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Gridlock Alert! Busy Stretch of the Pa. Turnpike in Bucks County Closed
We've got some bad news if you're traveling around Bucks County this afternoon. A busy stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is closed in the Falls Township area. The Westbound side of the Pennsylvania turnpike is closed between the Connector Bridge and the exit for Delaware Valley (that's exit 42). We're hearing it all stems from an overturned tractor trailer.
Bucks County Renaissance Faire and Polish Festival highlight local Labor Day weekend fun
The Labor Day weekend is upon us, and you don't have to sit in traffic to the Jersey shore or even leave Bucks County for some fun this holiday. There's plenty to see and do right here, and the weather looks like it may cooperate for the most part. ...
New York Times: Bucks County Jobs Return to Pre-pandemic Levels, But Some Industries Have Recovered Better Than Others
According to the New York Times, Bucks County has returned to pre-pandemic job levels, but some industries in the county have recovered significantly better than others. Bucks County has returned to pre-pandemic job levels, but the distribution of those jobs has changed across industries, reports Ben Casselman and Ella Koeze for The New York Times.
Rescheduled Frankie Valli Tribute Show Comes to Doylestown Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Frankie Valli tribute show scheduled for early August will come to town this week (weather permitting), bringing tight harmonies and lots of choreographed dance moves to Doylestown’s summer music series on Wednesday night. The band Lights Out will play songs from Valli’s solo career and his time with the Four Seasons, as well as other music from that time period. Expect to hear songs like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Who Loves You,” and more at the show that was originally scheduled for Aug. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Army vs. Lehigh: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 30, 2024
At 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks play at the Army Black Knights. This matchup will be available on CBS Sports Network. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Army Black Knights and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. How to Watch...
Pennridge School Board advances revised library book policy
The Pennridge School Board Monday approved a first reading vote of a revised policy governing library content. The move follows an ongoing legal review of several controversial policies passed by the previous GOP-led board. Approved in September 2022, the original policy prohibits resource materials containing “sexualized content.” It additionally requires the school board’s approval for recommended resources and establishes a stringent resource review process, with criteria including “value to the total collection.”
From livestock to live music: 2024 Great Allentown Fair’s gates open (PHOTOS)
A slice of some good ol’ Americana was on display as the Great Allentown Fair opened Wednesday night at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The fair hosts a little something for everyone, from amusement rides to live entertainment, livestock, concerts, games, food and more. A few highlights from Wednesday showcased local...
Electrical odor at Cedarbrook causes temporary evacuation
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Lehigh County Communications has confirmed that several residents of the Cedarbrook Nursing Home were evacuated around noon Friday, following reports of a power outage and electrical smell. EMS crews were called at 12:03 p.m. to the county-owned facilities at 4243 Dorney Park Road. Odor was...
Souderton Area residents press for school board member to resign over social media posts
SOUDERTON — Tensions flared at the Souderton Area School Board meeting Thursday evening as residents sounded off on a string of objectionable social media posts by board member Bill Formica, with Formica resisting community demands to resign. “The motto of the Souderton Area School District is ‘Character Counts,’” said...
Allentown's Back-to-School Bash: Free supplies and axe-throwing for students
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A faith-based nonprofit agency in Allentown is helping families save money as their kids begin the new school year. The Lehigh Conference of Churches hosted its first-ever Back-to-School Bash Friday in Allentown. Students stocked up on free school supplies and got free hair cuts. Students also enjoyed...
AARP PA, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County Host Free Shredding Event
Contact: Randy LoBasso, AARP Pennsylvania | rlobasso@aarp.org | 267-964-8001. Bristol, PA -- AARP PA is excited to announce a Free Shredding Event open to all members of the community! This event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 10:00am-2:00pm, at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center, 194 Commerce Circle, Bristol, PA 19007.
Doylestown Arts Festival Returns Next Weekend: Your Guide to the Event
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When the Doylestown Arts Festival comes back to town next weekend, the streets of Doylestown will be packed with 160-plus artists exhibiting their work. And while some of the artists will be familiar to people who have attended the event before, there will also be plenty of new faces—and new types of art—at this year’s event. Festival organizers say their goal is to give people attending the free two-day event, which runs Sept. 7-8, a mix of the familiar and the new. “We're looking to create a very similar experience that people have come to know...
UGI gas main project could cause road closures near Easton high school
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- A gas main project will cause some traffic disruptions near Easton Area High School. UGI is planning to replace a gas main in Palmer Township, starting Tuesday Sept. 3. These roads will be impacted:. South Greenwood Avenue between Charlotte Avenue and William Penn Highway. Norton Avenue...
Main St. celebrates growth, community collaboration as 7th season approaches
Main St, a local nonprofit focused on helping the Bucks County breast cancer community, launches its seventh season in October. Formerly Pine2Pink, Main St. will begin its fundraising campaign with the Earth Angel Awards and Luminary Stroll, which will be open to the public and hosted by The Mercer Museum. Additionally, the nonprofit will expand its footprint into Yardley, and Main St. will be the beneficiary of the much-anticipated second annual Mr. Bucks County competition in Newtown, which will also host the Light the Night Pink State St. Block Party.
Restoration on Portion of Monocacy Creek Is Underway | WDIY Local News
On Tuesday, Northampton County announced their partnership with Wildlands Conservancy to restore around a half mile of the Monocacy Creek. A press release from the County shared that the zone includes the part of the creek that flows through the Archibald Johnston Conservation Area (AJCA) in Bethlehem Township. The creek...
Discover Handmade Tiles and History at Doylestown’s Moravian Pottery
The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Museum continues to preserve Bucks County's rich artistic history while inspiring future generations. The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Museum in Doylestown, continues to preserve Bucks County’s rich artistic history while inspiring future generations, writes Nikki DiMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. Founded by...
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