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Dwelling fire reported in city of Reading
READING, Pa. -- Firefighters responded to a dwelling fire in Reading Friday. It was reported in the 600 block of Locust St. in the city. Reports say the small structure fire was mostly knocked down by 5:20 p.m. No words on injuries or what caused the fire to start. This...
Hatboro police place two on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list
The Hatboro Police Department has placed the following individuals on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list:. Matthew Brumbaugh (above left) Brumbaugh, 37, has been charged with strangulation, terroristic threats, and assault. According to the Hatboro police, officers were dispatched to a location on Continental Road for the report of a...
Pa. winery unveils vintage of wine that hasn’t been released in more than 2 decades
Fans of Va La Vineyards in Avondale, Chester County, are familiar with the drill: annual releases of Silk (a rosato), Cedar and Mahogany (red blends) and La Prima Donna (orange wine), and then one or two more depending on what owner/winemaker Anthony Vietri has aged to satisfaction. Over the years,...
Missing Delaware fisherman missed call with family; Coast Guard asks for help
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Delaware fisherman who was last seen earlier this week.Officials are searching for 46-year-old Dorian Yanke. He last spoke with family members on Monday around 7:30 a.m.During the phone call, he reportedly informed family members he was going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.The Coast Guard says he missed a call with family members on Tuesday. He was then reported missing the next day.Yanke is about 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, navy shorts, and a navy ball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
Montgomery County Visitors React to New Ocean City Rules for Teens
Following Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City is implementing new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, but some visitors find them too strict. Following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos, Ocean City officials have decided to implement new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, and some Montgomery County visitors think they are being too strict, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia.
Atlantic City Reentry Services Celebrates Individuals Who Turned Their Lives Around Through Their Programs
Atlantic City Reentry Services, formed nearly one year ago under the vision and leadership of City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr., held its first Reunification Seminar & Dinner, Aug. 29, at the Claridge Hotel Grand Ballroom. This event highlighted the success of some of the individuals who have utilized the program to become productive citizens, reminding them that with support and opportunity, their future doesn’t have to be defined by their past. Kamau Johnson and Michele Griffin with Atlantic City Reentry Services led the ceremony.
LED billboard and discussion on single-use plastic ban on September 3rd agenda in Whitpain
On the September 3rd agenda for the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors is a public hearing involving a LED advertising billboard facing the turnpike at 1625 Union Hill Road in Blue Bell (Whitpain Township) (pictured above) and a “public discussion” about a single-use plastics ordinance. You can view the full agenda here.
Police investigating South Hall Street shooting in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA. - It comes on the heels of last Sunday's mass shooting in center city, and shortly after a peace walk was held nearby. The Saturday afternoon shooting happened on the 100 block of South Hall Street, that's near 8th and Union streets. Fortunately, police say the incident is...
How much can you get for rare 1982 dimes circulating in Bucks County? Experts weigh in
A viral buzz circulating among amateur coin collectors has been the value of a 1982 Roosevelt dime that is missing the mint mark. The rumor had some believing the coin could be worth $1,000. According to the US Mint, it is a rare error coin that collectors have recognized and...
Bucks County held $800K in property owner funds for years. Who is getting that cash now?
The Bucks County treasurer is cutting checks to every municipality and school district in the county, after she learned of two bank accounts that had been holding money owed to residents for nearly 20 years. The accounts, first opened in 2003, held proceeds from tax sales. The tax claim bureau, which is the...
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
The Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria in Doylestown was named the best spot for Neapolitan-style pizza. A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post.
IronPigs jump out to early lead and use the long ball to ambush Syracuse
ALLENTOWN - Buddy Kennedy and David Dahl each homered and drove in three runs as the IronPigs defeated Syracuse 8-4 on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first as the first four runners reached base - bookended by Cal Stevenson's leadoff home run and Kennedy's three-run blast.
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
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