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What Pennsylvania mail voters need to know before November

Pennsylvania mail-in ballot instructions are shown on this insert that is included in mail ballots sent to voters who requested one.
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.
Warrington resident Kristy Naughton is celebrating 15 years of sobriety with her children during September’s National Recovery Month.
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.
Kyle Lautenbacher, 18, of Langhorne, who recently completed treatment for leukemia, threw the ceremonial first pitch on Aug. 22 at a Philadelphia Phillies game.

After cancer battle, Langhorne teen throws Phillies first pitch

Kyle Lautenbacher, 18, of Langhorne, who recently completed treatment for leukemia, threw the ceremonial first pitch during Bringing Hope Home's annual Hope Family Reunion at Citizens Bank Park.

Wordsmiths Series brings award-winning poets to Newtown

Bucks County Community College resumes its free Wordsmiths Reading Series on Friday, Oct. 2, featuring award-winning poets Jeanne Marie Beaumont, Julie Standig, and Tom Mallouk at the Newtown Campus.

Community food drive benefits Warminster Food Bank

Local community members donated more than 700 pounds of nonperishable food items and $700 in cash and gift cards to the Warminster Food Bank.

Step into Newtown’s haunted past with Spirits on State

Spirits on State, a new guided ghost walk through Newtown borough, begins Sept. 29, taking visitors past historic buildings, former hotels, secret societies and sites connected to reported paranormal encounters and true crime.
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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.
Hundreds of people gathered at Bolton Mansion on Sept. 12 for an annual fall festival featuring food trucks, family activities, vendors, historical reenactors and tours of the historic mansion.
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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Reese Galiber, Rebecca Kelly from Capital Health, teacher Dave Howe, and Kylee Finn.
Spotlight: Capital Health
Congratulations to Pennwood Middle School students Kylee Finn and Reese Galiber, along with teacher Dave Howe, for earning top honors in the Most Creative category …
Getting in the disco spirit! Friends Village resident and 2026 Friends for All Time Gala honoree Ruth Samsel is ready to shine at this year’s Disco Ball!
Spotlight: Friends Village
Fall is a wonderful time to gather, celebrate and try something new at Friends Village. Mark your calendar for the Friends for All Time Gala: Disco Ball, happening Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5–9 p.m. …
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 …
Spotlight: Bucks County Transport
Are you looking for a meaningful way to stay active and engaged? Bucks County Transport (BCT) is seeking dedicated drivers who want to make a real difference in their community – and we especially …
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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.
Yardley ghost tours return just in time for Halloween 
Spirits on Main, a guided ghost walk, produced in partnership with Valerius Productions and the Lower Bucks Paranormal Society, has returned for a second fall of ghost stories, historic mysteries and reported paranormal encounters along the borough’s streets. 
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Fall fun meets history at Bolton Mansion

Members of the 1st Crossing Volunteers, 18th Century Reenactors, participate in a Revolutionary War encampment, one of many attractions at the annual fall festival at Bolton Mansion in Levittown on Sept. 12.

Hundreds of people gathered at Bolton Mansion on Sept. 12 for an annual fall festival featuring food trucks, family activities, vendors, historical reenactors and tours of the historic mansion.

Fall into fun at Free Library of Northampton Township

The Free Library of Northampton Township has plenty of fun scheduled this fall. From movies to music, and of course plenty of books, there is something for everyone at the library.

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.

A look at Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in shaping public libraries

Julian Francis Abele led a team of architects that designed the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia, constructed between 1917 and 1927.

From Benjamin Franklin to Andrew Carnegie and beyond, Pennsylvania has played a significant role in the evolution of public libraries across America.

Ivyland business dedicates flagpole to 9/11 victims, first responders

From left, Cody Stoner of the Northampton Township Fire Department, Jason Dowd of the Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad and Steven LeCompte of the Northampton Township Police Department stand by the new flagpole during the dedication ceremony.

National Maintenance & Build Out Company in Ivyland dedicated a new flagpole to honor 9/11 victims and first responders.

Sourland Spectacular returns for 15th year

Cyclists of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in the Sourland Spectacular, returning for its 15th year on Saturday, Sept. 19.

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.