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Pair that escaped Abraxas Academy may be hiding in Bucks County, police say
NEW MORGAN, Pa. - Just 10 months after nine juveniles escaped from the Abraxas Academy in New Morgan, police are dealing with a similar incident. Pennsylvania State Police continue their search for two teens who absconded from the southern Berks County youth facility over the weekend. "On July 6th at...
Emily Rizzo Yells About Devil, Stabbing Mom: Affidavit
Emily Ann Rizzo, 32, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and related misdemeanors, court records show. The police were called to an Ivy Hill Road home on Tuesday, July 2 for a reported stabbing, according to the criminal complaint. They arrived to find Rizzo "face down yelling about the devil and Lucifer on the bed," according to the complaint.
Missing Teen Sought In Bucks County: Authorities (UPDATED)
UPDATE: The subject of this report was located safely, Springfield police said. Springfield Township police are looking for a missing 15-year-old. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bucks County Dispatch Center at 215-328-8523 or submit a tip through Crimewatch.
Why Bucks County residents may find it hard to breathe & what it has to do with the weather
Another air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region, including Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties, as the heat wave continues for a fifth day. Under the Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone issued by Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection, people sensitive to air pollution — including children, seniors,...
Multiple police departments to target aggressive drivers
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said more than 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave. This collective effort, announced Monday as part of a statewide mobilization running through Aug. 18, is...
Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Amid Heat Wave Conditions
A pervasive Code Orange air quality alert has been issued across multiple counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The alert, which signals unhealthy air conditions for particular populations, is set to be in effect until midnight Tuesday. Regions impacted include not only Philadelphia but also the surrounding counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester. Residents in the Lehigh Valley and Berks have also been placed on notice, as confirmed by WFMZ.
1 of 2 teens who escaped PA youth detention center found in Bucks County: police
MORGANTOWN. Pa - One teen is in custody, while another remains on the run after an escape at a youth detention center in Berks County. On Saturday, July 6 at around 4:45 p.m., officials say two teens at the Abraxas Academy escaped the facility by climbing over a fence. They...
Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive in Newtown Township, write Hannah Nguyen and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This feathered visitor seemed less than thrilled with the recent fireworks display...
Bucks County Water Provider Pioneers New PFAS Removal Technology
The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) plans to combat PFAS contamination in New Hope and Solebury using an innovative method. The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) plans to combat PFAS contamination in New Hope and Solebury using an innovative low-voltage electricity method, writes Zoe Read for WHYY.
Bucks County Cheesesteak Spot Listed as One of the Best in the Philadelphia Region
Curly's Comfort Foods in Levittown has been listed as one of the best cheesesteak shops in the area. There is a new array of cheesesteak shops that have sprung up in the Philadelphia region over the last four years, offering new takes on this old favorite, writes Matthew Korfhage for northjersey.com.
Wheelie Wednesdays Return to Doylestown as Part of Free Cycling Program for Kids
Bucks County Classic will once again inspire kids to hop on their bikes with the return of Wheelie Wednesdays to Doylestown this summer. Bucks County Classic will once again inspire kids to hop on their bikes with the return of Wheelie Wednesdays to Doylestown Borough this summer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.
Bucks County Siblings LJ and Max Lead Philly Sports Fandom
For siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, their Philly sports camaraderie is in full swing, sharing the love since early childhood. For Bucks County siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, their sports camaraderie is in full swing, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Fans since early...
Bath & Body Works Opens Newtown Store
The new store has opened in the Village of Newtown. Bath and Body Works has opened a new store in the Village at Newtown after three months of construction. The 2,326-square-foot retail space that is situated between Crumbl Cookies and Bomba Taco and Bar. It welcomed its first customers over the weekend.
Man remains jailed on charges of attempting to steal a car during fight in pizza shop parking lot
A Quakertown man remains in Bucks County prison on 10% of $150,000 cash bail after being arrested and charged with attempting to steal a car behind a West Rockhill pizza shop. Jason Plenderleith, 43, was charged by Pennridge Regional Police Department Saturday with felony criminal attempted robbery of a car and felony criminal attempted receiving stolen property, in addition to a misdemeanor charge of criminal attempted simple assault and summary charges of harassment, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness, according to court records.
Heat Advisory: Lehigh Valley to Swelter with High Heat Indexes
According to the National Weather Service, peak heat indexes Monday and Tuesday could top 100 degrees. The heat index is a measurement of how hot it feels, accounting for both air temperature and humidity. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. A heat advisory has been issued for Lehigh, Northampton and...