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VISTA Millennial Superstars Miguel Nieves and Josh Stehle Team Up for Back-to-School Book Bag Drive
Miguel Nieves, left, and Josh Stehle are coordinating a drive to collect book bags and other school supplies for underprivileged children in the area. As the back-to-school season approaches, local entrepreneurs Miguel Nieves, a 2020 VISTA Millennial Superstar, and Josh Stehle, a 2024 VISTA Millennial Superstar, are teaming up to support underprivileged children in the region.
Secret Cave Found That Was Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
Sherrif’s sale set for site of former middle school in Bensalem
A 35-acre Bucks County development site eyed for a large-scale, mixed-use project is set for sheriff’s sale after its owner filed for bankruptcy, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports. The property at 2201 Street Road in Bensalem is owned by a company controlled by Jignesh “Jay” Pandya, who is also...
Wedding and event venue owner expands Bucks portfolio
Bill Haas, the owner of three prominent Bucks County wedding and event venues, has expanded his portfolio with the acquisition of Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Purchased for $3.15 million on June 3, the property includes the 35,000-square-foot manor and the 12,000-square-foot...
Happy to Be Here: Brick and mortar shopping is alive and well in Bucks
This month, a Target store is set to open in Doylestown. It’s the closest thing to a department store like the Bon-Ton, which closed in 2018. The new store is built where the Bon-Ton used to be. I grew up in the era of department stores that lined Market...
Bucks Intermediate Unit honors 2024 retirees
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) recently honored more than two dozen retiring employees for their dedicated service to the agency’s students and programs. The 31 retiring Bucks IU employees served a combined 691 years – almost seven centuries worth of time – in educational sites throughout Bucks County.
Central Bucks Regional Police officers commended
When a military veteran had an episode of PTSD earlier this year in Doylestown Borough, it was three trained Central Bucks Regional Police Department members who came to the vet’s aid. Officer Dan Boyle, Corporal Sean Tropiano and Sergeant Jaclyn Riccio were recognized for their response at a June...
Catholic Women of Bucks Giving Circle donates to Bucks for Kids
On June 10, the Catholic Women of Bucks (CWoB) Giving Circle met at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Yardley, to hear speakers from Bucks for Kids talk about helping foster children in Bucks County. A total of 45 women attended to hear Nancy Larkin Taylor and Dawn Padanyi from...
Emergency responders stress safety with fireworks as 4th of July approaches
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and there is one thing that emergency responders say they can't stress enough when it comes to fireworks: safety. "We don't want to see anyone get injured, any structures get damaged, things of that nature,"' Dave March, the chief communication officer of West Chester Borough, said. "We strongly encourage people to leave the fireworks to professionals," said Justin McClure, who is the deputy director for Fire Services in Chester County. March and McClure said there are plenty of fireworks shows in the Tri-State area where people can watch the...
3 sought in car stealing spree after 11 vehicle thefts, break-ins in Delaware County, Pa.
Police in Nether Providence, Delaware County, are investigating at least 11 incidents involving car thefts or break-ins that took place within six hours Tuesday morning."You think you would hear about one or two, but to hear that everything was so widespread was really surprising," said resident Greg Stapleton.Stapleton says he is new to the neighborhood, and he was shocked to learn about the crime spree.Detectives are searching for at least three males who allegedly committed a rash of vehicle thefts and break-ins across Wallingford."Definitely not happy about it," said Stapleton. "Frustrated is a good word.""It's too bad that it happens...
How Protect Your Kids from Bucks County Playground Burns on Hot Days
As the summer in Bucks County continues to bring heat waves, parents are urged to be cautious when taking their children to playgrounds. As the summer in Bucks County continues to bring high temperatures, parents are urged to be cautious when taking their children to playgrounds, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.
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...
Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority Urges Water Conservation Amid Heat Wave
The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority (BCWSA) is urging all customers to conserve water due to excessive heat. The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority (BCWSA) is urging all customers to conserve water due to excessive heat, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. With recent heat waves increasing water...
Christopher Bucceroni, Gloucester Township Officer, Charged
Christopher Bucceroni, 28, a Gloucester Township police officer from West Deptford, was off-duty and driving his personally-owned vehicle, a 2020 Toyota RAV4, when he struck the 18-year-old bicyclist around 2:30 a.m. June 20, on Erial Road and Blackwood-Clementon Road, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said alongside Bucceroni's chief, David Harkins.
Mangy fox spotted in Hilltown. How to protect pets from mange from wild animals
Residents of Hilltown Township in Upper Bucks County spotted a wild animal on Monday that appears to have mange. Residents posted a photo of the animal in a local Facebook group, expressing concern about their pets catching the skin disease, which is caused by mites. The animal was seen across from the Hilltown Township municipal building, one resident said.
N.J. man threw 25 explosives from his car near a railroad bridge, cops say
A Camden County man was arrested and charged with hurling over 25 explosives from his car in the area of a railroad bridge in South Jersey and possessing a stockpile of explosives and high-capacity magazines, Winslow Township police said. Kenneth Baldino, 71, of Winslow Township was arrested on July 1...
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