Good news for the mules and barges in New Hope, Bucks County, PA

There is definitely some good news for the canal mules in New Hope. Apparently as reported by the Bucks County Herald, in one day local businesses raised $20,000 to save the mules and barges. For those of you who are not from Bucks County, PA, the mule and barges on the canal are a part of the history as written about below

In the early 1800's, America was growing rapidly. Its population was increasing, westward migration had begun, and business was booming. Poor roads and unnavigable rivers could no longer meet the young nation's needs. Legislators and entrepreneurs looked to canals which had been used in Asia and Europe for centuries as a way to provide better, faster, and cheaper transportation.

The local businesses in the New Hope area have had a rough time due to the fact that portions of River Rd have been closed for construction due to flooding in previous years. This has hurt the area businesses which make much of their money through tourism.

Anyone who would like to make a donation, please send it to Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, 252 W Swamp Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901. Check should be made to "Business Cares" and in the memo line "Save the mules"

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