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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 …
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.
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.
Michael Nieves-Hoblin, Politics Editor
A report on votes by local legislators in Washington and Harrisburg. “On the Record” is supported by a grant to the Bucks County Herald Foundation made possible by Melissa Eiseman.
The Bucks County Herald Foundation has announced the recent appointment of Jacqui Griffith to its board of directors.
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.
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 …
Local grant makers BLBB Charitable, Bucks County Foundation (BCF), and Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) have launched a new joint funding opportunity, Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County …
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a live virtual public meeting on Wednesday, May 8, for the upcoming project to replace the bridge that carries …
Continuum of Care Programs in Pennsylvania are receiving $147,967,483, including $1,996,724 for projects in Bristol and Bensalem, that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people …
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 …
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 …
NOVA, Bucks County’s crime victim services agency, recently received a $10,000 Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grant (BIIG) from Foundations Community Partnership.The BIIG grant will be used by …
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.
Freda R. Savana
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights said this week it’s investigating a complaint of antisemitism at Central Bucks West High School.
Freda R. Savana
Artifact Brewing opened its doors and beer taps Friday in Doylestown Borough, the company’s second location in the area.Two friends — Ryan McKinney and Matt Brzowski — are partners in the …
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.
Michael Elkin
He is a rebel with a riff. This piano man is far from the mainstream, but Chris Jarrett sets the tone for what Solebury School knows will be a signature soiree when the composer/pianist returns to his …
Freda R. Savana
The Central Bucks School District is reconsidering its facility use plan, after several veterans called foul when they got a $7,000-bill recently for use of a district-leased baseball field.
John A Taylor
With two months to go, the Souderton Area School District has trimmed the proposed 2024-25 school year operating budget deficit from $5 million to $4 million.
Andy Holtzman
Tinicum supervisors say the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will maintain the Golden Pheasant Inn Bridge’s current curved design when it comes time to rebuild the River Road span over the …
Jeannine Fielding
Jefferson Health made a “business decision” to sell its property at 225 Newtown Road in Warminster and maintains that Avenues Recovery Center LLC will be “good for the community.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said construction will continue on a project to improve safety by constructing roundabouts at the intersection of Easton Road and New Britain Road/Sauerman Road in Doylestown Township.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said drainage pipe installation is planned at night next week on Old Lincoln Highway (Business U.S. 1) in Middletown Township …
Cliff Lebowitz
Buckingham Township officials Wednesday heard from residents frightened and angered by social media posts deriding the township’s plan to add another wastewater spray field to its spray irrigation program.
Photos by Sara Pinkus
Debbie Tallman Curtis’s bike ride from San Diego to New York City in honor of her son Brock included a stop in Bucks County Tuesday.
Through the 3,000+ mile ride, Curtis is spreading a message of hope and acceptance, raising awareness of mental health issues, and generating donations to support suicide prevention efforts.
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, …
Historic Langhorne Association
On Sept. 11, 1777, at the Battle of Brandywine near the Birmingham meetinghouse, Marquis de Lafayette was wounded while trying to turn retreating American soldiers around to face the British advance. A British musket ball passed through his left leg below the knee.
Melinda Rizzo
Look for innovative home décor and design ideas, luxurious performance fabrics and fresh takes on incorporating the old with the new at this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens.
Melinda Rizzo
For one local family, Sycamore Lane Farm represents the homecoming of a lifetime. The Hilltown Township property is this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens showcase.
Jennifer Nelson
Nothing spells spring in Bucks County like the awe-inspiring Bucks County Designer House & Gardens presented by the Village Improvement Association (VIA), which is returning for its 48th year from April 28 to May 26.
Sycamore Lane Farm in Hilltown Township is being transformed by 35 area interior designers and 14 landscape professionals as part of the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens, which is open to the public from April 28 through May 26.
Melinda Rizzo
A stroll through the grounds and gardens at this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens offers an inspiring feast for those who enjoy spending time in their own gardens and landscapes.
John A Taylor and John Anastasi
Souderton Mayor Dan Yocum saw a Facebook post that caught his eye. Perkasie’s 3rd annual Porchfest would not go on as planned May 11. Since Perkasie is a local community, Mayor Dan reached …
Lisa DeAngelis
I’ve been thinking lately that there are some periods in life that are often especially hard to navigate, young adulthood and middle age. And maybe every period in between and after.
Freda R. Savana
Fireworks will again delight onlookers who fill the river towns on the first Friday of the month to enjoy a display over the Delaware River. With the support of The Greater New Hope Chamber of …
Chris Ruvo
Traffic concerns and road safety were themes of several discussions at Monday’s Hilltown Board of Supervisors meeting. Police Chief Christopher Engelhart told supervisors that, as requested …
Chris Ruvo
Max Performance, a Hatfield Township-based business that specializes in wholesaling parts for American muscle cars and trucks, is eyeing a new Hilltown facility for its operations, but some residents oppose the plan.
Barrie-John Murphy
Proponents and opponents of the Haycock Camping Ministries Inc. camp expansion made their cases amicably at the final conditional use hearing in Springtown. Parents and former attendees spoke …
Michael Nieves-Hoblin, Politics Editor
A report on votes by local legislators in Washington and Harrisburg. “On the Record” is supported by a grant to the Bucks County Herald Foundation made possible by Melissa Eiseman.
Theresa Katalinas
Falls Township Community Park will soon be a one-stop-shop for fishing enthusiasts with the addition of two vending machines that will stock bait and tackle supplies. During a work session earlier …