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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.
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Montgomery County Fires
First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence.
Our Lady of Grace expands cemetery in Middletown
Our Lady of Grace Parish Cemetery, one of the largest cemeteries in Lower Bucks County, is expanding with a new building that will serve as the final resting place for cremated remains. The parish, which is based in Penndel, broke grown on the St. Ann & St. Joachim Columbarium in...
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.
Update: Heat advisory for Bucks County until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 2:52 a.m. on Friday valid from 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Bucks County. "Heat index values ranging from 100 to 104 degrees expected," comments the weather service. "Very warm and humid conditions tonight will offer little relief from the heat, especially in urbanized areas."
Towamencin Votes to Draft Backyard Chicken Ordinance
Something fowl is happening in Towamencin. According to The Reporter, township supervisors directed the planning commission to draft an ordinance to allow backyard chickens on about a dozen residential properties. Supervisors Chairman Chuck Wilson said discussions have been going back and forth from the commission and supervisors since about 2017,...
North Penn updates Towamencin on high school renovation plans
Towamencin officials have gotten a look at the latest plans for renovations to North Penn High School. “We’re here, not looking for any action, just — in the spirit of transparency — trying to keep you in the loop, on our plans, and the direction we’re headed,” said Superintendent Todd Bauer.
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...
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...
Injunction Ordering Citizens Not to Mention Coroner in Online Posts (and Barring Them From Possessing Weapons)
From Ohio Court of Appeals Judge Robert Hendrickson's opinion Monday in Ehlers v. Thomas, joined by Judges Stephen Powell and Matthew Byrne:. Ehlers is the director of the Montgomery County Coroner's Office ("MCCO"). In August of 2022, Appellants made public records requests to the MCCO regarding the deaths of, among other individuals, Casey Pitzer and Marvin Napier. Appellants believe those deaths were part of a coverup by the MCCO and other government entities. Pitzer and Napier were autopsied at the MCCO.
Community in Bucks celebrate Independence Day with bell ringing
SELLERSVILLE, Pa. - The Bucks County community of Sellersville celebrated Independence Day Thursday morning by ringing the bell at the borough's museum. It was all part of a national observance of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to "Let Freedom Ring." It's the 27th time Sellersville took part in...
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...
Souderton Area School Board adopts 2024-2025 budget with maximum property tax increase
The Souderton Area School Board has approved the district’s 2024-2025 budget with a maximum property tax increase for the second consecutive year. The balanced budget, totaling $153,550,804, includes a 5.3% property tax increase, the maximum allowable by state law. The increase will amount to an extra $275 per year for the average homeowner with an assessed property value of $158,295.
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