Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks County Community College Names New President
Dr. Felicia Ganther has been appointed the next president of Bucks County Community College.
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Peter Blanchard covers the communities of Doylestown and Newtown for Patch. Raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania, he is the founding editor of The Cortland Voice in upstate New York and a former freelance writer for The Morning Call in Allentown, PA. He was previously an on-air news anchor and reporter for Cayuga Radio Group in Ithaca, New York. He graduated from Ithaca College with a journalism degree in 2012. Email him at peter.blanchard@patch.com and follow him on Twitter @peterlblanchard
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Arts Festival Issues Call For Artists
Plans are underway for the 2021 Doylestown Arts Festival in September. Organizers are accepting artist applications through May 7.
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Doylestown|News|
Man Breached Bucks Courthouse Security, Hurt Deputies: Court Docs
The man injured four sheriff's deputies while resisting arrest at the Bucks County Justice Center Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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Doylestown|News|
Man Overcharged Bucks Co. Woman By $5K For Paving Job: Police
An elderly Bucks County woman was given a bill of $5,500 to fill cracks in her driveway, police said.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Township Gets $227K For Multi-Use Trail
The funds to Newtown Township will be used for the second phase of construction of a multi-use trail along Lower Dolington Road.
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Doylestown|News|
New Britain Borough Gets $480K For Butler Avenue Improvements
New Britain Borough received $480,000 in state funding to create a pedestrian friendly corridor along Butler Avenue.
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Doylestown|News|
National Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Off In Bucks County
This year's National Prescription Medication Take Back Day will feature 47 public drive up and drop in collection sites in Bucks County.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Five Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend
Looking for things to do in Bucks County? Check out our top five picks.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Planners Weigh In On Proposed Wawa
Provco presented sketch plans for a Wawa gas station and convenience store to the Newtown Township Planning Commission.
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Doylestown|News|
Woman Charged With Trespassing In Doylestown Home
The woman was arrested after a short foot chase through several homes and businesses, police said.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Approves Plans For Former Intelligencer Property
Doylestown Borough Council has approved a developer's plans to build more than 200 apartments, commercial space and a parking garage.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Wrightstown Farmers Market Returns For 16th Season
The Wrightstown Farmers Market returns to the Middletown Grange on May 1.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks Company To Pay Nearly $200K For Failing To Meet Contract
A Pipersville company has agreed to pay $192,586 to resolve claims it failed to meet federal contract obligations.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Newtown
More eateries in Newtown may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
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Doylestown|News|
Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Doylestown
More eateries in Doylestown may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Worthington, NAC File Defamation Suit Against MoveOn.Org
Jim Worthington and the Newtown Athletic Club have filed a defamation suit against MoveOn.org and Gregory Bullough, a Bucks Co. resident.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Jogger Robbed In Upper Makefield, Police Say
The two young men approached the jogger in their pickup truck and claimed they needed money for gas, according to police.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Borough Passes Ordinance Relaxing Marijuana Penalties
"This is a small step we can take as a municipality toward criminal justice reform," Doylestown Borough Councilwoman Noni West said Monday.
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Doylestown|News|
Central Bucks To Host Food Drive, Shredding Event
The event will also serve as a collection site for National Drug Take Back Day.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Drug Take Back Day In Newtown: Where To Drop Off Medications
The Newtown Township Police Department will be hosting a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
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