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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
The author and occultist's remains most likely found their way to a home near Bucks County. According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County. Aleister Crowley, dubbed by many publications as “The Wickedest...
100-year-old WWII veteran offers words of hope in Montgomery County on Memorial Day
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) — A centenarian and World War II veteran was honored Monday during a Memorial Day service.Washington Memorial Chapel was packed to honor Air Force Lieutenant Jack Goodrich. Goodrich won the Chinese Medal of Honor for flying missions in 1945 in China as a "Hump Pilot." He conducted dangerous supply missions over "The Hump," better known as the Himalayan Mountains."During the three months in the summer, there were the most violent storms in the world," Goodrich said.He reflected on his colleagues who never made it home. He spoke of a board, on which officers wrote the status of aircraft and crew after missions."The operations officer erased the number of the aircraft and the names of the crew because we're not going to see them again," he said.Father Tommy Thompson also spoke of how many church members lost their lives fighting for our freedom."To know that these people paid the ultimate price and sacrificed so much in their lives for the sake of those that would one day live on this turf," he said.Goodrich shared these words of comfort for families who are grieving:"They're in good hands, wherever they are."
Another Bucks County, Pa. town bans plastic bags from stores
DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP — Add another Bucks County town to the list of communities where shoppers will not be given a plastic shopping bag. The Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday night banning the bags from being offered by retailers effective Nov. 17. A mandatory fee on paper or reusable bags was the subject of discussion during the public comment section of the meeting.
What Roads Are Open and Closed This Week Around Doylestown?
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of May 26, 2024. In Doylestown Borough, Court Street between Main Street and Clinton Street will be closed and detours will be posted on weekdays for PECO Energy work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is scheduled to go from April 8 through May 31, 2024.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Doylestown Township, Easton Road at the intersection of New Britain Road/Sauerman Road will be reduced to one lane for 24 hours on May 15...
Pennsbury School District to Delay High School Start Times in 2025
To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. To improve student well-being, the Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has decided to delay the start time for its high school. Currently beginning the day at 7:20 AM, Pennsbury High School’s early start is earlier than most in the region, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia.
These Two Montgomery County Towns Are Ranked the Best Places to Live If You’re 55 or Older
Collegeville was one of two Montgomery County towns ranked as ideal Pennsylvania towns for people who are 55 years and older to live in. Insider Monkey just released a list of Pennsylvania’s best towns for residents age 55 and over. Two of its recommended sites are in Montgomery County.
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