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Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Montgomery County Fires
First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence.
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...
North Penn updates Towamencin on high school renovation plans
Towamencin officials have gotten a look at the latest plans for renovations to North Penn High School. “We’re here, not looking for any action, just — in the spirit of transparency — trying to keep you in the loop, on our plans, and the direction we’re headed,” said Superintendent Todd Bauer.
Italian family celebrates 50 years of formal wear in Montgomery County
Caterina Laguda and her late husband, Tony, immigrated to the United States from Italy with a dream.Tony was a masterful tailor, and together, they opened 'Tony Laguda Formal Wear,' which is celebrating its 50th anniversary today.Caterina and her sons continue to operate the business, serving the Montgomery County community for weddings, proms, and more.The family invited friends, customers, and other local business owners to celebrate in their store today with coffee, cake, and traditional Italian desserts.To learn more about Tony Laguda Formal Wear, watch the video above and visit their Facebook page.RELATED: Dozens become U.S. citizens aboard Battleship New Jersey during special ceremony
Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List recently published by Forbes, including one, Jeff Yass (inset), CEO of Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd, who broke the top 100. Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires...
Towamencin Votes to Draft Backyard Chicken Ordinance
Something fowl is happening in Towamencin. According to The Reporter, township supervisors directed the planning commission to draft an ordinance to allow backyard chickens on about a dozen residential properties. Supervisors Chairman Chuck Wilson said discussions have been going back and forth from the commission and supervisors since about 2017,...
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.
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.
Keeping cool in heat, Norristown center opens doors with help for vulnerable
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Montgomery County officials issued a Code Red weather emergency due to an oppressive air mass with a heat index reaching over 100 degrees and residents are looking to stay cool. Playing in a Norristown public park, one family was happy to find a way to cool off...
Careening in Conshohocken: The Soap Box Derby is a Fourth of July Tradition
Hanna Moore comes from a family with a great Soap Box Derby tradition.The Conshohocken native is racing in her first Soap Box Derby this Fourth of July. And she knows the role her family plays in the history of the event."My great-grandfather helped bring this Soap Box Derby to Conshohocken. It's a lot of fun!" she says. The race started in 1951.Since then, the race has become a Fourth of July tradition. The Montgomery County borough closes down Fayette Street to allow gravity to do its job and help perfectly crafted and constructed soapbox cars careen down the road. The...
Gifford Pinchot State Park closes waters to swimming due to harmful algae, officials say
YORK CO, Pa. (WHP) — The Quaker Race Beach at Gifford Pinchot State Park is closed to swimming due to harmful algae effective Thursday, according to the park's official website. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources made the call to shut down the beach as a precaution...
PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Pottstown packs the streets for July 4 parade and party
POTTSTOWN — Patriots packed High Street Thursday for the annual Fourth of July parade and Pottstown GoFourth! street festival. As the mercury rose throughout the day, so too did the enthusiasm residents and visitors showed for the party Pottstown puts on every year. From ax-throwing to jugglers, face painting...
Segment of Penllyn Blue Bell Pike closed on July 9 | New bike lane on Anvil Ln
Whitpain Township officials announced a segment of Penllyn Blue Bell Pike will be closed between Wyndrise Drive and Chatham Lane for sewer work in front of 1656 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike on Tuesday, July 9. The closure is expected to begin at 8:00am and last until approximately 3:00pm. Vehicle traffic...
Community in Bucks celebrate Independence Day with bell ringing
SELLERSVILLE, Pa. - The Bucks County community of Sellersville celebrated Independence Day Thursday morning by ringing the bell at the borough's museum. It was all part of a national observance of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to "Let Freedom Ring." It's the 27th time Sellersville took part in...
Outback Steakhouse planning new smaller restaurant in Conshohocken
During a July 2nd meeting of the Plymouth Township Planning Commission, the commissioners voted unanimously to recommend that the land development plan for a rebuild of the Outback Steakhouse located at 322 Ridge Pike in Conshohocken (Plymouth Township). The land development plan will now go to the township’s council for approval.
Souderton Area School Board adopts 2024-2025 budget with maximum property tax increase
The Souderton Area School Board has approved the district’s 2024-2025 budget with a maximum property tax increase for the second consecutive year. The balanced budget, totaling $153,550,804, includes a 5.3% property tax increase, the maximum allowable by state law. The increase will amount to an extra $275 per year for the average homeowner with an assessed property value of $158,295.
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