Perkasie
LATEST NEWS
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Packs Borough Streets with Nearly 30,000 People
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A record number of people packed the streets of Doylestown on Saturday night to get a glimpse of the 500-plus vehicles gathered for the Doylestown at Dusk Car Show. People walking the show could be heard commenting on just how many people attended this year’s car show. Event Chair Helen Amelsberg noted that while police estimated that this year’s event drew about 30,000 people, topping the estimated attendance of 25,000 for the 2023 show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Amelsberg said cooler temperatures after the recent heatwave probably helped boost attendance, but she...
Extensive fire damage closes Lehigh Valley Italian restaurant
An Italian restaurant in Hanover Township, Northampton County, sustained significant damage due to a fire Sunday morning, according to the township fire chief. Firefighters responded at 9 a.m. Sunday to the fire at Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen and Grill at 5000 Bath Pike, according to Hanover Township, Northampton County, Fire Chief Scott Van Why.
See all homes sold in Mercer County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mercer County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 64 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,645-square-foot home on Fleetwood Drive in Trenton that sold for $489,000. East...
Doylestown’s Summer Concert Series Will Feature Dance Hits from the ‘70s
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A ‘70s dance band promises to get everyone onto the dance floor when it takes the stage on July 24 at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series. The Discoteks specialize in disco and Motown hits and play songs like “The Hustle,” Le Freak” by Chic, “Dancing Queen” by Abba and “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees. The band regularly tours the East Coast with its brand of retro dance music.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All shows are free and start at 7 p.m. at the...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
Philadelphia Police Investigate Increase in South Philly Car Vandalisms
Nineteen vehicles were vandalized in South Philadelphia, causing alarm and concern among residents. The Philadelphia police are investigating the incidents, and locals hope for increased security and swift justice. Key Takeaways:. Nineteen cars were vandalized in South Philadelphia in one night. Residents feel unsafe and are demanding more security measures.
Philadelphia weather: Rounds of rain, storms expected throughout the week
PHILADELPHIA - A muggy Monday with afternoon and evening showers will set the tone for a pattern of unsettled weather that forecasters believe will clear up by the weekend. FOX 29's Sue Serio expects showers to move into the parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey around 3 p.m. and continue to cover most of the region overnight.
Historic ballpark gets new life in Allentown. Tilghman St. bridge work on tap. | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, July 22:. L. MT. BETHEL TWP. | The Riverton-Belvidere bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to shut down Monday so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said. “Once started, the walkway closure is estimated to remain in place without interruption for up to 35 days,” the DRJTBC said in a news release. “Weather permitting, that means pedestrian access could be restored by Aug. 25.” The two-lane bridge connecting Northampton and Warren counties across the Delaware River is expected to remain open to motor-vehicle traffic while the repairs are made.
Becahi and Lehigh wrestling great Darian Cruz took wild ride to become an Olympian
Darian Cruz didn’t have a long time to celebrate qualifying for the Olympics, at least not at first. Cruz, who won back-to-back PIAA Class 2A individual wrestling titles at Bethlehem Catholic in 2012-13 and a national championship at Lehigh University in 2017, will represent Puerto Rico at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after a 3-0 run at the Pan Am Olympic Qualifier on March 1.
Police SUV with lights, sirens on collides with car in West Philadelphia, police say
Two people were checked out for any possible injuries after a police SUV with its sirens on and their car collided in West Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of South 57th and Larchwood streets around 6:15 a.m. on July 22, 2024, Philadelphia police...
Two pedestrians killed, one injured, in car crashes over the weekend
More pedestrians were injured and killed in car crashes over the weekend, just days after the a slew of traffic incidents took place on Wednesday across the city. Two people, including a 22-month-old, were killed and another person is in critical condition after being struck by vehicles as pedestrians on Saturday and Sunday. This follows Wednesday's traffic violence, when a cyclist riding in the bike lane and a pedestrian were killed just minutes apart in separate crashes and another person critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Germantown.
Ardmore’s history recognized by statewide origination
LOWER MERION — Recently, the Ardmore Initiative was one of several organizations that were reconsigned by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a tradition designed to recognize the commonwealth’s core communities and individuals for creating and implementing...
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell...
Walker & Dunlop Secures $285M Refinancing for Two Class A Temple University Student Housing Properties
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the closure of a $285,500,000 refinancing for Vantage and The View at Montgomery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two student housing properties are located on Temple University’s campus and represent one of the largest student housing financings closed thus far in 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722910532/en/ Vantage Apartments (Photo: Business Wire)
WATCHING THE SKIES | July 22-28, 2024 | Pluto lines up with Earth and sun
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Brad Klein reviews the week’s astronomical highlights with Bethlehem’s ‘Backyard Astronomy Guy,’ Marty McGuire. This week the dwarf planet, Pluto. It would be an ideal week to view Pluto from Earth, due to its position in its orbit. But sadly, it's too far away, and too small for casual viewing.
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.