Regional Roundup: Hats Off For Our Veterans

Here are some highlights from area Patches.

Speaking of Veteran’s Day:

• : When a soldier is wounded in battle, there is a period of time between their medical retirement and their placement in the VA systems where they don't receive wages or benefits. That's where Heather Sliwinski and Operation First Response steps in
• : Yes to the Dress will once again team up with Brides Across America to donate wedding dresses to military brides-to-be.
• Check out the tributes in Northampton Township.

In other news:

 Folks around   while a  not to paint the Penn State student body with a broad brush.

Hatboro officials are working to balance the roughly $4 million 2012 budget, which currently has a more than $350,000 shortfall.

: The police reported thefts and an arrest for marijuana possession.

: A Philadelphia man was arrested in connection with a theft in Croydon and was arrested in a separate incident.

: Newtown Township's Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved a variance for parking Thursday night that will allow developers of The Promenade to continue plans for the former Acme site with less parking spaces than required by the township. That prompted the borough .

: It’s been a year since Patch arrived in Bucks County.