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Key road to close for 2 weeks in Bucks County, Pa.
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers through Richboro will have one more traffic issue to deal with as key road closes for two weeks after the Independence Day holiday. PennDOT will close Almshouse Road (Route 332) to thru traffic in the Richboro section of Northampton Township between Second Street Pike (Route 232) and Jacksonville Road on Monday, July 8. The closure will allow for drainage pipe replacement just west of the intersection of Hatboro and Almshouse Road.
Central Bucks budget took effect Monday with largest tax increase in a decade
The Central Bucks School 2024–2025 budget raises property taxes by 5.3%, the maximum permitted by state law without seeking a special exception, leaving the average property taxpayer to pay about $300 more this year. Much of the new revenue is going toward teacher compensation, building repairs, and new initiatives,...
Heat advisory for Southeast Pa. until Saturday evening
On Friday at 2:52 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "Heat index values ranging from 100 to 104 degrees expected," adds...
Sparklers shine all summer long during New Hope's Summer Series
Fireworks are of course the main attraction this Fourth of July Holiday.But the sparklers last a little longer than just the fourth in New Hope, Bucks County.Christie Ileto takes us to the town's Summer Series.
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from Pa. woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in damages […]
Making a ‘forever chemical’ no longer forever: Bucks County officials propose new way to remove PFAS
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Bucks County drinking water provider wants to take a novel approach to remove PFAS after detecting the toxic chemicals in New Hope’s and Solebury’s water wells, at levels above new state and federal regulations.
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, June 24-30
A house in New Hope that sold for $4.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 100 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $567,525. The average price per square foot was $294.
These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
The World Atlas has named two Bucks County towns the most walkable in Pennsylvania, due to their access to cultural hubs and museums. Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Pizza Twist set to open first Bucks location in Bensalem
Pizza Twist is opening its first Bucks County location at Centre Plaza in Bensalem. Offering a unique “twist” on the typical pizza menu, Pizza Twist serves up a variety of international flavors, with a focus on “Indian fusion” pizza. The menu includes pizza and wings, pasta dishes and salads. Gluten-free, halal, vegan and vegetarian options are available. Pizza Twist currently has more than 80 North American locations.
Bucks County's notorious Doan Gang featured on Discovery's 'Expedition Unknown' tonight
Discovery's "Expedition Unknown" will take its national audience inside one of Bucks County's enduring mysteries, the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle announced Wednesday. The show, starring Josh Gates, will feature the Doan Gang on an episode airing Wednesday night at 9. It also can be streamed on Max. "Tune in...
BCHRP is accepting applications through Aug. 15
The Bucks County Home Repair Program has started accepting applications. Pronounced like “bee-chirp,” BCHRP is a resource available to low-moderate income Bucks County homeowners that provides qualifying households with up to $50,000 for home repairs and modifications. Bucks County aims to bring necessary repairs to between 120 and...
Lenape Valley Foundation Golf Outing raises $66,500
Lenape Valley Foundation hosted its 15th annual Golf Outing on June 17, at Doylestown Country Club. The event, co-chaired by LVF board members Robert Marchand and Joseph Nolan, attracted 131 golfers and raised more than $66,500. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the opening of the Bright Path Center, a new behavioral health crisis center in Doylestown that will greatly improve the environment and quality of care for children, adults and families who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The center’s groundbreaking took place in May and it is scheduled to open in 2025.
July 4 brought the heat; will high temps stay through Labor Day?
The heat that gripped most of the country will roll through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and lead to a stretch of pre-Labor Day heat that could produce several heat waves. So just how hot will the coming weeks be and will Labor Day be just as hot? Here's...
New Pa. tuition-free cyber charter school hires leader, enrolling for 2024-25 school year
York, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s newest cyber charter school, Pennwood Cyber Charter School, has hired a new CEO ahead of the upcoming school year. According to a press release, Chris Moser will serve as Pennwood Cyber Carter School's CEO. Moser has a distinguished career in education with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Moser as the CEO; she impressed us with her dedication...
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
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