DelVal students put on “A-Day” to remember

Susan Sprague Diamond

A-Day visitors at Delaware Valley University were undaunted by the changeable weekend weather that varied from sunny to overcast and chilly to rain and back to sunshine. They turned out in record crowds for all three days of the first state fair of the season, held annually at the popular Doylestown Township university.

Doylestown Target set to open in July

Freda R. Savana

The highly anticipated Target in the Doylestown Shopping Center now has an “opening month,” said Sean Sablosky, the CEO of the Arrow Real Estate Services, which manages the center.

Woman-owned architecture firm celebrates milestone

Lisa DeAngelis

“Transforming dreams into buildings. It’s what we do,” is the motto of Ford 3 Architects, a woman-owned business, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The three partners that make up Ford …

Vegetarian incarnation of Guru’s Indian Cuisine now open for takeout

Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru have decided to open a limited engagement vegetarian pop up at Guru’s, located at 203 North Sycamore St., Newtown.

3 Souderton officials get new roles in the borough

John A Taylor

Souderton Borough Council unanimously named code enforcement officer Steve Toy as zoning officer and Allace Sander as Right-to-Know Officer during its April 15 work session.

Jacqui Griffith joins Bucks County Herald Foundation Board of Directors

The Bucks County Herald Foundation has announced the recent appointment of Jacqui Griffith to its board of directors.

Labs, Breslin hoping to woo 143rd District voters

Andy Holtzman

Having emerged unscathed from uncontested primaries last week, two-term incumbent PA Rep. Shelby Labs and Eleanor Breslin, the current chairwoman of the Tinicum Township Board of Supervisors, are gearing up for a General Election showdown in the PA House’s 143rd District.

Nearly half of PA public school students have a “mental health need”

Freda R. Savana

The 2024 State of Education report from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association found two-thirds of the state’s 500 school districts reported mental health needs as a challenge facing their …

Preview Gala opens Bucks County Designer House & Gardens

A Preview Gala to celebrate the opening of the 48th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens was held at Sycamore Lane Farm in Hilltown April 26. The Bucks County Designer House & Gardens is the …

Proposed Doylestown hotel finds some zoning support

Freda R. Savana

The developer of a controversial downtown Doylestown hotel project received partial zoning relief Tuesday, including what’s needed to add a fourth story.

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Central Bucks facing investigation of antisemitism charges

New brew pub opens in Doylestown

Jazz rebel Chris Jarrett concert to benefit Solebury School

Central Bucks waives Legion post’s field fee; will revisit facility use plan

Souderton school board cuts $1M from proposed budget

Vikings "invade" Milford NJ as part of Descendants’ Viking Fest

Historic Tinicum bridge won’t lose its curves

Jefferson Health’s Warminster divestment a “business decision”

Roundabout project to restrict Easton Road in Doylestown Township

Buckingham addresses wastewater spray field plan in tense meeting

Unbeaten Panthers top feisty Lions

Don Leypoldt

Friday featured a formidable feline fracas in softball. The host Quakertown Panthers defeated the New Hope-Solebury Lions 11-5. Cadence Lewis and Ava Beal combined for five hits and five steals for …

1-2 punch keeps Tennent in games

Don Leypoldt

William Tennent was 3-11 (2-9 SOL) at press time, after Tuesday’s SOL Freedom lost against Springfield in Warminster. Yet despite a sub-.500 record, Jackson Archibald and Mike Woehr are going to …

Rugby notes

The Doylestown Rugby Football Club men’s team traveled to Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, April 27, with the hope of ending the spring season undefeated. The match started with a quick try by …

Quakertown falls to Plymouth Whitemarsh

Karen Sangillo

The Quakertown boys lacrosse team is still a work in progress. But things are definitely on the upswing. Quakertown fell to host Plymouth Whitemarsh, 13-9, in a Suburban One League American Conference …

Fantaskey nets 100th career goal in Pennridge win over CB South

Karen Sangillo

The race is on.And the Pennridge girls lacrosse team is right in the thick of it.The Rams are in the hunt for the Suburban One League National Conference title and helped themselves with a 21-10 win …

Track and field: Local athletes compete at Penn Relays

Jeff Moeller

For some teams, the Penn Relays can be a proving ground for their athletes, who are competing against some of the finest athletes from the state and the country.For others, it’s a good test before …

On the Run: Sesame Place Classic free, one-day admission ticket offer now good for entire summer

Wayne Fish

If you thought Sesame Place Classic registered runners getting a free, one-day admission ticket to Sesame Place that was good for about a month was once a pretty good deal, you haven’t seen anything yet.

A clean sweep for Council Rock North

Tom Waring

It’ll be Senior Night on Thursday for the Council Rock North boys volleyball team, and the Indians will have plenty to celebrate. CR North is having a solid season, and the seniors shined in the …

Charlotte Ondria reaches scoring milestone; CR North tops Owls

Karen Sangillo

Seniors are the backbone of this year’s Council Rock North girls lacrosse team. So it was fitting that CR North picked up a big Suburban One League National Conference win on Senior Night.

CB South baseball still in playoff hunt

Don Leypoldt

“You’ll want to talk to Jake Yang. He’s our catalyst,” Central Bucks South head coach Kevin Bray texted.That very night, visiting Bensalem carried a no-hitter into the seventh. Yet Titans …

West wins

Central Bucks West’s Duke Psoras bats for the Bucks during Tuesday’s big 5-4 win over Suburban One League Colonial rival Central Bucks East.

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Recipe of the Week: Enticing enchiladas

Susan Sprague Diamond

Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday on the Mexican calendar, but North Americans look forward to it as it’s a reminder to indulge in some of our favorite ethnic foods.

Pearl S. Buck International celebrates 60th anniversary

In 2024, Pearl S. Buck International is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its founding by Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author, humanitarian, and activist Pearl S. Buck.

Nakashima Foundation for Peace celebrates spring blossoms

The Nakashima Foundation for Peace held a celebration of the cherry and dogwood blossoms April 14 in New Hope. The “O-Hana-mi” event, which featured sake and shakuhachi (bamboo flute), was held in …

On Wine: Wine words

Erno Valtri

I love words. I’m using them right now. In fact, I use them all the time. I came across some interesting ones recently and wonder if you might guess what they all have in common, so, here they are. …

Thoughts from an Epicure: Mixing it up

Lew Larason

A few months ago, I wrote about Jack Daniels pulled pork BBQ sauce, which we had discovered.Before that, we had bought a brand called Lloyd’s in original BBQ sauce. And, although we liked both, …

Woodside Christian preschoolers learn Spanish

Woodside Christian Preschool students in the 4-year-old and transitional kindergarten programs have been learning Spanish words and phrases this year. As part of the Yardley preschool’s …

TMA Bucks seeks Bucks high schoolers for regional safe driving ROADeo Event

High school students invited to apply for Buck International Global Leadership Program

College planning workshop scheduled for parents

Neshaminy senior named Bucks High School Poet of the Year

Pipersville’s Suber named National Young Marine of the Year

By the Way: Haycock cinematographer puts focus on America’s heroes

Kathryn Finegan Clark

Ralf W. Augstroze watched carefully in the April sunlight as colorful scenes of “The American Miracle” were being filmed at Washington Crossing Historic Park. He was overseeing camera crews …

Letters to the Herald

If it’s broke, fix it

The saying goes “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But the Republican Party is broken. So if Republicans ever want to deserve our vote, they must fix their broken party. Many are fond of …

PennDOT needs to market its Yellow Dot program

I have recently been made aware of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Yellow Dot program, which I am now using. For car owners and drivers, PennDOT puts out a yellow pamphlet which includes …

More should experience Pearl S. Buck’s books, legacy

From my very first visit to the home of Pearl S. Buck for the Christmas season with my young family, we felt a warm welcome. The rooms were each decorated with a different tree and theme and there …

Who would be happy about Fitzpatrick’s BIRDIE Act?

This month, Pa. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler introduced a bill to rename the Washington Dulles International Airport after Donald Trump. But the Pittsburgh-area Republican was not the only Pennsylvania …

Abraham Lincoln said it best

This is a quote from Abraham Lincoln. “As labor is the common burden of our race, so the effort of some to shift their share of the burden onto the shoulders of others is the great, durable, curse …

Oil, natural gas industries push America forward

It has come to my attention that not everyone knows Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the nation and plays a pivotal role in driving America forward. Plus, here at home, …

WHY DO THEY WEEP?

Kay Rock

Cherry, Cherry, why do you weep? Is it due to your exquisite beauty, Produced without obligation or duty? Do you weep happy streams of rosy tears, Rejoicing in the spring season that nears? Cherry, …

Young artists’ work to benefit PA Lyme Resource Network

May is Lyme Awareness Month, and to raise awareness, 30 local youth artists have joined together to complete one collaborative painting which will be sold to the highest bidder as a fundraiser for PA …

“Unveiled Threads” showcases intersection of art and fiber at ArtWRKD

Welcome to “Unveiled Threads,” an exhibition that pushes the boundaries of fiber, showcasing fine …
Inspired by nature

“Meadow by the Gulf of Maine” is an oil on linen by Christine Lafuente, an artist inspired by the …
“Roots and Wings” solo exhibition to open at ArtWRKD

ArtWRKD presents the solo show of Melissa “Mesa” Matarese, “Roots and Wings,” beginning with an …
Almac Group hosts 5K & Fun Walk to benefit KenCrest

Almac Group announces the company’s first-ever Almac 5K & Fun Walk, taking place Sunday, May 19, at …
HomeFront’s ArtJam to support artists and families experiencing housing insecurity

HomeFront’s ArtJam 2024 launches Friday, May 3, at 45 Hulfish St., Palmer Square, Princeton, N.J., and …

Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County issues call to artists

Submissions are wanted for the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County Member Show 2024, taking …
Friends of Princeton Open Space launches photo contest

Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS), a nonprofit devoted to land preservation and stewardship …
You’re invited to “Tegu Time: Pearl’s Birthday Bash” at the Barn Nature Center

The nonprofit Barn Nature Center in Doylestown Township invites the community to “Tegu Time: …
The stage is set for the Sourland Mountain Festival

The stage is set for the 19th annual Sourland Mountain Festival, running from 3-8:30 p.m. Saturday, …
Bucks County Playhouse announces 2024 mainstage season

Bucks County Playhouse’s 85th season kicks off in May with a new production of Michael Frayn’s …

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Business

Eiseman Construction wins award for Top-Tier Roofing Services

Eiseman Construction announced that it again has been recognized as a GAF 3-Star President’s Club Award Winner, the highest recognition contractors can receive within the manufacturer’s Master …

New honeygrow restaurant opens tomorrow in Doylestown

A new honeygrow opens tomorrow, April 26, in Doylestown, marking its 21st location in Pennsylvania and 42nd chain-wide. Located at 1745 S. Easton Road (Route 611) within Brixmor’s Barn Plaza, …

Bucks County Spa Self-Care Month launches May 6

Kin is set to launch the second annual Bucks County Spa and Salon Self-Care Month, May 6 through June 6. Twenty-two salons, spas and med-spas in Bucks County will participate. Each partner has pledged a $500 minimum donation to the non-profit. The funds will be raised throughout the month from a …

Heralding Our History: Hospitals, burial site, show Four Lanes End war’s toll

HISTORY LIVES: Heyday of the trolley

Homes & Gardens

Value added landscape

Melinda Rizzo

Attributed to both Oscar Wilde and to Will Rogers the old adage “you never get a second change to make a first impression” are landscape words to live by.

Buyers warming to efficient climate control options

Melinda Rizzo

Clean, quiet home heating comfort has never been easier to find. From solar and ductless systems to heat pump Energy Star-rated products, newer systems are gaining ground in home heating and cooling …

Tips for growing fruit in containers

Melinda Myers

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony or front steps that receives …

Celebrate Morven Museum & Garden’s 20th anniversary with special exhibition

What do George Washington, Grace Kelly, and Buzz Aldrin have in common? They were all guests at Morven, a home that has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation for more than 200 …

Area Guide to Homes & Gardens: May 2, 2024

William Heaton Yerkes III

William Heaton Yerkes III, of Furlong, passed away peacefully Monday April 29, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Born in Doylestown, he was the son of the late William Heaton Yerkes Jr. and Elizabeth Fetters Slack.

Tristan A. Hartwick

Tristan A. Hartwick, 19, of Doylestown, PA passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born in Abington, PA, Tristan was a lifelong resident of Doylestown, PA. He was a graduate of CB West High School and …

Charles Matthew Anderson, Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Matthew Anderson, Jr., 64, of Doylestown, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born April 13, 1960 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Phyllis …

Heather L. Hawke

Heather L. Hawke of Doylestown, PA passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, in the Heritage Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Doylestown, PA. She was 54.

Christopher Durang

Playwright Christopher Durang, a master of satire and black comedy who won a Tony Award for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist with “Miss Witherspoon,” has died. He was 75.

Theodore Davis Black

Theodore “Ted” Davis Black (93 years old), a long-time resident of Lenox, MA and Clifton Park, NY died on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Sellersville, PA. Born in a brick house in …

Linda M. Mangan

Linda (Moore) Mangan, 79, passed away on April 14, 2024 at the Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Richard (Duffy) Mangan, her high school sweetheart.

Klaus P. Hagen

Klaus P. Hagen, of Sellersville, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was 67. He was the loving husband of Kathrine M. (Hediger) Hagen and recently celebrated their 47th …

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