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ActorsNET celebrates 30 years with season of greatest hits

ActorsNET performers appear in a recent production of “Blithe Spirit” as the Morrisville theater company prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary season.
ActorsNET is celebrating its 30th season in Morrisville with “You Can’t Take It With You” opening the season, while honoring the theater’s history, founders and volunteers and looking ahead to its next chapter.
“Burgundy Birches,” a 2026 watercolor on Yupo synthetic paper created by Perkasie’s Catherine Gleicher, is among the works on display at the fourth annual “Show of Shows” at Bucks County Community College’s Upper Bucks Campus.
Bucks County Community College’s Fickes Art Gallery will showcase the work of local artists this fall with its fourth annual “Show of Shows” exhibition.

Northampton Township library announces fall lineup

The Free Library of Northampton Township is filling its fall calendar with programs covering everything from estate planning and local history to technology, genealogy and science.

Pennsylvania Democrats propose universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise

Pennsylvania Democrats are proposing a state-run universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise and thousands face losing coverage.
The Doylestown Arts Festival took place on Sept. 12 and 13 and featured more than 170 artists, live music, activities and food vendors.

Doylestown Arts Festival fills downtown with art, music and creativity

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.
Families get comfortable in their pjs and blankets to watch the outdoor pirate movie.

Pirates, pajamas and community take over Lower Moreland movie night

Families gathered on the lawn outside the Huntingdon Valley Library for an evening of entertainment, snacks and community spirit as Lower Moreland Township sponsored its annual outdoor movie night in collaboration with the Huntingdon Valley Library.
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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.
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.
Pennsylvania Democrats are proposing a state-run universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise and thousands face losing coverage.
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Spotlight: Center for Advanced Eye Care
Could a medication commonly used for erectile dysfunction affect your eye health? Recent research has raised questions about a possible connection between long-term tadalafil use and glaucoma. …
Spotlight: Jammer Doors
As the leaves turn and chilly mornings arrive, October is the perfect time to get your home's doors and windows ready for the season ahead. A little attention now can lower heating bills, stop drafts …
Spotlight: Friends Village
At Friends Village, fall is filled with opportunities to connect, learn, move and celebrate together. From lively programs and thoughtful conversations to creative workshops, social gatherings and …
Spotlight: Capital Health
To help meet the growing demand for more robust health care services in Bucks County, Capital Health has begun construction of Capital Health – Oxford Valley, the first micro-hospital in Bucks …
Eric Lewis – known as ELEW – comes to Bucks County Community College Nov. 6 to perform ELEW Plays Sting as part of the Bucks Live! series of events.
Spotlight: Bucks County Community College
Bucks County Community College proudly presents Bucks Live!, a series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire and enrich Bucks County’s cultural landscape. Take in world-class live music, …
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Without a Cue Productions and Pops McCann Whiskey are teaming up for the area’s first-ever Hocus Pocus Speakeasy.
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.
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.
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.
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Local musician turns passion for music into solo career

Sean Hopkins of Washington Crossing has turned his lifelong passion for music into a full-time career, highlighted by his newly released album,

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

Bipartisan proposals in the Pennsylvania House and Senate would license skill games and charge operators fees while limiting most establishments to five machines.

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

Fall farm-to-table cooking demonstration returns to Playwicki Farm

For the third time this year, Playwicki Farm in Lower Southampton Township will host a seasonal farm-to-table cooking demonstration and tasting Oct. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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.

15 years sober, Warrington mom helps others find recovery

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.

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 on Aug. 22 at a Philadelphia Phillies game.

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

(From left) Tom Mallouk, Julie Standig and Jeanne Marie Beaumont will read their poetry, followed by book signings and a reception on Oct. 2 to kick off the Wordsmiths Reading Series.

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.

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.