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Kids Castle Thanks The Relles Family For Their Sponsorship 


"We are overwhelmed by the generous sponsorship from the Relles Family for the new 3-Bay Swing Set which is now installed at Kids Castle for all to enjoy," said Joe Salvati, Chairman of the Friends of Kids Castle. "Their gift and kindness greatly helps us continue our move forward with the necessary improvements needed at Kids Castle for children of all abilities."

"The goal achieved through ongoing donations and sponsorships like this, is a new play environment at Kids Castle that welcomes everyone…

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Spooktacular Movie in the Park! 

Movie Night for the whole Family at Central Park in Doylestown Township
Saturday, Oct 26, 2016 starting at dusk (6:29 p.m. 'ish) 

A Spooktacular Family-Fun event presenting Hotel Transylvania - Movie in the Park. Cozy on up with your blankets and Enjoy!

Doylestown Rallies to Support a Local Family 

Doylestown rallies to support a local family whose boy was recently diagnosed with a grade-three aggressive brain tumor.

Dominic, the seven-year-old son of Kira and Ken Liples was recently diagnosed with a grade-three aggressive brain tumor and underwent brain surgery to remove a portion of the tumor located on the part of his brain that controls his motor skills.

Radiation and chemotherapy will follow so he and his family have a long road ahead. 

‪PrayForDominic.com‬ website was created to help this family…

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Heroin Hits Home 


Heroin is a problem in our community. It's cheaper than a six pack of beer and this drug is killing hundreds of Pennsylvanians each year – and the numbers continue to rise. 

The Township Video News, an online news program produced by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, digs into the epidemic with its very first special report, “Heroin Hits Home.”

Click on the video above to see the full report.

This program features a panel of leaders who have been on the front lines helping to…

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Sponsors Molly and John Gribb Contribute to Kids Castle 


Improvements at Kids Castle continue with the addition of four new play pieces for children ages 2 to 5, made possible through a grant from the Timken Foundation and a generous donation from Molly and John Gribb who sponsored the Jet Spring Rider (pictured).

Volunteers continue to work with the community and the Township as part of Phase 2 improvements, which is called Build the Kingdom at Kids Castle.

The Kingdom is the entire play area that surrounds the Castle within the fence-line and the plan is to…Read more

Golfers Unite to Help Children of All Abilities! 

Enjoy a great day with good friends, delicious food and cool prize opportunities.

This golf outing is open to everyone regardless of skill level, even if you’ve never played before. Now is a great time to get out and give it a try.

Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will be earmarked for upgrades at Kids Castle for children of all abilities!

The fun starts with breakfast provided at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 am. This 18-Hole Scramble will be held at the Doylestown Country Club.

Prize opportunities…

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Recent Phish and Email Scams using Wells Fargo's name as the sender 

The email claims that your account has been temporally suspended due to repeated attempts to answer your security question incorrectly... and so forth. This email also comes with an attachment so be careful and delete it - WellsFargo@customerservices.com is the sender. There have also been reports of scammers using text messaging as well so be Aware and Beware. For more information or help should you encounter this scam, please visit -  How to Report Fraud at Wells Fargo

Superintendent David Weitzel, Ed.D. announces via Email Notification that Brian Hensel will no longer coach CBHS West football team. 

From: "Central Bucks School District" <notifications@schoolconnectsweb.com>
Date: November 18, 2014 at 2:44:00 PM EST
Subject: Important Announcement from CB School District
Reply-To: DONOTREPLY@cbsd.org

November 18, 2014

Dear Central Bucks School Community,

A few weeks ago I informed our school community of the cancellation of the Central Bucks High School West football season and the suspension of the coaching staff. These steps were taken in large part due to hazing/initiation activities by a majority of…

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PECO Ready to Meet Customer Demand This Winter 

With colder weather just around the corner, PECO is completing the final work to ensure its electric and natural gas systems are ready to serve customers all winter long – safely providing electricity and natural gas during the colder winter months. Now is a great time for customers to prepare for the colder months, too.

PECO has completed a thorough review of its electric system, including more than 22,000 miles of aerial and underground lines and other electrical equipment to meet increased demand during…Read more

Governor Corbett Issues Statement on House Passage of HB 1177 

Revenues to Assist School District with Ongoing Financial Struggles:  

Governor Tom Corbett today released the following statement on the House's passage of HB 1177, the Cigarette Tax for Philadelphia:
 
"I commend the House of Representatives on the passage of HB 1177. This action will provide much-needed fiscal relief for the Philadelphia School District.  We will continue to work with all the parties, including the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, to address the ongoing financial struggles of the…Read more

Governor Corbett Issues Statement on State Budget Passed by Pennsylvania General Assembly 

Governor Tom Corbett tonight commented on the $29.1 billion spending plan for the 2014-15 fiscal year passed by the General Assembly:

“We are elected to serve the best interests of the people of Pennsylvania.  Leadership is not always about the popular choices; it’s about difficult choices.

“The budget I received tonight makes significant investments in our common priorities of education, jobs and human services. It does not address all the difficult choices that still need to be made.

“It leaves pensions, one…Read more