Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks Co. Planners Seek Input On Newtown Trails
Bucks County planners are studying the viability of new trails linking the Newtown area with the Delaware River.
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|
Doylestown Autumn Sidewalk Sale Happening This Weekend
The sale will coincide with the scheduled Pedestrian Zone that will close the block of Main Street between State and Court streets.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Pumpkinfest Is This Weekend In The Borough
Due to coronavirus-related restrictions, this year's carvers will be scattered along storefronts and sidewalks in Doylestown Borough.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks Co. Group To Host Hybrid Town Hall On School Reopenings
Katie Fehlinger, a former meteorologist with CBS3, is the host. Bucks County Health Director David Damsker will be present.
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Newtown, PA|News|
2 Council Rock North Students Test Positive For COVID-19
Both students who tested positive are part of the hybrid program and were in school last week, a school district official said.
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Doylestown|News|
Plumstead Police Looking For Witnesses To Route 611 Crash
Two vehicles were involved in a crash that occurred at around 3 p.m. Tuesday on Route 611 in Plumstead Township.
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Doylestown|News|
Spectators Allowed At More Central Bucks Sports As PA Eases Rules
The announcement comes after Gov. Tom Wolf eased restrictions on safe crowd gathering limits.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks County Teacher Pleads Guilty To Indecent Exposure
The former Palisades High School math teacher admitted to exposing himself in the classroom and secretly taking photos of another student.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
With Newtown Expansion, Local CBD Business Sets Down PA Roots
What started as a small kiosk in the Lehigh Valley Mall has grown to four storefronts in three counties.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Central Bucks East Records 7th Student COVID-19 Case
Five students have contracted the coronavirus since Central Bucks High East began accepting some students for in-person classes on Oct. 1.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Health Inspections: Bacco Bistro, Burger King, 25 more
The Bucks County Department of Health recorded violations at 27 bars and restaurants in Doylestown last month.
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Doylestown|News|
Central Bucks Middle Schooler Develops Skills For Amazon Alexa
A seventh grader at Central Bucks School District has put her coding skills to the test to develop several voice skills for Amazon's Alexa.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Health Inspections: Clubhouse Bar, Guru's, 7 more
The Bucks County Department of Health recorded violations at nine bars and restaurants last month.
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Newtown, PA|News|
White House Physician Sean Conley Is Bucks County Native
Dr. Sean Conley graduated from Central Bucks High School East in 1998, a school district official confirmed Monday.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
White House Physician Sean Conley Is Doylestown Native
Dr. Sean Conley graduated from Central Bucks High School East in 1998, a school district official confirmed Monday.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
5th Central Bucks East Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
Since Sept. 5, five students at Central Bucks High School East have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Streets To Close This Weekend For Dining, Shopping
Several streets will be closed for outdoor dining and entertainment this weekend in downtown Doylestown.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Council Rock Eyes November Return To 5-Day In-Person Learning
During its meeting Thursday night, a majority of school board members expressed support for a return to full-time in-person instruction.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Police Identify Teens Accused of Vandalizing Historic Manor House
Newtown Township police have identified two female teenagers who were seen vandalizing a historic property.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Update: 4th Central Bucks East Student Tests Positive For COVID
The district will notify all students and staff members who came into close personal contact with the students.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
