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🌱 Discover why New Hope feels extra magical during the holidays

Also, don't miss Holiday Cheer with Jane Monheit Concert on the New Hope Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Discover why New Hope feels extra magical during the holidays
  • How much could Bucks County’s 2026 tax hike cost New Hope homeowners?
  • Want to cut your New Hope heating bill this week?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Cheer with Jane Monheit Concert and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 46, low: 23.
  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 47 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Holiday finds in PA: New Hope-Lambertville (knightcrier.org) — New Hope’s riverfront, shops, and cozy restaurants are highlighted as a magical, low-key holiday escape just across the bridge from Lambertville. From views on the New Hope-Lambertville Walking Bridge to popcorn, antiques, and historic inns, the piece invites residents and visitors alike to slow down, stroll, and savor the town’s winter charm rather than chase big attractions.
   

2. Bucks County Officials Consider Tax Increase For 2026 - New Hope Free Press (newhopefreepress.com) — Bucks County officials are weighing a 2-mill property tax increase for 2026 that would add about $65 a year to the average homeowner’s bill, including those in New Hope. At a recent hearing, the county’s CFO detailed rising costs, shifting department budgets, and residents’ concerns as commissioners prepare to vote on the final spending plan.
   

3. How To Save Energy When The Temperatures Drop - New Hope Free Press (newhopefreepress.com) — With a Code Blue in effect in Bucks County and frigid temperatures hitting New Hope, this piece shares practical ways to cut winter energy costs. From thermostat settings to smart strips and sunlight, it offers simple, actionable tips to keep homes warmer and bills lower right now.
   

4. Why is this veteran anchor leaving CBS3 Philadelphia this week? (courierpostonline.com) — Longtime CBS3 morning anchor Jim Donovan, a Bucks County resident and LGBTQ+ advocate, recently served as grand marshal for New Hope, Pa.’s Celebrate Pride Parade. Now he’s retiring from the Philadelphia station after 22 years, citing grueling early hours and a desire for a new chapter beyond daily TV news.
   

5. 10 easy weekend getaways just outside New Jersey (nj1015.com) — If you’re itching for a quick escape from the New Hope area, this guide spotlights our own riverfront town as a top, walkable getaway with artsy shops, restaurants, and Delaware River views. It also rounds up nine other easy, two-hour-or-less trips from New Jersey into Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York for low-stress weekend resets.
   

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    I’m looking for snow removal today in New Hope (North Pointe Development). Does anyone have any recommendations? It’s my driveway and the front… (Nextdoor New Hope)
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