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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...
Know Him? Stray Emu Found Wandering In Bucks County
The large bird was found near Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive late on Thursday, July 4, authorities said in a statement. Anyone with information is asked to call 215-328-8524 so the emu can be returned home safely. to follow Daily Voice Bucks and receive free news updates.
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...
32-Year-Old Trenton Man Killed and Another Wounded in Stuyvesant Avenue Shooting
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a shooting homicide in Trenton. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Trenton police responded to the 800 block of Stuyvesant Avenue on a shooting in progress. Responding officers arrived on scene to discover an adult male on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. He was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The victim has been identified as Amir Williams, 32, of Trenton. During the investigation, a second shooting victim, an adult female, arrived at the hospital with a gunshot to the right hip area.
Bordentown Pride: ‘It’s all about community’
Last year, Rick Ellis stood on the curb and watched the third annual Pride parade that marched through Bordentown City. “It just came over me, I started to cry because I lived here my whole life and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing not only from the gay people, but from the people of the community,” Ellis recalled, noting people “were out on the street cheering us on.”
Bordentown Concert Series Continues With Bach Performance at Old City Hall
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City's free popular concert series is continuing this weekend with another installment. "Bach on the Hilltop" will be taking place on Sunday, July 7 at 6:30PM at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sunday's concert will feature Bordentown City resident Justin Lee, who will be joined by local Bordentown students who will be showcasing their musical talents. "Bach on the Hilltop" is one of several in the 2024 series of free concerts presented by the City of Bordentown and the non-profit Bordentown Arts. The series...
WBB: Eppolito Named Women's Basketball Head Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
LANGHORNE, PA - Cairn University Athletics has named Amie Eppolito '16 as the next Head Coach of the Cairn Women's Basketball program as well as an Assistant Athletic Director. Eppollito returns to Langhorne after serving as an Assistant Coach for the Highlanders from 2016-2020 and then at Calvary Christian Academy...
July 4 brought the heat; will high temps stay through Labor Day?
The heat that gripped most of the country will roll through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and lead to a stretch of pre-Labor Day heat that could produce several heat waves. So just how hot will the coming weeks be and will Labor Day be just as hot? Here's...
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