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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.
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.

Early American songs take center stage in Wrightstown

Musicians and reenactors will perform early 19th-century music during an open house event at Wrightstown’s historic Octagonal School on Sunday, Oct. 18, featuring a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Discover your roots at Family History Month Meet & Greet

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.
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.

Pumpkin Patch Express offers fall fun for the whole family

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.
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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.
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.
Business Spotlight
Spotlight: Hampstead Floor Company
Fall is here, and the holidays will be here before we know it. If new flooring is on your home improvement list, October is the perfect time to get started. Beginning your project now gives you time …
A beautiful smile is always in style, but true confidence starts with a healthy foundation.
Spotlight: Bucks County Dental Design
  Last month, we talked about the importance of preventive maintenance - for both your home and your oral health. Since we’re still in the Home & Garden mindset, I thought we could look at …
Oak wilt can fatally damage oak trees. Look for common symptoms.
Spotlight: Joe McIlvaine Tree & Lawn
Oak wilt, a fatal fungal disease of native and non-native oaks, is the most serious threat to oak trees in North America. It is spreading throughout the country. All types of oaks, even hickory …
Joe Cairo, your local Re/Max agent, with more happy first-time home buyers!
Spotlight: REMAX - Joe Cairo
Many homeowners believe spring is the best—and sometimes the only—time to sell a home.  After 24 years in real estate, I can tell you that autumn can be an excellent time to list, …
Spotlight: Southampton Estates
There's a particular kind of joy that comes from waking up with something to look forward to. At Southampton Estates, an Acts Community in Southampton, that joy is not merely incidental, but built …
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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. 
Historian Greg Caggiano is no stranger to New Jersey cemeteries.
Haunted History: Exploring Central New Jersey’s historic graveyards and the remarkable people buried there
Historian Greg Caggiano's 'Haunted History' joins the Lower Makefield Historical Society on Sunday, Nov. 1, for a free presentation exploring Central New Jersey's historic graveyards, myths, and notable figures.
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.
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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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.

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.

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.

Pirates, pajamas and community take over Lower Moreland movie night

From left, Vanessa Nelson, head of youth services at the Huntingdon Valley Library; Denise Kuritz, president of the Lower Moreland Township Board of Commissioners; and Beth Bilus, Youth Services Associate at the library, stand in front of the movie screen at Lower Moreland’s outdoor movie night, with Nelson and Bilus dressed in pirate costumes for the pirate theme.

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.

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.