Regional Roundup: Peddler's Village: 50 Years as County's Premier Shopping Destination

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: What Earl Jamison created in 1962, started with 14 shops and a restaurant in Lahaska, and has expanded into an established tourist attraction that draws nearly 2 million visitors a year. Peddler's Village is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with special events, fun happenings and a book to mark the occasion. Read more on Doylestown Patch.

: A man was shot by a New Jersey State Police trooper early Wednesday morning following a cross-state car chase that began in Feasterville. Michael Zaun, 30, was shot twice in the arm and upper body in front of his girlfriend's home in Brick Township, NJ, and was taken to the hospital. Get all of the police chase details on Lower Southampton Patch.

: The Bucks County Department of Health conducted inspections of roughly 20 food-service establishments in Newtown during April including Piccolo Trattoria, Lotus Garden and Isaac Newton's. Head to Newtown Patch to see how they did.

: A recess assistant hit the Hallowell Elementary School building Thursday morning causing minor damage to one of the building’s cafeteria doors. No students, staff or employees were injured. Read more about the accident on Hatboro-Horsham Patch.

: Every May, Pennsbury seniors and their dates show up at the East Campus of PHS as if it's a red carpet affair to participate in the prom parade. Students ride in on floats, fire trucks, trolleys, horse-drawn carriages and more. This year, the master of ceremonies will be Toni Ryan, the on-air personality from 94.5 PST. Learn more about the prom on Levittown Patch.

: Three local Northampton women are using their knitting skills to show overseas soldiers how appreciative they are of their service. The cost of yarn adds up, so the knitting group is taking donations. Learn more about the knitting group and how to donate on Northampton Patch.