Langhorne Ledger Logo
Community News

Langhorne Legion to host 11th annual Veterans 5K

The Jesse W. Soby American Legion Post 148 in Langhorne will sponsor its 11th annual 5K Veteran’s Run/Fun Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 9 a.m.
A Love for Life founder Christine Edmonds, holding an accordion, celebrates with family and friends, including Dr. Benjamin Stanger of the University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center and his wife, Elsa, to her right, during the ninth annual Oktoberfest fundraiser Oct. 3 in Newtown Borough, which raises money for pancreatic cancer research.
Newtown Borough hosted its annual German-style Oktoberfest fundraiser Oct. 3, benefiting A Love for Life, a Newtown-based nonprofit that supports pancreatic cancer research.

Discover your roots at Family History Month Meet & Greet

In celebration of Family History Month, Bucks County Community College is hosting a free Family History Meet & Greet event on Thursday, Oct. 15, at its Newtown Campus.
The East Broad Top Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Express takes passengers on a scenic fall ride aboard a historic steam locomotive to Colgate Grove, where families can pick pumpkins, play games and enjoy Halloween fun.

Pumpkin Patch Express offers fall fun for the whole family

The East Broad Top Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Express offers historic steam train rides through the fall landscape, followed by a visit to a pumpkin patch with activities for all ages.

Old Barracks Museum plans fall, winter events

The Old Barracks Museum has announced a lineup of events for the fall and winter season. From living history to author lectures, there is something for everyone.
Attorney General Dave Sunday, pictured in an August 2026 file photo, said many vapes are marketed to children.

Pennsylvania vape, e-cigarette restrictions set to take effect this month

Pennsylvania will begin enforcing stricter vape and e-cigarette regulations Oct. 19, limiting which products can legally be sold across the state.
Trending Stories
As November approaches, as your representatives in the state legislature, we want to remind you that every vote counts.  If you are not already registered to vote, the deadline to do so is …
Spirits on State, a new guided ghost walk through Newtown borough, begins Sept. 29, taking visitors past historic buildings, former hotels, secret societies and sites connected to reported paranormal encounters and true crime.
The great thing about anniversaries (besides the candles and cake) is they provide an opportunity to reflect on the past while setting a course to shape the future. As Langhorne Borough nears its …
Business Spotlight
Spotlight: Sir Grout
Fall is here, and with the holidays right around the corner, many Bucks County homeowners are turning their attention indoors. If your kitchen or bathroom is looking tired or dated, you may not need …
Spotlight: Kenderdine’s Heating Oil & HVAC
Colder weather will be here before we know it, and now is the perfect time to make sure your home is ready. Preparing your heating system before temperatures drop can help prevent unexpected …
Fall Deep-Root Feeding
Spotlight: Andrew’s Lawn Ranger
Prolific August rains, coupled with high heat and humidity this past spring, caused numerous lawn problems. Nutsedge, crabgrass and lawn fungus ran rampant from wet soil conditions. Applying a cold …
Spotlight: Bucks County Transport
Are you looking for a meaningful way to stay active and engaged? Bucks County Transport (BCT) is seeking dedicated drivers who want to make a real difference in their community – and we especially …
Spotlight: Warminster Symphony Orchestra
Sixty years ago, a small group of musicians was formed to perform in the “Merry Widow” operetta. From this core group, the Warminster Symphony Orchestra was born. Today, WSO is a distinguished, …
Entertainment
During Scarecrows in the Village, more the 100 scarecrows line the pathways of Peddler’s Village in Bucks County.
Fun things to do in Bucks County this weekend
Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Bucks County this weekend? We have you covered. 
ActorsNET performers appear in a recent production of “Blithe Spirit” as the Morrisville theater company prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary season.
ActorsNET celebrates 30 years with season of greatest hits
ActorsNET is celebrating its 30th season in Morrisville with “You Can’t Take It With You” opening the season, while honoring the theater’s history, founders and volunteers and looking ahead to its next chapter.
Northampton Township library announces fall lineup
The Free Library of Northampton Township is filling its fall calendar with programs covering everything from estate planning and local history to technology, genealogy and science.
Thousands of paranormal enthusiasts visit Eastern State Penitentiary each year.
Pennsylvania’s haunted road trip: 20 spooky places to visit
Pennsylvania is home to some of America's most haunted destinations — from historic hotels, eerie landmarks, prisons, filming locations, and more — that are perfect for a spooky road trip.
Step into Newtown’s haunted past with Spirits on State
Spirits on State, a new guided ghost walk through Newtown borough, begins Sept. 29, taking visitors past historic buildings, former hotels, secret societies and sites connected to reported paranormal encounters and true crime.
Calendar of events
Regional News Roundup

PrimoHoagies owner marks 10 years in Langhorne

Pat Micciulla stands with his wife, Liz, and their children, Michael and Dominick, outside PrimoHoagies in Langhorne, where he is celebrating 10 years of ownership with an anniversary celebration Oct. 10.

Pat Micciulla is celebrating 10 years of owning the PrimoHoagies in Langhorne, the same location where he began working as a high school student and purchased at age 22, with an anniversary celebration Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Pennsylvania Democrats propose universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise

State Sen. Nikil Saval, pictured in a 2025 file photo, is sponsoring a bill that would create a single-payer health care system in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Democrats are proposing a state-run universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise and thousands face losing coverage.

Pennsylvania skill games face deadline as lawmakers weigh next steps

Bipartisan proposals in the Pennsylvania House and Senate would license skill games and charge operators fees while limiting most establishments to five machines.

Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg after a 10-week recess with little time to determine the future of the state’s skill games.

Fall farm-to-table cooking demonstration returns to Playwicki Farm

For the third time this year, Playwicki Farm in Lower Southampton Township will host a seasonal farm-to-table cooking demonstration and tasting Oct. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

What Pennsylvania mail voters need to know before November

Pennsylvania mail-in ballot instructions are shown on this insert that is included in mail ballots sent to voters who requested one.

Pennsylvanians have until Monday, Oct. 19, to register to vote in the November election. You can check your registration status at the Department of State’s website.

15 years sober, Warrington mom helps others find recovery

Warrington resident Kristy Naughton is celebrating 15 years of sobriety with her children during September’s National Recovery Month.

After years of addiction, homelessness and losing custody of her three children, Warrington’s Kristy Naughton is celebrating 15 years of sobriety during September’s National Recovery Month.

After cancer battle, Langhorne teen throws Phillies first pitch

Kyle Lautenbacher, 18, of Langhorne, who recently completed treatment for leukemia, threw the ceremonial first pitch on Aug. 22 at a Philadelphia Phillies game.

Kyle Lautenbacher, 18, of Langhorne, who recently completed treatment for leukemia, threw the ceremonial first pitch during Bringing Hope Home's annual Hope Family Reunion at Citizens Bank Park.

Wordsmiths Series brings award-winning poets to Newtown

(From left) Tom Mallouk, Julie Standig and Jeanne Marie Beaumont will read their poetry, followed by book signings and a reception on Oct. 2 to kick off the Wordsmiths Reading Series.

Bucks County Community College resumes its free Wordsmiths Reading Series on Friday, Oct. 2, featuring award-winning poets Jeanne Marie Beaumont, Julie Standig, and Tom Mallouk at the Newtown Campus.

Fall fun meets history at Bolton Mansion

Members of the 1st Crossing Volunteers, 18th Century Reenactors, participate in a Revolutionary War encampment, one of many attractions at the annual fall festival at Bolton Mansion in Levittown on Sept. 12.

Hundreds of people gathered at Bolton Mansion on Sept. 12 for an annual fall festival featuring food trucks, family activities, vendors, historical reenactors and tours of the historic mansion.