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Hellertown Council Pans Proposed Senior Apartments
Hellertown Borough Council President Tom Rieger hopes to shoot down a proposed three-story apartment building for seniors at 30 Bachman Street. Hellertown Borough Council President Tom Rieger hopes to shoot down a proposed three-story apartment building for seniors at 30 Bachman Street. And the rest of council was unanimously behind...
Brinks truck 'held up' in Chester as suspects flee with 'large amount of money': officials
CHESTER, Pa. - Police are investigating after an armored truck carrying cash was robbed at gunpoint in Chester Tuesday afternoon. The Brinks truck was "held up" at an AutoZone located at 9th Street and Avenue of the States, according to authorities. Police say the suspects pictured above were armed with...
Ardi Torollari Killed In Philadelphia Shooting: Police
Ardi Torollari of Northfield, New Jersey was shot in the chest while sitting in his Volkswagen on the 200 block of South 54th Street, investigators said in a release. Torollari was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries around 6:10 p.m., authorities said. No weapon was recovered from the scene and no arrests were made as of Tuesday, July 16.
Weeks after Harrisburg man was shot to death during road rage incident, his father reacts
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Three weeks after a Harrisburg man was shot to death during a road rage incident, his father reacts to the district attorney's decision not to press charges against the man who killed him. It was June 23 when Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo says...
Franklin Alley swale improvements to begin in the coming weeks, Telford council says
The long-awaited Franklin Alley Swale improvement project is expected to begin in the next few weeks. The announcement was made by Telford borough manager Kyle Detweiler at borough council’s July meeting. The project, funded by a $146,000 state grant, will improve the existing swale that runs from Franconia Avenue Park to Station Alley.
Doors optional on Jeeps, Broncos thanks to new Pennsylvania laws
YORK, Pa. — They can take tight turns and tackle tough terrain. "It's an iconic brand, it's been around forever," said Eric Walther, the general manager of Stetler Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM in York. Jeeps and Broncos thrive in the outdoors. Many are designed to get the driver...
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Pump N Pantry convenience stores to be rebranded as Kwik Fill and Red Apple
Changes are underway for a convenience store chain in Northern Pennsylvania as 14 Pump N Pantry locations will be rebranded into Kwik Fill and Red Apple stores. United Refining Company of Pennsylvania, which owns and operates Kwik Fill, has acquired Pump N Pantry, a chain based in Montrose, Pennsylvania. The...
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
New Target in Doylestown, PA Opening July 21
Keep calm, the new Target in Doylestown is opening this week, Phillyburbs is reporting. I know you've been waiting patiently, or not so patiently, for the opening day and now, we have an opening date. Locals have watched the progress in the Doylestown Shopping Center for over a year in...
Doylestown Borough to Host Huge Sidewalk Sale This Weekend
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Nearly 30 businesses are scheduled to participate in Doylestown Borough’s sidewalk sale this weekend, which will overlap with the borough’s car show. The sale will take place July 19 through 21. Stores are expected to have sale items inside and outside depending on the weather. Here’s a list of stores that are participating:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Allora: 61 E. State St. Bella's Boutique: 5 S. Main St. Board & Brush Creative Studio: 22 E. Oakland Ave. Busy Bee Toys: 58 E. State St.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE...
Get ready for Doylestown at Dusk Car Show
The streets of downtown Doylestown will transform into a spectacular showcase of automotive excellence at the 15th annual Doylestown at Dusk Car Show, taking place from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20. The rain date is July 21. This year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever,...
Recent Alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 Rides A DelVal Horse To Success At 2024 I Love NY Horse Show
Delaware Valley University alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 recently competed at the 2024 I Love NY Horse Show in Lake Placid, New York. She competed in the adult jumpers division riding atop DelVal’s own horse, Java’s Keltic Mist, and in the adult jumpers division with her own horse, Capone Z, who she currently leases to the DelVal equine program.
Severe storms leave behind downed trees, power outages in Philadelphia region
Severe storms brought down trees and knocked out power across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night, and possibly caused an apartment fire that left several people displaced in South Jersey.Now, clean-up is underway across the area after the wild weather brought down trees and wires.Tree damage can be seen near the Conshohocken home of Richard Miskinis, where he's lived for nearly 50 years. As the storm brewed Tuesday night, he rushed to his porch to stow his cushions, some of which were already scattered on the lawn."I jumped down and got those and then there was a big crash and...
TD Bank is Closing in Bensalem and 20 Other Locations
TD Bank is closing its branch in the township, among 20 that are shutting down in nine states across the United States. The branch closure in Bucks County comes after closing a location earlier this year in Hatboro in neighboring Montgomery County. The other Pennsylvania closings are in Skippack, Bethlehem,...
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