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Doylestown Arts Festival fills downtown with art, music and creativity

The Doylestown Arts Festival took place on Sept. 12 and 13 and featured more than 170 artists, live music, activities and food vendors.
This year’s 35th annual Doylestown Arts Festival, held Sept. 12 and 13, featured more than 170 independent artists, more than 40 performers across five outdoor stages, live demonstrations, hands-on activities and food vendors.
Sean Hopkins of Washington Crossing has turned his lifelong passion for music into a full-time career, highlighted by his newly released album, 'Shadows & Light.'
Sean Hopkins of Washington Crossing has turned his lifelong passion for music into a full-time career, highlighted by his newly released album, “Shadows & Light.”

Pennsylvania skill games face deadline as lawmakers weigh next steps

Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg after a 10-week recess with little time to determine the future of the state’s skill games.

Abington Lines Model Railroad Club celebrates 40th anniversary with open house

The Abington Lines Model Railroad Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of open houses inviting visitors to step into a miniature world of trains.
In this file photo, Secretary of State Al Schmidt speaks Thursday, Oct. 19, at a news conference in Harrisburg about upcoming election deadlines.

What Pennsylvania mail voters need to know before November

Pennsylvanians have until Monday, Oct. 19, to register to vote in the November election. You can check your registration status at the Department of State’s website.

15 years sober, Warrington mom helps others find recovery

After years of addiction, homelessness and losing custody of her three children, Warrington’s Kristy Naughton is celebrating 15 years of sobriety during September’s National Recovery Month.
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This year’s 35th annual Doylestown Arts Festival, held Sept. 12 and 13, featured more than 170 independent artists, more than 40 performers across five outdoor stages, live demonstrations, hands-on activities and food vendors.
Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Bucks County this weekend? We have you covered. 
Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg after a 10-week recess with little time to determine the future of the state’s skill games.
The Abington Lines Model Railroad Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of open houses inviting visitors to step into a miniature world of trains.
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Spotlight: Medication Take Back Day is October 24th
Bucks County’s Medication Take Back Program returns Saturday, Oct. 24, giving residents a free, safe, and anonymous way to dispose of unused prescription drugs, sharps, and vaping products.
Red Bellied Woodpecker feeding on a Tail Prop Suet Feeder.
Spotlight: Wild Birds Unlimited - Buckingham
As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, fall is an important time to provide backyard birds with nutritious, high-energy foods. Natural food sources can become harder to find as …
Spotlight: Victory Closets
If you ask most homeowners how they feel about builder-grade wire shelving in their pantry, you’ll probably hear the same answer: “I can’t wait to get rid of it!” Wire shelving may be …
A variety of quality clothing and household items await you at Good Stuff Thrift stores!
Spotlight: Good Stuff Thrift
Donations are needed! Good Stuff Thrift needs donations! The more we get, the more we can give, and more kids can be helped. We accept clothing, shoes, furniture, house decor, kitchenware, toys, …
Spotlight: Closet Factory
As the kids head back to school and the pace of life shifts into a new rhythm, September is the perfect month to give your closets and storage spaces a fresh start. At Closet Factory, we see this …
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During Scarecrows in the Village, more the 100 scarecrows line the pathways of Peddler’s Village in Bucks County.
Fun things to do in Bucks County this weekend
Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Bucks County this weekend? We have you covered. 
Thousands of paranormal enthusiasts visit Eastern State Penitentiary each year.
Pennsylvania’s haunted road trip: 20 spooky places to visit
Pennsylvania is home to some of America's most haunted destinations — from historic hotels, eerie landmarks, prisons, filming locations, and more — that are perfect for a spooky road trip.
Bucks County filmmakers’ new TV series serves up hope, family and farm life
Creative producer and screenwriter Sam Goldberg's new TV series, 'Perfect Sundays' is a story about hope, grief and the people working to keep America’s farms alive.
More than 150 handmade scarecrows are on display throughout Peddler’s Village during the annual Scarecrows in the Village display.
Creativity takes root in scarecrows at Peddler’s Village 
The annual Scarecrows in the Village display, celebrating it 47th year at Peddler's Village, has become one of the sure signs that fall has arrived in Bucks County.
Julian Francis Abele led a team of architects that designed the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia, constructed between 1917 and 1927.
A look at Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in shaping public libraries
From Benjamin Franklin to Andrew Carnegie and beyond, Pennsylvania has played a significant role in the evolution of public libraries across America.
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Visitors go hog wild for Ross Mill Farm’s fall piggy events 

Ross Mill Farm owner Susan Magidson spends time with some of the farm’s pigs ahead of its upcoming fall events, including the Oct. 24 Mini Piggy Palooza.

Ross Mill Farm in Jamison will host its fall schedule of guided tours through November and its final Mini Piggy Palooza of the year on Oct. 24, with the 30-acre farm offering visitors a chance to see its approximately 170 pigs.

Nature walks planned at Five Mile Woods

The Friends of Five Mile Woods will host a series of nature walks Sunday, Sept. 20, giving visitors of all ages a chance to explore the 300-acre Lower Makefield Township preserve.

Pennsylvania health officials confirm two additional measles-related deaths

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen discusses the state’s strategy to protect Pennsylvanians from the highly-contagious measles virus.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed two additional measles-related deaths, officials announced Tuesday.  Both individuals were unvaccinated. 

CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety

A measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to the Cohen Children

Parents must now navigate a recently revised federal immunization schedule, a set of physician-society recommendations that departs from it, a state count of three deaths and a national count of none.

Fostering Hope unveils Words of Worth mural for children in foster care

Jenae Travia, chapter coordinator for Fostering Hope Lower Bucks, cuts the ribbon during the Aug. 26 unveiling ceremony for the Words of Worth mural in Newtown. Joining her are Dan Emr, founder and executive director of Worthwhile, left, and Tim Gibson, founder of the Ten Thousand Flowers Project, right.

A colorful new mural now greets children and families entering Fostering Hope Lower Bucks, offering messages of encouragement and self-worth at a place designed to help families navigate the challenges of foster care. 

Measles explainer: Case counts in your area and how to stay safe

Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, speaks about a vaccines during a tour of a clinic Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Benjamin Franklin High School.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed 676 cases of measles in 37 counties across the Commonwealth this year. 

7 can’t-miss fall festivals in Bucks County

Shady Brook Farm will host its Fall Fest from Sept. 11 through Oct. 30.

The fall season is upon us and with it comes a packed lineup of pumpkin-filled festivals, hayrides, corn mazes, live music and family-friendly fun.

Best spots in Bucks and Montco to watch the Eagles

As the long-awaited football season officially kicks off, Bucks and Montgomery counties have a great mix of sports bars, taverns, and local pubs to watch a game.

Data center projects in Pennsylvania face stronger local scrutiny after Shapiro’s executive order

Community members hold signs across the street from the site of a proposed hyperscale data center in Plymouth Township during a peaceful demonstration on June 24, 2026

Shapiro’s executive order does not completely stop data center permitting activities. But it does add requirements that may slow their development and give local officials more influence over the process.