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Key road to close for 2 weeks in Bucks County, Pa.
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers through Richboro will have one more traffic issue to deal with as key road closes for two weeks after the Independence Day holiday. PennDOT will close Almshouse Road (Route 332) to thru traffic in the Richboro section of Northampton Township between Second Street Pike (Route 232) and Jacksonville Road on Monday, July 8. The closure will allow for drainage pipe replacement just west of the intersection of Hatboro and Almshouse Road.
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options. The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub.
Air quality alert for Bucks County Wednesday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Wednesday at midnight for Bucks County. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for The Philadelphia Metro area," states the National Weather Service. Air quality alerts: Recommendations from NWS. When an air quality...
Injunction coming against Plumstead slaughterhouse Kingdom Provisions
Plumstead is preparing to file an injunction against slaughterhouse Kingdom Provisions on Durham Road, the subject of numerous complaints from neighbors and repeated pleas for the township to intervene on their behalf. For more than a year, residents have been reporting a sickening stench of dead animals emanating from the...
Runaway emu, spooked by 4th of July fireworks, returned home after escaping Bucks County farm
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – A Bucks County farm owner is breathing a sigh of relief. Her emu, missing for 24 hours, has now been captured.Rosie Alfaro, co-owner of Earth's Best Organics, said the bird escaped from her farm on Eagle Road on the night of July 4. She is raising the emu for its eggs."She [the emu] was all the way in the back in her enclosure," Alfaro said. "She busted through the fence. She got so spooked out from the fireworks. We had very, very loud explosion feeling-like fireworks, so I'm thinking that's what caused the behavior."The six-foot...
Nominations now open for Lansdale's Lifetime Achievement Award
Lansdale community – Get your nominations in now for the next Lansdale Lifetime Achievement Award winner, presented by Discover Lansdale. The borough announced recently that nominations are now open for the award. The recipient need not be a resident of the Borough, but their service has directly impacted Lansdale over an extended period of years.
Falls Township Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Pennsbury High School Grad Killed in Vietnam War
A bridge in Falls Township was recently dedicated in honor of Edward Nelson Beers, a Pennsbury High School graduate killed in the Vietnam War. A bridge in Falls Township was recently dedicated in honor of Edward Nelson Beers, a Pennsbury High School graduate killed in the Vietnam War, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Deer cull on the July 11th agenda for the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors
On the July 11th agenda (view) for the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors is a proposal from Delaware Valley Wildlife Management to perform a controlled “deer cull” on township open space along Manor Road in the Miquon neighborhood. The organization would provide screened hunters to conduct the cull to control the local population of deer. The proposal is found on page 103 of the agenda.
Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers
The ever-shifting array of the Montgomery County dining scene will see some new arrivals over the next handful of months, as reported by Michael Klein in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Jewish deli category, for example, Montgomeryville is getting its own edition of The Kibitz Room. A long-established Cherry Hill...
Dilapidated Navy Housing in Ivyland Demolished, Planned to Transform to Public Park
Abandoned U.S. Navy housing along Ivyland’s Jacksonville Road is following in the footsteps of Warminster’s Shenandoah Woods. Abandoned U.S. Navy housing along Ivyland’s Jacksonville Road is following in the footsteps of Warminster’s Shenandoah Woods, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Thanks to a $122,188 grant from...
Keeping cool in heat, Norristown center opens doors with help for vulnerable
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Montgomery County officials issued a Code Red weather emergency due to an oppressive air mass with a heat index reaching over 100 degrees and residents are looking to stay cool. Playing in a Norristown public park, one family was happy to find a way to cool off...
New finance, library directors introduced in Lansdale
As budget season approaches rapidly, Lansdale will have two new faces taking part in this year’s talks. Borough council met two new department heads during their June 20 meeting, new Library Director Mindy Lipsky and new Finance Director Jim Lathrop. “Welcome, officially, to Mindy and Jim. It’s great having...
Cooling Stations are Open Across The Area
Bucks County will have the following COOLING SHELTERS open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m, this week due to the extreme heat. PA211 has a lot of great resources including a state wide map for cooling stations: https://www.pa211.org/get-help/housing-shelter/extreme-heat-cooling-programs/. In Philadelphia you can use this link to find a cooling station: https://phl.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0afe8e198cd84da6a51ca4af027a7056.
Bridge Construction to Close Newportville Road July 9-17 in Bristol, Bensalem Townships
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning bridge construction on Newportville Road in Bristol and Bensalem townships, Bucks County, beginning Tuesday, July 9. Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:. Tuesday, July 9, through Wednesday, July 17, a 24/7 closure is...
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Walkway Closure Pushed Back A Week
The temporary and shuttle bus service is expected to begin next week. The closure of the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge’s pedestrian walkway is expected to start next week, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission confirmed to NewHopeFreePress.com. The commission originally believed the 11-week-long closure of the walkway over...
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