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2-year-old recovering after fallen tree branch severs his arm in Montgomery County
A 2-year-old boy is recovering after a large tree branch fell on his arm and severed it in Montgomery County on Saturday.It happened at approximately 6 p.m. at a home on Chandler Road in Cheltenham Township.Authorities say the boy was attending a birthday party when the incident occurred.According to police, the branch fell about 50 feet while a group of children was playing in a driveway.He was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where his arm was later amputated. The boy was listed in critical condition.WATCH | 2-year-old injured after being trapped under fallen tree branch in Montgomery County2-year-old...
Suspect in custody after fight leads to deadly shooting at Bucks County apartment complex
A man was arrested in Bucks County on Saturday after an altercation led to deadly gunfire.It happened just before 6 p.m. in the area of Bucks Meadows Apartments along the 3100 block of Knights Road in Bensalem.Police were called to the scene for reports of a shooting in Building 7.At the scene, officers found 40-year-old Jose Miguel Tenorio-Ruiz in the back parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, investigators say. Several witnesses, however, told police that the suspect was 31-year-old...
3 injured — including woman who jumped from roof — in Montco house fire
Fire crews in Montgomery County said they rescued two people from a rooftop as a fire tore through a twin home in Bridgeport in an incident that left three people hospitalized early Sunday. On Sunday morning, Mike Gallagher, Jr., deputy chief of the Bridgeport Fire Department, said that crews responded...
PA State Police searching for escapees from Abraxas Academy
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are searching for two males who escaped from Abraxas Academy in Berks County. According to police, they were last seen Saturday around 4pm. One of the escapees is from Reading and the other is from Bristol Township in Bucks County. PA State Police...
New wave of petty crime coming to New Jersey?
Just across the river in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a new twist on a common crime is being investigated by Bensalem Township police. It seems thieves are dressing up as Amazon drivers to come to your front door and steal your packages. It's not unusual or alarming to see an Amazon...
Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers
The ever-shifting array of the Montgomery County dining scene will see some new arrivals over the next handful of months, as reported by Michael Klein in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Jewish deli category, for example, Montgomeryville is getting its own edition of The Kibitz Room. A long-established Cherry Hill...
Eat, Sip, Shop: Lehigh Valley grocery store that ‘community’s been waiting for' sets opening date
EASTON, Pa. - A new business offering fresh meats, produce, dairy products and other groceries is set to fill a void in a Northampton County neighborhood. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Easton Business Association 5:30 p.m. July 23 at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said.
Christmas in July in Carbon County
ALBRIGHTSVILLE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some folks spent their Saturday having some fun in the sun all while enjoying the Christmas spirit in July. Seeing Santa in the heart of Summer is something you might not expect to see in the Poconos. But at Spruce Ridge reindeer in Albrightsville. Owner Casandra Hoover believes the joy […]
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
2024 Philly Live Recap: Impressive Underclassmen
CoBL Staff (@hooplove215) — The 2024 Philly Live weekends have come and gone, giving the CoBL staff our first real look at the area’s high school scene as it begins to prepare for the 2024-25 season. Here’s a look at some 2027s and 2028s who caught our eye with...
Upper Dublin receives $2.3M contract to replace failing bridge
Upper Dublin Township has received a $2.3 million contract to fully replace the failing County Bridge No. 83A, located along Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek, The Reporter said. Roughly 80 percent of the project’s funding is expected to come from the state, with the remaining 20 percent derived from the...
Middle schoolers create over 20 fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers in Chester County
A group of middle schoolers is behind over 20 fake social media accounts impersonating their teachers at the Great Valley School District in Chester County.District leaders released a statement on Sunday, confirming that 22 fictitious TikTok accounts were created to impersonate middle school teachers."It saddens us to know that the students to whom these teachers dedicate their time and talents every day would misuse technology in a way that causes teachers undeserved stress and emotional hardship," said Superintendent Daniel Goffredo in the statement.School officials say it was confirmed that several middle school students were behind the accounts.After consulting with law...
Easton Heritage Day brings spirit of 1776 to life (PHOTOS)
Twelve score and eight — or 248 — years ago, the Declaration of Independence debuted in simultaneous public readings on July 8, 1776, in Easton, Trenton and Philadelphia, four days after its signing by our Founding Fathers. Easton Heritage Day brings that American history to life, with the...
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and more performing tonight at Hersheypark Stadium
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Singers Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are performing at Hersheypark Stadium on July 7. Dylan and Nelson’s show at Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday, July 7 at 5 p.m. is part of their “2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour.”. This year’s tour features a lineup...
PHOTOS: Kylie Kelce Trolls Fan Who Angrily Confronted Her With Hilarious T-Shirt Proving Just How Petty She Can Be
Kylie Kelce is milking her recent argument with an irate fan for everything she can. Kylie, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, has turned her viral moment into a fashion point as she’s been pictured wearing a T-shirt bearing a photo of said confrontation on the front.
Philadelphia Parks to Transform into Free Open-Air Cinemas This Summer
Philadelphia is gearing up for a summer of starlit cinema as over 35 parks transform into open-air movie theaters, presenting a menu of movies that promises to charm cinephiles and families alike. Through the collaborative efforts of Philadelphia's Park Friends Groups, Fairmount Park Conservancy, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, locals are invited to sprawl out on their blankets and indulge in silver-screen hits from the nostalgic "Back to the Future" to blockbuster family adventures like "Kung Fu Panda 4" and "Barbie", all without spending a dime.
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