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500-bed nursing home seeks zoning relief in Lafayette Hill
On the July 31st agenda for the Whitemarsh Township Zoning Hearing Board is a request for an special exception to allow a 500-bed nursing home at 717 Ridge Pike in Lafayette Hill (Whitemarsh Township). The proposed building would be three stories. The 14.04 acre property has been in the same...
Two more Pa. House members announce their resignation
The number of members in the Pennsylvania state House is fluctuating again. House Speaker Joanna McClinton’s office announced on Tuesday that Philadelphia Democratic Reps. Donna Bullock and Stephen Kinsey have submitted letters of resignation from their respective House seats. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
For Montgomery County Alternate GOP Delegate, Week of RNC Feels Heavier Than Expected
GOP delegates including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Montgomery County, are prepared to welcome Trump at the RNC. GOP delegates from Pennsylvania, including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Blue Bell, are prepared to welcome Trump at the Republican National Convention after the assassination attempt at his rally in Western Pennsylvania, write Julia Terruso and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Power outages in North Hills/Oreland lead to ‘shuffling’ brown-outs
Upper Dublin Township officials have provided an update regarding the large power outage affecting the North Hills neighborhood and parts of East Oreland. From their update, published as of 1:45pm on Tuesday, July 16:. A PECO crew is temporarily shuffling power (also called “brown-outs”). You may experience temporary power restoration...
Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
A piece of old cloth bought at Goodwill turned out to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Delaware County Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
Sinkhole, ‘sewer break’ keep Upper Merion Township road closed as repairs continue
KING OF PRUSSIA – A stretch of an Upper Merion Township thoroughfare remained closed Tuesday, a week after a sinkhole compromised the area. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials initially designated the closure of Flint Hill Road, between Church Road and Hertzog Boulevard on July 10, according to a statement issued last week.
Montgomery County pool seeing more visitors this year due to heat wave
ELKINS PARK, Pa. (CBS) — A pool in Montgomery County is seeing more visitors this year with lifeguards saying that is because of this intense heat wave hitting our area."It feels very hot," said 7-year-old Joni Crommartie-Scott of West Oak Lane. "Like, the concrete is so hot."She came to the Conklin Pool in Elkins Park looking for a little relief on a scorcher of a Tuesday."It just feels so nice," she said.Nearby, her mother Rhonda Crommartie-Scott set up the perfect spot in the shade and said she had brought her daughter and friends here every day for the past few weeks...
New Britain Township Truck Inspection Takes Three Vehicles Off the Road
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—A crew of commercial vehicle inspectors in New Britain Township last week pulled over 21 vehicles and removed three from the roads. On July 10, the Central Bucks Motor Carrier Inspection Team inspected vehicles on Business Route 202, County Line Road and Upper State Road. Of the 21 commercial vehicles they inspected, only five had no violations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Among the other 16, officials found a total of 38 violations. Of the three vehicles removed from the road, two had bad brakes. Another six were too big or too heavy for the road. The crew issued a total of 12 traffic citations and 26 traffic warnings. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Health Department has declared a Heat Health Emergency in response to aggressive temperatures across the city. The emergency will stay in effect until Wednesday night unless the weather persists.This week, temperatures will be between 95 and 99 degrees with feel-like temperatures between 106 to 110 degrees.To combat the heat, the city is rolling out its Heat Health Emergency measures to ensure everyone stays cool and safe this week. That means 150 cooling centers are open daily for anyone in need.In addition, extended hours are in place for many public pools, spray grounds and senior facilities. Water...
73-Acre Chester County Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes buys a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, with plans to build dozens of single-family homes. Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Montgomery County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Montgomery County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County’s population increased from 856,541 to 868,742 from April 1, 2020, to July 1,...
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Will Flood Borough Streets with Cars This Weekend
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown at Dusk car show returns to the borough this weekend, bringing one of the biggest—and most unique—car shows in the area to the town’s streets. The free show is expected to bring about 500 vehicles to the streets of Doylestown. It will run from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cars will be lined up on East State Street and West Court Street, starting on Main Street and going until the two roads meet in front of Paganini’s Ristorante. From there, the show will continue down West State...
Pennsylvania agrees to exempt hair braiders from regulatory oversight
For decades, braiders have argued that their hair artistry shouldn’t be subjected to Pennsylvania’s regulatory oversight. Now, it seems that Harrisburg is finally agreeing. On June 27, the State Senate passed Anthony Hardy Williams’ bill which would free braiders from being required to undergo 300 hours of formal...
Community demands oversight from Great Valley schools after students lewdly impersonated teachers on TikTok
Teachers and parents packed a school board meeting in Malvern on Monday demanding more oversight and education in social media use after it came to light that middle school students impersonated nearly two dozen of their teachers on TikTok.
Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not
For office workers in 2024, the debate over in-person versus hybrid versus remote work is still going strong. Nowhere was that clearer this week than the city of Philadelphia, where a new mayor has ordered all 26,000 city employees back to the office, five days a week, starting today. A...
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