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Dozens of drivers go from the pump to the auto shop after fueling up with contaminated gas at Bucks County Wawa
A number of drivers who recently filled up at a Wawa in Bucks County suffered some pain at the pump — not from high prices, but from bad gasoline. Drivers who had to take their cars to the auto shop can file a claim.
A stone discovered in a Bucks County cave brings the Doan Gang legend closer to the truth
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A stone has been discovered in a cave in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, carved with initials believed to be those of the notorious outlaw Moses Doan of the 18th century Doan Gang.
Bucks County Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote about the local lake for GoErie. Nockamixon Lake, located within Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where bass fishing is plentiful. A popular destination for local residents and visitors to the area, the lake and its park are replete with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Route 31 northbound lane and shoulder closures Friday as pavement project advances in Hunterdon County
CLINTON, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The Route 31 northbound right lane and shoulder are scheduled to be closed Friday as the Route 31, I-78/Route 22 to Grayrock Road pavement reconstruction project advances in Clinton. Beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, the right lane and shoulder on Route 31...
Riverfront or Industrial? Land Use Board Has Town Engineer Prepare Consistency Plan on Riverfront Development
Phillipsburg, N.J.---The Phillipsburg Land Use Board on Thursday agreed to have the town engineer prepare a consistency report on the 170 Howard St. Riverfront Redevelopment Plan up for a vote following a public hearing at the board's next meeting on Aug. 22. In a standing-room-only crowd at the Gloria Decker Senior Center, the board pointed out that if they approve the consistency plan on Aug. 22, it will be forwarded to the town council for its approval in September. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER About 45 people packed the meeting room, including almost 20 members...
Bucks County slaughterhouse accused of not properly disposing of animal carcasses
A fight over foul odor is going to the courts in Bucks County. Residents in Plumstead Township say a slaughterhouse has left animal waste to rot on fields and there are allegations the water has been impacted. Kingdom Provisions sits on a busy Bucks Couty two-lane road, and from the...
Peddler’s Village Peach Festival to feature a summer favorite fruit
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will present its annual Peach Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The festival will feature a variety of peach-themed treats, including pies and fritters, fresh local peaches, live entertainment, activities, summer sidewalk sales, and more. The Peach...
Wawa customers report issues after fueling up at Richboro store
RICHBORO, Pa. (CBS) -- Wawa says an equipment issue at its Richboro, Pennsylvania store led to mechanical problems for some customers who fueled up their vehicles there.All over social media pages in Bucks County you can hear from customers who got gasoline at the Wawa on Second Street Pike - and then experienced issues leading them to take their cars to repair shops.It's not clear what happened to cause the fuel to impact these vehicles.Wawa said once the company learned of the issue, "we took immediate steps to correct it and we are working with our fuel equipment manufacturer to...
Plumstead is taking Pipersville slaughterhouse owner to court over its 'unbearable odors'
Update: On Thursday Bucks County and the Heritage Conservancy filed a separate complaint in Bucks County Common Pleas Court alleging Kingdom Provisions is violating its agricultural conservation easement on the property and asks the court to enforce the easement. Plumstead Township wants to force a Pipersville slaughterhouse operator to stop its alleged illegal...
Taste What’s New: Bucks County’s Latest Restaurant Additions
A selection of new Bucks County restaurants are appearing in the local scene, offering a diverse selection of options. Newcomers to the Bucks County restaurant scene have something to offer to a diverse mix of appetites, including somebody looking for a new favorite food or drink, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.
'It's just going to keep going up': Spikes in voter registration being seen locally, across the country
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It may only be July, but the folks at the Lehigh County Elections office are busy. "Three months in advance of the November election we are at 28,000 requests," said Chief Clerk Tim Benyo. "It's just going to keep going up." Benyo says he anticipates around 100,000...
Fuel issue at Bucks County Wawa possibly linked to cars breaking down
Multiple car owners who recently filled up their tanks at a Wawa in Richboro have had their cars break down not long after getting back on the road. The issue has prompted an investigation by the Bucks County Consumer Protection office as drivers affected face expensive repairs. If the problems...
Lehigh Valley officially on the way to becoming a Blue Zone
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An initiative to make the Lehigh Valley a healthier place to live, work and play is officially underway. Over the next few years, local officials are committed to making the area a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are places around the world where people are reaching age...
Gloria Decker, veteran of N.J. politics, dies at 91
Gloria A. Decker, a barrier-breaking fixture in New Jersey politics for seven decades who served as both Democratic and Republican county chair in Warren County, as state lottery director, and as mayor of Phillipsburg, died on July 23. She was 91. She started in politics in 1953, at age 21,...
'More projects, more people, more growth': Easton sets agreement with building, construction unions
EASTON, Pa. — Easton City Council on Wednesday approved a new agreement with building and construction trades groups that could benefit government, union workers and residents. Councilman Frank Pintabone presented a resolution for a fresh Project Stabilization Agreement with the Greater Lehigh Valley Building and Construction Trades Council that...
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
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