Outdoors
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Ghostly Past Awakens Horsham Community Spot from Financial Nightmare
Horsham’s Graeme Park is once again using its spooky reputation to raise funds for its historic preservation. John McDevitt and Brian Seltzer proved brave enough to cover the site’s annual Halloween tours for KYW Newsradio. The park was first in danger of closing in 2008, hit by the double-whammy of a recession and state budget…
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These Bucks County Corn Mazes Make For Great Fall Activities For Locals and Visitors
Known for its beautiful outdoor scenery, Bucks County is home to several corn mazes that will bring a lot of joy to your fall season. Staff writers at Visit Bucks County wrote about the local mazes. A perfect activity for cool fall afternoons, these local corn mazes are revered throughout the surrounding areas for their…
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Newtown Offers Quality Modern Living in Charming Historic Setting
Newtown, founded by William Penn in 1684, offers its residents high-quality modern living with numerous amenities in a charming historic setting, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. As one of Bucks County’s oldest communities it boasts a rich treasure trove of historic and natural attractions. Among them is Tyler State Park, which is ideal…
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Bucks County Planning Commission Releases New Trails Map, A Guide for Local Outdoor Spots
To showcase the natural beauty that Bucks County has to offer, a local agency recently published a maps of all the trails in the area. The Bucks County Planning Commission, with its offices based in Doylestown, recently created an interactive map of all the trails in the county. The maps shows the locations of every…
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Delaware Canal Towpath Recognized As a Great Weekend Getaway Destination
Bucks County’s Delaware Canal Towpath is known for its natural beauty, making it a great spot for weekend excursions. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the trail for the Yardley Patch. Known as a great spot for walkers, runners, and nature lovers, the trail is being recognized as one of the best weekend getaway destinations in the…
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Bensalem High School’s Track Allows Amputees To Partake in Fitness, Health Exercises
Level Up fitness clinic organized by Team Lawall nonprofit provided amputees with an opportunity to get reacquainted with some of their favorite fitness activities, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The event took place at the track at Holy Ghost Preparatory School last week. It was led by practitioners from Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics, with its…
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Bensalem Builder, Historian Heading to Croatia To Search For Ancient Statues in Archaeological Expedition
A Bucks County builder and historian will be heading to the Adriatic Sea in search of rare and legendary bronze statues. Fred Hagen, owner of Hagen Construction in Bensalem, has been traveling the world in search of adventure for a very long time. In his latest expedition, he will be heading to Croatia in search…
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This Bucks County Park Just Re-Opened and Is Dedicated To All Children of All Abilities
The Miracle League of Northampton Township recently celebrated the reopening of the Miracle League Playground at the Northampton Township Municipal Park in Churchville, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The non-profit that supports more than 250 individuals with disabilities across Bucks County and neighboring communities through its high-quality facilities and sports programs noted that the…
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Takes Home Awards for One of Their Old Trucks
A Bucks County fire company recently won awards for one of their antique trucks, a throwback to the area’s early years of fire safety. The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company took one of their Studebakers to the Relief Engine Co. Ahrens Fox 100th Anniversary in Moorestown, New Jersey over the weekend. Because of the quality of the…
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Yardley Church’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Raises Money for Local Food Pantry
A local church will be hoisting a pumpkin sale to raise funds for a local food pantry, a charitable event that happens every year around Halloween. Staff writers at The Reporter wrote about the charitable event. The annual Pumpkin Patch at Yardley United Methodist Church will be held from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. The…
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Bucks County Free Library Locations Are Offering More Than Just Books For Their Visitors
Looking for a fun and exciting new spot to visit? Bucks County libraries have more interesting thing to do than ever before. Michele Haddon wrote about the libraries for the Bucks County Courier Times. Locations for the Bucks County Free Library around the area are offering fun items like disco lights, metal detectors, and other…
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Bensalem Township Awarded $250,000 Grant For Upgrades to Local Park
A local township was recently awarded a large grant to fix up a community park that is used by a large portion of the community. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the grant for the Bensalem Patch. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has recently awarded Bensalem Township with a grant worth $250,000. The…
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Central Bucks Basketball League Raises $5,000 For Local Foster Children at Recent Tournament
A local basketball league recently raised a large sum of donations for a nearby foster care service through a major tournament. The Central Bucks Athletic Association’s basketball team recently raised $5,000 for Bucks For Kids, an organization that works with foster children in the area. The team partook in a tournament for charity, where their…
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This Bucks County Resident Rode the Whole Delaware Canal Towpath by Bike For Two Days
A Bucks County writer recently took a bike ride through the whole Delaware Canal Towpath, making a few fun stops on the way. Brittany Brown wrote about her outdoor adventure for Visit Bucks County. Brown, known for her local travel blog Britt Around Town, recently undertook the Delaware Canal State Park Challenge, where she rode…
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Warminster Township Is Already Laying Out Plans For Snow Removal, Plowing This Winter
With summer just coming to a close, one local township has already begun talks about snow plowing for this upcoming winter. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the talks for the Warminster Patch. At a recent meeting, supervisors of Warminster Township began discussion about what companies will be involved in the plowing snow for the winter of…
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Warminster Resident, Former Transmission Engineer Lived An Active Life, Even After He Turned 100
A Bucks County resident, who had a career with a major news outlet, is being remembered for his tenacity and active lifestyle. Gary Miles wrote about the local resident and his life for The Philadelphia Inquirer. George W. Scott recently passed away at the age of 101. A Warminster resident, Scott had a prolific career…
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Doylestown Foundation’s Vigil Honors Local Victims of Suicide, Offers Support To Mourners
A local mental health service organization recently held a vigil to honor Bucks county residents who lost their lives via suicide. Nur B. Adams documented the solemn event for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Lenape Valley Foundation, a Doylestown-based mental health service, recently held a candlelight vigil to honor local victims of suicide. Mental…
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Doylestown Foster Care Service Receives Donation from Perkasie Skydiving Center
A Bucks County foster care service recently received a donation from a fun sports center that is located in a nearby town. Staff writers at The Reporter wrote about the recent donation. Back in early August, Chris Howard, an instructor at Skydive Philadelphia in Perkasie, set a new record for skydivers as he jumped from…
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