TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO DOYLESTOWN STAFF
May 26, 2026
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Broad Commons Park in Doylestown will host a “big community sing” this Saturday afternoon to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The event, which will take place at 4 p.m., will feature Grammy-nominated singer Moira Smiley, who is known for performing with the Irish-American band ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington Township police released new information on Monday morning about the man whose body was pulled out of a creek under Easton Road last week, explaining that the man had jumped from the bridge on the road into the water.A statement from the police said that multiple ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s 158th annual Memorial Day Parade dodged a stubborn rain that enveloped the area over the weekend and marched through the streets of the borough to honor and remember troops who died in the line of service on Monday morning.The parade, which kicked off at 10 a.m. from CB ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Temperatures in the low 50s and a steady rain did little to keep diehard runners away from Doylestown’s 33 annual 5K and fun run on Saturday morning.The Memorial Day Weekend event brought nearly 800 runners out to a hilly course that many runners say is challenging. The race is the ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A man who died in the Little Neshaminy Creek in Warrington on Friday afternoon was identified by the Bucks County Coroner’s Office.A little after 1 p.m. on May 22, 2026, first responders found the victim in the creek under a bridge that crosses over Easton Road in Warrington ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A suspect who allegedly fled Warrington police by driving recklessly into oncoming traffic last year was arrested in Philadelphia and sent to jail in Bucks County.In November 2025, Warrington police on patrol near the Lowe’s on Easton Road noticed a man wearing all black ...
SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA—The Central Bucks area got its first bear sighting of 2026 with a report of a black bear in a backyard near Taylor Lane and Aquetong Road in Solebury Township.The Solebury Township police said that the bear in the Friday morning sighting didn’t linger in the backyard but ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Memorial Day Parade returns on Monday for its 158th march through the borough. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from CB West High School and ends at Doylestown Cemetery.What’s the schedule for the parade?Before the parade begins, there will be two flag-raising ceremonies.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Wednesday night’s storm damaged a historic barn on the property that was home to Broadway legend Oscar Hammerstein II.The barn at Highland Farm was destroyed as a cold front moved in to end an early bout of extreme heat in the region. The barn wasn’t in particularly good shape before ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—An out-of-control Halloween party has led to charges for a Warrington couple accused of providing alcohol for minors last year.On Oct. 31, 2025, at about 9 p.m., Warrington police went to the 300 block of Joelle Court for the report of a large party with underage drinking.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Despite a soggy forecast, hundreds of runners are expected to hit the streets of Doylestown on Saturday for the town’s annual 5K and fun run.The 33rd annual rain-or-shine event will feature a one-mile fun run that kicks off at 9 a.m. and a more traditional 5K that starts at 9:30 a.m.
WARRINGTON, PA—A stop of a stolen car led to Warrington police arresting two people at a popular cheesesteak shop on drug charges.On April 11, 2026, Warrington police received an alert about a stolen car going northbound from Horsham on Easton Road. At about 9 p.m., officers spotted a car that ...
Editor's note: The concert scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been postponed due to rain.DOYLESTOWN, PA—The third show in Doylestown Borough’s 2026 spring concert series returns on Thursday, May 21, with two bands that celebrate traditional American music with contemporary influences.The Concerts at ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Amidst light voter turnout, Bob Harvie won in yesterday’s primary and will take on U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in the general election in November. Unofficial results posted by the Bucks County Board of Electors said that Harvie took 66% of the vote compared to 34% for his opponent ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—With record-breaking heat expected on Wednesday, the Central Bucks School District announced that eight of its 15 elementary schools will close early. The Central Bucks School District announced early dismissals for the following elementary schools: Barclay, Buckingham, Doyle, ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A two-vehicle accident on Turk Road sent three people to the hospital on Tuesday morning and closed the busy road for several hours.While the injuries were minor, one of the victims had to be extricated from a vehicle. Investigators said that the accident appeared to occur ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Borough is selling coins it commissioned to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday and the borough’s 158th Memorial Day parade, but supplies are running out fast.The coins, which are selling for $20 each online and at Doylestown Borough Hall, feature a bugle player in ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two local legislators are holding a seminar this week on how seniors can avoid scams like ID theft.The free presentation will be held on Thursday, May 21, at the Central Bucks Senior Center from 1-3 p.m. It will discuss topics including avoiding popular ID theft scams, when to report ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police charged a Bristol man with spending prop money used in movies at a township gas station last month.On April 30, police were called to the Sparta gas station on Route 611 just south of Bristol Road. Employees said that 24-year-old Andy Ruben Rodriquez ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Touch a Truck returned to Central Park on Saturday morning, giving hundreds of young children a chance to see, touch and climb on trucks of all kinds.The May 16 event took over the parking lot next to the amphitheater, packing it with backhoes and tractors, tow trucks, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—On a beautiful spring Saturday morning, a group of about 25 volunteers hung flower baskets from the light posts in Doylestown’s business district, heralding the arrival of spring.The flower baskets were grown at nearby Delaware Valley University by students there with help from ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—State Sen. Steve Santarsiero this week said that he was one of 20 Pennsylvania Democrats who appeared on a hit list issued by a Lebanon County man who made violent threats against the legislators and talked about a “Memorial Day operation.”The man, 42-year-old Adam Berryhill, created ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—New Britain Township is hosting an e-cycling event on Saturday morning that accepts a variety of appliances, some free of charge and some for a fee.The event will be held on May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the New Britain Township building at 207 Park Avenue. The ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Central Bucks man was sentenced to 18 to 54 years in state prison yesterday for abusing 18 minors over three decades while giving them piano lessons.Timothy James Shay, 51, was accused of using his position of trust to abuse students. In early 2025, a victim came forward to the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District said on Monday that it had fully recovered from last week’s cyberattack involving Canvas, software used by students.Last week, hackers attacked Canvas, cloud-based learning software used in thousands of schools and universities. The software was ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Betsy Ross will pay a visit to the Doylestown branch of the Bucks County Free Library on Sunday afternoon.From 2-3 p.m. on May 17, 2026, longtime teacher Alisa Dupuy will portray Betsy Ross as she talks about her life as an upholsterer, flag maker and patriot in the bustling port ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The second show in the Concerts at the Commons series takes place at Broad Commons Park with a Philadelphia-based brass band headlining and a full lineup of food trucks and drink options.The headliner for the free show on May 14, 2026, will be Snacktime, a Philadelphia-based brass ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is bringing back its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for summer 2026.The program gives seniors 60 and older who meet income guidelines $5 vouchers that can be used to purchase produce at area farmers markets. Seniors who qualify will get ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township will welcome its annual “Touch a Truck” event back to Central Park this Saturday, giving kids a chance to see, touch and even climb on vehicles including fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles and more.The free event will take place on May 16, 2026, from ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A disability resource fair later this week will highlight resources and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The fair will connect individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers with local support services. It will take place on May 14, 2026, ...