Josh Izewski races down Broad Street in Philadelphia to victory on Sunday picks up the top prize on the awards stand Sunday as family and friends help him celebrate Doylestown native Josh Izewski raced to victory in Sunday’s 40,000-runner Broad Street Run Finishing eighth in last year’s United States Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials might have put the national running spotlight on Josh Izewski Sunday’s victory in the 40,000-runner Broad Street Run meant even more for the Doylestown native because he was able to celebrate it in front of family completed the course through Philadelphia in a brilliant time of 46 minutes a personal record for the distance and a comfortable margin over runner-up Taonga Mbambo of Line Lexington who finished nearly two and a half minutes back in 48:41 “Broad Street is the biggest 10-miler in the country,” said Izewski in a Sunday afternoon telephone conversation “Being able to go out there today and win the race is definitely one of my bucket list races that I’ve always wanted to do I know a lot of people have Boston (Marathon) on their list but for me The Central Bucks East High School and University of Florida graduate opened up an early margin of close to 800 meters and never looked back And while that can provide a certain degree of comfort Izewski wasn’t sure exactly how big a lead he had So he just stuck to his projected mile splits of right around 4:40 “There’s really no way to know where everyone is,” he acknowledged “You’re just running hard and when you’re running alone it would be better to have people around pushing you There are times in a race where it’s up and down – feeling good The reason why a lot of races are run so well is because you have a group of fast guys together the other feels good and you all just keep moving each other forward.” The good thing about Broad Street is nearly the entire course is lined with cheering spectators one of just two runners to be ranked in the U.S top 15 for both the marathon and half-marathon in 2024 Izewski’s previous best for 10 miles was 46:59 runners might be slowing down in their mid-30s Izewski is setting PRs and he credits things like shoe technology and advanced training techniques for staying on top “The shoe technology advances and the physiotherapy have really helped extend people’s careers,” he said Olympic qualifier Abdi Abdirahman is still going strong at age 48 "I think people’s careers are getting longer and longer,” Izewski said “I’m in it for at least four more years (the next Summer Olympic Games are scheduled for Los Angeles in 2028) As long as someone thinks I’m capable of running fast until 2028 Know how to adjust training as the years go by Push when necessary but get the right amount of rest and recovery as well “I think it’s a very individualized thing,” Izewski said smart with what you’re doing and honest with yourself every day that’s the best way to extend your career.” is the Gold Coast/Australia Marathon this summer which will include the Philadelphia Distance Run (half-marathon) in September and the Philadelphia Marathon in November “Would love to come back and make it a triple crown,” he said with a chuckle Among the well-wishers in attendance were Josh’s brother Josh’s parents (Ron and Christine) were also there to cheer on his prestigious performance Having so many loved ones on hand made the whole experience memorable “All the races in Philly I would like to go win,” Izewski said finish my spring season off and have a win at Broad Street The race draws so many people from all over the place “There are a few races that stand out but Broad Street is a cool race to have won I would love to come back and be a multiple-time champion.” A number of Bucks County runners recorded excellent times as well Morrisville’s Alex Carideo placed 24th overall in a time of 52:34 (11th in the 25-29 age group) Yardley’s Chris Carabello placed third in the 55-59 age group with a time of 1:03.16 Bucks County Roadrunners Club member Jamie Gray (30-34) crossed the finish line in 56:20 Ivyland’s Vitaly Belotserkovsky placed eighth in 50-54 with a 1:05.50 Bensalem’s Patrick Donadio finished sixth in 1:07.00 Morrisville’s Pete Carideo took fifth in the 65-69 division with a time of 1:14.24 Bob Boland of Warrington placed seventh in 1:15.03 Bill Schaffling of Yardley placed eighth in 70-74 with a 1:23.23 there were four outstanding performances of note Allyson Thompson of Feasterville Trevose took 14th in the 45-49 bracket with a 1:15.37 Perkasie’s Anabelle Broadbent captured fourth in 1:14.15 New Britain’s Nancy Smith placed fourth in 65-69 with a 1:17.33 25th annual Sesame Place Classic 5K, 1-mile, Kid’s Sprint, 7 a.m., Middletown Township. 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Donate today The Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame welcomed the Class of 2025 on Thursday at Brookside Manor in Feasterville The Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company’s Super 21 Truck will be returning for the very special 25th anniversary Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic on Sunday Central Bucks South posted a 4-0 lead in the first inning en route to a 7-0 shutout of visiting Central Bucks East in Tuesday’s Suburban One League Colonial Division game the Doylestown Rugby Academy high school girls team traveled to Downingtown to play the Downingtown girls team Doylestown was victorious by a score of 43-26 The Archbishop Wood baseball team guaranteed itself a winning Philadelphia Catholic League season with Monday’s 7-0 victory over Cardinal O’Hara Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Our guide features topics that range from home buying to home maintenance and repair delivered Friday afternoons Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates A weekly guide to Arts & Entertainment delivered Wednesday evenings Delivered Saturday mornings with a recap of the best stories from each week Have a notification delivered on Thursdays to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The views expressed here are the author's own American mowers family landscaping still taking on new customers for the current season and much moreWe can get most jobs done within two weeks This exhibition is open Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm Visitors to the gallery at Generations will be able to meet the artist herself on Tuesday This will be a unique opportunity to learn how the artist makes these special paintings and their meaning for her Robin has chosen to honor some of the many talented artists she has met in the area She seeks to capture their story and character in her portraits using the ancient technique of egg tempera She fully exploits this age-old medium to render the passage of time in the faces she chooses to paint To achieve her level of realism and detail "It takes much time and patience and it suits my temperament." She calls it "The Art of Slow Painting." Join LBK Design Build for an evening of family fun as we screen Moana 2 on our outdoor movie screen Bring your family and friends for this drive-in movie event and enjoy free popcorn and dinner from The Munchie Machine food truck All funds will be donated directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County to continue their impactful work creating life-changing relationships for local youth Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A bear cub may be roaming near a popular bridge in Central Park prompting a wildlife warning from Doylestown Township staff on Monday Officials say they were alerted to the possible sighting earlier in the day and immediately notified the Pennsylvania Game Commission The animal was reportedly seen near the bridge in the heart of the park—a spot frequented by families If you see the cub or notice any bear activity authorities ask you to call the Game Commission at 1-833-742-4868 but wildlife experts caution against approaching the animal “Even a small bear can be dangerous if startled or if its mother is nearby,” Game Commission representatives have previously said in similar alerts To learn how to safely coexist with bears, officials urge residents to visit BearWise.org Cloudy with more rounds of showers and possibly some downpours or a t-storm Photo from Doylestown Township Police Department Crimewatch page All lanes of Route 202 southbound are closed between Main Street and the Route 611 Bypass in Doylestown Township - One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Bucks County Thursday All lanes of Route 202 southbound were closed between Main Street and the Route 611 Bypass in Doylestown Township after the crash according to a news release from township police County dispatchers said the road has since reopened The single-vehicle crash happened shortly after noon Dispatchers said the person's condition is unknown Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Doylestown Borough has earned a place on a World Atlas listing of the 10 most unconventional towns in Pennsylvania “From a zombie obsession in Monroeville to the spooky Halloween proceedings in Altoona, these unconventional towns in Pennsylvania promise a novel kind of visitor entertainment that goes against the grain,” stated the worldatlas.com listing home of late anthropologist and archeologist Henry Chapman Mercer as well as the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works are part of the “historical and quirky attractions” that set the borough apart Edmondo Crimi’s vampire museum, VAMPA, highlights the “quirky” part of Doylestown’s appeal, a year-round attraction and one of a series of spooky Halloween stops in Bucks County Mercer Museum top sculpture garden: This Mercer County destination was ranked No. 5 in the U.S. for best sculpture gardens The list also highlights the Michener Art Museum, which showcases past and contemporary works from artists across the Delaware Valley Region. This museum at 138 S. Pine St., founded in 1988, has a permanent collection of paintings, literature, sculptures and other media, and it hosts temporary exhibits throughout the year Tourism, an industry hit hard in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic seems to be on the upswing in Bucks County Visit Bucks County, the county’s official tourism promotion agency, reported earlier this month that a record 8.4 million visitors came to Bucks County and set another record of $1.3 billion in economic impact in 2024 That economic impact includes $710 million of direct spending by visitors in local restaurants Leisure and hospitality jobs also grew to 29,104 employees across the county last year Chris Ullery can be reached at cullery@couriertimes.com We keep voters informed through our in-depth coverage and make it easy for our readers to be prepared to cast their vote we will send a digest of all our stories to your inbox DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (March 13, 2025) – Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 43,617-square-foot store located at 1745 South Easton Road in Doylestown, Pa. The Doylestown store’s product assortment includes more than 500 locally sourced items from the Mid-Atlantic region, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards “My family and I have called Doylestown home for almost 20 years and I am excited to help bring the first Whole Foods Market location to this community,” said Joseph Greenlee “From fresh produce to specialty items sourced from Pennsylvania and across the Mid-Atlantic this store is a reflection of the incredible food community in the region We look forward to providing Bucks County with excellent service and a wide selection of products that meet our high standards for ingredients and sourcing.” Opening morning, customers enjoyed complimentary coffee from Backyard Beans and delicious bites from Aaji’s The first 300 shoppers in line were given a limited-edition Doylestown tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon Additionally on opening morning, Whole Foods Market provided a food donation to Manna on Main Street The nonprofit previously received a refrigerated van from the company which makes regular surplus food pickups from Whole Foods Market stores to help prevent food waste and serve the surrounding community Both donations are part of Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program which aims to enhance the ability of local food rescue organizations to transport food to areas facing the greatest need Each donated van has the capacity to rescue more than 1 million pounds of food Find more information on the features and product assortment in the new Doylestown store here Founded in 1980, Austin-based Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer and the first certified organic national grocer in the United States. Part of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores, Whole Foods Market serves customers in more than 530 stores across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. To learn more about Whole Foods Market, please visit https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/ Doylestown's newest multi-use project — 333 N. Broad — is finally complete and ready for residents A culmination of the borough's 30-year vision to transform this once industrial part of town including the former site of the Doylestown Intelligencer newspaper the $77 million complex includes 235 luxury apartments in four linked buildings connected by an enclosed walkway "I think its exactly the vision the borough had which is 'we're going to take this more commercial light-industrial part of town and make it more mixed use and integrated into the borough,'" said David Della Porta founding partner of the project developer Cornerstone Tracy The project's first floor also includes 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and more than 400 parking spaces The developer has enough interest to fill the retail spaces "a couple times over" but no deals have been finalized yet Approximately 1 acre of land that affronts Atkinson Drive has also been preserved as a public green space with walking trails Potential tenants can choose from a variety of unit sizes and rents ranging from 485-square-foot studios renting for less than $2,000 a month to approximately 1,500-square-foot two bedroom, two bathroom apartments for $4,356 per month, according to the leasing website. "It is probably the nicest apartments that we've built We took the design and amenities to another level," he said You can visit the apartment complex's website to learn more Lacey Latch is the development reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. She can be reached at LLatch@gannett.com 2025 at 12:26 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Jeff Werner/Patch)DOYLESTOWN PA — Doylestown Borough has been named one of the most unconventional towns in Pennsylvania by the World Atlas for its "historical and quirky attractions." In an introduction to its 2025 list of Pennsylvania's most "unconventional" towns the Atlas explains that while many visitors come to Pennsylvania to experience the history that abounds in places like Philadelphia there's a "unique brand of tourist" who looks for the state's "most eccentric attractions and oddities ... their target being towns that have embraced alternative lifestyles peculiar points of interest and atypical traditions that set them apart." The World Atlas chose the Bucks County Seat as one of those "unconventional" places to visit in Pennsylvania for its "display of gorgeous architecture" and its "historical and quirky attractions," which make the town "worth exploring." The atlas says Doylestown is best associated with "The Mercer Mile," a trio of concrete structures built by Henry Chapman Mercer Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle showcase a mix of architectural designs decorating the downtown skyline." The atlas also notes that Doylestown is home to the VAMPA Vampire and Paranormal Museum a 7000-square-foot museum with "a vast stockpile of vampire-related artifacts from killing sets to occult paraphernalia and paranormal items Among other towns making the list were Yeadon Borough the final resting place of one of the nation's most notorious serial killers - H.H the home of the Living Dead Museum and the town's Zombie Weekend held every June; and Ashland known for its Big Mine Run Geyser and an eight-foot-tall statue of Whistler's Mother Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. It’s been a decade since The Next Step Programs first set out to help people with disabilities achieve their dreams Through its many classes, support services, social groups and partnerships with local businesses, the Doylestown-based nonprofit has worked with more than 1,000 young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — helping them to find meaningful employment build lasting friendships and gain a sense of belonging within their communities The program's staff hopes to do even more, CEO Josh Fields said announcing a bold new initiative to further their mission by creating a safe and supportive space where adults with disabilities can live “We have already achieved what some would’ve called the impossible and I believe we can do more there’s always something more we can be doing,” Fields said Their latest goal is nothing short of ambitious: coming up with $4 million by Feb. 28 to purchase the 2.5-acre Paul B. Moyer & Sons property along South Clinton Street in Doylestown Borough where the organization plans to develop a marketplace for independence and inclusive housing To do this, The Next Steps Programs launched a fundraising campaign that seeks support from potential partners “This is the answer to so many questions all at once,” Fields said all under one area that is integrated into the community We’re building a community site that will impact Bucks County for generations to come is to bring businesses together that support those with disabilities through employment hands-on learning and community engagement in a “welcoming space where people of all abilities come together to shop the plans also include the addition of apartment units designed to provide affordable inclusive housing for individuals with disabilities access to support services to empower residents and integrative living opportunities for people of all abilities The project, while spearheaded by The Next Step Programs, is also backed by a group of families working together to ensure the futures of their children with disabilities, including Monkey’s Uncle owners Jeanell and Derrick Morgan All three have expressed a commitment to expand their businesses into the marketplace Fasciano, who opened Bake Ability in 2021 for her two adult sons with Fragile X syndrome said the marketplace and housing project would provide more opportunities for her sons and other young adults with disabilities to succeed “This is going to build a community within a community,” Fasciano said “And I feel like Doylestown is great spot because it gives these adults a sense of independent living an opportunity to move out of their parent’s house and build a life of their own.” A project of this scale wouldn’t be possible without the support of the community including people like the Moyer family who opened their lawn mower and tractor business along South Clinton Street nearly 100 years ago before moving the bulk of their operations to Jamison in 2022 heard about the project and learned his own goddaughter with cerebral palsy went to The Next Step Programs — and then he and his family felt as if the plan was meant to happen with a vision that we didn’t think was possible for this community And now we’ve decided to do everything we can to make this a reality,” Moyer said “We’re brainstorming ways we can help him fundraise the money we’re trying to get the word out and we are completely supportive of this It makes us feel good that our property is going to go towards something that’s going to be around for the next 100 years as well.” art and culture for The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times at PhillyBurbs.com Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription The long-anticipated wait for the new Whole Foods is nearly over Whole Foods Market announced its Doylestown Township store will open its doors March 13 The new store is set to become the supermarket chain’s first location in Bucks County, taking over a portion of the space formerly occupied by Marshalls and HomeGoods in the Barn Plaza shopping center off Easton Road Dharma Bums makes best restaurants list: Kerouac-inspired Point Pleasant restaurant named one of best in U.S. Its product assortment is to include more than 500 local items from the Mid-Atlantic region sourced with the help of Daniela D’Ambrosio forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market The Doylestown store is to feature a full-service seafood counter a specialty department celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers a curated grocery section filled with private label favorites and local products an extensive selection of wines and craft beers and a Whole Body department with a large assortment of wellness Whole Foods in Doylestown is to first welcome customers at 8 a.m. on opening day, offering patrons complimentary coffee from Backyard Beans and bites from Aaji’s The first 300 customers in line are to receive a custom tote bag and Secret Saver coupon with offers of up to $100 off As part of Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program, the company is to provide a food donation on opening day to Manna on Main Street a Lansdale-based nonprofit focused on ending hunger Where is the Doylestown Whole Foods?The new 43,617-square-foot store is located in the Barn Plaza shopping center at 1745 South Easton Road in Doylestown What are the hours of the Doylestown Whole Foods?Regular store hours are set for 8 a.m Is the new Whole Foods in Doylestown hiring?Whole Foods has been accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions across several departments at the Doylestown store Doylestown Whole Foods is hiring: Whole Foods in Doylestown now hiring; new store takes next step ahead of spring opening the natural and organic food retailer has since expanded to more than 530 stores across the United States according to a press release announcing the opening It's also the first certified organic national grocer in the United States “All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous Quality Standards high-fructose corn syrup and more than 300 flavors sweeteners and other ingredients commonly found in food," the press release said all beauty and body care products must meet the company’s body care standards which ban more than 240 commonly used ingredients Bucks County dining: 10 Bucks County standouts we wish made USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year list Rahim "Rich" Kakar isn’t your typical restaurant owner Just weeks after graduating from Central Bucks East, the 18-year-old jumped feet-first into adulthood when he opened Red Rooster Hot Chicken in Warminster last summer Hot chicken was the big trend in the past couple years so I saw an opportunity and decided to take it,” said Kakar who is getting ready to open a second location in Doylestown Borough Thanks to recipes that Kakar and his mom developed together Red Rooster offers a small but hearty menu of chicken sandwiches and fries all cooked to order using fresh ingredients “We keep a small menu so we can be the best at what we’re doing," he said "We don’t skip any steps; we do everything from the start to the finish line and we focus on the quality." Red Rooster’s new Doylestown shop is to be located next door to Heirloom along East State Street, taking the place of Quinoa Kakar said they are going through the permitting process and working to set up the space Doylestown nonprofit takes next step: Shops, housing in Doylestown for adults with disabilities one step closer. Here’s the plan the fast-casual restaurant is to offer takeout and delivery as well as dine-in with indoor seating and the possibility of outdoor table seating in the warmer months Eight months into running his own business Kakar said it’s been well worth the hard work and they’ll cover for me at the store while I fix it they play a big role in keeping the restaurant running.” In addition to hot chicken sandwiches and tenders which can be customized to the spice level of your choosing — from no spice and mild all the way to extra hot and reaper — Red Rooster serves up fries An official opening date for the Doylestown location has not been set he plans to have Red Rooster open daily starting at 11 a.m and continuing into the evening with late-night hours Where is Red Rooster Hot Chicken in Warminster?While waiting for Red Rooster to open in Doylestown you can check out its original shop at 610 W Easter brunch, dinners in Bucks County: These Bucks County restaurants are serving Easter brunch and dinner. Be sure to book early Doylestown Hospital is now officially part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System following a review by regulators that began in August According to a news release from doylestownhealth.org State Street in Doylestown Township will now be known as Penn Medicine Doylestown Health as it joins one of the nation’s top academic health systems "Doylestown Health’s integration into Penn Medicine is a key part of our strategy to reimagine care," said Kevin B "Our goal is to transform healthcare into a source of ease and reassurance — simplifying care delivery Doylestown Hospital was founded 100 years ago and currently operates with a medical staff of more than 600 health care providers covering approximately 50 specialties It's been operated by the nonprofit Doylestown Health “Doylestown Hospital was founded with the principal mission to bring quality healthcare close to home for the patients we serve and I can think of no better way to do that than by joining our region’s leading academic health system which will allow for patients in our community to receive even more advanced care options,” Jim Brexler The announcement April 1 marks the end of a merger that started last January as the hospital sought to become the seventh facility acquired by the university’s health system and third since 2013: Chester County Hospital Lancaster General Health and Princeton Health Both health care providers have faced some financial struggles since the pandemic in 2020 Officials have said the goal of the merger is to make health care more cost-effective The Philadelphia Business Journal reported in February that Doylestown Health reported an operating loss of $13.7 million over the first half of the 2025 fiscal year The hospital reported losses of about $8 million over the same period last year While UPenn is an $11.9-billion enterprise, the health system also saw its operating margins shrink to just 2% between 2021 and 2023, down from an average of 6% in the three years before the pandemic, according to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer in December 2023 2025) – Whole Foods Market will open a new 43,617-square-foot store located 1745 South Easton Road in Doylestown The new location’s product assortment features more than 500 local items from the Mid-Atlantic region Forager for Local & Emerging Brands at Whole Foods Market Features of the new Doylestown store include: Opening morning, customers will enjoy complimentary coffee from Backyard Beans and bites from Aaji’s The first 300 customers in line will receive a custom tote bag and Secret Saver coupon featuring offers up to $100 off Additionally on opening morning, Whole Foods Market will provide a food donation to Manna on Main Street which aims to enhance the ability of local food rescue organizations to transport surplus food to areas facing the greatest need All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous Quality Standards sweeteners and other ingredients commonly found in food For more information, please visit https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/doylestown 2025 at 11:22 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Andrew Webster was arrested on Sunday and charged with making terroristic threats and simple assault (Central Bucks Regional Police Department)DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH PA — A 56-year-old Doylestown man faces charges after police say he threatened to shoot people at his Doylestown home Sunday afternoon Andrew Webster was arrested at his home on Broadale Road and charged with making terroristic threats and simple assault for an incident that resulted in a SWAT team response and a shelter-in-place order being issued for the area Police responded to the scene around 2:55 p.m for the report of a man threatening to shot people at his home The victim and other visitors left the home immediately and called police knowing that Webster had access to firearms inside his bedroom The Central Bucks Regional Police Department issued a “Shelter in Place” for the surrounding area and initiated a SWAT response Webster was taken into custody at approximately 4:20 p.m He was arraigned and bail was set at 10 percent of $60,000 with restrictions including relinquishment of firearms and no contact with the victim Webster has been remanded to Bucks County Prison to await further court action and federal government websites often end in .gov Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure you're on an official state website The US 202 and PA 611 bypasses of Doylestown were built in the early 1970s the concrete road surface and bridges have deteriorated and need rehabilitation The proposed work includes rehabilitation of the concrete road surface and an asphalt overlay of the road and the bridges and overpasses along the project will also be rehabilitated The existing guiderail will be upgraded to meet current standards along with signing and pavement markings Minor drainage improvements will also be made along with slope stabilization The ramps on the interchanges will be rehabilitated as well and one of the ramps at the cloverleaf interchange between US 202 and PA 611 will be reconstructed due to severe deterioration Due to the volume of traffic and the importance of the bypasses construction staging will be developed to accommodate traffic flow and maintain access to the exit and entrance ramps The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested If you need translation or interpretation services or have concerns that require individual attention please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of or participation in a PennDOT program or activity A Doylestown area man is facing charges after authorities alleged that he scratched what appears to be a swastika on a Tesla SUV parked outside a gym earlier this week Chadd Ritenbaugh, 55, of Buckingham, was identified after he checked into the Planet Fitness gym using his membership card following the alleged vandalism of a car parked in the gym’s lot Tesla vehicles and owners have been a target nationally of opponents of the South African businessman Elon Musk who is a senior adviser in the Trump administration and leading the controversial Department of Government Efficiency Central Bucks Regional Police alleged that the Tesla owner returned home after working out at the gym and noticed fresh scratch marks on her vehicle DoorDash driver who was shot at speaks Bucks County DoorDasher who survived being shot at: 'This is way out of hand' She reviewed footage from the car’s camera system that showed a man park his Lexus beside her car shortly before 9:30 a.m The affidavit said he then ducked behind his vehicle and appeared to scratch into the side of the Tesla who is also seen on video entering the business wearing the same clothing as the suspect in the Tesla video Authorities identified Ritenbaugh through his membership ID and his driver’s license photo Ritenbaugh is charged with misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief and harassment and two counts of summary harassment and disorderly conduct The incident Monday followed one on Sunday in Newtown Township where four juveniles allegedly were involved in vandalizing a Cybertruck The Newtown and Doylestown incidents are the first two reported ones related to the luxury-brand associated with Musk At least 80 reported cases of vandalism or arson of Tesla vehicles in nine states have been reported in the U.S. and Canada, NBC news has reported. Three people are facing federal charges protesters have rallied outside the Tesla dealership in Warminster including a gathering March 22 that attracted more than 500 people No reports of vandalism have been made at the Street Road dealership The FBI issued a public service announcement last week encouraging the public to report suspicious activities involving Teslas (This story was updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy.) Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at jciavaglia@gannett.com More than two years after the new store announcement in the fall of 2022 Whole Foods Market is now hiring for its Doylestown Township location in preparation for its anticipated opening Applications are currently being accepted for 20 full-time and part-time positions across several departments at the Doylestown store According to the advertised job postings the store is expected to open by early spring which has been under construction at the Barn Plaza shopping center off Easton Road since last winter is set to become the supermarket chain’s first location in Bucks County the closest stores are in Spring House and Jenkintown in Montgomery County Whole Foods has yet to provide an exact opening date for its Doylestown store In the past the company has typically announced its new store openings approximately a month in advance Construction of the Whole Foods is just one of a handful ongoing changes at the 237,681-square-foot shopping center which is owned and operated by Brixmor Property Group Barn Plaza welcomed two new stores with the opening of honeygrow in April making way for a new multi-tenant building designed to house a retail shop and two restaurants An opening date for First Watch and Chipotle has not been announced yet the old Regal Barn Cinema site awaits its fate as Brixmor goes through the land development process Brixmor has announced plans to demolish the existing theater structures which would provide space for four more restaurants three additional retail shops and a medical office Doylestown nonprofit eyes a big change: Doylestown may host a marketplace, housing for adults with disabilities. Here's the plan. Main Street Sport & Social is ready to tee off the newest addition to its indoor entertainment venue with this weekend’s grand opening of Main Sip by 1675 The new cocktail bar and lounge opens Friday from 6–10 p.m on the third floor of the Main Street Marketplace located in the heart of downtown Doylestown thanks to a partnership with Bensalem-based distillery said Main Sip is the perfect amenity to complement their offerings “The plan all along was to make this an all-encompassing place And the bar was really the final piece where people could have an experience for the whole family,” Wister said “We’re excited to round out the picture of what we wanted to achieve at the end of the day.” BYOB will no longer be an option at Main Street Sport & Social’s other facilities but Main Sips’ drinks can be enjoyed across the entire venue while duck pin bowling playing a round in one of the golf simulator bays or competing in nine holes of miniature golf said the newest expansion allows the venue to offer something for everyone “We’re just trying to have an all-inclusive space that is not specifically one thing for girls nights or for guys watching sports there are so many different levels of experiences and hospitalities that people can hope to get here.” Next Step Programs looking to expand: Doylestown may host a marketplace, housing for adults with disabilities. Here's the plan. What’s on the menu at Doylestown’s new sports barMain Sip’s menu includes a curated selection of Pennsylvania wine and beers while showcasing 1675’s line of spirits across specially crafted cocktails many of which feature golf and other sports-inspired themes following the same hours of operation as the rest of Main Street Sport & Social’s services: Details: 22 S. Main St., Doylestown; mainstreetsportandsocial.com New Hope and Lambertville dining: New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week to feature more than two dozen eateries 2025 at 3:42 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The activity was in the area of 5 Broadale Road borough officials said in a post on X shortly before 4 p.m PA — A person is in custody after a shelter-in-place order was issued Sunday afternoon in Doylestown due to an armed barricade near a commercial area Police confirmed in an email blast around 4:45 p.m that a person had been taken into custody and there was no threat to the public "The SRT team was called in to assist and the situation is under control," Central Bucks Regional police said in the message The barricade was in the area of 5 Broadale Road The address is just blocks from Mercer Square mall and Doylestown Shopping Center "Police are dealing with an Armed barricaded subject," the post said Swat Team & negotiators are en route to assist We will repost when the situation has been resolved." The Central Bucks Regional Police Department had issued the shelter-in-place order and instructed those who received it to “lock all doors and move to a central and secure location away from windows.” 2025 at 1:46 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Bucks County Administration Building in Doylestown PA — Hundreds of protesters are expected to participate in a National "Hands Off" Mass Mobilization event on Saturday afternoon at the Bucks County Administration Building in Doylestown Borough Human Rights Campaign and the Service Employees International Union are collaborating to organize a national mass mobilization of protestors who object to the "disruptive and damaging policies" of the Trump Administration hundreds will be gathering at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown to bring the national day of protest to Bucks County and will include remarks by Doylestown Mayor Noni West Democratic candidate for Sheriff Danny Ciesler Democratic candidate for Recorder of Deeds Robin Robinson and interim Dean of the College of New Jersey and former Central Bucks School Board member Tabitha DelAngelo “Our Philadelphia event is one part of a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in American history,” said Vicki Miller of Indivisible Philadelphia the primary host organization for this event and their billionaire cronies have orchestrated an all-out assault on our citizens and all our basicrights — enabled by the Republican-led Congress every step of the way.” "The Musk and Trump regime continues to attempt to assert their perceived dominance over We The People,” said Kadida Kenner “They are attempting to disenfranchise voters with unnecessary burdens to the ballot They are takingthese vicious steps to bankroll their billionaire tax scam and support their billionaire donors The Trump regime is handing over our tax dollars So we are gathering together in Philadelphia and other venues across the country to show that we won’t stand for their dismantling of our nation.” "From increased costs for police equipment caused by the Trump tariffs to reduced funding for municipalities because of Musk's DOGE cuts,” said Danny Ciesler the Democratic candidate for Bucks County Sheriff "there is no question that this administration's actions will hurt law enforcement in Bucks County and beyond.” The integration of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health was made official Tuesday Doylestown Health has joined the University of Pennsylvania Health System Executives from both institutions praised the integration Tuesday morning With several hundred people looking on and the Central Bucks West High School Marching Band playing on the hospital’s main campus executives from both institutions praised the integration Tuesday morning so proud and so excited to be Penn Medicine Doylestown Health,” Doylestown Health’s CEO Jim Brexler told the crowd on the sunny but chilly day “This is a historic and evolutionary day in our organization’s history,” said Brexler as well as genuine and unbridled joy for the future.” The merger of the more than 100-year-old Doylestown Hospital and Penn Medicine marks a significant milestone for the country’s only community hospital founded and long-operated by a group of women known as the Village Improvement Association Brexler noted the VIA’s exceptional contribution recognizing that the landmark day also marks the organization’s 131st anniversary The CEO also praised the work of all those who contribute daily to the ongoing success of the hospital chair of the boards of Doylestown Hospital and Doylestown Health Foundation and vice president of Health Services and Village Improvement Association of Doylestown compared the historic moment to the hospital’s beginning “When the founders embarked upon the critical effort of bringing health and healing to the community they loved a key component of that vision was a place for mothers and babies,” said Chabot bringing about this amazing place felt very much like delivering a baby of their own “How comforting it is to know that what we have here is seen as a precious worthy treasure to take forward into a bright dean of the Perelman School of Medicine and executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System expressed Penn’s pleasure at the partnership As he was crossing by the hospital’s front door “He looked me right in the eye and said ‘This is a great place.’” “Penn Medicine is very proud to partner with Doylestown Health.” The success of a healthcare institution Recognizing the high regard for Penn Medicine around the world Epstein pointed to the institution’s many accomplishments “Let’s continue to innovate and find new cures and therapies,” he said University of Pennsylvania Health System CEO Kevin Mahoney said joining Doylestown Health is part of its effort to “reimagine care.” “Our goal is to transform healthcare into a source of ease and reassurance-simplifying care delivery making it more accessible for patients and creating a seamless two members of the PMDH board will be appointed by Penn Medicine and two Doylestown trustees will join Penn’s board Doylestown Hospital is the seventh Penn Medicine Hospital joining the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital The two health systems mutually announced the signing of a letter of intent to combine in January 2024 and began a due diligence process that involved Doylestown meeting certain financial goals including the reduction of its $200-million in debt That effort included the sale of its complex of independent living cottages apartments and its nursing facility at Pine Run Retirement Community to Presbyterian Senior Living for $80.6 million last July The anticipated merger of Doylestown Health with the University of Pennsylvania Health System may come in mid-August Hundreds of officials and employees from University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health gathered Wednesday at Doylestown Health to announce signing of a “definitive agreement” integrating the two care providers The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown offered its congratulations Tuesday on the completion of Penn Medicine's acquisition of Doylestown Health 2025 at 2:43 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new Whole Foods Market at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown Township PA — Workers were busy at the Barn Plaza last week getting ready for the much anticipated opening of the new Whole Foods Market on Thursday While several workers powerwashed the sidewalks in front of the new store inside they were busy stocking shelves and getting ready for the big opening Another group of workers were installing a new shopping center directory sign at the entrance to the Barn Plaza at 1745 South Easton Road Since the announcement was made that Whole Foods would be opening at the center the Doylestown Township shopping center has undergone a multi-million-dollar facelift with new signage and a sleek new modern look The former Applebee’s store has also been razed and is being replaced by a new standalone building now under construction in the parking lot of the shopping center The new building located next to Urgent Care will house three new eating places including a Chipotle Mexican Grill and First Watch A tenant has not yet been announced for the third storefront The new Barn Plaza directory sign at the Easton Road entrance to the shopping center A new building that will house three new eateries is under construction in the parking lot of the Barn Plaza The doors to the new 43,617-square-foot Whole Foods Market located 1745 South Easton Road are scheduled to open on Thursday the first 300 customers in line will receive a custom tote bag and Secret Saver coupon featuring offers of up to $100 off customers will be treated to complimentary coffee from Backyard Beans and bites from Aaji’s Whole Foods will make a food donation to Manna on Main Street The Lansdale-based nonprofit previously received a refrigerated van from the company which picks up surplus food from Whole Foods Market stores and redistributes it to the community’s needy which aims to enhance the ability of local food rescue organizations transport surplus food to areas facing the greatest need The shopping carts are waiting for the store's first customers will feature more than 500 local items from the Mid-Atlantic region a forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods The Central Bucks Regional Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order Sunday for an armed barricade subject in Doylestown No additional information was immediately available on Sunday afternoon This is a developing story that may be updated 2025 at 2:00 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new Whole Foods at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown Township PA — One of the most asked questions in the Doylestown area has just been answered Whole Foods Market will open its new 43,617-square-foot store at the Barn Plaza Some of highlights of the new Doylestown store are: The new Whole Foods Market at the Barn Plaza will open its doors on March 13 On opening morning, customers will be treated to complimentary coffee from Backyard Beans and bites from Aaji’s Additionally on opening morning, Whole Foods Market will provide a food donation to Manna on Main Street All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous Quality Standards Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round including deep discounts on select popular products each week and an additional 10 percent off hundreds of in-store sale items customers can pay in-store with their palm using Amazon One or with the Whole Foods Market or Amazon app For more information on in-store benefits for Prime members and payment options, click here. The 2,000-square-foot rooftop of 333 North Broad the sprawling new apartment complex in Doylestown Borough One of the common areas inside 333 North Broad offers a place to sit or just curious about what lies within 333 North Broad Doylestown Borough's new sprawling apartment complex Large crowds flocked to the “grand opening” of the massive luxury apartment complex at 333 N Visitors check out the kitchen of one of the units that's available for rent at the new 333 North Broad complex in Doylestown Borough It was a day for which many had been waiting years At long last the curious and those eager to put down a deposit could see for themselves what the highly anticipated 333 North Broad — its name is its Doylestown address — has to offer At long last the curious and those eager to put down a deposit could see for themselves what the highly anticipated 333 North Broad has to offer whose name matches its Doylestown Borough address take in the rooftop views and check out one of the apartments Hundreds of visitors poured into the building as they enjoyed a taste of wine and dined on a buffet of pasta and sandwiches “It’s gorgeous,” said the Chalfont resident who came to see if the setting might be right for her mother Those who made their way to the 2,000-square-foot rooftop fire pits and pool tables offer one of the many social areas “It’s very socially oriented,” added David Della Porta founding partner of the real estate development firm Cornerstone Tracy Once the site of The Intelligencer newspaper a large wall of carved wooden letters and carpeting that resembles newsprint “We wanted to show respect for the news business,” said Della Porta who described the building’s aesthetic as “refined industrial.” It’s 25% leased Robert and Valentina Kobus had already made up their minds The Brooklyn couple had signed a lease for a one-bedroom apartment and is moving in this month The proud grandparents want to be closer to their family here but will also keep their home in Morristown “It feels like a luxury hotel,” said Robert called the complex “the future of apartment living.” Pat Witekl was lounging in one of the covered rooftop spaces “I’m looking at my options,” said the Doylestown Township woman A variety of apartment sizes and rents are available in the four-story buildings is designed with comfort and well-being in mind Rents also vary based on what floor the apartment’s on and the view “333 North Broad is for all intents and purposes the final piece of a thirty-plus year plan to redevelop the borough's old industrial back door into a vibrant With 235 units stretching across four linked structures “333 North Broad” is both the address and the name of the largest housing development Doylestown Borough has seen 2025 at 4:34 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Shutterstock)DOYLESTOWN PA — A man who police say was threatening his family with a gun was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after police negotiated his surrender at a home on Broadale Road in Doylestown Borough the Central Bucks Regional Police Department issued a shelter-in-place in the area of Old Dublin Pike and North Main Street and instructed those who received it to “lock all doors and move to a central and secure location away from windows.” Police also called the Central Bucks Special Response Team (SRT) and negotiators to the scene "The SRT team was called in to assist and the situation is under control," Central Bucks Regional police said in its message Police told area news outlets that the situation was brought to a successful conclusion through negotiations and there were no injuries Borough officials reported the unfolding situation in a post on Facebook shortly before 4 p.m "Police are dealing with an armed barricaded subject," the post said Swat Team and negotiators are en route to assist