Doylestown|News|
Santa Coming To Mercantile At Doylestown
Children can take photos with Jolly St. Nick at the Mercantile at Doylestown on Dec. 12.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
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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Doylestown|News|
Santa Ride And Food Drive Coming To Chalfont
The Chalfont Fire Company is bringing Santa Claus to town.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Business Of The Year: See The Nominees
We're asking readers to help us shine a spotlight on local businesses that have gone the extra mile during the coronavirus pandemic.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Hospital Restricting Visitors Due To COVID-19
Effective Dec. 1, Doylestown Hospital has implemented a restricted visitor policy due to COVID-19.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Flooded Roads Reported in Doylestown Area
Doylestown Township police are requesting drivers to slow down and drive with caution on Ferry Road and other roadways.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Major Renovations Approved For Two Council Rock Schools
Northampton Township supervisors approved the additions at Richboro Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Business Spotlight: Fred Astaire Dance Studio
We asked readers to help us shine a spotlight on local businesses that have gone the extra mile during the coronavirus pandemic.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Man Charged With Assault In Domestic Incident
A Doylestown man was arrested over the weekend following a domestic dispute at a home in the borough.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Carjacking: Injured Victims Released From Hospital
The man and woman were the victim of a violent carjacking that began at the Chandler Hall Senior Center on Friday and ended in Philadelphia.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Township: Recent Police Activity
The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Friday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov. 24.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Township Supervisors Approve Preliminary Budget
The proposed budget raises property taxes by about 133 percent, much to the ire of Newtown Township residents.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Warrington Man Charged In Tax Fraud Scheme
Michael McKale, an accountant who worked for a Philadelphia man, was indicted with several counts related to tax fraud, authorities said.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks County Toys For Tots Sees Greater Need
Facing a shortage of toys and resources, Bucks County Toys For Tots is hoping for community support this holiday season.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Lane Closures Planned For Route 32 In Plumstead Township
PECO Energy is planning lane closures on several state highways in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
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Doylestown|News|
Central Bucks To Continue Five-Day In-Person Learning
Superintendent John Kopicki signed a letter attesting to the school district's health and safety plan.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Stores Open For Small Business Saturday
Sure, you can just go to the mall or shop online, but why not support a local business or two this holiday season?
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|News|
Bensalem Police Investigating Sunoco Robbery
Police are investigating a robbery after two men took money from a lottery machine at the Sunoco gas station on Lincoln Highway.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Stores Open For Small Business Saturday
Sure, you can just go to the mall or shop online, but why not support local businesses this holiday season?
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Black Friday Sales 2020: Store, Mall Hours In Bucks County
Looking to capitalize on Black Friday shopping deals? You have a few options in Bucks County.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Parking Fines, Meter Fees To Rise In 2021
Parking fines will increase from $10 to $20 and meter fees will rise from $1 to $1.50 per hour in 2021.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
