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Emu captured after escaping from farm in Newtown Twp., Bucks County
An emu has been captured after it escaped from a Bucks County farm on Thursday night.Police located the animal in a wooded area of the Rosefield neighborhood near Atkins Lane on Friday evening.The news that the emu had escaped came late on the night of July 4th."I was not expecting a call for an emu running at 11 at night. That was a surprise," said Rosie Alfaro, one of the owners of Earth's Best Organic Farm.Alfaro got a call from police about an emu that might be hers.She said emus can't fly or jump, so she never thought it would...
Central Bucks budget took effect Monday with largest tax increase in a decade
The Central Bucks School 2024–2025 budget raises property taxes by 5.3%, the maximum permitted by state law without seeking a special exception, leaving the average property taxpayer to pay about $300 more this year. Much of the new revenue is going toward teacher compensation, building repairs, and new initiatives,...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Pennsylvania until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 2:55 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," explains the weather service.
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and...
Key road to close for 2 weeks in Bucks County, Pa.
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers through Richboro will have one more traffic issue to deal with as key road closes for two weeks after the Independence Day holiday. PennDOT will close Almshouse Road (Route 332) to thru traffic in the Richboro section of Northampton Township between Second Street Pike (Route 232) and Jacksonville Road on Monday, July 8. The closure will allow for drainage pipe replacement just west of the intersection of Hatboro and Almshouse Road.
Local Cancer Group Will Get Double Donations Next Week Thanks to Fundraising Challenge
FURLONG, PA—A local organization that cares for cancer patients, their families and oncology workers in Bucks County is holding a special fund-raising challenge beginning on Monday. Kin Wellness and Support Center is the recipient of a fundraising challenge issued by the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund. From July 8 through July 15, the fund will match every dollar raised by Kin up to $5,000. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In a statement, Gene Epstein said, "I feel that if you can do something to make another person’s life a little better because of your...
Sparklers shine all summer long during New Hope's Summer Series
Fireworks are of course the main attraction this Fourth of July Holiday.But the sparklers last a little longer than just the fourth in New Hope, Bucks County.Christie Ileto takes us to the town's Summer Series.