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Today Bucks is buzzing with a mix of heavy headlines and early St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Here’s a breakdown of the top news and your weekend guide.
Happy Friday!
Top Headlines
Major Economic Investment: Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $20 billion investment by Amazon Web Services to build data centers in Pennsylvania. One of the primary locations is slated for Bucks County. This project is expected to create thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent roles.
Security Updates: The FBI recently raided a storage facility in Langhorne linked to a recent investigation in New York City. Officials confirmed that devices found in the local facility contained residue matching those used in NYC.
Public Health Advisory: Bucks County Parks and Recreation has issued a Bird Flu (HPAI) advisory. Visitors to parks like Lake Luxembourg in Middletown are advised not to feed wildlife or touch birds, as the outbreak has affected millions of birds across the state.
Legal News: The State Superior Court has rejected the appeal of Justin Mohn in the high-profile beheading case, ensuring he remains in state prison without parole.
Law Enforcement Alert: A multi-jurisdictional DUI Sobriety Checkpoint is scheduled for this weekend. Starting Saturday night at 10:00 PM, police from six departments will be monitoring Route 611 in Warrington and surrounding areas.
Upcoming Weekend Events
Friday, March 13 (Tonight)
St. Paddy’s unWINEd: Shady Brook Farm in Yardley kicks off its celebration with live Irish music, Irish dancers (tonight only), and a themed menu from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Comedy Night: Comedian Jim Florentine performs at the Newtown Theatre at 8:00 PM.
Theater: The world premiere of the musical comedy Starstruck continues at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope.
Paint & Sip: The Bucks Club in Jamison is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day-themed Paint & Sip from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Saturday, March 14
Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The annual parade begins at 10:30 AM in Levittown. The route starts at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School and heads down New Falls Road.
Opening Day at Sesame Place: The 2026 season officially begins today in Langhorne with an Opening Day Parade and special St. Patrick’s Day character meet-and-greets.
Bucks County Beer Bash: Taking place at The Fuge in Warminster, featuring local brews and entertainment.
Sunday, March 15
Shake Your Shamrock Fun Run: Peddler’s Village is hosting 8k, 5k, and kids’ fun runs starting at 9:45 AM.
Irish Brunch: The Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant is serving a “Taste of Ireland” brunch with live music and traditional Irish fare.
Celtic-American Music: The band RUNA performs at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. in Croydon for a free community concert.