Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Police Log: DUI Arrests, Burglary & More
Check the latest incident and arrest reports from the Newtown Township Police Department.
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|
Bucks County Intermediate Unit Issues Caring Community Awards
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit is recognizing 64 people as recipients of this year's Caring Community Award.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Comedian Jackie Martling To Appear At Newtown Theatre
Comedian Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling is best known as the former head writer for The Howard Stern Show from 1983 to 2001.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
'Wine On The Waterfront' Returns To Washington Crossing
A wine tasting event will be held on the banks of the Delaware River in Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Crash Closes Route 202 In Doylestown Township
Police responded to a traffic collision on Route 202 between the Route 611 Bypass and Lower State Road on Thursday night.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Storm Takes Down Power Lines, Trees In Doylestown Area
A strong storm came through the Doylestown area on Thursday night, causing downed trees and power lines.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Blumberg Institute, Harrisburg University Launch Biotech Program
The Blumberg Institute and Harrisburg University have teamed to offer graduate-level certificates to workers in the biotech industry.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Man Drowns While Swimming In Delaware River
The body of thirty-three-year old Jorge Herrera-Salmoran was recovered from the Delaware River in New Jersey.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
PA State Senator To Introduce Legislation To Limit 'Cosby' Deals
The move comes in response to the recently decided case against Bill Cosby in which the State Supreme Court vacated his assault conviction.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Plumstead Police, Wehrung's Hardware Launch Lock Box Program
The Plumstead Township Police Department has launched a residential lockbox program free of charge to township residents.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Lower State Road In Warrington Closed Due To Accident
Lower State Road between County Line Road and Street Road is closed due to a traffic accident involving a downed telephone pole.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend: July 9-11
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this roundup of events happening in Bucks County.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Bucks County Audubon Society: Don't Feed The Birds
The advice from the Bucks County Audubon Society comes after reports of birds dying from a mysterious ailment in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Essential Worker Named PA Staff Member Of The Year
Pine Run Retirement Community's Wilfredo Macatantan volunteered to serve as a housekeeping associate in the COVID-19 unit.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Borough Awarded $270K To Upgrade Traffic Signal
Newtown Borough will use the funds to upgrade the traffic signal at Lincoln Avenue and Washington Avenue.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Bucks Co. Hunter Sentenced In Nockamixon Park Shooting
Kenneth Troy Heller, 52, of Warminster, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven to 20 years in state prison.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Central Bucks Police Log: DUI Arrests, Vehicular Assault & More
Check the latest incident and arrest reports from the Central Bucks Regional Police Department.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Wawa Developer Seeking Relief From Zoning Board
Provco Pineville Acquisitions is looking to build a Wawa gas station and convenience store off the Newtown Bypass.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Bucks Landlord To Pay $90K For Renting Section 8 Apt To Relative
The Bucks County landlord rented a subsidized apartment to his father-in-law, a violation of Section 8 housing, authorities said.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Doylestown|News|
Plumstead Township Police Log: Driver Pepper Sprays Bicyclists
The driver of a blue Mercedes Benz attempted to run a group of bicyclists off the road before pepper spraying them, according to police.
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