I stopped on the little bridge over the creek today to let the sun caress my back, the wind float my sweat away, the lazy pull of the water streamline my thoughts. The sky was blue, and the ground …
The Bucks County Times sponsored a baby contest in August 1937 for which photos of children under the age of 6 could be entered free of charge. A total of $450 in prizes was …
I agree with Dr. Stephen Mass’s (Aug. 24) opinion not to allow biological boys to be competing in girls’ sports spaces. I grew up in Northwest Ohio in a town similar in geographical size as …
Peace of mind can be defined as the feeling of being safe and protected. While there are different milestones throughout our lives that bring us more peace of mind, one standout moment for me was …
Thank you, Rick Haring, for so articulately expressing the outrage many of us are feeling regarding the 40% raise given by the current Central Bucks Board of Education to Superintendent Abram …
In New Hope’s council meeting on Aug. 15, characterized by intentionally generated hysteria, the borough did what quite possibly no other borough has done — returned $1.75 million to the …
I had called my 58-year-old nephew. I just found out that he was going to be a grandfather and I wanted to congratulate him. We spoke for a few minutes and he asked me about the Eye Care Center, which …
Kudos to Doylestown Borough for its “Lights Out Doylestown” initiative. The Bucks County Audubon Society encourages all Bucks County municipalities to follow Doylestown’s example by asking …
Once again the Pennridge School Board has defied and disappointed the community and our dedicated teachers and administrators. On Monday night (Aug. 28), our board voted 5-4 to rush in an incomplete …
Almost all children make their parents marvel at them, whether learning his/her first word or displaying some cognitive thought. Older parents with adult children marvel too; only the magnitude …
This week we celebrated Labor Day, the federal holiday meant to mark what the United States Department of Labor calls “the social and economic achievements of American workers.” So it seems …
The day after September 11, 2001, the Stars and Stripes were flying, all over the United States – from homes and schools, shops and business centers. American flags were attached to car radio …
In 1970, the noted Doylestown Intelligencer columnist, Lester Trauch, quoted Margaret N. Curry, who wrote “In the early 1900’s. . .my sister Katie and I trudged off each morning …
You were gifted a dandelion Many moons ago The flower helped you laugh The flower helped you grow But the dandelion itself Had nowhere left to go So you put on a brave face And let it break your heart …
In April, the Pennridge School Board signed a contract with Vermilion Education to consult on social studies curriculum. There has been strong public opposition at recent board meetings to both the …
To recap the final episode in New Hope’s parking garage saga: On Aug. 15, members of borough council’s recently formed “new” garage committee presented an analysis of the flaws in plans for a …
There are multiple studies published linking a high performing school board and a high performing school district with the district’s superintendent as the cornerstone of the school board.
Chronic, unrelenting pain can take people to dark places. I see this often in my practice as a surgeon, and I’ve experienced it myself. After just 10 days of being in excruciating pain and unable …
Some days, the cemetery is like a bar during happy hour (minus the hot wings) — people coming and going, no solitude or peace as I sip my tea. I wouldn’t mind except I expect those states of …
My individual vote is extremely unlikely to mathematically make a difference. But the real question I ask is, is it meaningful? For me, the answer is “yes,” and here are some of the main …
