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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.
Severe storms leave behind downed trees, power outages in Philadelphia region
Severe storms brought down trees across the Delaware Valley on Tuesday night and possibly caused an apartment fire that left several people displaced.In New Castle County, two people were rushed to the hospital after a tree fell onto a house.It happened just before 9 p.m. at a home on Durboraw Road in Wilmington, Delaware.Authorities responded after severe storms in the area caused a tree to fall into an occupied home.Two people were transported to Christiana Hospital in unknown conditions, officials say.No further information on this incident has been released.In Downington, Chester County, another tree also fell onto a home. It...
Bucks County Offers Build Business in Bucks Grants to Boost Small Businesses
The Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development has announced the Build Business in Bucks Grant. The Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development has announced the Build Business in Bucks Grant, offering up to $3,000 each to 65 local small businesses, according to Levittown Now. Aimed at...
National car wash chain, delivering ‘ultimate shine,’ to open Quakertown area location
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. - Drivers looking to refresh their rides will soon have another car wash option in upper Bucks County. Tommy's Express Car Wash, a rapidly growing car wash chain delivering “the ultimate shine to love your ride,” is expected to open in August at 920 S. West End Blvd. in Richland Township, just south of Quakertown, according to Austin Brunner, communications manager for Tommy’s Express.
Missing Man Sought In Bucks County: Police
Tyler Brennan was last seen around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, according to township police. There is "a reasonable concern for his safety," investigators said in a release. Brennan is 5-foot-7 and 180 pounds. He was last seen driving a red 2011 Ford Escape SUV, Pennsylvania tag number LMT8571, police said.
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Disoriented man wakes in wrong bed with people
State College, Pa. — A man claimed to be at an Airbnb when police allegedly found him in a stranger's bed at an apartment last week. Waathiq Hall, 27, of Philadelphia, was disoriented with bloodshot eyes when police woke him up inside an apartment in the 800 block of W. Prospect Avenue in State College, Officer Larry Hopkins said. Hall allegedly claimed to believe he was in an Airbnb. A...
Announcing Visionary Philadelphia Leader Denis O’Brien as Drexel’s Interim President
The following message was sent from the chair of the Board of Trustees to the Drexel community. I am writing to share that effective today Drexel’s Board of Trustees has named Denis O’Brien, a trustee and a deeply engaged, collaborative, and visionary leader in the Philadelphia region, as Drexel’s interim president.
Man left motorcyle crash after his passenger was on road injured, Warminister police say
A 30-year-old Warminster man is facing multiple felony charges after he crashed his motorcycle seriously injuring his female passenger, then left the accident scene. Warminster Police allege that Joseph “Sonny” Hudicek should not have been driving at all because he had a DUI-suspended license when the accident occurred on April 14, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken has closed after almost 20 year run. The restaurant has been listed for sale
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken announced on social media on July 13th that it has “served its last chicken parm.” The Italian BYOB opened in 2000 and closed for an almost four year period between 2009 and 2013. It then reopened at the same spot at 16 East 1st Avenue and served up its popular chicken parm through the recent announcement.
Wicked storms leave tens of thousands without power as another hot, humid day begins
The region woke to a bit of a mess Wednesday morning after some wicked storms swept through Tuesday night. Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines, leaving thousands of people without power.
Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning will expire at 6:15 p.m.
The warning was for Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms," states the National Weather Service.
State will follow Lehigh Valley's lead on economic development under new $500 million plan, Gov. Josh Shapiro says
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Standing before long-abandoned ruins on the Bethlehem Steel campus, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $500 million economic development program into law Tuesday. Shapiro hailed the legislation as a historic step that will rev up Pennsylvania's economic engine. For decades, the state has failed to invest in...
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