Doylestown|News|
School Closures 'Disruptive': Bucks Co. Health Director
The decision to close Council Rock North High School went against the advice of the Bucks County Department of Health, the director said.
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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|
Council Rock North Shuts Down Athletics Amid Rising COVID Cases
The move comes one day after the high school decided to cancel in-person classes for the week following three positive COVID cases.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Health Opens Drive-Through Testing For COVID, Flu
The healthcare provider is consolidating outpatient testing for COVID-19 and seasonal flu to one central location.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Activists Plan Women's March In Newtown Saturday
Protesters will gather at Linton Memorial Park shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, organizers said.
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Doylestown|News|
Activists Plan Women's March In Doylestown Saturday
Protesters will gather at the intersection of Main and State streets Saturday, organizers said.
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Newtown, PA|News|
11 Newtown Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief Funding
Salons, restaurants and gyms are some of the businesses to receive the latest round of grant funding through the federal CARES Act.
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Doylestown|News|
19 Doylestown Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief Funding
Salons, restaurants and gyms are some of the businesses to receive the latest round of grant funding through the federal CARES Act.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Borough Announces Leaf Pickup Collection Dates
Doylestown Borough has announced upcoming collection dates as part of its annual fall leaf collection program.
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Doylestown|News|
WATCH: Fitzpatrick, Finello Square Off In Congressional Forum
The event was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Bucks County and the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Council Rock Teachers Union Opposes Full In-Person Return: Report
The head of the school district's teachers union said returning to five-day in-person instruction in November would be "improper."
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Doylestown|News|
Central Bucks Now Publishing New COVID Cases On Website
The move comes as the district reports seven positive COVID-19 cases since Sept. 16.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Man Leads Newtown Police on Foot Chase: Recent Police Activity
After being pulled over on a traffic violation, the man got out of his car and attempted to avoid police on foot, township police said.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Pandemic Prompts Changes To Peddler's Village Light Show Debut
In lieu of the usual "Grand Illumination" event, Peddler's Village will host a daily series of mini lightings beginning Nov. 19.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Where To Find Pumpkin Patches In Doylestown Area
We've compiled a list of our favorite pumpkin patches in the Doylestown area for the fall season.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Where To Find Pumpkin Patches In Newtown Area
We've compiled a list of our favorite pumpkin patches in the Newtown area for the fall season.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar Casts Ballot In Doylestown
In her visit to the Bucks County Elections Office, Sec. Boockvar highlighted a new voting option available to Pennsylvanians.
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Doylestown|News|
PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar To Vote In Doylestown
The Secretary of the Commonwealth will vote early in person by mail ballot at the Bucks County Elections Office Friday.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|News|
Trump Supporters To Stage 'Road Rally' Across Bucks Co.
Supporters of President Donald Trump will line up in cars, trucks and motorcycles and ride from Newtown to Doylestown.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Trump Supporters To Stage 'Road Rally' To Doylestown
Supporters of President Donald Trump will line up in cars, trucks and motorcycles and ride from Newtown to Doylestown.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Trump Supporters To Stage 'Road Rally' In Newtown
Supporters of President Donald Trump will line up in cars, trucks and motorcycles and ride from Newtown to Doylestown.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff