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Sherrif’s sale set for site of former middle school in Bensalem
A 35-acre Bucks County development site eyed for a large-scale, mixed-use project is set for sheriff’s sale after its owner filed for bankruptcy, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports. The property at 2201 Street Road in Bensalem is owned by a company controlled by Jignesh “Jay” Pandya, who is also...
Making a ‘forever chemical’ no longer forever: Bucks County officials propose new way to remove PFAS
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Bucks County drinking water provider wants to take a novel approach to remove PFAS after detecting the toxic chemicals in New Hope’s and Solebury’s water wells, at levels above new state and federal regulations.
NOVA Gala raises $300K, celebrates organization’s 50 years in Bucks
NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, announced that its annual Gala was a success, raising over $300,000 on April 19 in support of NOVA’s programs and services to help victims of crime and prevent violence through training and education. The event, which also honored NOVA’s 50th...
Update: Heat advisory for Bucks County until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:31 p.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. for Bucks County. "Heat index values ranging from 100 to 104," comments the weather service. "Very warm and humid conditions tonight will offer little relief from the heat, especially in urbanized areas."
Man Sentenced to 33 Months for $2.1m Bitcoin Theft From Pennsylvania Woman
A Colorado man, originally from Pennsylvania, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in Bitcoin from a Pennsylvania woman. After pleading guilty to a single count of wire fraud in January, a Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release, as well as about $2.1 million in damages. According to United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, Davis was engaged to help a Bucks County lady manage the $395,000 she had invested, allowing him access to her digital wallets from January 2014 until May 2021.
Pennsylvania man arrested after shooting at Wellsville party
WELLSVILLE — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday for an alleged shooting during a party in the town of Wellsville, New York State police reported Thursday. Gregory S. Miller, 54, of Penndel in Bucks County, was charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree criminal use of a weapon.
Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund challenges Bucks to help local cancer community
Kin, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit all-inclusive wellness and support center that provides free services to cancer patients, caregivers and local oncology healthcare workers across Bucks County, is the recipient of a challenge bestowed upon the Bucks County community by the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund. From July 6-15, the people of Bucks County are asked to make a donation to Kin, and Gene and Marlene Epstein will match every dollar raised, up to $5,000.
Newsom stumps for Biden in Bucks
California Governor Gavin Newsom was in Bucks County today for a rally calling for re-election of President Biden. The titled "Save Our Democracy Rally" was held in Doylestown. Newsom's visit comes on heels of the president's poor debate performance late last month -- and calls from some Democratic leaders for...
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