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Bensalem Man Arrested For Deadly Philadelphia Crash: Police
Christopher Sorensen was arrested in Kensington on Wednesday, July 31, Philadelphia police said in a release. Sorensen was driving east on Allegheny Avenue when he struck Christopher Cabrera near Frankford Avenue on July 17, according to investigators. Cabrera, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene. Sorensen is charged with homicide...
NOVA Seeks Nominations for New ‘Upstander” Awards
JAMISON, PA—A local social services agency is looking for nominations of people who serve as “upstanders” in the community for a new awards program. NOVA, which supports victims of serious crime in Bucks County, defines upstanders as people of any age who take steps to offer help when they see someone being bullied. The organization is accepting nominations from community members for people who meet any or all of the following qualifications:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Speaks up against injustice. Supports and stands up for others Leads by example. Fosters empathy and understanding. Promotes inclusion and celebrates...
Homeowner Set Fire To Berwyn Residence, DA Says
Kathryn Frankel, 41, is charged with arson, criminal mischief, and related counts, said the Chester County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday, July 31. The fire was "well-advanced" by the time authorities arrived at the 400 block of Leopard Road around 11 a.m. on July 23, Berwyn Fire Company said previously.
Falls Public Works director accused of making nearly $10K in purchases with township money
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office has accused Falls Township's Public Works director of using taxpayer money to buy more than $9,000 in car parts and home improvement supplies and equipment for his personal use earlier this year. Jason Lawson, 52, of Fairless Hills, was arraigned Wednesday before District Judge Christopher O'Neill...
Woman killed in train collision in Emmaus, coroner says (UPDATE)
A woman died of injuries resulting from a pedestrian-train collision Wednesday in Emmaus, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said it occurred about 1:10 p.m. at the railroad crossing in the 200 block of South Third Street in the Lehigh County community. The 68-year-old victim...
Wasyl Towber Murder: Tips Sought in 1975 Chesco Killing
Towber, of Coatesville, was 41 years old when authorities found his body in Brandywine Creek on July 16, 1975, troopers said in a release. His remains were located just north of Dowlin Forge Road in East Brandywine Township and showed "numerous injuries," authorities said. Towber's manner of death has been...
Route 22 reopens following 5-vehicle crash in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Route 22 is now open after a multi-vehicle crash closed a portion of the road in the Lehigh Valley. Five vehicles were involved in the wreck just before noon Thursday in the westbound lanes, just past Route 378 in Bethlehem, state police said. Route 22 reopen just...
Hokien Named Associate Dean of KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kutztown University has named Dr. Deborah Hokien as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Hokien brings more than 16 years of progressive administrative leadership in higher education to KU and will begin her new role on Monday, Aug. 12. Hokien’s career includes more than 25 years...
Musikfest Fest in Show: Can't-miss acts of Preview Night, Aug. 1
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Welcome to LehighValleyNew.com's Fest in Show, a daily offering of some of the can't-miss acts on the free stages of Bethlehem's Musikfest festival. This year, 422 acts will play those stages during the festival's 11 days. Read us daily during Musikfest for suggestions of the best...
Chris Parker Hired as New Manager for Cobbs Creek Golf Campus
Christopher Parker has been hired as the new general manager for the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby. Renovations totaling $150 million continue at the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, and now there’s a general manager, Christopher Parker, to oversee campus operations.
Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Has 4 Alumni in Olympic Games
4 Episcopal Academy alumni are competing in the Paris Olympics. They are (from left) Ashley Sessa '22, Nick Mead '13, Jovana Sekulic '21 & Ivan Puskovitch '19. Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square has four alumni are in Paris, participating in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Ashley Sessa, Class of 2022,...
St. Luke’s University Health Network ranked as best by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
St. Luke’s hospitals have received the highest possible quality rating – five stars – from the annual quality and safety hospital review conducted by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS). St. Luke’s was the only health network in the Lehigh Valley to receive the best...
College bound: Students, make your new nest feel like home
About 19 million students will head to — or back to — colleges and universities across America in August, according to Forbes Advisor (www.forbes.com/advisor/). From meeting new people to the often-stark realization they’re embarking on a journey to adulthood, outfitting a dorm room can be an exciting — and scary — experience.
It’s more than a job for the CEO of the newly created River Crossing YMCA
I compare it to a fleet of Navy ships, each with their own abilities, but coming together for a shared, grander goal.”. Zane Moore believes there’s strength in unity. And, he’s certainly in a position to know. Since being hired in 2011 to succeed longtime executive director of the Central Bucks YMCA Gene Smith, Moore has seen multiple mergers, leading the way through each.
Heartfelt effort underway to save Doylestown’s American Legion Post 210
For close to a century, the home of Doylestown’s A.R. Atkinson Jr. American Legion Post 210 has provided a special gathering place for veterans, their families and the larger community. Weddings, birthday parties, dances, Boy Scout meetings, renowned pancake breakfasts and much more are commonplace. And, of course, its...
Proposed 21-unit subdivision discussed in Hilltown
A plan to build a 21-unit residential subdivision is under consideration in Hilltown and East Rockhill. The plan, which has not yet received approval, is to construct the units on a property known as the Weidner Tract off the 100 block of South Perkasie Road. Some 17 of the units would be in Hilltown, while four would reportedly fall in East Rockhill.
Repeat as elite! Quakertown wins state Legion title again
The Quakertown Blue Jays (30-2) had two cracks on Wednesday to win the 2024 Pennsylvania State American Legion championship. For the second time in four days, Quakertown topped Northeastern (York County), this time 9-0, in game one of a potential twin bill. Quakertown plated three runs in the first and...
Blazers rally past Miners 7-5 to capture ECCBL title
Burning bright, the Quakertown Blazers won three games in a row last weekend to finish the 2024 season as the inaugural East Coast Collegiate Baseball League champions. The Blazers defeated the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Miners 7-5 in a thrilling Sunday afternoon title game. Memorial Park, in Quakertown, hosted the playoffs. The Blazers...
Patient stabs 2 with needle, nurse knocked out during scuffle inside Philadelphia hospital: police
Philadelphia police are investigating after an individual allegedly stabbed a nurse and injured several others inside a hospital on Wednesday.It happened around 4:30 p.m. at Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus, which is located on the 100 block of E. Lehigh Avenue in the city's Kensington section.According to police, a 39-year-old man was taken to the emergency room after reportedly showing symptoms of an overdose. They said he was also displaying violent and agitated behavior.While being worked on by ER staff, police say the man was able to knock a hypodermic needle away from the nurse, poking a security guard in...
Woman charged after infant left alone in car in 90 degree heat: police
QUAKERTOWN, Pa - A 33-year-old woman has been charged after police say she left her child inside an unattended vehicle in Quakertown earlier this month. On July 5, 2024, at 2:45 pm, police arrived at 245 West Broad Street to reports of an infant inside an unattended parked vehicle. Upon...