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Pennsylvania’s budget invested millions in public safety. Here’s how it will help the Lehigh Valley, advocates say
Pennsylvania has invested millions in public safety, and some of it will come to the Lehigh Valley, advocates said at a roundtable Thursday. Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh, who hosted the roundtable at the Boys and Girls Club in Allentown to discuss public safety investments, said the event would gather “feedback” on the state of public safety in the Lehigh Valley. Panelists, which included police chiefs and local nonprofit leaders, identified several key major public safety issues they see in the area, including violence, hate crimes, and public nuisance issues like litter and excess noise. Advocates stressed that police work and community work go hand in hand — police can respond to the crime and assist the community, but help from local nonprofits is key, too.
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Kutztown University Professor appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
SOL American high school football preview: Upper Moreland, William Tennent encouraged
Plymouth Whitemarsh has dominated the Suburban One League American Conference, capturing the last three conference titles. Upper Moreland, in 2020, is the only other school to win the American since the SOL realignment. Hatboro-Horsham moves into the conference this fall after two years as an independent, joining Bucks County area...
Police: New York man attempted to scam over $500K from Pa. woman
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A New York man is facing charges in Pennsylvania after police said he stole a 71-year-old woman’s identity. Zhiping Lui, 44, of Flushing, NY, was charged after the victim received a call from a “potentially blocked spam” number on July 31, stating that a PlayStation 5 and limited edition headset […]
Meridian Bank House of the Week: Attractive Victorian Farmhouse in Quakertown
An attractive Victorian farmhouse set on 36.45 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale at 629 Apple Road. An attractive Victorian farmhouse set on 36.45 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale at 629 Apple Road in Quakertown. This gorgeous...
Canna Remedies Dispensary Opens in Ewing
Canna Remedies, a New Jersey adult-use cannabis license holder, celebrated the grand opening of its dispensary yesterday at 2175 Spruce Street in Ewing. Serving all of Mercer County, including Trenton and even points beyond, the friends and family-owned, pharmacist-led cannabis destination kicked off its opening week with a community celebration featuring discounts, giveaways, and ice cream truck treats.
Doylestown Health Signs Agreement to Officially Become Part of Penn Medicine
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At a signing ceremony where Doylestown Health signed an agreement to become part of Penn Medicine, officials expressed optimism that the move will be good for not only the hospital’s struggling finances, but patients in the Central Bucks area. On Wednesday afternoon in Doylestown Hospital’s Cardiovascular & Critical Care Pavilion, officials from both Doylestown Health and Penn Medicine predicted the new union will benefit patients in front of a crowd of about 200 people. People in the crowd, who wore everything from scrubs to blue Penn Medicine t-shirts to suits and ties, seemed excited about the...
Montgomery Township History: Five Points in Montgomeryville through the years
Some readers asked for a look back at the Five Points intersection and shopping center. Check out some history below. "Here’s an aerial view of the corner and most of the 309/202 strip taken in the early 1970s. Quite a change took place in a mere 30 years. To the left, you can see a small corner of the old Montgomeryville Airport down where North Wales Road passes through today.
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police
On June 1, Warrington Police responded to Sunglass Hut for the report of a retail theft that just occurred. Staff related a man later identified as Jonaycker DeGouveria-Suearez and a woman entered the store and proceeded to the expensive sunglass area. DeGouveria-Suearez concealed them in a bag exited the store...
Big Oil companies ask judge to throw out Bucks County climate change lawsuit
Lawyers for Big Oil companies are asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by Bucks County earlier this year, which claims the organizations were aware of climate risks but withheld information to protect profits.
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