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Pennsylvania school cellphone ban signed into law

Gov. Josh Shapiro signs Senate Bill 1014 into law at Lenape Middle School in Doylestown, Bucks County on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed Pennsylvania's school cellphone ban into law. Here's what students and parents need to know before the 2027-28 school year.
An employee at Requip’d prepares barbecue sets made from recycled hockey sticks at the Richboro shop, one of several businesses operated by ABLE Force Employment that provide meaningful work for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
ABLE Force Employment is creating jobs that allow adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn new skills, earn a paycheck and be part of a workforce.

Doylestown gets ready to deck the halls for the holidays

A decorated Christmas tree will welcome the holiday season in downtown Doylestown, which will host its 112th annual Tree Lighting Nov. 27, along with a parade, musical performances and free visits with Santa through Dec. 24. The festivities encourage families to enjoy holiday traditions while supporting local businesses.

Learn how to extend your garden’s growing season

Trevose Horticultural Society will feature 'Season Extenders and Crop Protection' with Russ Hartman during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in Bensalem.
Barbara DeSantis, a Historic Fallsington volunteer and tour guide, leads visitors through the Moon-Williamson Log House, sharing the history and architectural features of the 1769 structure.

Historic Fallsington Day celebrates Bucks County’s past

Thousands of visitors gathered for Historic Fallsington Day, a tradition spanning more than seven decades that combines local history, live entertainment, food and handmade crafts with opportunities to explore the historic village.
Newtown Mayor Tara Grunde-McGlaughlin and her husband, Ed Grunde-McGlaughlin, attend the ninth annual Oktoberfest fundraiser.

Newtown Oktoberfest brings German flair to fundraiser

Newtown Borough hosted its annual German-style Oktoberfest fundraiser Oct. 3, benefiting A Love for Life, a Newtown-based nonprofit that supports pancreatic cancer research.
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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.
ABLE Force Employment is creating jobs that allow adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn new skills, earn a paycheck and be part of a workforce.
Newtown Borough hosted its annual German-style Oktoberfest fundraiser Oct. 3, benefiting A Love for Life, a Newtown-based nonprofit that supports pancreatic cancer research.
Business Spotlight
Spotlight: All Day Garage Doors
All Day Garage Doors LLC is a trusted, family-owned garage door company with locations in Hamilton, New Jersey, and Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, proudly serving homeowners and businesses …
Spotlight: Lin Bethman & Sons Auto Center
As summer winds down and cooler weather arrives, it’s a great time to give your vehicle some extra attention. Fall brings changing temperatures, wet roads, shorter days and eventually colder …
Spotlight: Kathleen Layton, BHHS Fox & Roach, Realtors
After more than 30 years in real estate, I've learned that selling a home is rarely just a transaction. It's almost always about people, timing, and life changes.  The reasons people move …
Spotlight: Sugar Bottom Hemp
When a friend first told me she had made Sugar Bottom Hemp’s Rest + Restore gummies part of her nighttime routine, what caught my attention wasn’t a dramatic promise. It was the way she described …
Winter's snow and ice will melt before you step outside with a cost efficient, under-pavement warming system!
Spotlight: Marrazzo’s NORTH RIVER
Starting with fall, here we go once again!   Harvest is on the horizon.  Sun shines shorter, weather cools and the plant’s ability to produce chlorophyll abundantly are all signals that …
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On Sunday, Oct. 25, Pennsbury Manor in Bucks County will open its grounds for Tricks & Treats.
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. 
Van Sant Covered Bridge in New Hope was built in 1875 and is considered by many to be haunted.
4 spooky places to visit in New Hope
As the Halloween season gets into full swing, these haunted spots in New Hope are guaranteed to add spirit to any spooky seasonal celebrations. 
ActorsNET performers appear in a recent production of “Blithe Spirit” as the Morrisville theater company prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary season.
ActorsNET celebrates 30 years with season of greatest hits
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.
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.
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.
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Pennsylvania measles cases reach 1,286 across 42 counties; 5 deaths reported

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

Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,286 measles cases across 42 counties so far in 2026, including 247 hospitalizations and five deaths, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health.

Bosco’s Fund launched to help local families afford veterinary care

Bosco’s Fund is a new program providing preventative veterinary care to qualifying low-income families in Bucks County.

Discover your roots at Family History Month Meet & Greet

Bucks County Community College students speak with a participant during the Family History Month Meet & Greet last year.

In celebration of Family History Month, Bucks County Community College is hosting a free Family History Meet & Greet event on Thursday, Oct. 15, at its Newtown Campus.

Pumpkin Patch Express offers fall fun for the whole family

The East Broad Top Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Express takes passengers on a scenic fall ride aboard a historic steam locomotive to Colgate Grove, where families can pick pumpkins, play games and enjoy Halloween fun.

The East Broad Top Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Express offers historic steam train rides through the fall landscape, followed by a visit to a pumpkin patch with activities for all ages.

Discover the drinks of early America with 'Colonial Brewer: Revolutionary Libations'

The Doylestown Historical Society invites the public to explore early American drinking culture during 'Colonial Brewer: Revolutionary Libations' on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Old Barracks Museum plans fall, winter events

The Old Barracks Museum has announced a lineup of events for the fall and winter season. From living history to author lectures, there is something for everyone.

Pennsylvania vape, e-cigarette restrictions set to take effect this month

Beginning Oct. 19, any e-cigarettes that are not listen on a state database are subject to seizure.

Pennsylvania will begin enforcing stricter vape and e-cigarette regulations Oct. 19, limiting which products can legally be sold across the state.

Bucks County Community College’s ‘Show of Shows’ returns to Perkasie

“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.

Pennsylvania Democrats propose universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise

State Sen. Nikil Saval, pictured in a 2025 file photo, is sponsoring a bill that would create a single-payer health care system in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Democrats are proposing a state-run universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise and thousands face losing coverage.