Here's our countdown of the top five stories on Northampton Patch this week:

5. Autism Cares Half Marathon Charitable Partner

A portion of the proceeds from the Bucks County Half Marathon will go to the Richboro-based Autism Cares Foundation.

4. Police Investigating 3K Theft from Local Cleaners

Since April, someone stole approximately $3,000 in cash from Earl's Cleaners. Police are investigating.

3. Chief: Residents Who Permit Dogs to Run Loose Will be Cited

A township ordinance requires all dogs to be on a leash in public. Violating this ordinance has a fine of up to $1,000, police remind residents.

2. Tyler Park Arts Center Raising Money for Six-Ton Kiln

Tyler Park Center for the Arts is seeking to raise $8,500 to support the Manabigama kiln project.

1. Northampton Dinner Dance Raises 12K for USO

A dinner dance in November raised nearly $12,000 for the United Service Organizations. The money was recently presented to the organization.