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Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, June 17-30
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between June 17 and 30, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment."
Central Bucks budget took effect Monday with largest tax increase in a decade
The Central Bucks School 2024–2025 budget raises property taxes by 5.3%, the maximum permitted by state law without seeking a special exception, leaving the average property taxpayer to pay about $300 more this year. Much of the new revenue is going toward teacher compensation, building repairs, and new initiatives,...
Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion
Victaulic will invest $100 million to expand its foundry in Tioga County, creating more than 200 jobs. The Forks Township mechanical pipe joining manufacturer said its Lawrenceville foundry will receive a 150,000-square-foot addition to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, automated finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will also include a 60,000-square-foot ...
Musikfest Golf Tournament Returns July 8
ArtsQuest’s 12th Musikfest Golf Tournament to be hosted at Southmoore Golf Club. Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., July 3, 2024 – ArtsQuest invites you to join us for the 12th annual Musikfest Golf Tournament, presented by B. Braun Medical, Inc., taking place on July 8 at the Southmoore Golf Club. The sold-out event will start at 9 a.m.
Sparklers shine all summer long during New Hope's Summer Series
Fireworks are of course the main attraction this Fourth of July Holiday.But the sparklers last a little longer than just the fourth in New Hope, Bucks County.Christie Ileto takes us to the town's Summer Series.
Warren County Suspect Apprehended After Fleeing Stabbing Scene
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey State Police announced a Warren County suspect has been apprehended after they fled the scene of a stabbing on a horse farm. On July 2, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a residence on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, according to the NJSP.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the authorities, the suspect, Nelson Ariel Orellana-Vargas, allegedly fled the scene on foot. Orellana Vargas, 23, was described as a Hispanic male, 5’1” and approximately 140 pounds....
Bucks County students graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School
Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2024 celebrated the graduaton of 739 students, including 24 from Bucks County, last month. The school is a Pennsylvania-based STEM-focused cyber school, and commencement was held at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. ...
Officer Injured During Drug Arrest In Allentown: Police
Police said they were patrolling near North Boyer and Russell streets around 6 p.m. when they spotted two men "involved in suspected drug activity." They initiated an arrest and 23-year-old Jeniel Rivera Gotay resisted and tried to flee, according to APD. He was placed in custody and police said they found fentanyl and crack cocaine in his possession.
Allentown man arrested on drug charges
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown police detectives seized a quantity of drugs from the 700 block of N. Front Street Thursday. Police say 29-year-old Kelvin Alvaro Santos-Cintron of Allentown has been arrested and charged for possessing with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of oxycodone pills and drug paraphernalia. As in...
In studio with “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas”
Cast members Ryann Redmond and Rheaume Crenshaw from “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas” joined us in studio. The new musical follows the inspiring life of Sophie Tucker, a performer with a booming voice who persevered despite being an outcast. “Once we put those costumes on and those wigs on it just kind of […]
Carchidi: Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Stirs Memories of Lindros Mania
Let’s face it: As far as excitement goes, the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason would have been about a 2 on a scale of 10 if they hadn’t signed dynamic right winger Matvei Michkov and all but given him the keys to the franchise’s front door. No major...
Even with constant change around him, Emmaus’ Barber became the most prolific boys lacrosse player in District 11 history
There was no storybook ending to Will Barber’s career on the Emmaus High School boys lacrosse team. As disappointed as Barber was that he didn’t lead the Green Hornets to a championship during his senior year, and he was very disappointed about that, his biggest regret was that he didn’t allow himself to take in some of the memorable moments during his record-setting four seasons on the team.
Godshall’s Expands Distribution of Smoked Meats, Including Beef and Turkey Bacon
Souderton, Pa.-based smoked meats specialist Godshall’s announced on Monday an expansion of its real wood smoked Beef Bacon distribution to Albertsons Companies stores in California, Colorado, and the Southwest region. Godshall’s uncured Turkey Bacon is now available at several major retailers including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb,...
Fourth of July mass shooting: 14-year-old among 9 shot, 1 killed during pop-up event in Philadelphia
One person is dead and eight others were injured in a Fourth of July mass shooting during what officials are calling a "pop-up event" in Southwest Philadelphia on Thursday night.Police say nine people, three juveniles and six adults, were shot near the intersection of 60th Street and Kingsessing Ave. at 11:40 p.m.Officers on routine patrol say they found one victim lying on the ground.Additional victims were discovered by responding officers, and some other victims arrived at area hospitals.Action News has been told the juveniles are between 14 and 16 years old.The victim killed has not yet been identified, but police...
Upper Dublin Police mourn loss of retired Officer/Pastor Edward ‘Eagle’ Johnson
The Upper Dublin Township Police Department announced the passing of retired Officer Edward B. “Eagle” Johnson, passed away on June 25, 2024. He was 81 years old. According to the department, Johnson served from March 1970 to August 1997. After his retirement, Johnson assumed a pastorship at Holmesburg Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
6 arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters burn flags, scuffle with police in Philadelphia
Six people were arrested Thursday night after pro-Palestinian protesters burned flags and scuffled with Philadelphia police officers outside City Hall.Chopper 6 was over the scene at JFK Boulevard and N. Broad Street shortly after 8 p.m.Several of the protesters were waving Palestinian flags while burning other flags - one of which appeared to be an American flag.At one point, a woman throws several smaller American flags onto the heap.Chopper 6 video of protest near Philadelphia City HallPolice say the protest began in Rittenhouse Square and grew to about 400 people.As the crowd marched down Chestnut Street, police say an act...
Thieves target car registration documents in another round of break-ins in Philly
Residents in the neighborhood of Fitler Square in Philadelphia say their cars were broken into again. It's the second time in one week and what was stolen from the cars could be related to organized crime involving identity theft. The thieves targeted cars on both sides of Locust Street near...
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
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