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Bucks Man Convicted In Rt. 611 Crash That Killed Girl, Paralyzed Grandmother

After two days of testimony, a Bucks County judge found 38-year-old Drew Bodden of Plumstead guilty of the murder of nine-year-old Holly Huynh.

2013/06/05

Doylestown Hospital Recruits a Superbug-Killing Robot

A new robot is on duty at Doylestown Hospital, killing dangerous microorganisms by zapping them with ultraviolet light.

2013/03/19

Bookkeeper Sentenced For Stealing From Bucks County Car Dealership

Nancy Cresse spent more than thirty years working for Keystone Volvo in Doylestown, but since 1999 she’s been systematically stealing from the company.

2013/03/12

(Caroline Pla, at right, with her former football teammates. Photo provided)

Bucks Schoolgirl Awaits Phila. Archdiocese Ruling on Boys-Only Football

Caroline Pla (#10 in photo) began playing football at age five. Last season, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia caught wind of Caroline’s presence on the team and told her it violated CYO policy.

2013/02/22

Storm Causes Slippery Conditions, Not Much Accumulation Across The Area

Snow fell across the region Friday night, causing many problems, in some areas more than others.

2013/02/09

(Irene Ruhnke, left, played second base for the Fort Wayne Daisies in 1946. Helen Carson, right, played for a New Hampshire team at the age of 19. Photos provided)

Doylestown Museum Puts Spotlight on History of Women’s Baseball

On hand for Saturday’s opening at the Mercer Museum will be Ruth Richard, the catcher on the Rockford Peaches who inspired the Geena Davis character in “A League of Their Own.”

2013/01/26

Immigrants Rally And Hold Boycotts Nationwide

Hobby Shop In Bucks County To Close After 4 Decades

A fixture in the business community in Doylestown for more than four decades is closing its doors in the next month.

2013/01/13

A section of the Route 202 Parkway between Welsh Rd. (Route 63) and Bethlehem Pike (Route 309). Penndot photo.

Route 202 Parkway Opens To Traffic

Traffic is now moving along the first highway to open in Southeastern Pennsylvania in more than 20 years.

2012/12/03

Group Hopes To Renovate Landmark Playground in Bucks County

Fifteen years ago, the Central Bucks community came together to build an eight-story wooden “Kids’ Castle” for the neighborhood children. Now, the structure is in need of repair.

2012/11/26

This completed section of the Route 202 Parkway between Welsh Rd. (Route 63) and Bethlehem Pike (Route 309) remains closed to traffic until the rest of the parkway is ready. Penndot photo.

Route 202 Parkway Nearing Completion, December Opening Planned

The concept for a new Route 202 dates back nearly half a century, and now it’s just about two months from reality.

2012/10/12

No Cause of Death Found Yet For Del Val College Student

County coroner Dr. Joseph Campbell says there was no sign of trauma or injury, but the initial autopsy failed to pinpoint a cause of death.

2012/10/10

(A magician performs at a Doylestown "First Friday" in August 2009. File photo provided)

After An 8-Year Run, First Friday Ends In Local Town

First Friday was designed to showcase musicians and artists by giving them a venue to perform in before the crowds of people who would show up and stroll around the borough.

2012/09/08

Plug Pulled on ‘First Fridays’ in Doylestown, Pa.

The organization that runs “First Fridays” in Doylestown, Pa. says the event has run its course and will no longer continue.

2012/09/07

Hearing Set For NJ Cop Charged In Doylestown Armed Standoff

Authorities say Richard Klementovich, an off-duty Clifton, NJ police officer, called local police to his estranged wife’s house Sunday afternoon, saying he had a civil dispute.

2012/06/18

(Justin Guarini, second from right, is among the surprise guests congratulating Scott Teachner, second from left, on his retirement after 35 years as an influential music teacher. Credit: Mark Shegda)

Bucks Music Teacher, Retiring After 35 Years, Gets a ‘Mr. Holland’ Farewell

The Central Bucks School District is bidding farewell to a popular music teacher who taught thousands of students, including some who went on to fame of their own in various ways.

2012/05/30