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Bucks County LGBTQ youth take concerns to federal government. Here's why they worry
A group of Bucks County’s LGBTQ youth had a chance to tell U.S. Health and Human Services Deputy Director Andrea Palm and other local and state lawmakers their concerns last week at the Rainbow Room in Doylestown. Palm said the “listening session” was a chance to hear directly from...
Mysterious tower on a mountain and Holiday House stir Bucks County readers' memories
My broad interest in local history elicits a variety of responses from readers. Take Philip Collura of Bedminster who read with interest my reflections on a communications tower built in the 1950s atop Buckingham Mountain to survive a nuclear attack on Philadelphia (“Getting to the bottom of the mystery of Hilltop Silo”, March 1). “Just read your column with interest about the tower,” Phil began. “Good chance I'm your only reader where mentions of Jackie Jones, Wyndmoor...
Bridge Construction to Close Newportville Road in Bucks County
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that bridge construction will begin on Newportville Road in Bristol and Bensalem townships starting Tuesday, July 9. From July 9 through July 17, Newportville Road will be closed 24/7 between Zimmerman Lane and New Falls Road. During this period, traffic...
Severe thunderstorms possible Wednesday night across Bucks County
Severe thunderstorms are possible across Bucks County late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Rain will move into Bucks County around 6 p.m. and may continue through the night, with scattered thunderstorms and rainfall up to half an inch. The chance of percipitation is 80%. Some storms could...
Chalfont pizza shop owner sentenced to 18 to 40 years in prison for killing boyfriend and hiding his body
A Bucks County woman who owned a pizza restaurant in Chalfont was sentenced to 18 to 40 years in state prison for killing her boyfriend and business partner. Anna Maria Tolomello, 51, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April as part of a plea agreement for fatally shooting Giovanni Gallina, 65, in March 2022. The couple shared a home and operated Pina's Pizzeria, which has since shut down.
One More Hot One? AND Storms??
Yet another hot and humid day today! Temps will be in the mid to high 90s, with feels like temperatures possibly reaching triple digits. A heat advisory is in place for Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in NJ, and Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties for PA. Sunny throughout the day with some strong winds coming from the southwest, gusts up to 20 mph.
Area Dealing With Heat, Humidity & Chances Of Severe Storms
Strong storms could hit the area Wednesday. Just days after a prolonged period of excessive heat plagued the area, the heat and humidity will return on Wednesday, followed by severe weather in the evening. The latest runs from the GFS model shows that supercell thunderstorms may affect the area around...
Neshaminy grad Cameron Krauss takes “Ensemble Award” at Jimmys
Is it any wonder that such an outstanding musical theatrical talent as Bucks County’s Cameron Krauss would stand out in a crowd?. And what a crowd: Langhorne’s Krauss, 18, was one of 102 stars competing in this past Monday’s Jimmys, the National High School Music Theater Awards, held at Broadway’s Minskoff Theater in New York.
River Road to close tonight in Upper Bucks County. What you need to know
Parts of River Road in Upper Bucks County will be closed beginning Wednesday night for sinkhole repairs. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that the closure will span between Route 611 (Easton Road) and Bridgeton Hill Road in Nockamixon and Bridgeton townships. During the repairs, motorists will be directed to...
Fmr. pizza shop owner sentenced to prison for killing partner
CHALFONT, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A prominent pizza shop owner has been sentenced to 18 to 40 years in prison for murdering her partner in Chalfont, Bucks County. Anna Maria Tolomello, 51, was charged in March 2022 with shooting and killing 65-year-old Giovanni Gallina at their home on Limekiln Pike.
Heat, Humidity & Chances Of Severe Storms Wednesday
Just days after a prolonged period of excessive heat plagued the area, the heat and humidity will return on Wednesday, followed by severe weather in the evening. The latest runs from the GFS model shows that supercell thunderstorms may affect the area around the evening rush hour, with a more organized line of storms reaching the region between 8 p.m. and midnight.
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