirit of St. Louis was coming in the back. Then it all happened, …

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 …

AOY Art Center announces winners of 2023 Plein Air Open

The 2023 Plein Air Open, an annual competition showcasing the talents of plein air artists from throughout the greater Bucks County region, has announced its winners. The competition, which celebrates the beauty of outdoor painting …

Washington Crossing Historic Park slates two upcoming lectures

Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) will hold two free lectures in early June.The first is “Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1. …

Chris Ruggiero: Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments at Sellersville Theater

Chris Ruggiero brings his new show “Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments” to the Sellersville Theater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1. In “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,” Ruggiero takes his …

“Something Rotten!” opens at Music Mountain Theatre

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, “Something Rotten!,” opening at Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, N.J., May 26 through June 18.Set …

Theatre-to-Go production of “Other Desert Cities” debuts at MCCC

Theatre-To-Go will present the dark comedy “Other Desert Cities” May 26 through June 4 at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor, …

Harmonica Master Mark Hummel appearing at Sellersville Theater

Grammy-nominated and blues award-winning harmonica player Mark Hummel brings his Blues Survivors to the Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville, at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 28.

Bucks Beautiful hosts 28th annual Kitchen & Garden Tour

Bucks Beautiful will host the 28th Kitchen & Garden Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, rain or shine. The annual event is a highlight of the spring season, with visits to hidden jewels …

Brown Bag-It with the Arts provides lunchtime entertainment

Each year from May through September, the lawn of the former Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown comes alive with live music and performances by local artists.

George Point: Book Talk! You Are Here: Connecting Flights

The disturbing rise in hate crimes directed at Asian Americans has sparked the publication of a number of books aimed at exploring the issue. In “You Are Here: Connecting Flights” (Allida), …

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Business

Penn Community Bank provides grants to area startups in partnership with Startup Bucks

Penn Community Bank is continuing its commitment to grow the local economy and support area businesses by providing grants to four innovative startups.

SCORE to offer five free business webinars, return of women’s conference in June

In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free webinars, as well as the return of the Women Building Businesses event after a three-year …

Registration open for St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest

Registration has opened for The St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest (RaceFest), a four-race event in the Lehigh Valley set for Sunday, Nov. 12. Sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network, RaceFest …

St. Luke’s hospitals earn A grades for patient safety

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, awarding top marks to more St. Luke’s hospitals than to those of any other …

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Homes & Gardens

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 …

Fences: From privacy and security to hard working critter prevention

By Melinda Rizzo

From safety, security, privacy, pets and securing small children – even as a symbol of the American Dream – today’s fences go way beyond traditional white pickets and iron clasp gates.Today’s …

Container gardens

By Melinda Rizzo

From urban settings and city streets to pastoral scenic landscapes, containers are at home just about anywhere – and everywhere. Chives and rosemary; cherry tomatoes and red peppers, banana plant, …

Explore & Play

The Official Guide to the Beautiful Delaware River Towns

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, …

Gordon H. Schmidt

Gordon H. Schmidt of Doylestown, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the Wesley Enhanced Living Skilled Care Center. He was 91 .Born in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia, Pa., to the …

Eugene Thomas McMahon

The family of Eugene Thomas McMahon is saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the age of 91 years. Gene will be lovingly remembered by the love of his life, Maureen (nee …

Arnold Hobson

Arnold Hobson, of Nockamixon Township and formerly of Tinicum Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown Township, Pa. He was 84. He was the husband of Otilda …

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