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'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...
Update: Prepare for damaging winds with thunderstorms in Bucks County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 9:27 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 10 p.m. for Bucks County. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:27 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Jamesburg to Georgetown,...
Jerry Plavin
Jerry Plavin, a noted Bucks County entrepreneur and a community leader formerly of Fairless Hills, Levittown and Bristol died Wednesday at Ann's Choice in Warminster, PA after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 84 years old. A veteran of the US Air Force, after graduating Penn State in...
Vigil held in Bucks County to remember lives lost 1 year after flooding killed 7
UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- One year ago, flash flooding killed seven people in Upper Makefield Township. On Monday night, a vigil was held to remember the lives lost and a community forever changed. Pastor George Clash led the ceremony on the grounds of the Washington Crossing United Methodist Church just up the hill from where heavy rain washed away a bridge and several cars. It also served as a command center on that fateful night. "We know that we heal best in community," Clash said. "We know that people are still very much feeling the loss of the pain of this...
Pa. Biotech Center invests $250,000 in its pitch competition winner
A Philadelphia precision immunotherapy company won the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County's 10th annual entrepreneur spotlight pitch competition — which for the first time included a $250,000 venture capital investment.<\p> Hula Therapeutics beat two other competitors in Thursday's pitch competition to claim the investment from the center's Hatch Biofund. The company is working on safer and more effective therapies for children and adults with solid tumors by leveraging a novel target discovery engine developed by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.<\p>
Missing Man Sought In Bucks County: Police (UPDATED)
UPDATE: The subject of this report has been located safely. A 25-year-old man is missing from Solebury Township, authorities say. Anyone with information is asked to call Solebury Township Police at 215-328-8511 or submit a tip online via Crimewatch.
Anticipate damaging winds and quarter-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Pennsylvania Tuesday
On Tuesday at 7:11 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 8 p.m. for Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are expected. "At 7:11 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Emmaus,...
Levittown murder suspect Andre Gordon Jr. committed to psychiatric hospital. What now?
A Bucks County triple murder suspect has been committed to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment, placing legal proceedings in his death penalty case on temporary hold. Bucks County Common Pleas Court Judge Raymond McHugh granted a defense petition on July 10 placing Andre Gordon Jr. in either...
Missing 25-year-old Bucks man found, is safe
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Police in Bucks Co. say a missing person has been found safe. Solebury Township Police Department say they received a report of a missing man, Tyler Brennan, 25, on July 11. Brennan was found Tuesday after an extensive investigation, police said. "Solebury Township Police and the family...
PA Turnpike Announces Planned Traffic Disruptions In Bristol Twp.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning motorists of expected traffic disruptions along the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-95 in Bristol Township due to an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project. Starting this week, drivers merging onto I-95 northbound from the Delaware Valley Interchange acceleration ramp will encounter a temporary stop sign. The stop...
Area Lawmaker’s Legislation Aims To Protect Seniors From Financial Exploitation
New legislation by a local lawmaker that is designed to protect seniors from being conned by scammers have moved forward in Harrisburg. State Representative Joe Hogan, a Republican from Middletown, recently announced that his bill aimed at safeguarding seniors from financial exploitation has passed the Pennsylvania House with bipartisan support.
Three Bucks County area girls' wrestlers bring home medals from rugged Fargo tournament
Conwell-Egan rising junior Julia Horger was the top local girls' finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under wrestling Nationals in Fargo, N.D., as she captured a gold medal Sunday. Horger, who went 22-0 last season and won a PIAA title at 106 pounds, scored a 9-6 decision over California's Martee...
National car wash chain, delivering ‘ultimate shine,’ to open Quakertown area location
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. - Drivers looking to refresh their rides will soon have another car wash option in upper Bucks County. Tommy's Express Car Wash, a rapidly growing car wash chain delivering “the ultimate shine to love your ride,” is expected to open in August at 920 S. West End Blvd. in Richland Township, just south of Quakertown, according to Austin Brunner, communications manager for Tommy’s Express.
Bucks County, PA’s Owowcow Ice Cream Now Available in Cape May, NJ
Ice cream from a very popular ice cream shop in Bucks County, PA is now available down the shore (spoken like a true Jersey Girl). Owowcow is expanding (sort of) to Cape May, New Jersey, according to Philly Voice. The sweet treat shop was founded in Ottsville. It has four...
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