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Multiple black bear sightings reported near Ringing Rocks campground in Upper Bucks County
Multiple people have posted on Facebook about seeing bears in Upper Black Eddy this week, near Ringing Rocks Family Campground and Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort. A bear cub was spotted Tuesday evening on Marienstein Road between Lake Warren and Lonely Cottage roads, about a mile from each campground. A black bear cub and an adult were seen in the same area, on Woodland Drive, on Sunday. Someone else spotted a bear on nearby Lonely Cottage Road the same night.
Fuel issue at Bucks County Wawa possibly linked to cars breaking down
Multiple car owners who recently filled up their tanks at a Wawa in Richboro have had their cars break down not long after getting back on the road. The issue has prompted an investigation by the Bucks County Consumer Protection office as drivers affected face expensive repairs. If the problems...
Central Bucks East's Chase Harlan signs with LA Dodgers; to have hip surgery
Chase Harlan won't be playing baseball at Clemson, after all. Harlan, the No. 98 overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for $1,747,500, Jim Callis of mlb.com. reported. The projected value for No. 98 is $745,000, according to mlb.com.
Fulton Bank closing at least 9 branches in Southern New Jersey
Published reports say Fulton Bank will be closing at least nine branches across South Jersey over the coming weeks but customers likely won't have to travel too far for access to their money. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the closures come after Fulton took over Republic Bank, which failed...
Victim identified in New Jersey truck explosion as new video shows jaw-dropping blast
Authorities have identified the driver killed in a dramatic tractor-trailer explosion that took down a highway wall in New Jersey earlier this week -- and they're sharing more details on the circumstances of the crash. According to investigators, Luis Santiago, of Linden, was the man behind the wheel of the...
Hard Rock Launches First Joint Omnichannel Slot Game in New Jersey
Hard Rock debuted its exclusive Rakin’ Bacon Sahara slot game by AGS at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey and online at Hard Rock Bet. This launch marked the company’s first joint omnichannel slot game release, providing exclusive access to Rakin’ Bacon Sahara.
West Chester Police Continue search for vandalizing/trespassing teens
West Chester Borough Police continue their search for five teenage males who entered the Adams Street train yard in West Chester. Reports say the group of teens spent approximately 20 minutes climbing on all of the locomotives in the yard and attempted to see if any of the doors were unlocked. In addition, the trespassers […]
Confessed killer back in jail on gun and eluding charges
Isaiah Cooper Newsome, now 26, has been living in Egg Harbor Township since his release from prison in April, after pleading guilty to the 2015 killing of Dr. Steven Davion Garrett when both were just 17.
KCHS to offer marine services course
WORTON — Kent County Public Schools has partnered with Chesapeake College to offer a Marine Services Technician Training program this fall. Open to Kent County High School juniors and seniors, the course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the marine service industry. Classes will be held at Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall from 4:30 to 6:10 p.m. throughout the fall semester. ...
Little League Roundup: Rising Sun's Seniors Softball run ends at regionals
Rising Sun’s Seniors Softball All-Stars, who recently brought a District 5 and Maryland State Championship back to Cecil County, saw their summer push come to an end on Monday in a 13-1 loss to Connecticut’s Bristol Girls Little League in the quarterfinals of the East Region Tournament. Rising Sun’s lone run of the game came on an RBI-double from Bailey Vaughan in the fifth inning. Sun’s Gemma Brand, Leah Felty and Kelly Dabler each finished with two hits. Vaughan, Emma McBride and Kendall Lehr recorded...
Gold Alert Issued For Missing Harbeson Woman
Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE. Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer. The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Karen Brown, 63, of Harbeson, DE. Brown was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus on July 11th, 2024 and has not been seen or heard from since. Attempts to contact or locate her have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for her safety and well-being. Brown is described as a black female, 5’6″, 150 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time she was last seen.
No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Across the country, schools are increasingly embracing policies to either ban cell phones or limit their use in the classroom. The new rules aim to reduce distractions and foster the development of student’s social and emotional skills, ultimately creating a more focused and supportive learning environment.
Men’s Tennis Named ITA All-Academic Team; 10 Garner Scholar-Athlete Status
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Delaware men's tennis program was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team and Udayan Bhakar, Tobey Lock, Euan Mackenzie, Mason Robins, Javier Ruiz, Ismail Saadi, James Sclater, Nikolaj Talimaa, Bernardo Teixeira, and Ids Waterbolk garnered ITA Scholar-Athlete status, the organization announced. To...
Up to $5k Scholarship for Low-Income Mothers Pursuing Their First Degree, Due: 8/1
Background: Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation is dedicated to educational access, opportunity, and equity for low-income women, especially mothers. In 2023, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $5,000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training.
Blue Mountain Resort holding first Pierogies and Pints Festival in August
Blue Mountain Resort will celebrate a northeast Pennsylvania staple at the new Pierogies and Pints Festival in August. “Pierogies are just such a big thing in the area,” said Ashley Seier, director of marketing for Blue Mountain Resort, in explaining the origins of the festival. ...
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