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PA Motorcyclist Killed Hitting One Car, Run Over By Another On Route 78 In Hunterdon County
At 10:04 p.m., a BMW motorcycle traveling eastbound on Route 78 in Greenwich Township struck the back of a 2017 Toyota Camry, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, the motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, was ejected and...
Teenage girl shot, injured after fight ends with gunfire in Montgomery County
A teenage girl was shot and injured after a fight broke out in Pottstown, Montgomery County.It happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Myrtle Street in the Bright Hope Community.Officers say they responded to reports of a fight involving multiple teenage girls.According to police, shots were fired as a result of that dispute.When police arrived at the scene, officers found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest.She was treated at the scene and transported to a local trauma center. There is no word yet on her condition.Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6574.
How Protect Your Kids from Bucks County Playground Burns on Hot Days
As the summer in Bucks County continues to bring heat waves, parents are urged to be cautious when taking their children to playgrounds. As the summer in Bucks County continues to bring high temperatures, parents are urged to be cautious when taking their children to playgrounds, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.
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 Water & Sewer Authority Urges Water Conservation Amid Heat Wave
The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority (BCWSA) is urging all customers to conserve water due to excessive heat. The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority (BCWSA) is urging all customers to conserve water due to excessive heat, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. With recent heat waves increasing water...
Local Man Sworn in as Full-Time L. Saucon Police Officer
Ofc. Andrew Wieder was sworn in Monday by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege, officials with the department said in a July 2 post on their Crimewatch site. A local man has been sworn in as a full-time officer with the Lower Saucon Township Police Department.. Ofc. Andrew Wieder was...
Mangy fox spotted in Hilltown. How to protect pets from mange from wild animals
Residents of Hilltown Township in Upper Bucks County spotted a wild animal on Monday that appears to have mange. Residents posted a photo of the animal in a local Facebook group, expressing concern about their pets catching the skin disease, which is caused by mites. The animal was seen across from the Hilltown Township municipal building, one resident said.
21-year-old victim of homicide in Hunterdon County, NJ identified
Authorities in Hunterdon County, New Jersey have identified a 21-year-old woman that was shot and killed last week. Amanda Pulver, of Independence, New Jersey, was known to Anthony Garvin, 34, of Netcong, who is accused of killing her, according to a news release from the county prosecutor's office. Garvin remains in Berks County Prison awaiting extradition.
Sentence reduced by one year for man convicted of assaulting Pottstown man with metal pipe
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man saw his minimum prison term reduced by one year after a Montgomery County judge reconsidered the sentence she imposed last December after a jury convicted the man of charges he assaulted a Pottstown man with a metal pipe during a dispute in the borough.
$10M Home Repair Program: Bucks County Launches Initiative to Help 120-150 Low-Income Homeowners with Essential Repairs Starting July 1!
Bucks County Launches $10 Million Home Repair Initiative Key Details of the Bucks County Home Repair Program According to BUCKSCO.TODAY, Bucks County has launched a program to help low to moderate-income homeowners with essential home repairs. Starting July 1 the program will accept applications and provide grants of up to $50,000 per household. It aims […]
Road Rage Shooting On Rt 222, Berks County Authorities Say
The road rage incident unfolded on Route 222 in Wyomissing around 12:45 p.m., authorities announced the following day. A driver in a black Honda sedan fired at another vehicle, striking it twice, according to investigators. No one was injured in the shooting. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to...
3-year-old grabs unattended gun, shoots woman in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 3-year-old shot an adult woman after grabbing hold of an unsecured gun on Monday, police in Wilson, Northampton County, said in a news release.The child was at a home on Forest Street in Wilson with Brian Siegfried, a 41-year-old resident of Williams Township. Citing witnesses, police said Siegfried was holding a handgun while on the porch of a home."At some point, Siegfried cocked the gun and placed it on a table and walked the street. Siegfried also stated to police that he was tired of holding the gun and put it down," Wilson police said.The 3-year-old...
Pottstown GoFourth! 2024 Street Fest and Fireworks Party Shows Off the Best of Pottstown
This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration has something for all ages with activities all day long. This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration has something for all ages with activities all day long. The day will begin with the Rotary Club of Pottstown’s Jul. 4...
Conshohocken Woman Who Started As a SEPTA Traffic Checker Now Runs Its Merchandise Store
Al’Lee Floyd, who grew up in Conshohocken, joined SEPTA part-time in 2017 as a traffic checker and now leads the SEPTA Store as its manager and manager of experiential design. Al’Lee Floyd, who grew up in Conshohocken, joined SEPTA part-time in 2017 as a traffic checker, writes Stephanie Farr...
NYT: Norristown Actress Maria Bello Finds Forever Love with Michelin-starred Chef
Norristown native Maria Bello married Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn on April 7 and celebrated the marriage on May 12 with friends and family. Norristown actress Maria Bello owes her journey to true love with Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn to the “three C’s”: cancer, COVID, and commitment, writes Sadiba Hasan for The New York Times.
‘Buried at a Critical Time in Our Country’s History,’ Four Revolutionary War-Era Cannons Unearthed in Glenmoore
Four massive Revolutionary War-era cannons that were cast at historic Warwick Furnace have been unearthed by the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust from the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve, according to a report from the Daily Local News. “During the 1777 British advance on Philadelphia, cannons cast at Warwick...
Award-winning “River Road Residence” stands out in Solebury
New Hope and Solebury are filled with beautiful traditional homes in front of the Delaware River. However, one special property on River Road looks far different than any other home most have seen and it just landed an international award from Architecture & Design Community, a collective that works to recognize architects and designers from around the world and celebrate their innovative contributions.
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