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ThermOmegaTech expands Bucks County facility
Warminster-based ThermOmegaTech, a self-actuated thermostatic valves and actuators designer and manufacturer, recently expanded its manufacturing facility by 23,000 square feet. The facility is now 60,000 square feet with office space, conference rooms, collaboration areas, manufacturing space, specialized areas for aerospace and defense engineering and research and development. The manufacturing space includes sections for prototyping, testing, […] The post ThermOmegaTech expands Bucks County facility appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Bucks County Experts Agree: 1982 Roosevelt Dimes Not Worth $1,000
According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes are not worth that $1,000, despite speculation. According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes that are the subject of speculation that prices them at $1,000 are not worth remotely that much, writes Adriana Herrera for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Packs Borough Streets with Nearly 30,000 People
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A record number of people packed the streets of Doylestown on Saturday night to get a glimpse of the 500-plus vehicles gathered for the Doylestown at Dusk Car Show. People walking the show could be heard commenting on just how many people attended this year’s car show. Event Chair Helen Amelsberg noted that while police estimated that this year’s event drew about 30,000 people, topping the estimated attendance of 25,000 for the 2023 show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Amelsberg said cooler temperatures after the recent heatwave probably helped boost attendance, but she...
Whitehall-Coplay School District unveils new Gockley Elementary building
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Whitehall-Coplay School District officials showed off the newly finished Gockley Elementary School at 2940 MacArthur Road for the first time Sunday. The two-story, 93,000-square-foot building for the district's kindergarten and first-grade students replaces the old Gockley Elementary School at 2932 Zephyr Blvd., which was built in 1978.
Amanda Thome Survived 2 Shots To The Face, Dies In Crash
A content creator who is known for surviving two shots to the face died in a crash on PA Route 322 on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release on Saturday, July 20. Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville, became internet famous and a bit of a...
Aqua PA Secures Nearly $78M in Low-Interest Loans for 133,000+ Feet of Water Mains, New Fire Hydrants
Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through PENNVEST to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure. Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The $77.5 million in funding will support...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro declines to 'engage in hypotheticals' about possible VP role
Many people are questioning what the full Democratic ticket is going to look like in November now that President Biden has announced he will "stand down."One of several names being thrown around as a potential vice presidential candidate is Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.Sources tell ABC News that Harris called Shapiro on Sunday after she officially launched her campaign for the presidency.On Monday, Shapiro made his first public appearance in Pittsburgh at an event for the EPA after that phone call."We spoke only about beating Donald Trump," the governor noted.Shapiro repeatedly declined on Monday to say whether he would accept an...
Pennsylvania looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
Pennsylvania establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
Harrisburg, PA (WHTM) – There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties to Transform Neshaminy Mall
Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties announced plans to redevelop the site while still retaining key anchor sites. The new owners of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, and Edgewood Properties, have announced plans to redevelop the site, aiming to breathe new life into the half-vacant property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
Philadelphia Demands More Than ‘Flex-Post’ Protected Bike Lanes After Motorist Kills Cyclist
The horrific death of a Philadelphia cyclist in the famous Rittenhouse Square neighborhood has local advocates demanding that the city finally install real protection on its bike lanes — and sparking a conversation about why half-measures like flex posts are so common in U.S. cities. Last Wednesday, an unidentified...
Pa. independents could sway the presidential election; here’s what they have to say about it
The skyrocketing concern among Pennsylvania voters over the two major party choices for president after the first debate was no surprise to independent voter Jennifer Bullock. “In a way, this might sound strange given the dystopian landscape we’re in, but in a way fellow independents are like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, you’re totally horrified by the two choices? Because that’s been my life for a long time,’” said Bullock, a Montgomery County resident and coordinator of the group Independent Pennsylvanians.
Here are the jobs predicted to grow the fastest — and which will decline — in Pa.
A new report predicts Pennsylvania will need nearly 3,420 more nurse practitioners in 2032 than it had in 2022. These jobs are predicted to grow the most by 2032:. That need — an increase of 43% — makes nurse practitioners the fastest-growing occupation in the state, according to the report from the state Center for Workforce Information and Analysis.
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
UPDATE: Man arrested for DUI after horse-and-buggy crash hospitalizes eight people
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A driver has been arrested following a crash involving a horse and buggy crash that sent eight people to the hospital Sunday in Paradise Township. James Walkergoutal, 27, of West Chester, was found to be driving under the influence when he rear-ended a horse...
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
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