Regional Roundup: Principal Responds to Students Selling Weapons on Facebook

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: Last week Lower Moreland School District discovered that two middle school students created a Facebook group to sell their personal belongings to other kids in the district including athletic gear and electronic equipment. But the page also included numerous pictures of weapons that were to be sold by the minors. Read a letter from the principal and more on Lower Moreland Patch.

: Five local bakeries competed in a cupcake baking contest and created spring-themed displays, which could be seen at Feasterville's Select Jewelers Saturday afternoon. Langhorne's Van Earl's strawberry cupcakes came in first place, Schenk's Bakery's red velvet cupcakes places second while Rilling's pina colada cupcakes came in third. Schenk's Bakery was voted as having the best display. See photos on Lower Southampton Patch.

: Now that Pennsbury's prom is a thing of the past, Patch wants to see your photos. Whether you attended prom or you're a parent of a prom-goer share upload your pics in the photo gallery. Post pictures from the 2012 prom on Levittown Patch.

Bucks County officials said teams are working to ensure the safety of the Dow Chemical Plant in Bristol and surrounding community after a three-alarm fire caused two tanks to release chemicals in the air on May 16. Odors from two chemicals, Ethyl Acrylate and Butyl Acrylate, were released into the air following the incident, and Dow Chemical officials said the material is contained, but odors may still be a factor in the region as the cleanup continues. Get the full story on Bensalem Patch.

: During Thursday's board of supervisors meeting, supervisors celebrated the three-time state champs girls basketball team from Archbishop Wood. The Bucks County Board of Commissioners also recognized the team. Read more on Warminster Patch.

 Newtown's First Fourth celebration, which will be held July 7, may not feature the usual fireworks display due to a lack of funding, according to organizers. The parade is still on, but event organizer Paul Salvatore, the fireworks cost $3,500 and the committee hasn't received enough support to commit to booking the show. Get more details on Newtown Patch.

: Snag a Groupon deal for $40 worth of food and drinks at Patagonia for only $20. Read more about the deal on Northampton Patch.