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Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
The sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead marks the biggest real estate transaction in Bucks County history. A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs.
These Are the Best Donut Shops in Bucks County
Donuts, originating from Dutch settlers in the late 1700s, are a timeless American breakfast staple. While Dunkin‘ sprinkles the region with its popular treats, there are plenty of places in Bucks County that serve their take of the beloved ring-shaped pastry, writes Graham Harrington for Keystone Newsroom. Yum Yum...
This county holds clues to who Pennsylvania will vote for in 2024
EASTON, Pa. (CBS) — The road to the White House in 2024 likely runs through Pennsylvania. As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump jockey for votes in seven key swing states, Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes stand out.Everyone wants to know which way the state will swing in November, and one place may provide some answers: Northampton County."I'm not a political pundit, but history is what it is," Lamont McClure, a Northampton County executive, said. "And we usually call it the right way here."Northampton County certainly has history on its side. In 2016, Northampton County swung for Trump after backing...
Souderton Area School leaders dodge questions as controversy brews
The controversy continues for the Souderton Area School Board.Thursday night was at least the third Souderton Area School Board meeting where members of the community showed up in large numbers calling for board member Bill Formica's resignation.Some feel he is unfit to serve the school district due to disparaging online posts about teachers, gay people, racial issues, and lewd comments about Vice President Kamala Harris.READ MORE: Souderton school board member addresses community in heated meeting after Kamala Harris commentSouderton school board member addresses community in heated meeting after Kamala Harris comment"Mr. Formica has called his posts impulsive, and one post...
This Falls park will get four new pickleball courts as game gets popular in Bucks County
Four pickleball courts will be coming to Quaker Penn Park in Falls. The Board of Supervisors voted last January to spend $294,000 on the courts, and were they supposed to be completed last summer. “There was an issue with one of the contractors, but I think it’s back on track now,” said chairman Jeff Dence.
Linden Elementary may close under Central Bucks school plans. Here are the $200M-plus options
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) Central Bucks School District is moving forward with plans to renovate or replace eight of its elementary schools, and most of the proposals involve closing Linden Elementary School in Doylestown. ...
Subway Line That Would End in Neshaminy Included in PennDOT’s New Proposals for Roosevelt Boulevard
1970's artists rendition of the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Line. PennDOT has submitted three new proposals for the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor, including a Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Line that would run up to Neshaminy in Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has submitted three new proposals that aim to make the...
Student brings 3D printed gun into high school in East Penn School District
A non-functional firearm crafted from a 3D printer was brought into Emmaus High School Monday by a juvenile student, the borough’s police chief said. Emmaus Police Chief Jason Apgar told lehighvalleylive.com the incident unfolded sometime Monday at the high school on Macungie Avenue in the borough. The school serves students in grades 9 to 12 in the East Penn School District.
P’burg starts laying groundwork for 2nd cannabis dispensary
The Town of Phillipsburg has amended a portion of its redevelopment area to accommodate a “modern use” that keeps growing and growing in popularity. Lawmakers voted unanimously to change the permitted uses in the town’s District 1 Riverfront Redevelopment Area at One Riverside Way to include Class 5 cannabis retail at Block 201, Lot 9 on Wednesday.
New Hope-Lambertville bridge to remain partially closed until 2025
Work on a Delaware River bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey will continue for "several more months" longer than anticipated, officials said Thursday. Construction on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended because of an unexpected structural issue, the Delaware River Joint Bridge Commission announced. A comprehensive rehabilitation project began in late January, and the bridge has been closed to New Jersey-bound traffic during that time. Pedestrian crossings have also been restricted to a temporary walkway. Officials initially expected to be able to reopen the 120-year-old bridge this fall, but during the work, crews found a steel pin that supports a critical...
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