Doylestown|News|
Fonthill Castle Ranked Among 'Most Beautiful Castles In America'
Fonthill Castle was recently ranked among the 12 best castles in the country by MarthaStewart.com.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
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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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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Wawa Update: Developer Requests Public Hearing
Provco is asking for a special exception to build a Wawa gas station and convenience store in Newtown Township.
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Doylestown|News|
Michener Museum Exhibit Highlights Essential Workers In 2020
The juried photography exhibit at the Michener Museum in Doylestown shows 25 images taken by residents from local communities.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Important Public Meetings This Week In Newtown Area
Don't miss a thing. See what's on the public agenda this week in the Newtown area.
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Doylestown|News|
Important Public Meetings This Week In Doylestown Area
Don't miss a thing. See what's on the agenda this week in the Doylestown area.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Police In Southeast Pennsylvania Target Aggressive Drivers
Law enforcement will use traffic enforcement zones, increased patrols and speed traps to target aggressive drivers.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Police Log: Sword And Blade Confiscated In Traffic Stop
During a traffic stop in Wrightstown Township, police found a sword and blade in a vehicle, which they seized as evidence.
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Doylestown|News|
Gov. Wolf Tours Bucks County Vaccine Site
Gov. Wolf visited the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown to address the push to vaccinate school teachers and employees.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Navy Admiral, Warrington Native To Address Bucks Community
Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben recently became the first female chaplain appointed to Congress.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Police Investigating Thefts From Storage Sheds
The Newtown Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in solving a recent burglary.
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Doylestown|News|
Gov. Wolf To Tour Bucks County Vaccination Site
Gov. Tom Wolf will tour the Bucks County Intermediate Unit and discuss the vaccination effort for teachers and school staff.
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Doylestown|News|
Deputy Bucks DA Demoted For Working Side Job As DoorDash Driver
The move comes after the Bucks County District Attorney's office learned that Gregg Shore had a side hustle delivering food for DoorDash.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Restaurant Inspections: Green Parrot, Duck Sauce, 10 More
The Bucks County Department of Health recorded violations at 12 bars and restaurants in Newtown during the first half of March.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Road Work Slated For Route 232 In Wrightstown Township
Drivers can expect alternating lane closure weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 232 at the Swamp Road intersection.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Warrington Police Join National Crackdown On Aggressive Driving
Warrington police will be on the lookout for speeding, distracted driving and work zone awareness during the enforcement campaign.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
11 Council Rock Bus Drivers Test Positive For COVID-19
Contact tracing is ongoing and Council Rock families will be notified if their child was exposed to a COVID-19 positive employee.
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Doylestown|News|
Two Central Bucks Cops Recognized For Life-Saving Efforts
A Doylestown Township police sergeant and a Central Bucks Regional Police officer are credited with reviving a man from cardiac arrest.
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Doylestown|News|
Plumstead Police Blotter: Vandalism, Unruly Customers & More
A broken statue and a disorderly customer were among the complaints fielded by the Plumstead Township Police Department last week.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Nominations Open For Southeastern PA Girls Empowered Award
Do you know someone who's worthy of the Girls Empowered Award?
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Hospital Ranked Among Country's Best In 2021
Doylestown Hospital is ranked among the nation's best health care facilities in 2021, according to Newsweek.
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