Here’s Why the 73rd Annual Christmas Day Washington Crossing Reenactment Drew Thousands in Bucks County
Reporter Naomi Weiss interviewed audience members and reenactors about what makes this historical Christmas tradition so special.
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Reporter Naomi Weiss interviewed audience members and reenactors about what makes this historical Christmas tradition so special.
Thousands gathered at the Washington Crossing Historic Park on Christmas to watch and celebrate the 73rd annual Christmas Day Crossing.
Saturday’s event will feature live music, art, vendors, and more!
“Until we excavate the area and remove the walls and roof that collapsed, we won’t have any idea of what may have occurred in there,” said Bristol Township Police Chief Charles Winik.
“With today’s sentencing, Dallas Humber will pay the price for encouraging racially motivated violence, attacks on critical infrastructure, and the murder of federal officials,” said Assistant Director Donald Holstead of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a news conference several hours after the explosion that at least two had been killed after emergency responders braved the flames, a heavy odor of gas and a second explosion to evacuate residents and employees.
“What makes this moment especially dangerous isn’t just the funding risk — it’s the instability of the rules themselves. When systems are forced to react instead of plan, the result is always more expensive and less humane,” said Erin Lukoss, CEO of Bucks County Opportunity Council.
This is an exclusive excerpt adapted from “Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th” by Associated Press reporter Mary Clare Jalonick.
“We believe lasting, meaningful change will take a collective citizen effort,” said Suzanne Gonzalez, PAVFA co-founder and president.
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