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Library Turns 60 At Bucks County Community College
The celebration included a tribute to founding librarian Lester Minkel, whose family and friends were among the honored guests.

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The celebration included a tribute to founding librarian Lester Minkel, whose family and friends were among the honored guests.

The owners announced the news in a Facebook posting on Wednesday. They will be relocating their cafe to a new location.
The 26-year-old driver, who at times exceeded 100 mph as he drove on the bypass, told police he was running late for a funeral.
As mandated by the DEP, all blasting activities will be monitored and conducted according to state and federal regulations.
Northampton Township Police determined there to be no credible threat after responding to the school Wednesday afternoon.
Police say the suspect and the truck were captured on surveillance cameras at a gas station in Lower Makefield.
“We are turning our covered pavilion into an art exhibition space for the day," said Golden Nugget manager Mitch Freedman.
During the shutdown, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) is urging his colleagues in Congress to forgo their pay.
The fall event will combine holiday shopping with sample-size cocktails for the benefit of the Newtown Theatre.
The latest Niche rankings show the best traditional schools rankings in the nation, including magnet and charter schools.
Visitors invited to sip seven signature cocktails at seven different Bucks Co. vineyards at October event.
After hearing revised plans for the hotel at 57 West Court Street, the planning commission tabled action until its October meeting.
Officers stopped the driver at Route 532 and Taylorsville Road for having a suspended registration.
The employees were taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment after they came in contact with the cleaning agent.
Yolanda Hadid has listed for sale the family's Mechanicsville Road horse and lavender farm in Solebury Township.
The most prestigious show in the area, the Phillips’ Mill exhibit showcases the vibrant artistic community of Bucks Co. and the River Towns.
In early 2024, plans were submitted to the township to build a Chick-Fil-A at the site. Plans for the eatery were later withdrawn.
20 years ago, the unthinkable happened when Newtown Borough Police Officer Brian Gregg was gunned down at St. Mary Medical Center.
Proceeds will benefit the Central Bucks High School West drama club and its upcoming performances.
The district's two high schools have been ranked among the state's top 50 high schools in the latest Niche rankings.