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Staten Island Men Face Charges Following Violent Assault at New Jersey Family Reunion
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Readington Township Police Department have issued charges against two Staten Island men, Richard B. Gonzalez and Ryan S. Gonzalez, following an…
North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the Philadelphia Folk Festival, but as a solo act, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oates made headlines late last year when his rift with Daryl Hall went public...
Odor in the Court: Bucks County Takes on Pipersville Slaughterhouse Over Smelly Practices
Bucks County and the Heritage Conservancy have filed a complaint against Kingdom Provisions, a Pipersville slaughterhouse. In what could be dubbed “Operation Clean-Up,” Bucks County and the Heritage Conservancy have filed a complaint against Kingdom Provisions, a Pipersville slaughterhouse, for allegedly turning their agricultural conservation easement into an unsanctioned composting site, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Catasauqua achieves first balanced budget since 2015 as finances improve
Catasauqua has achieved more milestones as it continues to recover from years of financial difficulties, including the first balanced budget in nearly a decade and a new positive credit outlook. “It feels great,” Borough Manager Glenn Eckhart said of the change. “[Borough Treasurer Catherine VanDyne] and I have worked so hard, and we’ve tried to instill in all the employees how important this ...
Philadelphia Magazine Crowns New Montgomery County Hoagie Champ, Vaunting an Eagles-Style Underdog
Just in time for Super Bowl 2023 nourishment, Philadelphia Magazine has cited some of the best hoagies in the area. The assessment took three culinary experts from its staff to determine: Bradford Pearson, Regan Fletcher Stephens, and Victor Fiorillo. What’s surprising about the list is there is one — and...
Popular Local Restaurant Being Featured on Andrew Zimmern’s ‘Family Dinner’
A famous chef brought his television show to the Newtown restaurant. One of Bucks County‘s most popular eateries is being featured on a major televisions show, hosted by Andrew Zimmern, one of cooking’s biggest names. Jeff Werner wrote about the restaurant for the Newtown Patch. Vecchia Osteria by...
Family Bought Farmhouse in Bucks County That Needed Saving and Kept Adding to It Over Years
It did not take long for Jim and Connie Martin to decide to save a Bucks County stone farmhouse and transform it into their home. When looking for a new home for their family, Jim and Connie Martin found a stone farmhouse in Bucks County they liked, but knew it would take a lot of work and time to save it, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
102-year-old Pennsylvania woman who lived through Great Depression, WWII enjoying life: ‘Love never hurts’
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — So much has happened over the past 100 years; imagine the Great Depression dominating your childhood, World War Two dominating your twenties and you’re still marking milestones. “Fun loving? I like fun, yeah. Different experiences like going up for that helicopter ride, that was great,” Birdsboro resident Dottie Trate said […]
This is heavy: Lansdale First Friday goes retro with 'Back to the '80s Night'
Heat got you down? Beat it — at Discover Lansdale’s next First Friday event. August’s First Friday on Aug. 2 celebrates those big-haired, neon-hued evenings with the theme "Back to the '80s!" Shake all night long to the beat of the band, Class of '84. While it’s...
Gun Trafficking Group Operated In Pottstown, Boyertown: Prosecutors
The group, which operated out of its alleged members' homes and storage units in Pottstown and Boyertown, "specialized in the acquisition and distribution of illegal firearms," prosecutors said. The investigation began in February, when suspected member James Hiller showed up at Pottstown Hospital with a stab wound, according to authorities....
Harrisburg announces road closures ahead of Trump rally
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — Harrisburg officials are anticipating major traffic delays around the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex Wednesday afternoon, where former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally. The following roads will be closed in the early afternoon ahead of Trump's rally at 6 p.m., according to...
Under new ownership, Guru's Indian Cuisine in Newtown is bringing meat back onto its menu
The survival of Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown has certainly been tested this year. In January, Guru’s closed for three months while its owners Priya Guru and Chef Ashni “Baba” Kumar traveled to India to focus their time and energy on an ongoing and arduous adoption of two sisters. The restaurant later reopened...
Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds
New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in the past several years but also over the last two decades, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. “The affordability of the city’s market is changing,” said...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from July 22-28
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of July 22-28, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Costco Wholesale #327.
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