Joan Hellyer
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Facebook groups connect neighbors to their communities in Burlington County
Online community groups have redefined what it means to be neighbors, expanding business networks, raising money for people in need, sparking friendships and serving as a real-time source of emergency information that gels people together who might otherwise never meet. → Read More
Police: Man pointed gun at state trooper in Bensalem
The stop was made at the Wawa off Street Road near the Nottingham section of the township. The trooper asked the passenger to get out of the vehicle, and then when the officer asked if he could do a pat down the passenger pulled out a gun and pointed it at the trooper, the sergeant said. No shots were fired. → Read More
Weekly and monthly events promote businesses and 'sense of community'
Several towns in Bucks and Eastern Montgomery counties host the events like "First Friday" or "Music on the Street." → Read More
Weekly and monthly events promote businesses and 'sense of community'
Several towns in Bucks and Eastern Montgomery counties host the events like "First Friday" or "Music on the Street." → Read More
Lower Bucks homeless advocates raising $45K for new van
The 15-passenger van will replace a small school bus that Advocates for the Homeless and Those in Need previously used. The old bus has been out of commission for several months. → Read More
Lower Bucks homeless advocates raising $45K for new van
The 15-passenger van will replace a small school bus that Advocates for the Homeless and Those in Need previously used. The old bus has been out of commission for several months. → Read More
Bristol Township pastor: 'You have to stand in the midst of your storm'
Dozens of people marched through the streets of Bristol Township this week in support of the Rev. James G. Evans III, pastor of Norton Avenue First Baptist Church. Evans is waging a second bout with prostate cancer. → Read More
Bristol Township pastor: 'You have to stand in the midst of your storm'
Dozens of people marched through the streets of Bristol Township this week in support of the Rev. James G. Evans III, pastor of Norton Avenue First Baptist Church. Evans is waging a second bout with prostate cancer. → Read More
Obama endorses State Rep. Tina Davis in state senate race
The former president also endorsed Democratic candidate Madeleine Dean, who's running for the 4th U.S. House district in Montgomery County, and about 80 other candidates nationwide. → Read More
Obama endorses State Rep. Tina Davis in state senate race
The former president also endorsed Democratic candidate Madeleine Dean, who's running for the 4th U.S. House district in Montgomery County, and about 80 other candidates nationwide. → Read More
Falls ceremony welcomes new U.S. citizens
Forty-five immigrants, representing 31 countries from around the world, took the oath of U.S. citizenship Friday at Pennsbury Manor in Falls. → Read More
Falls ceremony welcomes new U.S. citizens
Forty-five immigrants, representing 31 countries from around the world, took the oath of U.S. citizenship Friday at Pennsbury Manor in Falls. → Read More
Artistic talents on display at 'SUMMERTIME' in Bristol Borough
The exhibit runs through Aug. 19 at the Centre for the Arts and features the work of some 20 area artists and photographers. → Read More
Artistic talents on display at 'SUMMERTIME' in Bristol Borough
The exhibit runs through Aug. 19 at the Centre for the Arts and features the work of some 20 area artists and photographers. → Read More
Navy officer, Neshaminy grad escorted home for memorial services
U.S. Navy Ensign Sarah Mitchell graduated from Neshaminy High School in 2013 and Virginia Tech in 2017. She died while deployed July 8 after suffering injuries during a training incident in the Red Sea. → Read More
Navy officer, Neshaminy grad escorted home for memorial services
U.S. Navy Ensign Sarah Mitchell graduated from Neshaminy High School in 2013 and Virginia Tech in 2017. She died while deployed July 8 after suffering injuries during a training incident in the Red Sea. → Read More
Naval officer, Neshaminy graduate to be laid to rest Friday
U.S. Navy Ensign Sarah Mitchell died July 8 after suffering severe head trauma during a training incident in the Red Sea. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death continues. → Read More
Naval officer, Neshaminy graduate to be laid to rest Friday
U.S. Navy Ensign Sarah Mitchell died July 8 after suffering severe head trauma during a training incident in the Red Sea. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death continues. → Read More
St. Mike's iconic cross comes down due to storm damage
Steel beams that support the cross on the church in Tullytown sustained heavy damage from lightning and high winds during a storm on July 6. → Read More
Garden tours set for Saturday in Bucks, Hunterdon counties
The Garden Conservancy started the national touring program 23 years ago to introduce the public to gardening by providing easy access to local examples of design and horticultural practice. → Read More