Year In Review: Top New Hope News Of 2020

NEW HOPE, PA — When it comes to news in 2020, you can probably guess what the most well read stories of the year were on the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. But, here's the thing — the year's news wasn't all about the coronavirus.

A few of 2020's other top stories had elements that brushed up against the virus and the way it changed all of our lives. Meanwhile, others chronicled different aspects of life in New Hope and the surrounding area.

Whether it was good, bad or just plain weird, these are some of the most-read stories of 2020 on the New Hope-Lambertville Patch site.

Do you have other favorite stories from the past year that we missed here? Let us know in the comments or on social media.

Fred's Breakfast Apologizes For Controversial Sign
In a year when racial and social justice were on the minds of many, a popular local eatery had to answer for a sign, provided by a customer, that used racist tropes in an attempt at humor.

Luxury Hotel Opens On The River In New Hope: Take A Look Inside
Lots of readers were interested in the opening of River House at Odette's, New Hope's newest luxury hotel.

Look Inside Bucks Co.'s Most Expensive Residential Listing
The luxury mansions in and around New Hope always catch the eye of our readers. An especially big readership was attracted to a look at this $8.9 million, 33-acre estate that dates back to the 1700s.

Lambertville Ice Cream Shop Gets Celebrity Buzz For This Flavor
OwowCow turned some heads with an unusual ice cream flavor back in February.

Missing Bucks Co. Teen Spotted In Virginia: Police
Thankfully, the story ended with the boy home safe. But Patch readers were captivated by the tale of a Bucks County 13-year-old who police say took his parents minivan and drove it to Virginia before eventually being found in Louisiana — more than 1,300 miles from home.

15 Underground Railroad Sites You Can Visit In Bucks County
Bucks County has no shortage of history and, in advance of Black History Month, lots of readers checked out this look at locations on the Underground Railroad. They include spots in Bensalem, Bristol, Langhorne, Yardley and New Hope.

PA 1st District Results: Fitzpatrick Wins Reelection
It was the most expensive congressional race in Bucks County history and watched nationally as a potential flip for Democrats. But, in the end, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican, fended off a challenge from Democratic Ivyland Borough Council member Christina Finello.