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Pennsylvania Turnpike program urges travelers to properly dispose of cigarettes
(WTAJ) — Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is partnering with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the “Cigarette Litter Prevention Program” (CLPP). The CLPP will be implemented at up 17 service plazas and interchange access buildings across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful. The program will begin with a scan, or physical […]
State leaders work to combat gun violence in PA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police and state leaders say gun violence is a growing problem across Pennsylvania. State leaders are working to combat the issue and on Wednesday, the lieutenant governor brought the message to Scranton. Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis says gun violence is the issue that drove him to public service. “Gun […]
Things to Do: Das Awkscht Fescht returns for its 61st year
One of the country's largest antique and classic car shows is back for its 61st year this weekend. Starting Friday, Das Awkscht Fescht will offer three days of outdoor events, shows, and entertainment over 42 acres of Macungie Memorial Park in Macungie, Lehigh County, and this year, the event will celebrate the classic Ford Mustang. The show will take place from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Berks Community Health Center to celebrate National Health Center Week
Berks Community Health Center will celebrate National Health Center Week with two Community Day events. These events are free and open to the public. National Health Center Week is August 4-10 and celebrates America’s over 1,400 community health centers. BCHC’s celebration begins on Tuesday, August 6, with Community Day...
Council Rock Newtown Little League team wins state title, heads to Mid-Atlantic regions
NEWTOWN, Pennsylvania — A Bucks County Little League team is celebrating after winning the Pennsylvania state title on Monday. Council Rock Newtown will now advance to the Eastern Region Mid-Atlantic tournament. They face-off against Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. The team is heading into the tournament undefeated. If the team of 12 year-olds comes out […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, July 22-28
A house in New Hope that sold for $2.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 147 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $547,559. The average price per square foot ended up at $275.
Will the mistrial in CBSD Equal Pay Act teacher case impact second lawsuit in Centennial?
The status of a second federal gender discrimination lawsuit alleging a Bucks County school district hired male teachers with the same experience and education at higher salaries than females is unknown following a mistrial in the Central Bucks School District case. Last year two Centennial School District teachers filed a...
Ranking Bucks County's best offensive linemen in 2024 PA high school football season
They've got a job to do and it's all about protection of their quaterbacks as their teams are counting on these standout offensive lineman in Bucks County as the Pennsylvania high school football season starts under the lights on Friday, Aug. 23. We rank these offensive linemen who we expect big things,...
Pennsylvania man sentenced for using explosives to rob multiple ATMs
Philadelphia, Pa (WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania man will be spending more than seven years behind bars along with other parts of his sentence after being convicted of using explosives to rob six ATMs in 2020 during a protest. A Philadelphia judge sentenced 25-year-old Cushmir McBride, of Yeadon, PA, to 90 months in prison along with […]
Water conservation notice issued for N. Heidelberg Twp.
N. HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. - Officials say customers served by the North Heidelberg water system are under a mandatory water conservation notice. The Reading Area Water Authority is issuing a mandatory 15% water conservation notice for the North Heidelberg Water System. Officials say the declaration is in response to unusually...
Reading Police to hold National Night Out event Aug.6
READING, Pa. - The Reading Police Department and the City of Reading will host this year's National Night Out (NNO) event on Tuesday, August 6, from 5 - 8 p.m. in the 400 and 500 blocks of Penn Street. The event is free and open to the public. Organizers say...
Country star Brad Paisley will perform at Allentown Fair: Where to buy tickets
“Mud on the Tires” country singer Brad Paisley will perform in Pa. this month. Fans don’t want to miss his performance on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Great Allentown Fair. Show time is 7 p.m. Special guest is George Birge. Fans can buy tickets on the fair website...
Meet Famous Author Nicholas Sparks at Doylestown, PA Bookstore
Nicholas Sparks, known for his mega-popular love stories like The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, Dear John, A Walk to Remember, and so many more, will be appearing in Bucks County in September at a local bookstore. I know...so exciting, isn't it?. The author who so easily puts you deep...
Musikfest weather: Rain, storms possible as festival gets started
Rain and storms could put a damper on the opening weekend of Musikfest, which gets under way with “preview night” Thursday. The National Weather Service is forecasting increasing chances of rain through Saturday, when widespread rain is most likely. “The chance for the afternoon into the evening hours increases probably up to 80%,” said Ray Kruzdlo, meteorologist for the local weather service ...
Hundreds to Descend Upon Downingtown for 90-Year Tradition Involving Frog Legs
At St. Anthony’s Lodge & Swim Club in Downingtown, a 90-year tradition shines a spotlight on frog legs. At St. Anthony’s Lodge & Swim Club in Downingtown, a 90-year tradition shines a spotlight on frog legs – sometimes up to 6,500 sets of them, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today.
Allentown mourns death of 28-year firefighter, marshal; weekend services set
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown Fire Department again is mourning the loss of one of its own to cancer. Fire Marshal Jeff Tomczak died last week at his Upper Gwynedd home “after a valiant 15-month battle with cancer,” according to his obituary. Tomczak, 44, a father of two,...
Malvern’s Neuronetics Enters $90 Million Debt Deal to Improve Its Balance Sheet
Malvern-based Neuronetics entered a $90 million debt deal with Perceptive Advisors and plans to use the money to improve its balance sheet. Malvern-based Neuronetics recently entered into a $90 million debt deal with Perceptive Advisors, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The medical technology company plans on using...
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