Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com:80/pipes/pipe.info?_id=b1a21f34b53375be8fdbb21f702315ee Fri, 28 Feb 2014 12:24:13 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com:80/pipes/ http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc530fc6be292da395667017.txt The National Weather Service is keeping its eye on a winter storm expected to barrel through the area Sunday into Monday with the potential for a plowable snow. newsys-2123819062 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 23:17:54 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc530fc418eec5f581513142.txt BUCKS COUNTY - The Bucks County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of residents receiving phone calls from subjects identifying themselves as members of the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office. newsys-2123817199 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 23:03:03 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530fac6c53e10937234303.txt FEASTERVILLE - Students at Poquessing Middle School in Feasterville now have the normally adult-like option of running to the bank at lunch. newsys-2125681662 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 21:27:01 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/new_hope_gazette/news/doc530cfb6a66bd7233033223.txt NEW HOPE - The New Hope-Solebury School Board on Feb. 18 unanimously approved the construction of an outdoor learning center at the Upper Elementary School. newsys-2125480965 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 20:46:29 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/new_hope_gazette/news/doc530f7b78e55ac632984590.txt NEW HOPE - Calling all lovers of historical, literary and soul-nourishing fiction to a delightful evening of conversation with local author, Laura Matson Hahn. newsys-2124825892 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:55:05 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc530e3f601d4f8039645788.txt LANGHORNE – An Electrophysiologist at St. Mary Medical Center recently implanted a subcutaneous implantable defibrillator (S-ICD) System, the first and only ICD that provides defibrillation therapy without touching the heart. newsys-2125472273 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:46:57 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530f721cbd717853893598.txt NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - The rising cost of cleaning up this winter’s record snowfalls and taking care of all the pesky potholes could take away money needed for the planned repaving of some of the township’s long-time tattered streets. newsys-2125471894 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:21:02 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530f6fb50986f989183986.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH – BucksLocalNews.com has received word that Rose P. Johnson, wife of former Yardley Borough Mayor S. Edward Johnson, has died. newsys-2125471797 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:05:49 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530f62bb2a6d9693026099.txt MORRISVILLE BOROUGH – Fire heavily damaged a house at 17 Bowling Green Avenue in Morrisville Borough on Wednesday afternoon. newsys-2125398782 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:18:17 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc530e69961740a454013413.txt BUCKS COUNTY --- The Philadelphia Flower Show (March 1-9) is always a popular event bringing throngs of horticultural fans to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Regional Rail service. This year SEPTA is expecting even more people will want to get an early glimpse of spring, so riders need to be prepared for bigger crowds on Regional Rail trains. In anticipation of the increased ridership during the week of the Philadelphia Flower Show, SEPTA is asking its regular commuters to help welcome the new and infrequent riders. newsys-2119728905 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:24:29 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc530e64964c239109893975.txt PENNSYLVANIA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale on Feb. 26 said a $6.7 billion underfunded municipal pension liability must be addressed before the long-ignored crisis cripples state and local taxpayers. newsys-2122404992 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:05:37 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530e576ebfe5d830676060.txt BRISTOL – Three Bucks County teachers are in the running for the title of “Bucks County Teacher of the Year” in a contest organized by the Bucks First Federal Credit Union. newsys-2122403025 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:07:01 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530e4f2c85843045378610.txt TRENTON — The county administration gave the Freeholder Board a very positive outlook regarding the Trenton-Mercer Airport and what additional growth spurts can be expected in the near future. newsys-2118876203 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:36:38 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc5306728584e02390422844.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH – Orleans Homes is aiming to start construction of the much-awaited Yardley Walk this spring. newsys-2122402164 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:20:27 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc530e45e343ba4634035199.txt Raising the Bar and the Bristol Borough Council are teaming up to "Keep Bristol Beautiful," a town-wide volunteer clean-up campaign to be held Saturday, May 3. The effort is aimed at building community pride. Residents can pick their own projects, join with neigbors or work on their own property, assist the elderly, plant flowers, weed and/or collect trash and debris. The borough will provide bulk pick-up. For information, email raisingthebarbristol@gmail.com newsys-2122400914 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:54:20 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530e2caf2c635501956732.txt NEWTOWN - Mark Byelich doesn’t pretend to have all the answers, but his main goal as he assumes his new role as Council Rock School Director is to create a process to obtain those answers. newsys-2120254576 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:04:49 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530e2a458af8f947622358.txt UPPER MAKEFIELD – The Hess Corporation, which was scheduled to go before the zoning hearing board on Feb. 25, asked for and received a postponement. newsys-2120979741 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 17:54:19 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530e283cb78d8144513090.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH – Suzanne Foster, who owns T. Foster & Co. Jewelers in Yardley with her husband, Tim are moving forward with a development plan for Buttonwood Park Place. newsys-2122598175 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 17:45:41 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530e0f3d641d0683229784.txt NEWTOWN - There are 11,285 students in Council Rock School District, but this is a story about just eight of them. It’s about who they are and, more importantly, who they’ll become. Most importantly, it’s about how they’ll become who they become. newsys-2122587976 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:04:27 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530df86e08547332919494.txt PENNSBURY – Teenagers cooked soup, crafted soup bowls and painted pictures of bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraising event Feb. 18 in the Pennsbury High School cafeteria. newsys-2122588009 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:04:26 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530df6d125c6b251471135.txt PENNSBURY – For Emily Gallo of Lower Makefield, attaining the Gold Award in Girl Scouts has special meaning because her mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2012 and the scout’s leadership project helped breast cancer patients. newsys-2120577383 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 14:16:46 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530cefd39a70d455582644.txt NEWTOWN BOROUGH – Inside the lobby of the Stocking Works Saturday night, there was barely room to move. But that was a good thing as the community showed up, en masse, to support one of the town’s historic treasures. newsys-2118665117 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:34:53 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530d09e0c9f6f332228236.txt pschlatter@buckslocalnews.com newsys-2119315896 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:28:24 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc530cf914ef2df889063071.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH - Students from Warren Snyder-John Girotti Middle School and Bristol High School brought their Traveling Black History Month Talent Show to the Senior Care Center of Bristol on Presidents Day.  The students performed some of their favorite songs by Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Avicci, Nickelback and more.  One student even accompanied himself on the guitar.  The Senior Care clients were delighted to see the students share their wonderful talents.  This remarkable group of students chose to spend their day off from school bringing joy to the seniors of their community.  For information about Senior Care of Bristol, call (215) 788-2408.     newsys-2119108073 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:13:44 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc530cf88d4a8a6241402270.txt BRISTOL - The Bucks County Commissioners on Feb. 19 approved a natural areas program grant for approximately 82 acres at Croydon Woods in Bristol Township. newsys-2118663007 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:09:59 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530cf1a2130e0943887867.txt NEWTOWN - Superintendent Mark Klein rose from his seat at the Council Rock School Board meeting on Feb. 20 and walked to the room’s podium. He began addressing a topic that, by his own admission, he’s tired of addressing. newsys-2118544852 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:40:28 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530b9f0b4a29a560954706.txt NEWTOWN - Superintendent Mark Klein rose from his seat at the Council Rock School Board and walked to the room’s podium. He began addressing a topic that, by his own admission, he’s tired of addressing. newsys-2115334767 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 19:35:58 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/new_hope_gazette/news/doc530b8f77d388e664633686.txt SOLEBURY - The climb up a steep hill by a small front-wheel drive car to Rosade Bonsai Studio in the heart of winter can be rather challenging. newsys-2116107631 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:30:01 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530b6e107c7db442769640.txt NEWTOWN BOROUGH – During a ceremony on Tuesday, March 4 plaques will be unveiled designating the Newtown Bypass as  the Officer Brian Gregg Memorial Highway. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Newtown Borough Hall. newsys-2114798570 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:07:22 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530a7faeebcc2880602708.txt WASHINGTON CROSSING - For a man of 282, George Washington looked surprisingly spry during his birthday celebration held in his honor at the Washington Crossing Historic State Park Saturday morning and afternoon. newsys-2116238829 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:55:05 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc530b66693707e355379905.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH – When it comes to birthday celebrations, Washington's takes the cake. newsys-2114929952 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:50:05 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530b596f65c8f249967294.txt HOLLAND - The Lower Bucks Family YMCA invites all interested community stakeholders to attend a community meeting about the YMCA’s KaBOOM! Playground Project in Holland. newsys-2116234875 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:39:01 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530aa5217dd6b150694686.txt NEWTOWN - Spring will eventually get here, and with it Easter. So why not celebrate by taking in a show about a man whose best friend is an imaginary rabbit? newsys-2113765627 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:59:31 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc5307c7cc02724323203517.txt PENNSBURY – In a 5-4 vote, the school board directed the district administration to include a line item for full-day Kindergarten in its 2014-15 budget, but the school board has until June 30 to decide if they will actually fund the program. newsys-2107330543 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:22:01 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc53079b69e1df6479102633.txt HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chief Executive Officer Mark Compton said on Feb. 21 that the commission has begun a thorough review of the causes of and response to a series of traffic incidents that occurred Feb. 14 just before 8 a.m. on the Turnpike (Interstate 276) about seven miles east of the Willow Grove Interchange (Exit 343) in Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County. newsys-2107330401 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:08:58 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc5307d22c842eb896922457.txt In its glory days, the Pearl S. Buck International House in Perkasie processed around 300 adoptions every year. Last year, the adoption house processed just seven. newsys-2107548055 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:26:17 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/new_hope_gazette/news/doc5307b6e3e6d84796701281.txt NEW HOPE - Similarly to other area school districts, New Hope Solebury faces the dilemma of make up days for the many snow days that occurred this year. newsys-2107940246 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:28:26 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/new_hope_gazette/news/doc5307b53a5601a551749014.txt NEW HOPE - Eighteen months in the works paid off as the New Hope Borough Council approved the Riverfront Cultural District Overlay Zoning District at its Feb. 18 meeting. newsys-2107603439 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:21:22 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc5307acdd39efe976795395.txt NEWTOWN – The hair care industry’s latest trend, the blowout only hair salon, is coming to Newtown. “BlowOut The Event” opens March 4 at 3 Cambridge Lane at The Corners retail/office park. The upscale salon is the first of its kind in the Newtown area and will celebrate a grand opening on March 8. newsys-2107323848 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:50:56 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc53079e6837871261795649.txt A new broadcaster, KJWP (Me-TV), will be added to the Comcast channel line-up in the Philadelphia area. newsys-2106298722 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:44:35 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/new_hope_gazette/news/doc530790604f167447317469.txt NEW HOPE – Battered by storms, floods and the economic downturn, a New Hope landmark is poised to make its return – and in a big way. newsys-2107527056 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:47:34 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc53066758b4317672242518.txt NEWTOWN - In between shoveling and plowing and cancelling school, Council Rock has found time to earn two prestigious awards this winter. newsys-2100865347 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:42:44 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530663a121bbc364950517.txt LOWER MAKEFIELD - During the public comment period at the board of supervisors’ Feb. 19 meeting, several residents spoke out about the widespread and lasting power outages in the township during the recent ice storm. newsys-2105486742 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:21:02 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc53063da107dbc721651358.txt LOWER MAKEFIELD - The board of supervisors has approved a resolution naming the Samost Tract’s two new baseball fields in honor of former township supervisors and community leader Greg Caiola, who died in December after a long battle with cancer. newsys-2104090386 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:40:15 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc53063a11c0cf2357560490.txt LOWER MAKEFIELD – The Makefield Women’s Association (MWA) has changed the name of its annual fall fundraising event from Harvest Day at Shady Brook Farm to Autumn Fest. newsys-2103167838 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:30:40 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc530634bfe34fa683040435.txt To further support Girl Scouts and help troops raise funds for the year’s activities, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) announces a one-week extension of its 2014 Girl Scout Cookies season. newsys-2103792287 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:01:34 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530513dda96d8679090083.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH – The community gave U.S. Navy Lt. Fionna M. Boyle a well-deserved standing ovation when she was honored by borough council, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and Rep. Steve Santarsiero. newsys-2102789228 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:57:50 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc5304d72eb68eb608272950.txt MORRISVILLE BOROUGH - After more than a year without a chief, Philadelphia police veteran George McClay was formally introduced and sworn in at the Feb. 18 council meeting, and will immediately take over the borough’s police force. newsys-2102404598 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:11:25 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc5304e843b94f2565757211.txt The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department: newsys-2100792833 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:22:49 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc5302565586ed5243417172.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH -- The planning commission voted 6-0 on Feb. 10 to issue a recommendation to borough council to sell the borough-owned historic stable. newsys-2100792714 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:11:40 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc5304d40f9ecc7820063275.txt MORRISVILLE BOROUGH - For the length of the 165-mile long Delaware & Lehigh Canal, the user-friendly towpath remains, for the most part, unbroken. newsys-2102005005 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:18:42 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc5304d552a4a73501167897.txt MORRISVILLE BOROUGH--Residents and businesses will not be paying slightly more in property taxes this year to fund open space in the community. newsys-2101742248 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:01:45 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc5303f292bbf28171679874.txt The following information is provided by the Northampton Township Police Department: newsys-2097898130 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:54:31 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fe7d245f995039165937.txt NEWTOWN TOWNHIP - Meglio Wood Fired Pizzeria is proposing to build a new restaurant on North Sycamore Street near Washington Avenue on a property where two historic buildings now stand, and close to its Swamp Road location. newsys-2099387564 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:13:12 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc5303842e26e5f174728705.txt NEWTOWN – Jason Brady likes to run. And run. And run. The Newtown resident likes to run, sometimes 100 miles at a time. In a row. On purpose. He runs to keep in shape. He puts ridiculous miles on his sneakers to help others. newsys-2097766360 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:12:23 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc5303e4a91b023921530052.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH - A Comedy Show benefitting St. Mark School is scheduled for Thursday, February 27 at the Bristol Riverside Theatre and will feature three of Philadelphia’s top comedians. newsys-2098880966 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:54:40 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc5302333570ae7652081825.txt LOWER MAKEFIELD – A ShopRite store is scheduled to open this summer inside a vacant storefront at the Oxford Oaks Shopping Center on Big Oak Road. And it's bringing with it an array of new services and products for local shoppers. newsys-2099136856 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:39:30 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc53023db26e77a980871699.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH – In support of a grassroots effort to control the feral cat population in the borough, the council on Feb. 10 voted unanimously to donate $500 to the Bristol Feline Friends, an organization working to humanly stop the overpopulation of stray cats in town. newsys-2099136226 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:24:21 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc53038306588c9858729071.txt The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department: newsys-2097722576 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:58:35 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc530287e256214974410335.txt NEWTOWN - One of Newtown’s newest businesses, Adorn Me, aims to be more than that. They don’t want to be just another business, and they want to be around long enough to perhaps one day be called one of the borough’s oldest. newsys-2095585986 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 22:08:07 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc53026b5773bdf761166189.txt LOWER MAKEFIELD – The Schuler family, including son Matthew who gained national acclaim after a stint on NBC’s “The Voice,” were going to Jamaica to take part in a benefit concert. The trip is right up the family’s alley: doing something to help others. newsys-2094997120 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 20:04:49 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc5302571dd8218676469783.txt NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - As expected, the board of supervisors on Feb. 12 deadlocked on a motion to appoint a new member to the board of supervisors. newsys-2093850652 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:50:15 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc53024fe2073fd755210147.txt NEW HOPE – The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has issued a letter of endorsement in support of recent efforts by government bodies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania seeking to provide flood mitigation in communities downriver from New York City reservoirs. newsys-2094240027 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:07:37 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc530247e2c122b129863438.txt PENNSBURY – The forecast for a nor’easter did not prevent a community concert from happening on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Pennsbury High School East in Fairless Hills. newsys-2095068087 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:40:23 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc53022e9e371c7985519946.txt PENNSBURY – More than 70 cast members, a 25-piece orchestra and a technical crew of more than 50 students will present the musical theater production of Barnum at Pennsbury High School (PHS) East. newsys-2092938806 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:27:59 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc53011ee1c39e1671530371.txt NEWTOWN BOROUGH – The borough council on Feb. 11 accepted a donation from Comcast to help purchase a digital mobile speed monitoring machine for the town. newsys-2090493880 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:29:11 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc5301061869ba4817577720.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH - Gabrianna’s, the newest addition to Bristol’s Historic Mill Street, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 22 by serving up “A Little Bit of This & A Little Bit of That.” newsys-2090877523 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:45:56 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc5300fc742f75a980026526.txt WASHINGTON CROSSING - A new, one-day outdoor market in Bucks County is looking for vendors. McConkey's Market will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Washington Crossing Historic Park. The open-air market is now accepting vendor applications in the following areas: High-quality, handmade artisan crafts, up-cycled items and architectural salvage, handmade jewelry, antiques and collectibles, original art and photography and vintage clothing and jewelry. Interested vendors should apply by March 14 at www.mcconkeysmarket.com. For more information email info@mcconkeysmarket.com. newsys-2069668897 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52feb84cd894a383243391.txt NEWTOWN TOWNHIP - The board of supervisors voted 4-0 at its Feb. 12 meeting to approve a Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance (JMZO) regulating the installation and use of wireless and cell-phone antennas on neighborhood telephone poles and street lights located in the right-of-way. newsys-2054405108 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:46:47 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f901ba9e7a3558569232.txt NEWTOWN BOROUGH - A Newtown developer plans to move forward with the first phase of his Steeple View redevelopment project - a mixed use retail and residential building at the corner of South State and Penn streets - after finding a way around a regional moratorium on new sewer hookups. newsys-2055308638 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:16:48 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc52fe8fe8cfebe504212871.txt For people looking to change careers or who want to enter the health care field, Bucks County Community College is accepting applicants for its Practical Nursing program. The pre-admission exam for the next program, which prepares students for licensing after a year of intensive study, will be offered Saturday, March 15 (snow date: March 22). newsys-2055185580 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:51:45 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fe862f32d5a712112648.txt NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - Newtown Township Department of Parks and Recreation announce upcoming programs, events and activities. Pre-registration for all programs is required with Newtown Township Department of Parks and Recreation by calling 215-968-2800 ext. 239 or online: www.newtownfun.com The following programs start March 8 to 16: newsys-2054177785 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:10:18 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fe6d8a5c787130651651.txt NEWTOWN - A normal snow-related school holiday finds children of all ages out enjoying the weather. The on-again, off-again Nor’easter that roared through the area this week was no normal storm. newsys-2052296930 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:51:42 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fe4e306e30d339168257.txt Somehow, someway, amidst the snow, ice and all the associated problems that go with it, Sol Feinstone managed to produce and perform a play for the school and the Sol Feinstone family,. newsys-2042718887 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:27:20 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc52fd57869c8fc544278115.txt NORRISTOWN – A Bucks County man who used his handgun to menace another driver during an episode of “road rage” on The Pennsylvania Turnpike in Upper Dublin must forfeit his gun and complete some probation. newsys-2025679495 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 23:38:56 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fd3f642b6e6732328736.txt NEWTOWN – Love takes up permanent residence in Newtown on Valentine’s Day with the opening of Adorn Me (adornme-eco@gmail.com), a lifestyle destination offering a full array of Alex and Ani signature expandable bangles, necklaces, earrings and rings, each made in America using eco-friendly materials. newsys-2025613432 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:56:54 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc52fc5497e7547825558862.txt PENNSBURY – Leaders of the Pink Ribbon Club at the high school said while Pennsbury lost the annual “Pinkout” ice hockey game against Truman High School Feb. 7, the fundraiser was a real hit in the money department. newsys-2022846356 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:17:16 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc52fc51d14d8d8071909427.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH -- When entrepreneur and consultant Uri Feiner was sworn in as a new councilmember at the Feb. 4 borough council meeting, it held a special meaning for the newly elected member. newsys-2023461764 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:08:59 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc52fbd9e02e812257942021.txt BRISTOL - Familiarity does not always breed contempt. St. Mark Catholic School in Bristol hopes it actually enhances the educational experience as it kicked off its St. Mark Cubs Club Feb. 12. newsys-2022176000 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:13:54 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fbd4bfc0c61141884425.txt FEASTERVILLE – This February, Bucks First Federal Credit Union (FCU) and Neshaminy School District will celebrate the grand opening of the first student-run middle school branch in the state of Pennsylvania. newsys-2021970685 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:11:42 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc52fbcb3332c48971747696.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH - Romance is in the air at Bristol Fire Company Station 51 this Valentine’s Day. With six couples among the volunteers of firefighters, EMT, officers and non-emergency staff, Bristol 51 is feeling the love. newsys-2019669974 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:43:10 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc52fbc9fd81ba2533055422.txt LOWER MAKEFIELD - The long untold story of the work, sacrifice, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit of Catholic sisters will be featured in a documentary film shown by the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, March 8 and on Wednesday, March 12. “Women & Spirit” highlights the profound impact women religious have had on American culture. newsys-2021961443 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:23:27 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc52fbac7355173996708077.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH – While Yardley Borough is steeped in history, borough council is continuing its efforts to revitalize the downtown area and attract businesses to ensure a successful future. newsys-2021429274 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:27:57 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc52fbadbb944d2755315692.txt NEW HOPE – The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has issued a letter of endorsement in support of recent efforts by government bodies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania seeking to provide flood mitigation in communities downriver from New York City reservoirs. newsys-2019590926 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:22:11 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fbabe09080e817633723.txt NEWTOWN - During a week that PECO became part of the area’s lexicon, there were other issues that, while perhaps not as ubiquitous as downed wires and fallen trees, people were busy facing. newsys-2019656719 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:14:16 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52fbab00d8057791297729.txt NEWTOWN BOROUGH – During a ceremony on Tuesday, March 11 plaques will be unveiled designating the Newtown Bypass as the Officer Brian Gregg Memorial Highway The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Newtown Borough Hall. newsys-2019656708 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:10:44 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc52fba8e134eea894762070.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH – The Borough Council on Monday night unanimously approved a resolution strongly opposing the construction and operation of an industrial waste and materials incinerator on Route 13 in neighboring Bristol Township. newsys-2021188105 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:02:44 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f929b19dea7761288841.txt UPPER MAKEFIELD – The Upper Makefield Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Feb. 4 to oppose zoning relief for a Hess service station and convenience store at the southeast corner of Route 532 and Taylorsville Road in the village of Washington Crossing. newsys-2013676855 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 19:34:52 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc52f8f19c3d4df059185574.txt The American Red Cross needs blood and platelet donors to help restock the blood supply this February. Severe winter weather throughout January across much of the country forced the cancellation of about 770 Red Cross blood drives, resulting in more than 25,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations. newsys-2011151779 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:35:00 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f7d36d4482c214591006.txt NEWTOWN BOROUGH – Borough officials, like their counterparts throughout the region, are crossing their fingers for warmer weather between now and the end of March. newsys-2003788711 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:18:48 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f6a58958012178071238.txt NEWTOWN – Three community non-profit organizations are benefiting from the efforts of the Newtown Business Association. newsys-2007204140 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 21:49:55 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f699cd27407887998193.txt BRISTOL – When the fire alarm sounds and property and lives are in jeopardy, they are the ones who respond, 24-7. newsys-2007790697 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 21:12:33 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f3db8ab40dc021300819.txt NESHAMINY - In a unanimous vote at its Feb. 4 meeting, the Neshaminy School Board joined a growing number of Pennsylvania school districts in urging lawmakers to take drastic steps to reform the state-run pension system for public school employees. newsys-2000138819 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 00:16:19 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/new_hope_gazette/news/doc52f52f9606a57809074214.txt NEW HOPE – Artists Coaching Services is a new series of individualized sessions that are now being offered at the Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art in New Hope PA by Howard Cooperman. newsys-1991496680 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:10:23 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bucks_news/doc52f5252a0617a722130837.txt WARRINGTON – U.S. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) highlighted the need for a bipartisan effort to grow the economy and increase opportunity in his annual State of the Nation speech to the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Friday morning. newsys-1991494720 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:26:08 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc52f51d834bbaf036230924.txt PENNSBURY – The school board will vote at its Feb. 13 meeting whether to include full-day Kindergarten in next year’s proposed budget. newsys-2000114694 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:53:13 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f3dc73e43bb817432412.txt NESHAMINY - The recent string of snow days, not including days missed for this week's ice storm, has forced the Neshaminy School District to consider holding classes April 14, 15 and 16, instead of giving students those days off as part of the week-long spring break for Easter. newsys-1994708375 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:03:22 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/yardley_news/news/doc52f184ba25b50271528725.txt YARDLEY BOROUGH – Thirty different homemade soups, a specialty garlic spread, Italian sandwiches, Sloppy Reubens, biscotti and homemade pies are among the tasty options available at Lena’s Deli, which officially cut the ribbon on its South Main Street store in January. newsys-1991444312 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 01:13:51 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/the_advance/news/doc52f1895468dbe680516982.txt NEWTOWN - These days, everything it seems is measured. Football games have the scoreboard. Meteorologists have thermometers. Students have report cards and standardized test scores. newsys-1990670821 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:44:17 +0000 http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/02/27/bristol_pilot/news/doc52f184a39ef5b186717834.txt BRISTOL BOROUGH - While Sunday’s Super Bowl in North Jersey fell well short of expectations, Sunday’s Souper Bowl of Caring in Bristol delivered exactly as expected. newsys-1991904553 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:31:22 +0000