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Crews respond to residential fire in Lower Gwynedd early Tuesday morning
Area firefighters battled a blaze in a three story home in Lower Gwynedd early Tuesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the 500 block of Penllyn Pike at 2:16 a.m. on July 23 for a report of a residential fire. Arriving personnel encountered a fire on the first floor of the home, and additional fire service units were dispatched to the scene.
Day 5 of the York State Fair: $2 Tuesday, Bullride Mania and more to see
Today is the fifth day of the York State Fair, and it's $2 Tuesday. Admission is $2 per person. Strates Show rides cost $2, and $2 food specials are offered. Bullride Mania on the grandstand tonight ...
Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, shares heartbreaking health news while slamming false reports
Kylie Kelce was fired up when she took to TikTok over the weekend and for good reason. And when she was finished speaking her mind, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had plenty of support from followers on the social media platform. “I have kept my mouth...
ThermOmegaTech expands Bucks County facility
Warminster-based ThermOmegaTech, a self-actuated thermostatic valves and actuators designer and manufacturer, recently expanded its manufacturing facility by 23,000 square feet. The facility is now 60,000 square feet with office space, conference rooms, collaboration areas, manufacturing space, specialized areas for aerospace and defense engineering and research and development. The manufacturing space includes sections for prototyping, testing, […] The post ThermOmegaTech expands Bucks County facility appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Pa. looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
All of A Sudden, This Small Pennsylvania Town Became the Most Dangerous in the State
In the heart of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, lies a small town that has recently captured the state’s attention for all the wrong reasons. McKees Rocks, with its modest population of nearly 6,000 people, has become the most dangerous town in Pennsylvania. This sudden rise in crime has left residents and officials searching for answers and solutions. In this article, we will explore the factors contributing to this alarming trend, the specific types of crimes that are most prevalent, and the broader implications for the community and the state.
Pa. now has a new happy hour law. What it means for bars, restaurants and patrons.
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill last Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
Pa.’s student financial aid agency to shrink its workforce by 80 positions
Pennsylvania’s student financial aid agency is looking to shrink its workforce by 80 positions over the coming year as it finally ends its role as a federal student loan servicer. A spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency confirmed one of the agency’s departments notified its employees last...
More than $1.4 Million in grants awarded to grow Pa. special educator workforce
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department awarded more than $1.4 million to 77 school entities to grow the Commonwealth’s next generation of special educators. The announcement from the Shapiro Administration says the funding will support Pennsylvania’s students "for decades to come.”. The awardees include Local Education Agencies (LEAs)...
DRJTBC hires engineering firm to assess Washington Crossing Bridge
The fate of the 119-year-old Washington Crossing Toll Supported Bridge remains uncertain. As Upper Makefield officials advance historic preservation efforts ultimately aimed at preventing an overhaul of the span, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) has hired an engineering firm to conduct a multi-year review process that’s intended to help decide if the bridge should be replaced.
New Firefighters and Engines. Unions Credit Director, Who Runs Trenton (NJ) FD Like a $30M Business.
Kenneth Douglas’ first six months on the job as Trenton’s fire director were, in a word, bumpy. He arrived in the late summer of 2021 and firefighters were leery of another outsider being named to the post. He’d served as a firefighter in Newark and director in Orange.
Bordentown Historical Society Receives Grant From Burlington County
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) is one of three local organizations that were recently awarded local history grants by the Burlington County Commissioners. The County Commissioners last month approved the distribution of $19,150 in grants to the BHS, the Westampton-based National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey and the Pemberton Township Historical Society. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Bordentown Historical Society was awarded a $6,510 grant to restore and display an 1856 map of Bordentown City by Thomas Hurley. In addition to the BHS,...
Heat, Drought Conditions Affecting Water Pressure in City, Township
BORDENTOWN, NJ —If you are a Bordentown City or Bordentown Township resident and are experiencing low water pressure, you aren't alone, and the heat is to blame. "Due to the ongoing high heat and drought conditions, our Water Department is experiencing significantly increased water demand," said Bordentown City via a Nixle Alert and Bordentown Township on its social media channels on Monday, July 22. "Consequently, some residents may notice a decrease in their usual water pressure."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officials went on to give residents 10 simple steps to save water this summer,...
Tuesday NJ weather: Two more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
This stunning, $5M art lover’s home is for sale in NJ
Often, stunning New Jersey real estate listings are for sprawling mansions on multiple acres in any given corner of the Garden State. But there's something especially alluring about an oasis of space in a densely populated city. As of May 2024, the median listing home price in Jersey City was...
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