Heralding Our History: Worstall brick kiln fires up Newtown transformation

Jeff Marshall, Newtown Historic Association

Brick is one thing that changes the complexion of a community. Newtown had at least two brick structures, one on South Main Street and the other — later known as the Brick Hotel — at the intersection of State Street and Washington Avenue in the 18th century.

Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center to close on Highland Farm

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center will mark the official closing on the nonprofit’s purchase of Oscar Hammerstein II’s historic home and workplace with a …

Pennridge terminates controversial consulting contract with Vermilion

Joe Ferry

The Vermilion Education era in the Pennridge School District ended Monday night the same way it began almost seven months ago. Embroiled in controversy.

Strategist: Vermilion hire galvanized voters in Pennridge

Joe Ferry

When five Democrats take their seats on — and control of — the Pennridge School Board Monday night, it will be the culmination of a remarkable turn of events that even their campaign strategist, Kevin Foster, didn’t predict.

NewsMatch awards challenge grant to Herald Foundation

In recognition of its nonprofit local news reporting, the Bucks County Herald has been selected to receive a NewsMatch grant of up to $27,000 towards its year-end giving campaign. This means that reader donations …

Upper Makefield passes no-tax-increase 2024 budget

Chris Ruvo

The municipal property tax rate will remain the same in Upper Makefield in 2024 as it was this year. Following a public hearing at a meeting on Nov. 21, the township board of supervisors unanimously …

Count the Turkeys Contest winners named

More than 265 readers participated in the Herald’s Count the Turkeys Contest, with 22 winning awards. The annual Thanksgiving contest featured 10 turkeys hidden in photographs on the following pages …

Hilltown holds the line on property taxes for 13th straight year

Chris Ruvo

The streak has now stretched to 13.The Hilltown Board of Supervisors has granted final approval to a 2024 municipal budget that keeps the local property tax rate the same for the 13th year in a …

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Buckingham advertises no-tax-increase budget for 2024

SCORE Bucks County entrepreneurs claim top two “Spark Bowl” awards

Commonplace Reader fills uncommon niche in Yardley

Republicans seek recount in 3 Central Bucks races

Bucks DA: Bristol Borough man recorded himself sexually assaulting children

Central Bucks instructional aide wins state award

Newtown Township plastics ordinance vote set for Dec. 6

Quakertown football triumphs in Thanksgiving Classic

Don Leypoldt

Quakertown senior Ed Bittner rushed for two short touchdowns, his ninth and 10th of the year, to close the scoring Thursday morning as his visiting Panthers went wire-to-wire to beat archrival and …

CB South wins District One crown

Don Leypoldt

Defenses win championships.The Central Bucks South defense forced five turnovers and yielded its stingiest playoff output yet on a cold Friday night in Warrington. No. 5 CB South (13-1) went …

Quakertown seniors choose colleges

Mary Jane Souder

Ava Beal grew up with the goal of playing collegiate softball and worked hard to make sure that dream became a reality. “My first memories of Ava were when my daughter started playing softball, and …

Pennridge offense pours it on against Souderton

Pennridge’s Andrew Savona, Shane Dachowski and Kevin Pico helped themselves to seconds and thirds on Thanksgiving Eve, each scoring a hat trick in the Rams’ 13-5 Suburban High School Hockey …

From his return to the field to goals off the gridiron, Justin Pugh embraces “giant” future

Gavin Riley

Following an injury that jeopardized his future in football, Justin Pugh got the itch to return to the field. Pugh, an NFL veteran who has played for the New York Giants (2013-2017) and the Arizona …

Here’s the story of the Hurricane: Jalil Bethea and Archbishop Wood open Saturday

Don Leypoldt

Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea was in rarified air during the first weekend of October.Literally and figuratively. The literally was his 6,200-foot elevation in Colorado Springs. Figuratively was …

On the Run: Bucks County runners excel in BCRR Thanksgiving 5-Miler

Wayne Fish

With 1,200 runners on board – an almost 20% increase over last year’s field – it’s safe to say the Bucks County Roadrunners Club’s Thanksgiving 5-Miler is pretty much back to its …

Kosick’s hat trick lifts CB East past rival West

Karen Sangillo

Thanksgiving Eve was a festive occasion unto itself for the Central Bucks East ice hockey team.The Patriots kicked off the holiday with a 4-2 win over Suburban High School Hockey League and district …

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Recipe of the Week: A decadent start to the Christmas cookie season

Susan S. Diamond

I recently spent a few days in Hershey, Pa., and was reminded of how much I enjoy chocolate. Chocolate is everywhere in Hershey, starting with our check-in at Hershey Lodge. Forget about finding …

Tabby’s Place visitors enjoy Thanksgiving with the Cats

Tabby’s Place in Ringoes, N.J., hosted Thanksgiving with the Cats on Nov. 19.Since 2003, Tabby’s Place has been a cage-free sanctuary for cats from hopeless situations. Tabby’s Place embraces …

Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce recognizes Champions of Commerce

Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2023 Champions of Commerce award winners on Nov. 16 at The Fuge in Warminster. Nine winners were named in nine categories by a panel that sifted …

Veterans saluted at Lambertville service

Residents on both sides of the Delaware River came together on Nov. 11 to honor generations of men and women who raised their hand in service to the nation.

Dr. Lori: Art and Antiques Rare Kennedy campaign video unearthed

Recently, I was interviewed to discuss the significance and value of newly discovered 1960 presidential campaign video footage of President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. …

An Afternoon of Song with a seasonal twist

Durham Hill Farm Holiday Market to benefit Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company

Hunterdon Land Trust Winter Farmers Market starts Dec. 3

Fegley’s Brew Works Craft Beer Festival on tap Saturday

Free Santa pics, holiday spirit coming to Easton Farmers Market

Scoop Kitchen sales to help feed neighbors in need

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology slates open house

By the Way: Tinicum informs chainsaw carver’s art

Kathryn Finegan Clark

A Tinicum Township artist’s connection to Bucks goes well beyond the county’s present boundaries, back to the time the Lenni Lenape roamed — and revered — this land. Neil Gross’s family has …

Editorials & Guest Opinions

Fitzpatrick not doing the job as Antisemitism Task Force co-chair

Kierstyn P. Zolfo

It has been a very scary autumn to be a Jewish person in our nation, and in our Bucks County community. According to preliminary data from the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism, the …

No one should battle cancer alone

Marian Vallotton

On a hot July evening in 2016, I went to a nearby emergency room because I was experiencing discomfort in my chest. Hours later, I was told that I had thymic carcinoma, a cancer affecting a small …

Stranded without a poop bag

Robert Spinrad

The benefits of dog ownership are endless and can be both mental and physical. They’re there when you need them most — and when it’s finally your turn to speak up during the conference call …

The threat is real: Reauthorize FISA Section 702

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

With the terrorist threat to our homeland at the highest it has been in over a decade, the question of whether to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is quite …

Senate must take up House-passed gun measures

A Nov. 22 Washington Post story gives more information about a major shooting in Louisville last April. The shooter says openly that it was extremely easy for him to buy an AR-15. This gun accounts …

We’ve never lived in a true democracy

Most Americans are brainwashed into believing we have a democracy. My dad taught me at a very young age the following: The caveman with the biggest club had the power, then came the pharaoh and his …

Newtown council seems pro-Steeple View development

I didn’t know whether to write this letter because I already voted for the Newtown Borough Council. But, in the future, I would want all the persons who are presently members of the council to be …

You’re never too old to vote in person

Making this Nov. 7 election extra special was 95-year-old World War II veteran Eddie Fields, of Dogwood Drive. Eddie graced Upper Moreland’s Ward 4-1 with yet another in-person vote.

Lucabaugh severance may not be legal

Central Bucks School Board majority approved a $700,000 payment of taxpayer funds to the superintendent upon his resignation. But PA 24 P.S. 10-1073 states: (3) No agreement between the board of school …

Support natural gas industry

In our interconnected world, conflicts thousands of miles away can have a serious impact here in the U.S .Fighting between Ukraine and Russia and the unpredictable behavior of other foreign energy …

Squirrels

W.D. Ehrhart

They were always only bushy-tailed rats. . Pests. Vermin. Nuisances. Stealing the birdseed. Nesting in the crawlspaces, gnawing insulation, causing shorts. Until the day I hit one with my car. Not …

Paintings grace walls of Bell’s Tavern

“Narrative Observations,” featuring artwork by Kiyv, Ukraine, native Alla Podolsky, is on view at Bell’s Tavern in Lambertville, N.J., for the month of December.Podolsky traces her love of …

Group showing in one-day event

Wendy and John Blevins are opening their home studio for a one-day exhibition and sale.Wendy will present …
“Images of the Divine” on view at Pebble Hill Church

In preparation for the upcoming holidays, Pebble Hill Church has decorated its sanctuary with “Images …
Michener Art Museum presents “Renewal and Change: New Acquisitions”

The James A. Michener Art Museum presents “Renewal and Change: New Acquisitions,” an exhibition …
Gift giving is easy with local artist creations at AOY Small Works show

The members of AOY Art Center in Lower Makefield have been busy creating inspiration for the “Small …
Art show doubleheader and fundraiser at Flemington DIY

Flemington DIY, 26 Stangl Road, Flemington, N.J., is hosting an art show doubleheader at 5:30 p.m. …
“Skull Sessions” group art exhibition open at Bucks County Community College

The Hicks Art Center Gallery at Bucks County Community College announces the opening of the group art …

2023 Christmas cards by Bucks County artist Jerry Cable now available

Bucks County artist Jerry Cable, announces the release of his 2023 artist edition Christmas card. …
DHS hosts open house with artist Greg Gaskey

Meet Doylestown artist Greg Gaskey from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 24, at Doylestown Historical Society, …
Submissions wanted for 13th annual Red Dot 10x10 Art Sale at Artworks Trenton

One of Artworks Trenton’s signature events, the 10x10 Red Dot Fundraising Exhibition, enters its …
Puerto Rican painting, Allentown artist featured in three new exhibitions

The Allentown Art Museum opened three new exhibitions this month. “Angela Fraleigh: Threaded with …
Lachman Gallery sets annual exhibition

Lachman Gallery in Peddler’s Village in Lahaska hosts its 69th annual show, “The Power of the …

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Business

Deadline nears to nominate small businesses for SBA recognition

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Eastern Pennsylvania District Office is looking for small businesses with exceptional innovation, growth, community engagement or resilience to be …

Noteworthy Business Briefs for Nov. 30

Main Swing, an indoor golf lounge, will be opening soon on the second floor of the Main Street Marketplace in Doylestown. Equipped with four golf bays and powered by state-of-the-art …

St. Luke’s gastroenterologist advises eating and drinking in moderation over holidays

With the holiday season underway, St. Luke’s gastroenterologist Caitlyn Foley stresses the importance of eating in moderation, especially rich, acidic or spicy foods. Also, don’t overindulge in …

Heralding Our History: Archambault’s journey from Napoleon to Newtown

HISTORY LIVES: Samuel and Rebecca Histand House

Homes & Gardens

Winterize the landscape

Melinda Rizzo

The growing season is winding down – but for proactive gardeners and homeowners – it’s not over yet. Fall is an important time in the rolling year to protect your landscape investment.

Deer, pond and gift giving

Melinda Rizzo

In just about every corner of Bucks County you’ll find native white tail deer. Deer are active in the fall. They’re searching for mates and territory, and they are making ready for the coming cold …

Beyond the stand-alone island

Melinda Rizzo

If you don’t think you can have a kitchen island, think again. There’s more than one way to look at this powerhouse kitchen staple. Whether or not you have the ideal kitchen layout to accommodate …

Great flowering perennials – season extenders

Andrew Bunting

Some gardeners might believe chillier fall weather means the ornamental value provided by flowering perennials must depart the season, too. A wide array of flowering perennials bloom well into fall, …

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