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Regional Roundup: Area Bakeries to Compete in Local Cupcake Contest

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Five local bakeries will be perfecting their cupcake recipes and decorations to compete against each other for top cupcake honors this Saturday, May 19. Warminster's Rilling's Bakery, Northampton's What’s for Dessert, Langhorne's Van Earl’s Cakes, Philadelphia's Schenk’s Family Bakery, and the Feasterville Family Bakery will present their treats to a panel of judges who will be judging not only the taste, but also the design and decoration of the cupcakes. Learn more about the competition on Lower Southampton Patch.

: State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the Turnpike Commission to raise the Pennsylvania Turnpike speed limit to 70 miles per hour. Do you think the speed limit should increase? Cast your vote and tell us your opinion in the comments on Bensalem Patch.

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Art Department Chair and Prom Faculty Advisor Tony Napoli explains this year's Pennsbury High School's Prom theme as the planning period wraps up. "Fantasy Worlds of Magic and Heroes"—this year's theme—will be held on Saturday, May 19. Learn more about the school's biggest event of the year on Levittown Patch.

: Organizers said less than half of the participants who registered for the Bucks County Senior Games actually made it out due to the inclement weather, but the games went on. Read more about the senior games on Upper Southampton Patch.

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: State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129th District – Berks County) and his bill, HB 1776—the "Property Tax Independence Act"—would fund school districts with earned income and sales tax increases and new taxes on food, clothing, TV and air transportation. Join in the conversation on Doylestown Patch.

: One lane of the structurally deficient Limekiln Pike bridge connecting Horsham and Montgomery townships has been closed for two years, and in two weeks, PennDOT crews will begin rehabilitating the structurally deficient bridge making both lanes impassable. Learn more about the closure and the construction on Hatboro-Horsham Patch.

: Whether you like it plain or packed with pepperoni, everyone has a favorite spot for a mouth-watering slice of pizza. Franconi's, Illiano's, Juseppe's, New Napoli and Ricardo's are on the list, but if we missed your favorite place, tell us in the comments. Cast your vote on Lower Moreland Patch.

: Newtown is gearing up for the inaugural Celtic Fest that will feature live music from three bands, Irish dancers, bagpipers and a cash bar serving Guinness and Harp beer. The event, which will be held Saturday, May 19, at 3 p.m. at the Newtown Theatre, is presented by and benefits Pickering Manor, a local senior-living facility. Get more details on Newtown Patch.

When three local children came up with the idea for Bike the Basin, it was just the beginning for a fundraiser that raised $20,000 in its first year. Sponsors are still needed for this year's event, which will be held on Sept. 23 at the Northampton Civic Center. Local sponsors can sign on at one of five sponsorship levels. For more details and contact information, visit Northampton Patch.

: The role-playing adventure for Xbox 360 and PS3 that was inspired by author George R. R. Martin's bestselling "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy series hit stores today. With a superb setting, great characters, and lots of fantasy tropes to borrow from, adapting Martin's worlds and unique storytelling style to a role-playing video game seems like a no-brainer. Learn more about the game on Warminster Patch

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