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Key road to close for 2 weeks in Bucks County, Pa.
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers through Richboro will have one more traffic issue to deal with as key road closes for two weeks after the Independence Day holiday. PennDOT will close Almshouse Road (Route 332) to thru traffic in the Richboro section of Northampton Township between Second Street Pike (Route 232) and Jacksonville Road on Monday, July 8. The closure will allow for drainage pipe replacement just west of the intersection of Hatboro and Almshouse Road.
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. 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.
Injunction coming against Plumstead slaughterhouse Kingdom Provisions
Plumstead is preparing to file an injunction against slaughterhouse Kingdom Provisions on Durham Road, the subject of numerous complaints from neighbors and repeated pleas for the township to intervene on their behalf. For more than a year, residents have been reporting a sickening stench of dead animals emanating from the...
Bucks County Siblings LJ and Max Lead Philly Sports Fandom
For siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, their Philly sports camaraderie is in full swing, sharing the love since early childhood. For Bucks County siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, their sports camaraderie is in full swing, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Fans since early...
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.
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...
Free pool admission for all residents in Pennsylvania city amid dangerous heat
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Need some relief from this intense heat? One Pennsylvania city has the answer for its residents!. Allentown is offering free pool admission to all residents and season pass holders as a heat wave grips the entire Delaware Valley this week. Officials say all city pools will be...
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.
Bucks County Water Provider Pioneers New PFAS Removal Technology
The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) plans to combat PFAS contamination in New Hope and Solebury using an innovative method. The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) plans to combat PFAS contamination in New Hope and Solebury using an innovative low-voltage electricity method, writes Zoe Read for WHYY.
Nominations now open for Lansdale's Lifetime Achievement Award
Lansdale community – Get your nominations in now for the next Lansdale Lifetime Achievement Award winner, presented by Discover Lansdale. The borough announced recently that nominations are now open for the award. The recipient need not be a resident of the Borough, but their service has directly impacted Lansdale over an extended period of years.
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...
Smoke seen rising from Hamilton Street fire
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown fire officials are reporting a two alarm fire on Hamilton Street this evening. The fire was reported just after 5:30 p.m. Monday at 1138 Hamilton Street. When WFMZ personnel arrived on the scene, smoke was billowing from the roof of a yellow truck, and flames were...
Lehigh Valley Locations Ranked High for Livability, Nightlife
The Lehigh Valley’s prime quality of life was highlighted recently when two locations were named among the nation’s best. Bethlehem was named one of America’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live,” and the West End Theatre District in Allentown was named one of the top underrated locations for nightlife.
Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers
The ever-shifting array of the Montgomery County dining scene will see some new arrivals over the next handful of months, as reported by Michael Klein in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Jewish deli category, for example, Montgomeryville is getting its own edition of The Kibitz Room. A long-established Cherry Hill...
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