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State officials check out meal program
LANSFORD, Pa. — On Thursday, a special guest from the State Department of Education helped a mobile distribution site in Carbon County. With bags in hand, families lined up outside the Panther Valley Football Stadium in Lansford. One by one, families picked up enough breakfasts and lunches to last a couple of days. Erica Frederickson says she has seven kids under the age of 9.
Find a fur-ever friend. 'Clear the Shelters' pet adoption events set for Bensalem
Looking for a purr-fect furever friend? Bingo’s Foundation, a Bucks County cat rescue and shelter organization, and the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem are both holding adoption events as part of the “Clear the Shelters” national campaign on Sept. 7. ...
Police shut down Monroe County road for investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation in part of Monroe County has a road closed Thursday afternoon. Police responded to a reported assault in Pocono Township around 2 p.m. on Thursday. Officers then closed down Brookdale Road so they could investigate. So far, there has been no word on...
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...
Heat, heavy rain impacts fall crops
EFFORT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sun rises over Heckman Orchards in an Effort Thursday, shining down onto its field of crops. The weather is currently at ease, but that hasn’t been the case the whole summer. “It started off with some really warm, hot days, a limited amount of rain. We were getting just […]
Perkasie police looking for missing teen
PERKASIE, Pa. - Police in part of Bucks County are searching for a missing teen. The Perkasie Borough Police Department says it is investigating the report of a missing 16-year-old juvenile, Nathan West. Police say West is currently entered into NCIC as missing, and the police department is actively trying...
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.
Penn Medicine Signs Merger Agreement with Doylestown Health in Major Expansion
The Penn Health System and Doylestown Health have officially signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing the Bucks County health system. The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health have officially signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing the Bucks County health system under the Penn Medicine umbrella, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Vote for Bucks County football's top rising senior. Who's the No. 1 prospect?
There are plenty of quality rising senior high school football prospects in the Bucks County area for the 2024 season, which begins Aug. 23 in Pennsylvania. We want to know who you think is the No. 1 college prospect. It could be a lineman, linebacker, skill-position player or kicker/punter. Readers can vote through Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. and are permitted to vote more than once. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Vote for Bucks County football's top rising senior. Who's the No. 1 prospect?
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash
The crash happened around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Kidder Township near mile marker 279, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The tractor-trailer was traveling west when it veered to the left leaving the highway. The tractor-trailer struck a tree and came to rest in the center median of I-80.
Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
Adam Sandler Netflix film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ seeks talent for NJ taping
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A Netflix production is searching for background talent for a planned “Happy Gilmore” sequel starring Adam Sandler that’s filming in New Jersey, according to Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. The casting agency has worked on many films, including “Spider-Man,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Black Swan.” “Since 1992, Grant Wilfley Casting has […]
Welcoming the Class of 2028
First-year students receive warm greetings at summer events held across the country. Nearly 400 incoming family members and students attended this summer’s Welcome Events held throughout the U.S. The gatherings offered a glimpse into the Lafayette College experience as future Leopards met fellow classmates and alumni prior to their arrival on campus.
Celebrating faculty: Named chairs and professorships
Lafayette celebrates named chairs and professorships, including faculty members newly named to endowed positions. Named chairs and professorships are the highest honors bestowed upon faculty members, acknowledging their contributions to teaching and research. Recently, the College reappointed three faculty members who previously held endowed positions. Daniel Sabatino, associate professor, mechanical engineering, has been reappointed as the Robert W. Adenbaum ’49 Scholar in Entrepreneurial Studies. Markus Dubischar, associate provost and associate professor, has been reappointed as the Charles Elliott Scholar of Latin and Greek. Megan Fernandes, associate professor, English, has been reappointed as the Writer-in-Residence Scholar, a role that is funded by the Francis March Endowment.
Police Sgt. Assaulted At Philly Family Gathering
On Aug. 2, at approximately 6 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered two groups involved in a physical altercation that stemmed from a family gathering.
Easton wrestling legend Jordan Oliver has championship ambitions as he transitions to MMA
Jordan Oliver’s unmatched competitive mindset set him apart as a wrestler. The 2008 Easton Area High School graduate posted a 175-5 record on the Red Rovers and was a four-time PIAA Class 3A finalist and three-time state champion, before he won two national titles and was a three-time NCAA finalist at Oklahoma State. Then, at the international level, he came painfully close to qualifying for the 2021 Olympics.
Philadelphia to open first urgent care center for mental health needs
Philly’s first urgent care for mental health needs is set to open at the beginning of next month, and city officials hope the new clinic can help offset the demand for behavioral health care.
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