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New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Will Remain Partially Closed Through 2024
The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge will remain partially closed until 2025 due to further construction that will be needed for safety reasons. The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, which connects Pennsylvania and New Jersey across the Delaware River, will remain partially closed until 2025 as construction to expand the bridge will take “several more months” longer than anticipated, writes Larua Fay for CBS News Philadelphia.
Pumpkin Patch Season is Here: The Best Fall Festivities in MontCo
These three Montgomery County pumpkin patches let you pick straight off the vine and enjoy fall activities, like hayrides and festivals. Pumpkin patches are the quintessential symbol of fall and it is always to grab a pumpkin from a local farm than from a grocery store, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Unlocking Innovation: LionCage Pitch Competition Launches to Empower Bucks County Entrepreneurs
The LionCage Pitch Competition offers startups in southeastern PA the chance to pitch, win up to $15,000, and connect with investors and supporters. Invent Penn State LaunchBoxesTM at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), are partnering to deliver a new pitch competition to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania.
Doylestown Teen Follows in Footsteps of Her Hero Uncle at Naval Academy
Maggie Borek joins the Naval Academy, following her heroic uncle's footsteps. Maggie Borek, a Doylestown native and freshman lacrosse player at the Naval Academy, is following in the footsteps of her hero uncle Travis Manion who died in 2007 while serving in Iraq, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Bridge Replacement in Plumstead Will Keep Wismer Road Closed Through February
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—Work on a bridge in Plumstead Township that began today will keep a popular road closed through February 2025.PennDOT was scheduled to begin a project on Sept. 30 to replace the Wismer Road bridge over Hickory Creek. The work will close Wismer Road between Ferry Road and Carversville Road. During construction, motorists will be directed to use Point Pleasant Pike, Route 32/River Road, Green Hill Road, Mechanicsville Road, Aquetong Road, and Carversville Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPennDOT said that the existing bridge, which crosses Hickory Creek and was built in 1927, is in “poor shape.” It will be replaced with a box culver type of structure that will be rated to handle 21 tons in a single vehicle and 29 tons in a combined vehicle. More information about the project is on the PennDOT website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Family Service welcomes new director of development
Family Service Association of Bucks County welcomed Jean Holmes, MBA, as director of development. Holmes is a dedicated nonprofit professional who has served Bucks County nonprofits for 20 years. Her experience in development and AI consulting has led her through diverse sectors, including higher education, public health, music education and social services.
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