Doylestown
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The Oscar Hammerstein Museum is One Grant Closer to Securing a Future
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center secure more funding from PA’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The $500,000 grant will help transform the Highland Farm in Doylestown into a museum and education center dedicated to Hammerstein’s life and work. This follows a 2020 RACP grant that contributed to…
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Doylestown’s Ann Silverman Clinic Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Low-Income Patients
For 30 years now, the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic in Doylestown, has worked diligently to help serve those with low-income, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “A lot of our patients are too busy trying to eke out a living,” said nurse-practitioner Ann Ruesch. “Health is last on their list. They…
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New Luxury Apartments Have Opened at 333 N. Broad St. in Doylestown
New luxury apartments, 333 N Broad St. (named after its address), have opened in Doylestown and are available to lease, the culmination of a 30-year vision to transform the area, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times There are currently 136 apartments to rent in the main building of the $77 million complex.…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Event
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, has named the panel of distinguished judges for the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition, which will be held on Nov. 21, 2024. Inspired by the hit TV show Shark Tank, Spark Bowl awards thousands of dollars in prizes to local small businesses. The…
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Magical Holiday Tours Coming to Fonthill Castle in Doylestown
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of special events and tours, running from November 16 to December 31, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The castle, the former home of Henry Chapman Mercer, is a National Historic Landmark operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. Each…
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Doylestown Rescue Pup Wins Title of Happiest Pet on Earth
Supai, a cheerful 11-year-old dog who lives in Doylestown with her owner, Torey Mill, has been named the “Happiest Pet on Earth” in an international competition, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The pup competed against thousands of pets from around the world, but her heartwarming story of survival and…
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Wall Street Journal: Doylestown Pastor Uses ‘Purple’ Gospel Readings to Keep Sermons Non-Political
Pastor Thomas Rusert, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doylestown, uses gospel readings to make relevant points that are not directly political or partisan, writes Clare Ansberry for The Wall Street Journal. The church’s “purple” congregation is made up of individuals with differing political views who still come together each Sunday, sit in the same…
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Doylestown Dad Pedals 4,600 Miles for Ronald McDonald House in Honor of Daughter
Doylestown dad Jeff Bekos has made his way back to Philadelphia after pedaling 4,600 miles and raising $600,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses along the way, reports 6abc. He visited 26 of the charity’s locations throughout the country and reached his final stop at the Ronald McDonald House in University City on Monday. Bekos’ inspiration for…
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Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown: A Spooky Season Must-Visit
The Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doylestown is the perfect place to visit during the spooky season, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The grounds surrounding the museum are more whimsical than terrifying, with a realistic dinosaur playground for kids, a barn filled with antiques, fun sculptures of unicorns and mushrooms, and three peacocks wandering…
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Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County?
A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The supposed property in Plumstead Township was sold on Aug. 9 for $12.9 million. However, county property records still do not list…
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The Doylestown County Theater Hosts Nostalgic “Hollywood Summer Nights” Series
The County Theater in Doylestown, a community staple for 86 years, brings the magic of movies to the community, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. The historic theater, which has been a cultural hub since 1938, relies heavily on annual memberships to keep its doors open. The “Hollywood Summer Nights” series, running through…
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Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2024 performance 100 feet above the stage, before she bungee jumped onto the stage to “Get the Party Started”. Pink kept…
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Delaware Valley University (DelVal) Celebrates First Cohort of Speech-Language Pathology Graduates
Delaware Valley University (DelVal) celebrated its first cohort of Speech-Language Pathologist graduate students to complete the curriculum during the program’s inaugural graduation ceremony on Sunday, August 11. The DelVal speech-language pathology program was launched in 2022 and is delivered entirely online, allowing students from across the country to earn their master of science degree and…
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Head Coach Laura Hogan ’90 Retires After Illustrious Career With Delaware Valley University Women’s Basketball
Delaware Valley University head women’s basketball coach Laura Hogan ’90 announced her retirement from coaching on Monday morning, after 28 seasons at the helm. Hogan was named the head coach of her alma mater prior to the 1996 season. Her 28 years behind the bench is the most of any coach in DelVal Athletics history.…
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Council Rock Teacher and Three-Legged Therapy Dog Bring Joy to Doylestown Hospital
A Council Rock High School teacher is helping patients at Doylestown Hospital get some much-needed puppy love, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Jerry Fetter, who teaches science, started volunteering with Boomer last year. The therapy dog may only have three legs, but he brings endless joy to patients and staff. Boomer’s origin…






































