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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.
A decorated Christmas tree will welcome the holiday season in downtown Doylestown, which will host its 112th annual Tree Lighting Nov. 27.
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.

Doylestown’s Highland Farm to undergo renovation

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center has selected Adams-Bickel Contractors to oversee renovations at Highland Farm.
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.

Nakashima Foundation for Peace names Rachel Eichem executive director

The Nakashima Foundation for Peace has named Rachel Eichem its new Executive Director, she has over two decades of nonprofit leadership and strategic fundraising experience to the role.
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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.
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.
As the Halloween season gets into full swing, these haunted spots in New Hope are guaranteed to add spirit to any spooky seasonal celebrations. 
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: 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 …
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 …
Spotlight: Alderfer Auction
Deciding how to navigate a lifetime of belongings is a significant milestone. Whether you are downsizing, settling an estate or simply curious about the market value of your treasures, the path …
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 …
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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. 
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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.