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Developer secures millions in state funding for Allentown affordable housing project
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An affordable housing development planned for downtown Allentown took a huge step toward fruition this week as its developer secured a major chunk of the project’s funding. Cortex Residential is set to get $14.3 million from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to build 38 units...
Bucks County mom has new robotic arm thanks to occupational therapy team at Widener
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- A Bucks County mom has a new robotic arm, thanks to an occupational therapy team at Widener University.Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm. "It has enabled me to be more independent," Nedza said. The invention was created in an occupational therapy lab at Widener in Chester, Delaware County. Two graduate occupational therapy students and a professor were eager to help a stranger who reached out on a whim."They were really receptive and responsive right away," Nedza said.But it...
Is there hope to save LCCC's athletic programs yet? Here's what we know
NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Lehigh Carbon Community College's intercollegiate athletics program could be salvaged this fall. The college is reviewing a contract for an athletic trainer, but nothing has been approved yet, Linda Baker, executive director of college relations, told LehighValleyNews.com on Wednesday. LCCC officials previously said the...
LCCC to Host Virtual Office Hours Before Fall Semester Begins
Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer virtual office hours on Saturdays, Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist students with registration and other important services before the start of the fall semester. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer...
Second storm brings new power outages and road obstructions in Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh
Not all of the power outages from the storm that passed through the July 16th had been resolved when a second storm hit the area during the afternoon on July 17th. In Conshohocken, the storm knocked a tree into a home and into the street along West Elm Street. That didn’t result in a power outage, but the tree is touching the wires.
Who did readers select as the spring's top playoff performers in the Bucks County area?
It was a memorable playoff season, culminating with six Phillyburbs teams playing for state championships in baseball, softball and boys lacrosse. With so many great teams and players, it was difficult to choose the top performances. So we asked our readers to do so by voting in our polls. Here...
Greater Philadelphia Film Office Pushes for Increased Film Tax Credits
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is doubling down on its efforts to advocate for increased funding in the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program. The recently passed 2024-25 Pennsylvania state budget did not include any additional funds, raising concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film and production work.
'It fosters a wonderful sense of community': 3 works of art being added to New Hope-Solebury School District campus
NEW HOPE, Pa. - A school district in Bucks County is partnering with a nonprofit in an effort to enrich its campus with three contemporary works of art. The New Hope-Solebury School District says it has partnered with nonprofit organization New Hope Arts. The installations represent various artistic styles and...
Former Wissahickon Star Athlete Continues to Impress at Manor College
Wissahickon High School graduate Eddie Fortescue continues to excel at Manor College as a three-sport athlete. Wissahickon High School graduate Eddie Fortescue continues to excel at Manor College as a three-sport athlete, writes Mike Cabrey for The Times Herald. Fortescue was a member of four sports teams – soccer, basketball,...
Maxim Antonio Mannino Charged With Assault While DUI
Maxim Antonio Mannino, 21, of Denver, PA, has been charged with the following according to the police and confirmed by court documents:. Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI. Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment or Incapable of Driving Safely - First Offense.
Doylestown’s Summer Concert Series Moves Wednesday Night’s Show to Friday, July 19
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township has rescheduled its July 17 concert at Central Park for Friday, July 19, due to weather concerns. The show by Studio Two-The Beatles Tribute will be moved to Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at the C&N Amphitheater in Central Park as part of the township’s Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officials postponed the concert because of forecasts calling for “strong” thunderstorms to begin on Wednesday afternoon. It was the third concert the township rescheduled in this year’s series. Studio Two-The Beatles Tribute focuses on music the band played live when it was playing in clubs and on tour. The Beatles stopped touring and became a studio-only band in 1966. The tribute band’s Facebook page said it considers the music from those years “the most exciting and fun time in the Beatles career.” More information about the show and the concert series can be found on the township’s Department of Parks & Recreation website. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Target Hosts ‘Soft Opening’ on Tuesday Night to Give Preview of New Store
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The new Target in the Doylestown Shopping Center held a soft opening night for employees and local officials on Tuesday night, just a few days before the store opens to the public. In a sea of red shirts that are the trademark uniform of Target’s employees, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. The store welcomed about 150 VIGs (very important guests) to a preview event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The official opening for the store takes place on Sunday, July 21, at 8:00 a.m. Store Director Josh Wheaton said the chain...
West Chester Chef Approaches Celebrity Status
It’s never too late to become a celebrity chef – at least that’s the hope of Gunner Funk. Earlier this year, he convinced his father, Social Lounge Head Chef Dan Funk to enter Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef competition and now Chef Dan is in the quarterfinals. Although, he’s still not quite sure how he got there.
Centre Square firefighting brothers transfer volunteer skills to their careers
WHITPAIN — Volunteering at Centre Square Fire Company helps members achieve their career goals no matter what profession they work in. Brothers Tom and Matt Kozeniewski, ages 34 and 26, have volunteered together at Centre Square Fire Company for the past 10 years. The skills they utilize volunteering are transferable to both Tom’s career in IT and Matt’s career in teaching.
Central Bucks East football standout Mike Carroll transferring before senior season
Mike Carroll, the five-star football recruit who has committed to play at Alabama, won't be at Central Bucks East for what would have been his senior season this fall. Instead, Carroll, along with his younger brother Liam, a rising sophomore wide receiver, have both transferred to national football powerhouse IMG Academy, a prep...
Parolee Admits To Shooting Man During Planned Fistfight In Atlantic City, Prosecutors Say
Jawaun Yeoman, 27, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 16 to second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and first-degree unlawful possession of a handgun by a prior No Early Release Act felon. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced the guilty plea in a news release on Wednesday, July 17.
Norristown woman admits to vehicular homicide in borough crash that killed one, injured five
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown woman who police alleged was speeding, trying to outpace another vehicle and driving recklessly at the time she caused a four-vehicle crash on West Main Street, killing a passenger in another vehicle and injuring five others, is awaiting her fate on a vehicular homicide charge.
Hilltown police say woman on video call when man threatened to kill her with knife
A 20-year-old Hilltown man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly stabbed a woman and repeatedly threatened to kill her while she was on a video call with a friend. The friend and his mother told police that Jacob Cantando, of the Blooming Glen section of Hilltown, had a...
Convicted Norristown killer admits to unrelated straw purchase scheme with girlfriend
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man facing a life prison term for his role in the 2023 gunshot slaying of a man along the Schuylkill River Trail was convicted of unrelated charges connected to a 2021 straw purchase scheme during which his girlfriend purchased an assault rifle for him when he was prohibited by law from possessing a gun.
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