Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Township Police Officer Commendations
The Newtown Township Police Department recently awarded commendations and years of service recognition awards to department officers.
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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|
Pet Valu In Newtown To Permanently Close
National pet food and supply retailer Pet Valu, Inc., has announced plans to close all of its U.S. locations.
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Doylestown|News|
Pet Valu In Doylestown To Permanently Close
The national retailer announced Wednesday it will be closing all of its U.S. stores.
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Doylestown|News|
Schroeder Defeats Katz In PA's 29th House District: AP
State Rep. Meghan Schroeder has defended her seat against Democratic challenger Marlene Katz in PA's 29th House District, the AP reports.
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Doylestown|News|
Polinchock Poised For Victory In PA House District 144
The Republican incumbent representing PA's 144th House District has a sizeable lead over his Democratic opponent.
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Doylestown|News|
Labs Unseats Ullman In District 143 PA House Race: AP
The Republican challenger to State Rep. Wendy Ullman (D-Doylestown) in Pennsylvania's 143rd House District has won.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Warren Poised For Victory In PA House District 31
The incumbent Democrat representing the 31st House District in Pennsylvania has a sizable lead against his Republican challenger.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Area Voters Cast Ballots In 2020 Election
Voter turnout was high in Newtown Borough, according to local election officials.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Area Voters Cast Ballots In 2020 Election
Voting was quick and painless in some locations, while others had wait times as long as 90 minutes.
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Newtown, PA|News|
How Is Voting Going In Newtown? Tell Us
If you're heading out to the polls to vote in person — or have already voted today — we want to hear from you.
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Doylestown|News|
How Is Voting Going In Doylestown? Tell Us
If you're heading out to the polls to vote in person or have already voted, we want to hear from you.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Voting In Newtown: Everything You Need To Know
Election Day is here. Here's what you need to know.
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Doylestown|News|
Voting In Doylestown: Everything You Need To Know
Election Day is here. Here's what you need to know.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Election Day In Newtown: When, Where To Vote
An historic Election Day is upon us. Patch is here to help you navigate the challenges of voting during a global pandemic.
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Doylestown|News|
Election Day In Doylestown: When, Where To Vote
An historic Election Day is upon us. Patch is here to help you navigate the challenges of voting during a global pandemic.
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Doylestown|News|
Plumstead Police Looking For Witnesses To Theft
The Plumstead Township Police Department is asking residents of the Arbor Estate mobile home park to check their video surveillance.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Council Rock Cancels Wrestling Tournament Amid Pandemic Concerns
The Escape the Rock Wrestling Tournament, held annually in January since 2005, is one of the nation's premier high school wrestling events.
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Doylestown|News|
'Pennsylvania is Critical': The Movement To Turn PA Blue
Since 2017, a group left-leaning activists has been working to elect Democrats at the local, state and national level.
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Doylestown|News|
One Vehicle ID'ed In Fatal Nockamixon Shooting: DA
Bucks County detectives are continuing to ask for the public's help in identifying drivers and passengers of two vehicles at the state park.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Coalition Plans 'Count Every Vote' Demonstration
Activists are planning a demonstration in Doylestown on Nov. 4 to demand that all votes in the 2020 election are counted.
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