Doylestown|News|
Bristol Road Reopened After Garage Fire
Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, fire departments were called to Bristol Road for a report of a detached garage and dwelling fire.
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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|
Newtown Restaurant Inspections: NAC Cafe, KO Restaurant,
The Bucks County Department of Health recorded violations at 14 bars, restaurants and eateries in the Newtown area during the month of June.
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Doylestown|News|
Doylestown Restaurant Inspections: Sakana Sushi, Mesquito Grille
The Bucks County Department of Health recorded violations at 14 restaurants and eateries in the Doylestown area during the month of June.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Township Residents Receive Incorrect Tax Bill
Some Newtown Township residents received an error in their tax bill they received for Council Rock School District's Occupational Tax.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks Board of Elections Approves Additional Ballot Drop Boxes
Bucks County is adding seven ballot drop boxes in time for the November election.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Council Rock Details Spending Plan For Stimulus Funding
Administrators at Council Rock School District have outlined how they intend to spend approximately $3 million in federal relief funding.
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Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In Pennsylvania
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
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Levittown, PA|News|
$516M Lotto Winners In Bucks Co. Claim Prize, Remain Anonymous
"Life-changing, generational money." The historic ticket sold at a local 7-11 is the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever won in Pennsylvania.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Newtown Police Log: DUIs, Retail Theft & More
Check the latest incident and arrest reports from the Newtown Township Police Department.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks County Seeks Public Feedback on Newtown D&L Canal Trail
Bucks County officials are seeking feedback on trail routes connecting the Newtown area to the Delaware and Lehigh Canal Trail.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Newtown’s 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Newtown.
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Doylestown|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Doylestown’s 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Doylestown.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks Lawmakers Secure Funds For PFAS Cancer Study
Money to fund Temple University's study into the links between PFAS contamination and cancer has been included in the state budget.
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Doylestown|News|
Traffic Alert: Route 611 Bypass Reduced To One Lane For Accident
Police are at the scene of a one-vehicle traffic accident on the Route 611 Bypass northbound between State and Broad streets.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks Co. Teen Hospitalized With Snake Bite: Report
A Northampton teen was bitten by a venomous snake in an Upper Bucks County park on June 26, according to a news report.
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Doylestown|News|
Bucks County Reaches Biden's COVID Vaccination Goal
Bucks County has exceeded President Biden’s goal of having 70 percent of adults partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4.
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Doylestown|News|
Commissioners Ask Fitzpatrick To Address Postal Service Issues
Bucks County commissioners called on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick to address federal policy changes that have crippled the Postal Service.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Upper Makefield Police Say Email Scam Is Targeting Residents
The Upper Makefield Township Police Department is receiving reports of an email scam circulating in the area.
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Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks County Community College Gets Emergency Relief Funding
The money for the grant comes from Gov. Tom Wolf's Emergency Education Relief Fund, established through the federal CARES Act of 2020.
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Doylestown|News|
Commissioners Harvie, Marseglia Endorse Stancu For Bucks DA
Bucks County Commissioners Diane Marseglia and Bob Harvie have endorsed Antonetta Stancu's campaign for District Attorney.
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