Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Police Log: Unemployment Fraud On The Rise
Police have seen an increase in fraudulent attempts to apply for unemployment benefits using previously stolen identities.
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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 Police Look To Identify Counterfeit Money Users
The group spent thousands of dollars in counterfeit money at businesses in Newtown Township and surrounding municipalities, police said.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks Co. Correctional Officer Smuggled Drugs Into Prison: DA
The Bucks County correctional officer is accused of smuggling suboxone strips into the Bucks County Correctional Facility.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Council Rock Grad Recognized As U.S. Presidential Scholar
Richard Fang is one of two Bucks County students and 161 nationwide to be named a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Man Charged With Assault, Strangulation
A Doylestown man faces a felony charge of strangulation, as well as a misdemeanor charge of simple assault.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Hospital Earns Electrophysiology Accreditation
Doylestown Hospital was awarded Electrophysiology Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology.
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Doylestown|News|
Comic Book, Gaming Store To Open In Plumstead Township
The Nook is bringing comic books, gaming and more to Plumstead Township.
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Doylestown|News|
Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Doylestown Man, Ex-Pastor
A former pastor in York County who lives in Doylestown entrusted the man to oversee his finances after his house burned down in 2015.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks Commissioners Name New Parks And Recreation Director
In her new role, Angela Nagle will oversee the state’s third-largest county parks system.
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Doylestown|News|
Warrington Is Getting Its Own Farmers Market
There's a new farmers market in Bucks County.
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Doylestown|News|
Warrington Contractor Fined For Employing Minors, Withholding OT
A Bucks County roofing contractor violated child labor laws by employing five minors to work on a roof, authorities said.
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Doylestown|News|
Delaware Valley University Featured In 'The College Tour' TV Show
Delaware Valley University is featured in a 30-minute episode of "The College Tour," a national TV series.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend: July 23-25
Looking for something to do this weekend in Bucks County? Check out this roundup of events happening in our area.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Businesses Take Part In Christmas In July Sale
Christmas in July comes to Doylestown this weekend.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Councilman Resigns; Borough Seeks Replacement
Joe Flood resigned as the Second Ward representative for Doylestown Borough after serving in the role for more than seven years.
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Doylestown|News|
Bristol Road To Close Weekdays For Water Main Repairs
Aqua Pennsylvania will close a portion of Bristol Road in Chalfont and New Britain for water main installation.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks County To Spray For Mosquitoes In Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park will undergo pesticide spraying on Wednesday to reduce the spread of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks County To Spray For Mosquitoes In Doylestown
Parts of Doylestown will undergo pesticide spraying on Wednesday to reduce the spread of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Health, Redeemer Health Announce Joint Venture
Doylestown Health and Redeemer Health have announced a joint venture aimed at increasing access to cardiovascular care in the region.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks County Orgs Get State Funding To Fight Homelessness
More than $500,000 in CARES Act funding was awarded to four Bucks County agencies to assist people experiencing homelessness.
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