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Farry Announces Housing Grants for 6th District
Earlier this month state Senator Frank Farry (R-Bucks ) announced a series of affordable housing grants that will benefit the 6th Senatorial District he serves. Grants totaling more than $1.4 million were announced by the Pennsylvania Housing Financing Agency, Farry said in a release,. • $500,000 for the Bucks County...
These Three Major Pop Stars Have Bucks County Roots
Three major pop stars who are known all around the world all grew up in Bucks County, including break-out star Sabrina Carpenter. Three major pop stars who are known all around the world all grew up in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Pink, whose real name is Alecia...
Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour...
Does your home need repairs? Bucks County might foot the bill and you may be eligible
Bucks County hopes to help over 100 homeowners this year make needed repairs with the help of federal COVID relief funds, and officials said the eligibility for assistance is expanded beyond low-income residents. Jeremey Newberg, the project manager for the county's Whole Home Repairs Program, announced that the program "intends...
Taste What’s New: Bucks County’s Latest Restaurant Additions
A selection of new Bucks County restaurants are appearing in the local scene, offering a diverse selection of options. Newcomers to the Bucks County restaurant scene have something to offer to a diverse mix of appetites, including somebody looking for a new favorite food or drink, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Your View: Pa. should cancel student lunch debt across the state
The Pennsylvania Cancel Lunch Debt Coalition is on a mission to abolish lunch debt in Pennsylvania. Our campaign started a couple of years ago when we were able to work with Bristol Borough School District in Bucks County to cancel over $20,000 of lunch debt. We are pleased that we have now successfully canceled over $4,700 of lunch debt in Nazareth Area School District.
FLASHBACK TO 1928: Few Male Teachers Employed In Bucks Schools
A regular feature looking back at what was being printed around 100 years ago in the Bristol Daily Courier. This week’s entry comes from the July 27, 1928 edition of the newspaper. Few Male Teachers Employed In Local Schools. Bristol Borough and Bucks County, in comparison with other portions...
PennDOT: Two New U.S.1 Bridges Nearing Completion
PennDOT announced that two bridges on U.S 1 in Bensalem and Middletown Townships are near completion and gave this update to inform the public. Construction continues this summer on new bridges at three locations along U.S. 1 in Bensalem and Middletown townships under PennDOT’s $111 million project to widen and improve U.S. 1 in Bucks County.
Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol
The fire broke out at the 310 George Patterson Boulevard site around 10:30 a.m., a Dow spokesperson said. Onsite emergency management personnel and firefighters responded and brought the flames under control by 1:20 p.m., according to the company. The fire was contained to an industrial oven and no one was...
Fuel spill blocks traffic near Quakertown Farmer's Market
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - A fuel spill on a road in upper Bucks County created some problems for people heading to a popular farmer's market. It happened late Saturday morning in Quakertown. Station Road was closed for more than four hours between Old Bethlehem Pike and Fairview Avenue. Officials say a...
Bucks County slaughterhouse accused of not properly disposing of animal carcasses
A fight over foul odor is going to the courts in Bucks County. Residents in Plumstead Township say a slaughterhouse has left animal waste to rot on fields and there are allegations the water has been impacted. Kingdom Provisions sits on a busy Bucks Couty two-lane road, and from the...
'It's just going to keep going up': Spikes in voter registration being seen locally, across the country
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It may only be July, but the folks at the Lehigh County Elections office are busy. "Three months in advance of the November election we are at 28,000 requests," said Chief Clerk Tim Benyo. "It's just going to keep going up." Benyo says he anticipates around 100,000...
Peace Valley Lavender Farm: To-Do and To-Get!
Summer is a great time to be outside in beautiful Bucks County and explore nature. The Peace Valley Lavender Farm, located in Doylestown, is a great location to see the beauty of Bucks County! The Lavender Farm holds so many memories for family, friends, and dogs as it is puppy friendly.
Station Road in Quakertown closed due to spill
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - Bucks County Communications reports Station Road is closed between Old Bethlehem Road and Fairview Drive due to a spill or leak from a truck. Crews are working to clean up the scene, but 69 News was told the process could take up to several hours before the road re-opens.
Here are the Must-Play Golf Courses in Bucks County
There are plenty of golf courses to visit in Bucks County, such as Richboro's Northampton Valley Country Club. These golf courses in Bucks County are considered some of the best, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Hole No. 1 at Northampton Valley Country Club in Richboro (par...
District Attorney’s Office Honors Two Lawyers for Outstanding Public Service
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two prosecutors were given honors by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office for their outstanding public service. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn presented the awards at the department’s annual awards ceremony on Thursday night. Deputy District Attorney John T. Fegley received the department’s award for Exceptional Public Service. Fegley joined the district attorney’s office in January of 2022 and serves as its Chief of Appeals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fegley previously served in the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office from 2014 to 2017 overseeing appeals. He also worked in district attorney’s...
Fire erupts inside Dow facility in Bristol, Bucks County
Firefighters responded to a fire inside a Bucks County chemical plant on Friday morning.The fire happened around 10:30 a.m. in the Dow Research & Development facility at 310 George Patterson Blvd. adjacent to Dow's Bristol Croydon Operations site.The fire was brought under control at 1:20 p.m.Company officials say there is no impact to the community. Some areas nearby were evacuated as a precaution.There was also no impact on production at the facilities.The company said all Dow personnel are accounted for.Dow said it will conduct a full investigation into the incident.There is no word on what sparked the fire.No one was injured.
Did Central Bucks underpay women teachers? Jury may decide Tuesday in potential $200M case
A Philadelphia jury could decide Tuesday on the collective action lawsuit against Central Bucks School District by hundreds of female teachers alleging they were paid less than male colleagues with similar experience and education, a violation of the federal Equal Pay Act. An attorney representing the female teachers says if his clients...
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