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Walmart evacuated, several sickened after foul odor permeates Pennsylvania store
Shoppers had to be evacuated from a Walmart store in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania after a foul odor inside the store got several people sick.It happened Sunday afternoon at the Walmart on Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township.Authorities say nine people were taken to the hospital.They are all said to be okay.Police believe the putrid smell came from animal repellent that had been returned by a customer.Customer Vincent Ferraro told WFMZ-TV he was inside the store when a message came over the public address system."They said all the employees get to the back of the store and then everybody got in a quick panic and they made us all go out the front," Ferrero said. "There was a lot of people outside coughing, a lot of people got loaded onto hospital beds or the gurneys. They moved them out from there."
Doylestown YMCA Gets New Name and Another Merger
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The next time you drive by the YMCA in Doylestown, you may notice some changes. Starting on July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is officially known as the River Crossing YMCA. The organization includes the YMCAs in those two counties along with YMCA locations in Lehigh and Northampton counties that were previously part of the Greater Valley YMCA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new regional organization, which became official on Monday, has Bucks County locations in Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Newtown, Quakertown and Warminster. It has Lehigh County locations in...
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options. The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub.
Debate favored the one who lied
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Court approves sale of Quakertown district land
A county court on Wednesday approved Quakertown Community School District’s plan to sell 127 acres to a national developer. The district sought $7.8 million for the three parcels on West Pumping Station Road, land it acquired in 2015 for $1.75 million for a future elementary and middle school. The district claims it no longer needs the land because enrollment is stagnant. District data from 2017 to 2024 bear that out, showing flat figures for kindergarten, grades 6-8 and 9-12, with overall enrollment in that period down from approximately 5,800 students to 4,707 in the current school year.
Learn About Coopersburg’s Leaders and Legends at Historical Society Exhibit
The Coopersburg Historical Society’s current “Leaders and Legends of Coopersburg” exhibit showcasing leaders who have helped shape the community will be open this Sunday, July 7, during the Coopersburg Farmers Market. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. The Coopersburg Historical Society’s current “Leaders and Legends of Coopersburg”...
Residents of Lumberville continue Founders Day tradition
The 90-plus degree temperatures did not wilt the spirits of the Lumberville residents who gathered for the annual Founders Day community celebration on Sunday, June 23. A village tradition for 42 years, the event brings together neighbors old and new, a chance to catch up, reconnect, and offer a warm welcome to newcomers, which this year included two adorable new babies.
Phillies, Hatfield Township honor Hometown Hero who saved life of man in cardiac arrest along Lansdale Avenue
The Bee Gees helped Hatfield Township’s Matt DeCesare save a life. Like something straight from “The Office,” the rhythm and beat of the disco king’s classic “Stayin’ Alive” was nothing more than literal one November Montgomery Township afternoon. According to “The Hatfield Connection...
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
A 'funky little survivor' could see the wrecking ball, as officials support demolition of old Allentown property
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Downtown Allentown could soon get more affordable housing, with a developer looking to knock down a home and replace it with apartments. The city’s Historical Architectural Review Board on Monday supported plans submitted by Muse on 7th to demolish a two-story home that’s set back from Seventh Street.
Perkasie Summer Concert Series to fill town with whole lot of music
Perkasie Borough’s free Summer Concert Series at the town’s amphitheater in Lenape Park opens July 10, with Whole Lotta LED, recreating the musical magic of Led Zeppelin. The eight-date season goes on to feature a range of musical genres, including classic rock, folk, funk, blues, steel drums and rock ‘n roll.
Voters in Philly region, South Jersey react to the presidential debate
In the hours after the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk caught up with a Philly resident, a Montgomery County resident and a South Jersey resident to get their reactions. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, the three voters shared their thoughts on the debate and whether or not they’re closer to making a decision.
Local Water Authority Uses New Technology to Scrub PFAS from Water
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A local water authority is claiming success in eliminating harmful chemicals from the public water supply using new technology. The Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority said that it had worked with a contractor to remove PFAS, which are commonly known as “forever chemicals,” from the water at two of its locations. The water in those locations had levels of PFAS that were “slightly” higher than levels recommended by state regulators.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The authority said that by working with a third-party contractor, TruClear Water Solutions, it had been...
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...
Biden accomplished much. He should leave on top
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Morgan Properties acquires apartments with 3,434 units, including Congress Street, South Mountain complexes
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Morgan Properties has acquired 11 Pennsylvania apartment complexes with 3,434 units, including two in Allentown. Morgan did not disclose what it paid to seller DePaul Management Co. Among the local complexes acquired are Congress Street Apartments, Allentown, 548 units; South Mountain Apartments, Allentown, 237 units, and in...
Upper Merion Township, Pa. to ban plastic utensils in next phase of single-use plastic ban
Officials in Upper Merion Township are implementing phase two of its single-use plastic ban starting Monday.Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.This includes all restaurants and bars, officials say.That means no plastic forks, spoons, or knives will be used whether you're dining in or out at establishments in the area.It's all part of the township's Single-Use Product Regulations ordinance.Phase one of the new initiative began in January.In that phase, businesses were prohibited from handing out single-use carry-out bags and straws, among other things.Some residents told Action News that while the new...
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