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IFO: Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than $1 billion for education. But the Independent Fiscal Office is warning that the general...
Three West Virginia men facing drug-related charges
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office of Virginia reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force […]
BMW Labor Deal to Keep Pennsylvania Parts Pipeline Flowing
The July labor deal reached by union workers at BMW’s Northeast distribution center will help ensure a continued steady supply of OEM parts and happy customers, BMW-certified repair shop executives told Autobody News. United Auto Workers (UAW) voted to ratify a contract that will raise pay up to 33%,...
New Mom Grateful for Timely Infusion of Miller-Keystone Blood after Birth
Iliza Martinez-Mondschein of Bethlehem looks at her son, now 18 months, and sees two miracles. Frank “Frankie” Mondschein was born at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus on January 24, 2023, an IVF baby – and the first miracle. The second miracle was the blood transfusions Martinez-Mondschein received soon after giving birth that possibly saved her life.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Woman Ordered To Stand Trial For Wrightstown Murder
The woman is accused of killing a 72-year-old man. A Philadelphia woman was ordered to stand trial Thursday for the killing of a Wrightstown Township man last October. Meghan Macklin, 46, was charged in March with the murder of 72-year-old Richard Scott MacFarland in his home at 55 Apple Hill Road.
Iron Hill Brewery opens new location at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill), one of the most award-winning breweries east of the Mississippi, will introduce the Lehigh Valley to its craft kitchen and scratch brewery at its newest location at 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill celebrated its opening with a ceremonial first pour and ribbon cutting earlier today. The brewery and restaurant opened its doors to the public on July 13, 2024; this opening marks its 13th location in Pennsylvania and 21st overall for the concept.
How Bucks Co. emergency services are still able to respond amid global IT outage
Many emergency services, such as police and fire, are returning to old-school methods amid the widespread outages.Emergency services, including 911, are not affected but services may be slowed down more than usual, according to ABC News.ALSO SEE: How the global IT outage is impacting services in PhiladelphiaIn Warminster at the Bucks County 911 center, emergency calls are coming in but they are having computer issues amid the global IT outage.That means, when you call 911, dispatchers have to manually take down the information.The call is then radioed out.RELATED: What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?Outages, like the...
Infant rescued from hot car; mother charged
Bystanders removed a 2-month-old infant from an unattended parked vehicle in Quakertown recently, when the outside temperature was approximately 90 degrees, borough police said today. The windows were slightly cracked, police said, and the vehicle was not running when bystanders removed the infant and called police to 245 W. Broad...
Berks Pride Fest ready to celebrate this Sunday
READING, Pa. – On Sunday, Dietrich Park will transform into a party. "When you come to the Berks Pride Fest, it's really something for everybody," said Enrique Castro, executive director of Reading Pride Celebration. "It's an all-ages festival." It's a festival that gets bigger every year. "We're expecting anywhere...
Perkasie opening 'The Spine' at Lenape Park Skate Park July 26 with skate night event, outdoor movie
Perkasie Borough is thrilled to announce the opening of “The Spine," the highly anticipated update to the Lenape Park Skate Park, with an exciting inaugural Last Friday Skate Night program and a late-night outdoor movie. Scheduled for 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday July 26, 2024, this special...
Falling glass from Center City high rise prompts lawsuit against window manufacturer
PMC Property Group, the owner of the Riverwalk Apartment Complex at 23rd and Arch Streets, is suing the window manufacturer of the building after glass rained down on the sidewalk from a shattered window earlier in the week.
Doylestown Man Has New Goal for Burpee Park: Repave the Basketball Court
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The man who helped revitalize the pavilion at Doylestown’s Burpee Park two years ago is working on a new project—to repave the basketball court that is widely used—and he’s looking for help from the community. Brian Guerriero, a borough resident who lives within a stone’s throw of Burpee Park, was honored by borough officials last year for his work on washing and painting the pavilion and then leading the effort to install plantings around the building. The pavilion is the small brick building in the park.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER (For more...
Meet Christina Manero: Glenside native and funeral director at Life Celebration by Freed-Givnish
Christina Manero of Glenside is in her 11th year with Life Celebration by Givnish. A former student at St Luke’s and a graduate of Bishop McDevitt, she initially attended La Salle University’s nursing program before finding her niche in the funeral world. She graduated from Mercer County Community College’s mortuary school in 2015 and has been a funeral director with Givnish ever since.
Big East Basketball Hot Seat
This offseason we are continuing to evaluate the job stability of coaches in different conferences. This week, it is time to look at the Big East. The schools in this conference are all basketball-first schools, which can often lead to higher expectations and shorter leashes for coaches. While many coaches are not currently on the hot seat, we could see a few getting warm by the end of the season.
Dr. Barbara Friedes, 30, Killed In Philly Crash
Barbara Ann Friedes, 30, was struck from behind by a 2018 Volkswagen on the 1800 block of Spruce Street around 7 p.m., Philadelphia police wrote in a release. The Volkswagen then hit three parked cars before coming to a rest, police continued. Friedes was taken to Jefferson University Hospital and pronounced dead, while the driver of the Volkswagen was taken to the same hospital with minor injuries, officials said.
Missing Person Alert: Lorena Naomi Laureano
Lorena Naomi Laureano was last seen on June 20, 2024, in Reading, Pennsylvania. Both photos shown are of Lorena. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the authorities immediately.
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