Bensalem, PA|News|
Overnight Blaze: $1.2M Bucks Home Built In 1790 Burns For Hours
Fire crews said hot spots were still burning hours after the initial call, due to the high danger of entering the building.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
- Doylestown, PA
Kate Fishman is a Pennsylvania Field Editor with Patch, reporting on local news in Bucks County including Doylestown, Newtown, New Hope, and the nearby NJ town of Lambertville. She has previously written and reported for The Oberlin Review and the New Paltz Times.
You can reach her with any story ideas, tips, feedback, or questions at kate.fishman@patch.com or at (845) 430-5053.
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New Hope-Lambertville, PA|News|
Historic New Hope Home Ablaze Overnight; Roof Destroyed
Built in 1790, the $1.2 million home was unoccupied. Fires were still burning in some hot spots this morning, crews said.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|News|
Bucks Co. To Spray Mosquitoes In Warminster, Upper Southampton
The county will treat areas around several parks in the towns, aiming to reduce mosquito populations that could transmit disease.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
Rapper PnB Rock Pleads Guilty To Bensalem Drug Charges: DA
In a search of the rapper's home in 2019, Bensalem police found five pounds of cannabis, $33,000 in cash, and a .40 caliber Glock handgun.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|News|
Bristol Township Police Log: Stolen Property & More
Between Aug. 16 and Aug. 22, the Bristol Township Police Department responded to numerous incidents. Read the roundup.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
New School Guidance From Bucks Health Dept. After State Criticism
Pennsylvania's acting health secretary wrote to Bucks County Commissioners calling the school reopening plan "inconsistent and alarming."
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
Bensalem Man Charged With Murder In Shooting Death Of NJ Boy
The Bensalem man is believed to have confronted the 14-year-old over a stolen car, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|News|
Postponed: Warminster’s ‘Arts And Barks’ Fest & Car Show
The outdoor event with something for everyone will take place in the Warminster Community Park on Sep. 11. Read on for details.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
Bucks County Fall Job Fair Boasts Hundreds Of Open Positions
Job seekers can expect hiring at the Bensalem fair in education, healthcare, customer service, banking, truck driving, and manufacturing.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
New Hope-Lambertville, PA|News|
Delaware River Water Levels Rose Nearly 7 Feet On Monday
A rapid increase in water level can spell trouble at the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. Fire crews are warning of dangerous river conditions.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
Bucks Co. Jails See Highest COVID-19 Surge Since January: Reports
In Bucks County, 47 people in jail custody contracted coronavirus in early August. A new report says that's the most cases since January.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Dementia Society Of America Unveils New International HQ In Bucks
The locally-based organization celebrated its eighth anniversary Thursday by unveiling its new international headquarters in Doylestown.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|News|
Mother, Child In Stroller Struck In Multi-Car Crash On Route 13
Both are in critical condition after the crash, the Bristol Borough Police Department said over the weekend.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
Bucks Teacher's Aide Charged With Sexual Assault Died By Suicide
The Valley Day School teacher's aide met up with the student she was accused of assaulting before shooting herself, the DA said.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|News|
Falls Teacher's Aide Charged With Sexual Assault Died By Suicide
The Valley Day School teacher's aide met up with the student she was accused of assaulting before shooting herself, the DA said.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
New Hope-Lambertville, PA|News|
New Hope-Solebury, Pennsbury School Districts Mandate Masking
Two Bucks County school districts will require that masks be worn indoors. The county has been designated as a zone of "high" transmission.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|News|
Man Shot By Police Suspected Of Choking Girlfriend: Bucks Co. DA
The DA's Office released new details in the death of a man police say shot someone in a Middletown apartment on Wednesday.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Mystery Bird Disease Update: State Lifts Feeder, Bath Moratorium
The PA Game Commission has rolled back its advice to stop feeding birds, put in place in May to try and address a strange mortality event.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
New Hope-Lambertville, PA|News|
Roxey Ballet Will Stage Nutcracker In 2021: Vaccines Mandatory
The Lambertville ballet company plans to audition dancers for the Nutcracker in September. Vaccination is required for those 12 and older.
Kate Fishman, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|News|
Yardley Police Chief Leaves Hospital After Shooting Injuries
Chief Joseph Kelly III has been released after being shot in the hand and ear on Wednesday. Officials shared messages of support.
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