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Power outages may last til Saturday in parts of Upper Bucks— which roads are still closed?
More than 500 buildings in Nockamixon Township may remain without power into the weekend, according to the latest estimates from FirstEnergy. The utility company's outage map shows that a swath of the township, mostly around Rock Ridge Road, may not see electricity restored until Saturday night. Which roads are still closed? ...
Classic car sought in pedestrian hit-and-run, Bethlehem police say
Bethlehem police said Thursday they are looking for a classic car involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision. It’s believed to be a 1966-69 Ford Falcon, driven by an older man, according to the post. Police say the car was involved in the collision about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday in the...
Ham Radio Call Signs Discovered during Clayton UC Renovation Revive Memories of Lehigh’s Amateur Radio Society
Mysterious letters and numbers etched into the wall of a sealed-off, fifth-floor room in the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall are ham radio call signs and likely remnants of Lehigh’s former Amateur Radio Society—a club started 100 years ago that allowed students to talk with fellow radio enthusiasts all over the world.
Pa. had a record year at the casinos. See how Wind Creek Bethlehem did.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Thursday it had a record tax revenue of $2.54 billion during its 2023-24 fiscal year. Wind Creek Bethlehem did its part. The casino in the city’s South Side was one of the top performers among the state’s 17 casinos in both table games and slot machines. Wind Creek reported that it made more than $252.2 million in table games, a year-over-year ...
Father, Johny M. Roustic Dies Following Bethlehem Car Crash
Johny M. Roustic, 51, of East Allen Township, crashed on Pembroke Road near East Washington Avenue in Bethlehem around 8 p.m., city police detailed in a separate release. He was taken to St. Luke's University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9 p.m., according to the coroner's release. His death was due to "multiple blunt force injuries due to a motor vehicle collision", Coroner Buglio said.
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Conwell-Egan’s Julia Horger Secures Gold at Wrestling Nationals
Conwell-Egan's Julia Horger, emerged as the top local girls' finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior. Conwell-Egan’s rising junior, Julia Horger, emerged as the top local girls’ finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under Wrestling Nationals, securing a gold medal, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Wall Street Journal: Bucks County Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with her podcast "Call Her Daddy." Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal.
Upper Gwynedd, Franconia women named to 21-member Montco Commission for Women
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.) Today the Montgomery County Commissioners announced 21 new appointees to the County’s Commission for Women, including Nicole Werner, of Upper Gwynedd Township, and Missy Boyd, of Franconia Township. These appointees will serve on the Commission for two...
Longtime Bucks County soccer coach set to retire as team eyes championships in Orlando
The Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys United Premier team is practicing for the biggest moment of their soccer career.After winning four games in the national league, YMS is competing in the 2024 USYS National Championships in Orlando, Florida next week."I'm feeling excited and ready to play," said Max Garner who is a center midfielder. "We worked hard for it, and I feel like we deserve to play."The team practiced at Holy Ghost Preparatory field in Bensalem on Thursday.The 18-person team will travel this weekend to the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex."The boys did a great job. They had to...
Dublin’s Boiler Room Transforms into High-End Dining Restaurant
The Boiler Room has ignited excitement in Dublin with its grand reopening and transformation into a full-service, fine-dining restaurant. The Boiler Room has ignited excitement in Dublin with its grand reopening and transformation into a full-service, fine-dining restaurant, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Previously a wine...
Annual Spartan Race takes place in Carbon County
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer is a popular time for outdoor races. One race that draws big crowds is the kids’ Spartan Race in Carbon County. It includes obstacle courses that involve different distances. 28/22 News Reporter Paola Giangiacomo has more in this week’s Parenting Playbook. Hundreds of kids from near and far converged on […]
Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks
Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks. The Investing in New Families and Newborns Through Tax Credit Act aims to give a boost to places like ByHeart, an Exeter Township-based baby formula company.
Pa. borough closes hall following threats sparked by mayor’s comments in wake of Trump shooting
BERNVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Berks County borough hall is closed after “threatening communications” were received following comments made by the borough’s mayor following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Bernville Borough Council issued a statement offering condolences to the victims of the shooting,...
How Montgomery County is working to fight food insecurity for schoolchildren during summer
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is working hard to end food insecurity for schoolchildren during summer break."I want Coco Pops," declared one camper Thursday at the summer day camp at Hancock Elementary School in Norristown.Another camper, 6-year-old Sophia Gambone-Sanford said she looks forward to eating with her friends every morning."I feel really positive for that because they make the food that we really like," Sophia said.The fridge was packed with lunches for the children. The MCIU Summer Meals Program serves 89 families, and they said this is a huge help."We all know how expensive food is right now," Gambone-Sanford's grandmother...
Several small power outages still impacting Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh
Following two severe storms over July 16th and 17th that took down trees across the region, PECO reports that there are still 18,121 accounts without power in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, with 1,502 falling within Montgomery County. Locally, all the major power outages have been handled, but a...
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