Parade people of Lambertville

Liz Riegel

May is when the fallen are remembered, freedom is celebrated and pride is on display. Two parades take place on Lambertville’s North Union Street this month, in recognition of seemingly disparate but ultimately unified groups.

Class of 2024 leaves Bucks County Community College

Bucks County Community College recognized 537 May graduates in a series of commencement ceremonies during the week of May 13.

Susan Seidelman reflects on a career spent empowering women

Kathryn Finegan Clark

In her down-to-earth, unfailingly frank and funny new memoir, “Desperately Seeking Something,” a poignant moment of reflection pops out as Susan Seidelman looks back at her trailblazing movie and television career.

Palisades moves 2024-25 budget forward; rejects all food service bids

Cliff Lebowitz

Unable to move its 2024-25 budget past the “proposed final” stage at its April 17 and May 1 school board meetings, the Palisades School District was able to finally reach that mandated budget …

Upper Makefield ratchets up bridge-preservation push

Chris Ruvo

Upper Makefield officials have intensified efforts to protect what they say is the historic character of the Washington Crossing Bridge and buildings near the 119-year-old span.

Sellersville ES students get active while getting instruction

Exercise for Education is the largest fundraiser of the year at Sellersville Elementary School and, on May 16, it allowed students to spend the day outside exploring ways to be active while having …

Committee weighs fate of New Hope-Solebury’s Lower Elementary School

Robert Marx

The end could be coming for the aging New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School.

Fourth person charged in Plumstead cockfighting ring

Freda R. Savana

A New Jersey man is the fourth person charged in a cockfighting ring authorities broke up in February this year. Mario Aldape-Palma, 59, of Princeton Junction, is facing charges.

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Ambitious incubator ArtYard anchors Frenchtown arts scene

Beth Zarret

For those looking to take in a first-rate show without the big city ticket prices and hassles, the McDonnell Theater in Frenchtown may fit the bill. Its fans say this small-town theater’s shows are …

Bulge in Durham Grist Mill’s stone wall is benign, experts say

Student Resource Officer always wanted to give back

Solebury moves to protect open space

Doylestown Borough seeks input on climate action plan

Chalfont council appoints Kevin Flanagan to planning commission

Residents report bears in Tinicum, Solebury

On the Record: How Legislators Voted

Pearl S. Buck International celebrates 60 years

Ryan rising: Senior closes a baseball chapter

Don Leypoldt

It took the 2024 Solebury Spartans some time to resemble the 2023 version who played in the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association title game. “We had some tough nonleague games against bigger schools …

Caleb Everitt’s walk-off hit sends Quakertown to district quarterfinals

Julia Henry

The Quakertown Panthers, the SOL Liberty Division champions, took the field on Wednesday as the No. 1 seed in the District One Class 6A baseball tournament.

On the Run: Bucks County’s finest scholar-athletes feted at Kiwanis banquet

Wayne Fish

If the 34 award recipients at Wednesday night’s Levittown-Bristol Kiwanis Club’s 24th annual Scholar-Athlete Dinner are examples of our local society’s future leaders, we’re in pretty good hands.

Families, individuals teams turn out for Sesame Place Classic

The 2024 Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic took place May 19 in Middletown Township.The Classic featured a 5K, a one-mile fun run, and a kids’ sprint races with proceeds from the event benefiting …

Track and field: South Hunterdon athletes making most of opportunities

Jeff Moeller

As head track coach at South Hunterdon, Scott Ward has shepherded his program through a host of situations over the past 11 years. From constructing a makeshift high jump structure with two athletes …

CB West, CB South, CR North advance in district playoffs

Don Leypoldt

Laying down the Law(son).Central Bucks West senior Sienna Lawson sparkled on Monday, striking out 11 Ridley Green Raiders and allowing only two hits in a 12-2 six-inning shortened District One 6A …

Pennridge reaches district final

Tom Waring

Second-seeded Pennridge got off to a slow start in Tuesday night’s District One Class 3A boys volleyball semifinal, dropping the first set, 25-14, to sixth-seeded Unionville. “We had no energy,” …

LVU Rush kicks off inaugural Women’s Premier Soccer League season

LVU Rush, a joint venture between Pennsylvania Rush and Lehigh Valley United Soccer, is a new participant in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) for the 2024 season, which will feature nine …

Lacrosse wrap: Rams boys, girls in playbacks

Don Leypoldt

Pennridge boys and girls, each winners of the SOL National, both found themselves in District One Class 3A lacrosse playbacks at press time. The No. 5 Pennridge boys (16-4) beat No. 12 Downingtown …

Loynd reaches 250/200 club

Don Leypoldt

Delaware senior infielder Joey Loynd joined an exclusive club on Friday. With a bases loaded walk in game one of Friday’s Coastal Athletic Association doubleheader against UNC-Wilmington, Loynd …

On the Run: Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic just as popular as ever

Wayne Fish

While it may have started way back in the 20th century, the Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic never seems to lose its magic. That was evident this past Sunday when close to 800 runners turned out …

Naava Richlin highlights 7 district track and field golds

Don Leypoldt

A busy week for track and field started last Tuesday and Wednesday at Blue Mountain High School, site of the District 11 championships. In Class 2A competition, Palisades senior Trevor Johnson came …

Boys tennis: Historic East season ends in PIAA quarterfinals

Don Leypoldt

Central Bucks East, the District One five seed, had its historic team tennis run end on Friday in the PIAA 3A quarterfinals at the Hershey Racquet Club. Downingtown East nipped the Patriots 3-2. This …

Doylestown Rugby teams win state titles

The Doylestown Rugby Academy junior team (eighth and ninth grade) defeated La Salle College High School for the RugbyPA Junior State Championship Sunday, May 19 at Penn State Berks Rugby …

Baseball wrap: Quakertown, CB East, South Hunterdon start playoffs

Don Leypoldt

No. 9 Archbishop Wood (6-8 PCL) lost 7-0 at No. 1 La Salle in Sunday’s Philadelphia Catholic League quarterfinal.Monday was a tough day for local teams in District One 6A first-round action. No. 23 …

Council Rock North stunned in walk-off win by Wissahickon

Steve Sherman

Both teams scored the same number of runs in regulation. Both teams loaded the bases in the extra inning and both teams scored in that frame. Only one squad went home the victor and that was the host, No. 9 seed Wissahickon …

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Recipe of the Week: Kick off the summer grilling season with a Southern favorite

Susan Sprague Diamond

Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the summer grilling season with hamburgers as the main dish of choice on many menus. But there is nothing that says it has to be that way.

Memorial Day ceremonies slated in Richboro

There will be two Memorial Day ceremonies that will take place in the Richboro section of Northampton Township on May 27.At 8 a.m. there will be a flag lowering/raising ceremony by the Patriot …

Bucks County Foodshed Alliance awards grants to farmers

Bucks County Foodshed Alliance (BCFA), through the generosity of donors, has awarded five separate grants to local farmers so far in 2024, totaling nearly $10,000.

Penn State Extension launches Butcher Apprenticeship Program

Penn State University has launched its 2024 Butcher Apprenticeship Program, designed to revolutionize education and meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the meat processing …

On Wine: Wine sneakers

Erno Valtri

I bought a pair of Adidas sneakers a few years ago because I needed a new pair of white sneaks, which these were, and they’re pretty cool looking too. It was the kind of online purchase where every …

Solebury School hosts Out of This World Auction Gala

Solebury School held its Out of This World Auction Gala on Saturday, April 27 at The Fuge in Warminster. The school’s largest annual fundraiser raised more than $110,000, including $53,000 for the …

PHEAA hosts FAFSA webinar

Our Lady of Grace receives $21,000 grant for school safety

TMA Bucks brings Bike to School Day to Kutz Elementary School

Sourland Conservancy welcomes new interns

Nominations sought for Neshaminy Alumni Achievement Awards

Happy to Be Here: Something like the old days in the English Village

Bridget Wingert

The New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts opened an exhibition of paintings and drawings by David Stier in the “English Village” at Phillips’ Mill in late April. The foundation, according to a …

Letters to the Herald

Forgiveness is a virtue

The poem “peaches and linen” brought a tear to my eye (Poet’s Corner, May 16). At 16 years old molly jones has incredible insight and sensitivity.Her ability to forgive is more than many people …

How about this for a park name?

In response to “Park’s name still eludes Solebury officials” (5/9/24 issue), why not call it: “Should have been the new New Hope-Solebury Library & Community Center instead of a small …

Balancing free expression, respect for our nation

I fully appreciate the insights shared in the recent article (“The Right to Protest Peacefully is Fundamental,” May 16) from the League of Women Voters. However, I would like to expand on this …

Thanking a commuter who rescued baby fawns

At 7:30 a.m. Monday I was driving on Geigel Hill Road and saw a Blooming Glen Contractors pickup truck stopped in the oncoming lane. I slowed down and saw two newborn fawns on the road.

Petty attacks are unbecoming

We live in a divided America instilled by persuasion and influence. Sadly, it is also fed by false, manipulated media and the use of technology. A mere Photoshopped image can sway the masses, blurring …

Open letter to New Hope Chamber of Commerce

As a concerned resident of Bucks County and an advocate for our community, I am writing to express my sincere request regarding the upcoming fireworks displays planned from May through …

1809

Tony Nicholas Clark

(Celebrating the 215th anniversary of Bethlehem A.M.E. Church, Langhorne) barrels of light etched itself across a log cabin, bearing a magnitude as gentle as a dove resting at dawn.

Flemington Summer Book Fest returns

Memorial Day weekend marks the return of Flemington Summer Book Fest, which is expected to bring up to 5,000 bibliophiles to the borough over four days.Billed as the largest Memorial Day literary …

Nakashima Woodworkers Prize competition on view at Farley’s Bookshop

From June 1 through 30, Farley’s Bookshop in New Hope will have Bucks County Community College’s …
“Sweet Charity” opening at Music Mountain Theatre

Friday, May 24 will bring a new mainstage production to Music Mountain Theatre (MMT) in Lambertville, …
Hunterdon County Historical Society hosts genealogy workshop

Curious about your family history but not sure where to start? Join the Hunterdon County Historical …
Community choir concludes season with another free concert

The New Hope-Solebury & Lambertville Community Choir concludes the singing season with a free …
Rug Artisans Guild plans regional hook-in

The Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild invites you to a one-day hook-in on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from …

New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts slates fundraising tribute to Eleanor Miller

The New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts is celebrating the birthday of its founder, Eleanor …
Attention Doylestown: The Youth Arts Festival is back

Mark your calendar for the Doylestown Youth Arts Festival, happening from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, …
Doylestown Presbyterian Church to host Memorial Day Street Picnic

Gearing up for the annual Doylestown Memorial Day Parade? Looking for a quick (and free) bite to …
Local artist is “Driven to Draw”

The “Driven to Draw” show at Luminary Coffee, 243 N. Union St., Lambertville, N.J., offers a …
La Fiocco concludes its 2023-2024 season with “Purcell’s London”

La Fiocco, the Bucks County baroque ensemble, concludes its season with “Purcell’s London,” a …

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SCORE Bucks County offers June Webinars

SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in June. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every …

Ribbon-cutting held at remodeled Warminster Goodwill Store

Goodwill Keystone Area showcased its newly remodeled store and donation center in Warminster. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting and remarks by Goodwill Keystone Area President and CEO Ed Lada, Jr.

YMCA awarded grant to expand mental health resources

YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties was awarded a $25,000 grant by the local nonprofit Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) on April 10 at the Doylestown branch. The operational grant recognizes …