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Missing Teen Sought In Bucks County: Authorities
Authorities said Sierra Burd of Quakertown "willingly entered" the pictured maroon sedan around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 7 at Springfield Elementary School. She is believed to be with a Lansdale area resident named "Keanu," police said. Burd is white, 5-foot-1, and about 125 pounds with blue eyes and blonde...
80+ PA police departments team together to target aggressive drivers
PennDOT is teaming together with more than 80 police throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to target aggressive driving. Police departments throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a collective effort aimed at reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on our area roadways. According to PennDOT, throughout 2023, there […]
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,...
Code Orange air quality alert issued for multiple Philadelphia-area counties
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for multiple parts of Pennsylvania Monday, including several counties in the Philadelphia area.According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties are all included in the Air Quality Action Day due to ozone pollution. According to meteorologist Kate Bilo, this happens frequently with a prolonged heat wave as pollutants become trapped near the Earth's surface. In the Lehigh Valley, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties are also under the Code Orange alert.Air quality in the "orange" category is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups...
Missing Escapees Still At Large
(Berks County, PA) -- The search continues for two males that escaped from Abraxas Academy. Officials said the two fled from the facility in Berks County on Saturday. The males have not been identified, but WFMZ-TV reports one is from Reading and the other is from Bucks County. Authorities are asking residents to keep their vehicles and property secure for the time being.
Bill to improve maternal and child health passes PA House
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Legislation that works to reduce negative health outcomes and prevent abuse and neglect has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation, H.B. 1425, is authored by Darisha Parker (D-Pa) and it would establish the Maternal Home Visiting Act. The bill would direct the Department of Human Services to develop a five-year […]
Pennsylvania amusement park auctions iconic park pieces
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (WHTM) — Pieces from an iconic Pennsylvania amusement park landmark were sold at auction to raise money for a nonprofit. The Kennywood Mural Auction sold six pieces of the Thunderbolt mural to raise funds for 412 Food Rescue. The four pieces were each sold for between...
State police top ten most wanted in Pennsylvania update
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have updated their top ten most wanted list as one man has been captured. Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday they have captured Jimmy Carlton Hnery Jr. from Lock Haven who was wanted for the rape of a child. State police say fugitives are selected for the ten most wanted list […]
988 response system shows caller increase, strained resources
Reprinted from Keystone State News A mental health report in Pennsylvania showed a strong response rate of 89% for 988 crisis line calls. However, it showed there is room for improvement in staffing, handling call volume and funding. Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the House majority caucus chair and co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, said...
‘Difficult and painful decision’: Fourth Pa. college set to close in 2024
Another Pennsylvania college is closing. Clarks Summit University is at least the fourth college in the Keystone State to announced that it’s closing this year. The 92-year-old Christian school will close after the summer semester, the college announced on July 1. If you purchase a product or register for...
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