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Pennsylvania State Police searching for escapees from Abraxas Academy
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for two males who escaped from Abraxas Academy in Berks County. According to police, they were last seen Saturday around 4 p.m. One of the escapees is from Reading and the other is from Bristol Township in Bucks County.
Emu Escapade in Newtown Township Ends with Safe Reunion with Owner
An unlikely visitor turned heads in a Newtown Township neighborhood recently when an emu was spotted strolling through residential streets, prompting police intervention to address the situation. The Newtown Township Police took to social media asking if anyone was missing their large, flightless bird, according to a report by CBS News Philadelphia. The emu, which is native to Australia and far from a common sight on the lawns of Bucks County, was discovered Thursday night wandering without any apparent destination.
Runaway emu, spooked by 4th of July fireworks, returned home after escaping Bucks County farm
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – A Bucks County farm owner is breathing a sigh of relief. Her emu, missing for 24 hours, has now been captured.Rosie Alfaro, co-owner of Earth's Best Organics, said the bird escaped from her farm on Eagle Road on the night of July 4. She is raising the emu for its eggs."She [the emu] was all the way in the back in her enclosure," Alfaro said. "She busted through the fence. She got so spooked out from the fireworks. We had very, very loud explosion feeling-like fireworks, so I'm thinking that's what caused the behavior."The six-foot...
New wave of petty crime coming to New Jersey?
Just across the river in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a new twist on a common crime is being investigated by Bensalem Township police. It seems thieves are dressing up as Amazon drivers to come to your front door and steal your packages. It's not unusual or alarming to see an Amazon...
Air quality alert for Bucks County Tuesday
On Sunday at 3:45 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at midnight for Bucks County. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Monday for The Philadelphia Metro area," states the National Weather Service. Guidance for air quality alerts: Insights...
Two escapees from Abraxas Academy in Berks still on the run
BERKS CO., Pa. - The Caernarvon Township Police Department has advised area residents to keep an eye out for two male escapees from Abraxas Academy in New Morgan Borough. The two males escaped from the facility Saturday. One is from Reading and the other is from Bristol Township, Bucks County.
PSCBL: Bucks County extends division lead; Armstrong leads Quakers to big win
Andrew Armstrong delivered another stellar performance, tossing three hitless frames and fanning four to lead the Philly Fightin' Quakers to a 5-1 victory over the Philly Mummers on Monday night at Gwynedd Mercy University. The win brings the Fightin' Quakers back to .500, leveling their record at 6-6 and moving...
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes are not worth that $1,000, despite speculation. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. Sellersville collector Michael Leven...
Warrington Restaurant Ranked One of the Five Best Pizza Spots in Pennsylvania
The Bucks County pizza spot now has a well-respected title in the local food industry. An eatery in Warrington has been named one of the top five pizza restaurants in the entire state of Pennsylvania, a rare and coveted accolade. Jason Rathman wrote about the Bucks County pizza spot for PhillyBite Magazine.