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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...
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.
Local bakery sells cookies to predict the outcome of the 2024 presidential election
Philadelphia suburb Bakery selling cookies to predict the outcome of the election. Lochel’s Bakery is located in Hatboro, Pa in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Kathy Lochel started the “cookie poll” during the 2008 election with the candidates Barack Obama and John McCain as a joke between the owners and customers. They sold blue and white […]
Pages and Parchment Bookstore Opens New Chapter in Skippack
Independent bookstore Pages and Parchment celebrates its grand opening in Skippack with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Independent bookstore, Pages and Parchment celebrated its grand opening in Skippack on September 20, reports John Worthington for The Times Herald. The cozy store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Indian Valley Chamber of...
Pa. crews head to Florida to help those affected by Helene
BERWYN, Pa. (CBS) — As Hurricane Helene races toward Florida, utility crews from the Delaware Valley are on their way to help restore power to affected areas.Brendan Woods did one last check to make sure his truck was loaded with everything he needs to help get the lights back on before heading toward the path of the powerful and monstrous Hurricane Helene. "This is like my 18th time going off system, so I've been through this quite a few times, but you never know what you're getting into," Woods said.Woods was one of the nearly 40 PECO employees who hit the...
Chester County Town Named One of the Cutest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with this gem and many others nearby, it’s no wonder locals and visitor alike adore it, according to a report by World Atlas. While not...
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...
N.J. pharmacy officials admit roles in $33M kickback scheme
Two high-ranking officials with a pharmacy in New Jersey pleaded guilty to their roles in a $33 million kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Wednesday. Jeffrey Andrews, 73, of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Adam Brosius, 55, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to separate charges. The two ran a pharmacy in Clifton that was accused of providing prescription pads to marketers that included formulas for compound medications that would provide large reimbursements from health insurers.
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing completion of its first phase to connect Montco with neighboring counties. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a...
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