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Walmart evacuated, several sickened after foul odor permeates Pennsylvania store
Shoppers had to be evacuated from a Walmart store in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania after a foul odor inside the store got several people sick.It happened Sunday afternoon at the Walmart on Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township.Authorities say nine people were taken to the hospital.They are all said to be okay.Police believe the putrid smell came from animal repellent that had been returned by a customer.Customer Vincent Ferraro told WFMZ-TV he was inside the store when a message came over the public address system."They said all the employees get to the back of the store and then everybody got in a quick panic and they made us all go out the front," Ferrero said. "There was a lot of people outside coughing, a lot of people got loaded onto hospital beds or the gurneys. They moved them out from there."
Share your thoughts on Easton at these community meetings
Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone wants to hear thoughts, comments and concerns on Easton to engage with residents. Pintabone will host a series of meetings In an initiative called “constituent meetings in the neighborhoods,” according to a news release. Each meeting is slated to last an hour. Anyone from the public is welcome to attend.
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Northampton County Sunday
On Sunday at 3:38 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4:15 p.m. for Northampton County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Roxburg, or 7 miles northeast...
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
Doylestown YMCA Gets New Name and Another Merger
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The next time you drive by the YMCA in Doylestown, you may notice some changes. Starting on July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is officially known as the River Crossing YMCA. The organization includes the YMCAs in those two counties along with YMCA locations in Lehigh and Northampton counties that were previously part of the Greater Valley YMCA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new regional organization, which became official on Monday, has Bucks County locations in Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Newtown, Quakertown and Warminster. It has Lehigh County locations in...
N.J. town sued for alleged discrimination against home for recovering addicts, alcoholics
A Gloucester County zoning board is being sued for discriminating against recovering addicts by blocking a recovery home from operating in a residential neighborhood. The five-bedroom home, located in Washington Township and run by the organization Rising Sun Recovery, opened last year to help men recover from addiction and alcoholism, according to a lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court last month.
A 'funky little survivor' could see the wrecking ball, as officials support demolition of old Allentown property
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Downtown Allentown could soon get more affordable housing, with a developer looking to knock down a home and replace it with apartments. The city’s Historical Architectural Review Board on Monday supported plans submitted by Muse on 7th to demolish a two-story home that’s set back from Seventh Street.
City of Bethlehem, Hotel Bethlehem parking agreement is up for City Council vote on Tuesday
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A land dispute between the City of Bethlehem and its namesake hotel may be put to rest this week. City Council is due to vote Tuesday on a three-way deal between the city, its Redevelopment Authority and the Hotel Bethlehem that ensures the hotel can continue to use a small parking area and exit lane off Main Street.
Morgan Properties acquires apartments with 3,434 units, including Congress Street, South Mountain complexes
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Morgan Properties has acquired 11 Pennsylvania apartment complexes with 3,434 units, including two in Allentown. Morgan did not disclose what it paid to seller DePaul Management Co. Among the local complexes acquired are Congress Street Apartments, Allentown, 548 units; South Mountain Apartments, Allentown, 237 units, and in...
Say bonjour to C'est Cheese, a new cheese shop opening in Asbury Park
In a city filled with foods of all kinds, Asbury Park has been missing one thing: a cheese shop. With C'est Cheese, Tina Haskopoulos and her mother, Eileen, will change that. They are converting the former Magnolia Jewelry store on Summerfield Avenue into a shop carrying more than 70 varieties of cheese from America and abroad.
Lehigh University reviews $125 million bond sale with Northampton County; Dixie land transfer delayed
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Lehigh University plans a bond issue of $125 million to pay for campus improvements and refund some earlier debt, taking advantage of lower rates. Lehigh Treasurer David Hammer presented the sale to the Northampton County General Purpose Authority (GPA) on Tuesday, and County Council will hold a final vote Wednesday.
Phillipsburg Passes First Reading of $2.5M Bond Ordinance for Capital Improvements
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg adopted a first reading for a bond ordinance on June 26, 2024 for capital improvements unanimously. Bond Ordinance Number O2024-15 is to “provide various capital improvements by and for the Town of Phillipsburg, Warren County, and the State of New Jersey, including the town’s public safety, redevelopment, and storm sewer system rehabilitation.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The financing meets part of the $2,508,500 appropriated for general improvements in the 2024 adopted budget. The aggregated estimated maximum amount of bonds is $2,383,075. A down payment of $125,425...
Bethlehem Township considers regulating vacant properties
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. – The Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners reviewed changes to codes and ordinances Monday night at the administration building. The first involved a township code governing vacant property. The township's current definition will be deleted entirely and replaced with a definition which states "any building that is uninhabited; or, not in use for which purpose the land or building is designed, arranged, intended or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained."
Local Water Authority Uses New Technology to Scrub PFAS from Water
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A local water authority is claiming success in eliminating harmful chemicals from the public water supply using new technology. The Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority said that it had worked with a contractor to remove PFAS, which are commonly known as “forever chemicals,” from the water at two of its locations. The water in those locations had levels of PFAS that were “slightly” higher than levels recommended by state regulators.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The authority said that by working with a third-party contractor, TruClear Water Solutions, it had been...
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.
Pocono Canna World Fair July 27th to 28th, 2024
Gilbert, PA: The highly anticipated Pocono Canna World Fair is set to take place at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert, PA, on July 27th and 28th, 2024! This exciting event will be open to the public from 10am to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday, offering a weekend filled with fun, education, and entertainment for the entire family.
Hellertown Council: Borough Authority Board Seat Filled, Police Program Ready
Hellertown Borough Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, with council members attending to several matters of importance to the community. Hellertown Borough Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, with council members attending to several matters of importance to the community. Among them was a vote to...
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