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Local Cancer Group Will Get Double Donations Next Week Thanks to Fundraising Challenge
FURLONG, PA—A local organization that cares for cancer patients, their families and oncology workers in Bucks County is holding a special fund-raising challenge beginning on Monday. Kin Wellness and Support Center is the recipient of a fundraising challenge issued by the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund. From July 8 through July 15, the fund will match every dollar raised by Kin up to $5,000. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In a statement, Gene Epstein said, "I feel that if you can do something to make another person’s life a little better because of your...
Fonthill Castle July 4th celebration brings old-fashioned fun to Doylestown
Hundreds of people from across Bucks County took a welcome Fourth of July break on Thursday, heading to Fonthill Castle in Doylestown to celebrate with proud displays of old-fashioned patriotism. Highlights of the Independence Day celebration included a children’s decorated bike parade, wheelbarrow and sack races, tug-of-war, live musicians and...
Owner sought after emu found roaming around Newtown Township neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Is your emu on the loose? No, that wasn't the punchline to a corny joke, but a genuine question Newtown Township police are asking the local community.Newtown Township police are searching for the owner of an emu they said was found wandering through the Bucks County neighborhood Thursday night. Authorities shared a photo of the missing-in-action emu roaming near a Newtown Township residence's garage.The emu is said to have been spotted in the area of Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive, according to the department's post.Officials are urging the owner to call the county's non-emergency number at (215-328-8524) so the bird can be returned to its rightful flock -- we mean family.
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,...
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. ...
Update: Heat advisory for Southeast Pa. until Saturday evening
On Friday at 3:31 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "Heat index values up to 102 degrees," adds the weather service....
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, June 24-30
A house in New Hope that sold for $4.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 100 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $567,525. The average price per square foot was $294.
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.
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and...
Making a ‘forever chemical’ no longer forever: Bucks County officials propose new way to remove PFAS
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Bucks County drinking water provider wants to take a novel approach to remove PFAS after detecting the toxic chemicals in New Hope’s and Solebury’s water wells, at levels above new state and federal regulations.
These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
The World Atlas has named two Bucks County towns the most walkable in Pennsylvania, due to their access to cultural hubs and museums. Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
BCHRP is accepting applications through Aug. 15
The Bucks County Home Repair Program has started accepting applications. Pronounced like “bee-chirp,” BCHRP is a resource available to low-moderate income Bucks County homeowners that provides qualifying households with up to $50,000 for home repairs and modifications. Bucks County aims to bring necessary repairs to between 120 and...
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
“Unless everything is agreed to, nothing’s agreed to,” Pittman said. “But I still remain optimistic and hopeful that we’re going to conclude this process in the next several days." The post Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
49 local players selected to All-State Softball Team
On Friday morning, the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association Committee released its 2024 All-State team. 49 local players earned statewide honors. DuBois Central Catholic pitcher Rylee Kulbatsky won pitcher of the year for Class 1A. Five Cardinals were selected after they won the PIAA Class 1A softball championship in June.
Central Mountain, Bucktail, Shore represented well on PHSSCA All-State team
MILL HALL- Area softball teams continued to show just how good of a season 2024 was locally. On Friday the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association released their 2024 All-State teams in all six PIAA classifications. Area squads Bucktail, Central Mountain and Jersey Shore were all represented. CM’s Madison Hardy...
Pa. Senate passes bill that could add 10 extra hours to bar happy hours
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would allow for happy hours to be expanded. House Bill 829, introduced by Representative Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny), highlighted that since COVID-19, food service industries and liquor licensees are struggling to grow and thrive. In order to help the business grow, Gergely argued that […]
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