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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...
Lower Bucks County Businessman Leads PA Delegation At GOP Convention
The owner of the Newtown Athletic Club is leading Pennsylvania’s delegation to the Republican National Convention this week. Jim Worthington, a resident of Upper Makefield Township and prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump, read the statewide delegation’s nomination on Monday in Milwaukee. Worthington, who is close with...
A year after fatal flash flood in Upper Makefield: 'Time has not healed this wound'
For nearly a year now, a simple wood plaque has hung in the Upper Makefield Police Department. “We are eternally grateful for the courage, determination and compassion you displayed during and after the fatal flash flood on July 15, 2023.” ...
Heat wave in the Lehigh Valley: Where you can go to cool off
Temperatures will once again be in the 90s this week in the Lehigh Valley, which has prompted an excessive heat warning from the National Weather Service. The weather service recommends residents stay in air-conditioned rooms and limit strenuous, outdoor activities. Forecasters also urged residents to wear lightweight or loose-fitting clothes if they need to go outside. Like last week, some ...
Update: Be prepared for heat index values up to 100 degrees until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:32 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up...
Bucks County community remembers 7 lives lost in last year's severe flooding
Members of the community and first responders came together Monday evening to remember seven people who lost their lives in fatal flash flooding in Upper Makefield, Bucks County last year.The memorial was organized by and held at The Crossing Church, the initial command post for first responders.Organizers said they want families to know they're not alone and their loved ones' memories will not be forgotten, even a year after the tragedy."We know that people are still very much feeling the loss and the pain of this," said Pastor George Clash.The floodwaters took over Route 32 last July. The youngest of...
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...
Stolen Traffic Enforcement Equipment Stolen In Bucks County
Some people will steal anything not nailed down. This article proves it. A speed board was stolen from the Township of New Britain .Police said it went missing between July 12 and July 15 2024. This is used as a traffic calming device. Usually a speed limit sign is attached...
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