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What Central Bucks Regional Police encountered across Doylestown this May
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Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Hot and more humid, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
Sunday: Warm with a drenching t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bucks Lawmakers Announce DART Funding, Expansion Of Transit System (patch.com) — Doylestown riders will see their DART bus system strengthened, with state lawmakers confirming continued funding and an expansion of service into neighboring Warminster. Local representatives and Bucks County Transport leaders say the investment will help Doylestown-area seniors, workers, and residents with disabilities reach jobs, medical appointments, and essential services more easily and affordably.
2. State Street in Doylestown Will Receive 'Long Overdue' Repaving (tapinto.net) — State Street in Doylestown Borough and Township is finally set for a full repaving from the Route 611 Bypass by Doylestown Hospital to Pool’s Corner, with work expected to start later this year. Funded entirely by state dollars through a PennDOT program, the project will address decades of potholes and improve a key route many residents use daily.
3. Teen Fight, DUI Arrests, Fleeing From Police: Central Bucks Regional Police Report (patch.com) — Central Bucks Regional Police detail a busy May in Doylestown Borough and neighboring Chalfont and New Britain, with multiple DUI arrests, public drunkenness cases, thefts, trespassing, and juvenile disturbances. The report highlights incidents at familiar spots like local supermarkets, Starbucks, and downtown streets, offering residents a clear picture of recent public safety issues.
4. Doylestown Historians Honor Students for Celebrating the Nation's 250th (tapinto.net) — Local students were honored by the Doylestown Historical Society for artwork and writing celebrating America’s 250th, with winning pieces now displayed in the South Main Street courtyard. New student-created murals highlight familiar spots like the Starbucks at State and Main, the Bucks County Civil War Museum, and CB West, while historians shared stories from Doylestown’s deep past.
5. Moody Hues Define These 3 Philly Kitchens (phillymag.com) — One featured kitchen makeover is right in Doylestown, where designer Heather Safferstone blended modern style with Bucks County farmhouse charm for a moody, jewel-box look. Using deep green cabinetry, brass hardware, and natural materials, she shows how bold colors can feel dramatic yet welcoming, alongside two other Philadelphia-area kitchen transformations.
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