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TD Bank’s Bensalem Location Among 20 Branches Closing in 2024
TD Bank plans to close 20 more branches, including one in Bucks County, as part of a broader strategy to build the “bank of the future." TD Bank plans to close 20 more branches, including one in Bucks County, as part of a broader strategy to build the “bank of the future,” writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Southeast Pa. until early Thursday
On Wednesday at 6:19 p.m. a severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Thursday at midnight for Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately...
Help end live pigeon shoots in PA
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Bucks County Playhouse Debuts Inspiring Musical ‘The Last of the Red Hot Mamas’
The Bucks County Playhouse is set to dazzle audiences with the world premiere of the new musical "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas." The Bucks County Playhouse is set to dazzle audiences with the world premiere of the new musical “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” writes William Fithian for PHL 17.
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...
Bucks County Independence Day Guide: Festivities and Fireworks
Independence Day in Bucks County will see a range of exciting local events, including parades and fireworks. Independence Day in Bucks County will see a range of exciting local events, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Peddler’s Village in Lahaska kicks off the festivities with its annual...
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.
Silent auction of two paintings to benefit food pantries
Bids are being accepted through June 30 for the silent auction of “Garlic & Herbs” and/or “Vegetable Medley.”. The collaborative paintings were created and signed by 30 local students as a fundraiser for Bucks County Housing Group’s food pantries. The paintings are on display at Countryside...
Bucks IU bestows Caring Community honors
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) recently celebrated local businesses, government agencies, organizations, school district personnel and individuals who pitched in to help the Bucks IU students this school year “learn, flourish, and contribute.”. The Bucks IU offers educational programs to students with autism, emotional needs and multiple...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, June 17-23
A house in Newtown that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 134 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $536,625. The average price per square foot ended up at $274.
Pizza Twist will open first Bucks County location
Pizza Twist will open its first Bucks County location at Centre Plaza in Bensalem. The 1,700-square-foot lease coincides with four tenant renewals totaling nearly 10,000 square feet, punctuating an active period at the Galloway Road shopping center. Commercial real estate services firm Levin Management Corporation (LMC) serves as leasing and...
Temple Police Officer to hold community event to find cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome
A new Temple University Police Officer serves more than just the North Philadelphia community. He also serves his hometown in Bucks County. Officer Jeremy Mask is organizing a Concert for the Cure on Sunday in memory of his brother, who died in 2008 from Sanfilippo Syndrome at the age of 17.
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