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.
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The student will receive a $200 prize for her supernatural horror story “Cat’s Cradle," Bucks County Community College announced.
Firehouse Jams, LLC recalled 709 pounds of product when the Food Safety & Inspection Service learned it had not been federally inspected.
The man was arrested while under a protection from abuse order and on probation for strangling the same woman in 2019, police said.
The governor designated more than $5 million as an investment in the "diverse communities that are the tapestry of Pennsylvania."
The Newtown Township Police Department said a collision in Wrightstown has closed the thoroughfare between Swamp Road and Penns Park Road.
Odie tracked down the man after he fled into a large field and hid in the brush, the Plumstead Township Police Department said.
Local access will be maintained during the closure, expected to start around 1 p.m., the Buckingham Township Police Department said.
The Newtown Township Police Department reported several incidents between April 8 and April 12.
The Warwick Police Department said people should avoid the area near Almshouse Road and Lane Wednesday afternoon.
Months after the removal of Council Rock's former superintendent, the assistant superintendent who stepped in plans to take a job elsewhere.
Central Bucks' school board accepted the resignation of Joseph Ohrt, a long-time teacher in the district who faces multiple felony charges.
Several Bucks County attractions ranked up there with the Liberty Bell and Hersheypark, according to U.S. News.
"New Hope alone is worth a visit," U.S. News. said, ranking a few Bucks County attractions up there with the Liberty Bell and Hersheypark.
"After several years of borough requests," PennDOT crews will mill the asphalt and repave on East State Street.
The Newtown Township Police Department said the road is closed until further notice after the crash around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Community volunteers cleared debris at the Bristol Amish Market before heading to a celebration at the Locktender's House in New Hope.
The Philadelphia man was sentenced to serve between 18 and 48 months and pay $8,000.36 restitution for deputies' medical costs.
After using Bucks County Free Library for many years, Pat Dunn wanted to give back.
The two-day extravaganza on Doylestown's historic streets will host buyers, collectors, and casual enthusiasts to view local works of art.
The weekend includes a Family Fun Walk to benefit the non-profit Kelly's Kidz, and a display of unique PEEPS® marshmallow creations.
