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These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options. The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub.
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, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
Phillies, Hatfield Township honor Hometown Hero who saved life of man in cardiac arrest along Lansdale Avenue
The Bee Gees helped Hatfield Township’s Matt DeCesare save a life. Like something straight from “The Office,” the rhythm and beat of the disco king’s classic “Stayin’ Alive” was nothing more than literal one November Montgomery Township afternoon. According to “The Hatfield Connection...
Upper Merion Township, Pa. to ban plastic utensils in next phase of single-use plastic ban
Officials in Upper Merion Township are implementing phase two of its single-use plastic ban starting Monday.Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.This includes all restaurants and bars, officials say.That means no plastic forks, spoons, or knives will be used whether you're dining in or out at establishments in the area.It's all part of the township's Single-Use Product Regulations ordinance.Phase one of the new initiative began in January.In that phase, businesses were prohibited from handing out single-use carry-out bags and straws, among other things.Some residents told Action News that while the new...
Moyer 5K returns for 29th year to Souderton Community Park
The Moyer 5K returns to the streets of Souderton for the 29th year on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Avenue, Souderton, PA. The Kids’ Fun Run starts at 6:30 p.m., with the 5K Race and Fitness Walk starting at 7:00 p.m.
New program streamlining protection from abuse orders shown to Souderton council
SOUDERTON — A new Montgomery County program to aid domestic violence survivors was highlighted at a Souderton Borough Council meeting. Titled “Hope Card,” the program provides a free, business-card-sized document to recipients of a final protection from abuse (PFA) order. The document lists key information from the order, including the names of the plaintiff and defendant, the issue date and the Protection from Abuse Database (PFAD) number, enabling law enforcement officials to quickly verify an active protective order in the event of a PFA violation.
‘Housing not citations’ rally focuses on homelessness in Montgomery County
“Housing is a human right. Housing is a human right.”. Chants from attendees of a “housing, not citations” rally Tuesday evening could be heard in downtown Norristown as nearly two dozen people gathered to have their voices heard on the topics of housing and homelessness. “Montgomery County, we...
Horsham Township Hosts 33rd Anniversary Ukrainian Folk Festival
Horsham Township will once again host the annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, a celebration of Ukrainian culture and art, next month. Horsham Township will once again host the annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, a celebration of Ukrainian culture and art, next month, writes Chris Compendio for the Philly Voice. The festival will...
Perkasie Summer Concert Series to fill town with whole lot of music
Perkasie Borough’s free Summer Concert Series at the town’s amphitheater in Lenape Park opens July 10, with Whole Lotta LED, recreating the musical magic of Led Zeppelin. The eight-date season goes on to feature a range of musical genres, including classic rock, folk, funk, blues, steel drums and rock ‘n roll.
Voters in Philly region, South Jersey react to the presidential debate
In the hours after the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk caught up with a Philly resident, a Montgomery County resident and a South Jersey resident to get their reactions. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, the three voters shared their thoughts on the debate and whether or not they’re closer to making a decision.
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
Joan Specter – former Philly City Council member, widow of Arlen Specter – dies at 90
Joan Levy Specter, the renowned culinary expert-turned Philadelphia councilperson who was married to longtime U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, has died at 90. Specter died Saturday, June 29, 2024, due to complications of dementia at her Haverford, Pennsylvania, home, according to her obituary. In mourning Specter's death, Philadelphia Council President Kenyatta...
Residents of Lumberville continue Founders Day tradition
The 90-plus degree temperatures did not wilt the spirits of the Lumberville residents who gathered for the annual Founders Day community celebration on Sunday, June 23. A village tradition for 42 years, the event brings together neighbors old and new, a chance to catch up, reconnect, and offer a warm welcome to newcomers, which this year included two adorable new babies.
Whitpain swears in new township manager
WHITPAIN — Eric Traub, former chief financial officer of Lower Merion Township, was officially sworn in June 18 as Whitpain Township manager. He replaces Roman Pronczak, who retired June 4 after 28 years with the township, the last 13 as township manager. Traub was chosen from a field of...
Court approves sale of Quakertown district land
A county court on Wednesday approved Quakertown Community School District’s plan to sell 127 acres to a national developer. The district sought $7.8 million for the three parcels on West Pumping Station Road, land it acquired in 2015 for $1.75 million for a future elementary and middle school. The district claims it no longer needs the land because enrollment is stagnant. District data from 2017 to 2024 bear that out, showing flat figures for kindergarten, grades 6-8 and 9-12, with overall enrollment in that period down from approximately 5,800 students to 4,707 in the current school year.
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