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Bucks County Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote about the local lake for GoErie. Nockamixon Lake, located within Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where bass fishing is plentiful. A popular destination for local residents and visitors to the area, the lake and its park are replete with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Taste What’s New: Bucks County’s Latest Restaurant Additions
A selection of new Bucks County restaurants are appearing in the local scene, offering a diverse selection of options. Newcomers to the Bucks County restaurant scene have something to offer to a diverse mix of appetites, including somebody looking for a new favorite food or drink, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Neighborhood paint store is people and pet friendly
Neighborhood stores are disappearing at an alarming rate. I used to love going to places where the proprietor knew my name, especially when I needed some kind of advice. No offense to Lowe’s and Home Depot, but it’s hard to find a human being there, let alone one who knows much about what they’re selling. Too often, when I do find a salesperson, they’ve worked at the location for two weeks, and when I return the next week, they’ve already moved on.
Jackpot Winning Match 6 Lotto Ticket Sold In Bucks County
The lucky winner matched all six numbers in the Match 6 Lotto to win the $860,000 jackpot prize. The vendor, Smoker’s Express at 3 Bustleton Pike, will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning slip. Winners are not identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is...
Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Stock's Bakery has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1924, and, according to The Keystone, is one of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the...
Multiple black bear sightings reported near Ringing Rocks campground in Upper Bucks County
Multiple people have posted on Facebook about seeing bears in Upper Black Eddy this week, near Ringing Rocks Family Campground and Colonial Woods Family Camping Resort. A bear cub was spotted Tuesday evening on Marienstein Road between Lake Warren and Lonely Cottage roads, about a mile from each campground. A black bear cub and an adult were seen in the same area, on Woodland Drive, on Sunday. Someone else spotted a bear on nearby Lonely Cottage Road the same night.
Bucks County Officials Share Thoughts, Concerns Related to Expansion of Nearby Airport
Several officials from the country have raised concerns of potential environmental and sound-based pollution from the airport. Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township officials have joined the protest against the expansion of Trenton-Mercer Airport over concerns of a negative impact on air, water, and noise quality, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Chalfont Fire Company Gets Donation of Lifesaving Gear Thanks to a Movie Star
CHALFONT, PA—The Chalfont Fire Company has received new lifesaving equipment courtesy of a foundation created by Hollywood star Gary Sinise. In a Facebook post, the fire department announced that it had received two pieces of equipment:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER FAST Boards allow rescuers to carry people who are too injured to walk on their own, but they also have all the gear that rescuers need to load, secure and move those people during emergency evacuations. The fire department said the boards are versatile and can be used for rescues from areas like...
60-year-old diner in New Jersey being reduced to rubble
A generations-old diner in the Garden State is fading into the history books today. The Penn Queen Diner on Route 130 in Pennsauken, just a few minutes from the Betsy Ross Bridge, is being demolished. A short video published to the Pennsauken Talks Facebook group Tuesday showed construction equipment chipping...
A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, ‘We Here’
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two months after homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue were swept by police as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to clean up the drug market in Kensington, a large sculpture has been erected in a vacant lot on Kensington Avenue near Allegheny, the epicenter of the crackdown.
Japanese Inspired Gardens Workshop slated in Richboro
Gasper Home & Garden Center will host a Japanese Inspired Gardens workshop led by guest expert lecturer Sharee Solow, a certified horticulturist and esteemed landscape designer in the realm of Japanese garden design. The workshop and program will be held 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at 316 Tanyard Road in...
Journey and Def Leppard 3 concerts in Pa. this week: Where to buy tickets
Journey and Def Leppard will perform three concerts in Pa. this week including Thursday in Hershey. The bands will perform along with the Steve Miller Band, tonight in Philadelphia; Thursday in Hershey; and Saturday in Pittsburgh. Here are the details and where to buy tickets:. 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23,...
11 new stores, 5 eateries opened at King of Prussia Mall in first half of 2024
The largest mall in Pennsylvania welcomed 11 new stores and five restaurants in the first half of 2024. The new stores join hundreds of other retailers at the King of Prussia Mall at 160 N. Gulph Road in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. If you purchase a product or register...
Rescue of the week: Dallas, a six-month-old beagle
Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Dallas, a 6-month-old beagle, as the featured rescue of the week. Dallas was rescued from a puppy mill in Lancaster, before finding his way to his current foster home in Blue Bell, through the Home At Last Dog Rescue. Dallas’ foster...
Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia...
Ewe-Turn Alert: Chalfont Residents Seek Escaped Sheep
Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman's six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month. Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman’s six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Daily updates flood a local Facebook group, with...
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