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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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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.

On the Record: How Legislators Voted

A report on votes by local legislators in Washington and Harrisburg. “On the Record” is supported by a grant to the Bucks County Herald Foundation made possible by Melissa Eiseman.

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

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 …

Learn how to protect yourself from scams

Avoid becoming a victim of a scam by learning what to look for and how to report bad actors.On Wednesday, June 7, from 2-4 p.m., state Sen. Steve Santarsiero will host an event with state Rep. Tina …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Buff City Soap brings plant-based products to Quakertown

Buff City Soap – the rapidly expanding handmade retail franchise known for its plant-based soap and body products made in-store daily – is opening its first location in Quakertown. The new store …

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 …

St. Luke’s acquires groundbreaking CT technology

St. Luke’s University Health Network recently announced a $30 million investment in CT technology from GE HealthCare that will give St. Luke’s patients access to some of the most sophisticated, …

Be Kind Kin Golf Classic slated at Bucks Club

After a successful 2022 event, the nonprofit Kin Wellness and Support Center announces the second annual Be Kind Kin Golf Classic to be held at The Bucks Club in Jamison on Monday, June 19.Archetype …

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

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

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

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

Road work schedule changes

Due to a change in schedule, this weekend’s planned ramp closure from Aramingo Avenue to southbound Interstate 95 has been canceled, PennDOT said. The work has been rescheduled for next weekend ...

Nockamixon tries to preserve historic commission

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

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

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

It’s extremely rare when so much athletic and academic talent from the scholastic community is gathered under one roof.Wednesday night at the Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland was one such special …

Carversville Inn set to usher in 15-month renovation

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 …

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) …

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

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

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 …

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.

Wrightstown moving forward with Penns Park Road improvement project

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 …

With new hire, Hilltown police back to full staffing

An Army veteran has joined the Hilltown Police Department. At a public meeting on May 22, the Hilltown Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of a new police officer for the township force …

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 …

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

Summer along the majestic Delaware River has always been special to me and my family in our beloved Bucks County. The reawakening, with nature outstretching its arms in bucolic splendor, is …

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

For decades, Charles T. “Chuck” McIlhinney Sr. served as Doylestown Borough’s solicitor, a position he held with respect for everyone he encountered, said John Davis, the borough’s …

Recount sought in Hilltown supervisors GOP primary

A candidate on the short end of a tight Republican primary race for Hilltown Township Supervisor has filed a petition in Bucks County, asking for a recount.
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