Doylestown|News|
Bucks Co. Republicans Back Bill To 'Save' Hospitality Industry
State lawmakers have introduced legislation that would provide a new grant program to relieve Pennsylvania's ailing hospitality sector.
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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 Borough Passes 2021 Budget
Doylestown Borough Council approved a spending plan that includes a slight tax increase for property owners.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown's Best Businesses of 2020: Patch Reader Submissions
We asked Newtown Patch readers to vote for their favorite business in 2020. Here's what they had to say.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown's Best Businesses of 2020: Patch Reader Submissions
We asked Doylestown Patch readers to vote for their favorite business in 2020. Here's what they had to say.
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Doylestown|News|
New Britain Township Writer Is 2020 Bucks Co. Poet Laureate
Jane Edna Mohler, a writer counselor and teacher, was recognized by county commissioners last week as the 2020 Bucks County Poet Laureate.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Health Inspections: Dragon, Marco's Pizza, & More
The Bucks County Department of Health recorded violations at six bars and restaurants in Newtown from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Health Inspections: Acme, Roman Delight, & More
The Bucks County Department of Health recorded violations at six bars and restaurants in Doylestown during the first two weeks of December.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks Co. Law Enforcement Partner With Aldie Counseling Center
Area police departments are joining forces with the Doylestown counseling center to help those with substance use disorders.
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Doylestown|News|
Delaware Valley University Seeks New Tenant For Market At DelVal
The Market at DelVal was previously run by Shady Brook Farm, which vacated the space due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks County Restaurants, Gyms Defying COVID-19 Restrictions
These Bucks County business owners are offering indoor dining and keeping their gyms open. It's unclear if they'll face repercussions.
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Doylestown|News|
Central Bucks K9 'Odie' Graduates Patrol Training
Officer Greg Kutys and K9 Odie from Central Bucks Regional Police have completed a year-long intensive training program.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown's Favorite Restaurants: Patch Reader Submissions
We asked Newtown Patch readers to vote for their favorite businesses in 2020. Here are the most nominated restaurants.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown's Favorite Restaurants: Patch Reader Submissions
We asked Doylestown Patch readers to vote for their favorite businesses in 2020. Here are the most nominated restaurants.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Health Gets $250K Donation
The Della Penna family agreed to match $250,000 in donations to Doylestown Health until the end of December, hospital officials said.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Council Rock North Named Christmas Choir Champions
The choir team at Council Rock High School North is celebrating its first place victory in the B101.1 2020 Christmas Choir Competition.
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Doylestown|News|
Apartments, Commercial Space Proposed In Doylestown
Arcadia Land Company presented preliminary plans for a commercial space and apartments on North Broad Street in Doylestown.
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Doylestown|News|
PHOTOS: Doylestown Hospital Workers Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Seventy-five Doylestown Health staff members received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Thursday.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Council Rock Schools Named Finalists In Christmas Choir Contest
Council Rock High School North and South are in the finals for the B101.1 Christmas Choir Competition.
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Newtown, PA|News|
See Snowfall Totals For Newtown Area
Wednesday's winter storm brought heavy snow, sleet and gusty winds to the Newtown area. But how much snow did we get?
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Doylestown|News|
See Snowfall Totals For Doylestown Area
Wednesday's winter storm brought heavy snow, sleet and gusty winds to the Doylestown area. But how much snow did we get?
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