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Bucks County under a coastal flood advisory Friday
On Thursday at 5:27 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory valid for Friday between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. for Bucks County. The weather service describes, "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways." "At...
‘No room for emergencies’: A Bucks County program helps people who earn too much for assistance but lack emergency savings
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a United Way program — Learn to Invest in Your Future and Thrive — is addressing a critical need among workers who struggle to manage emergency expenses.
Woman pleads guilty to causing suicide as criminal homicide while camping at Pinchot Park
A Philadelphia-area woman who was accused of killing her girlfriend while camping at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Warrington Township in 2020 pleaded guilty to one count of causing suicide as criminal homicide. Jolie Harris, 44, of Broomall, entered a guilty plea last week to one count of Causing Suicide...
Multi-County Gun and Drug Ring Disrupted in Pennsylvania, Seven Charged Including Philadelphia Residents
A significant gun and drug trafficking operation extending across multiple Pennsylvania counties has been dismantled, with seven individuals charged for their roles in the illicit activities, as per the office of the Montgomery County District Attorney. Among the arrested are six Philadelphia residents: Scott Grondin, 42, Bella Kenna, 21; Anthony Figueroa-Marko, 34; Emanuel Torres, 32; Asad Sayed, 27; and Felicia McKinnell, 28, alongside Christopher McNelly, 26, from Norristown.
Bucks County Launches Video Red-Light Enforcement, 5,200 Warnings Issued in Bensalem
Bucks County has put red-light runners on notice with a new video enforcement program that has already snagged thousands of violations. Officials in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, launched the initiative on April 1, targeting two notoriously dangerous intersections with a history of traffic mishaps, as per reports from CBS News Philadelphia.
Toll Brothers Working on 11 Projects with Over 1,600 Total Units in Philadelphia Region
Toll Brothers is working on several new projects in the Philadelphia region, including 4 in Montgomery County. As low inventory continues to be a major problem for the Philadelphia housing market and prospective buyers, Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is making a major push in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. As Philadelphia prepares to shut down homeless encampments in Kensington, officials in surrounding counties are expressing concerns that the planned sweep will bring more unhoused residents to their communities.
Towamencin talks spreading sewer bills, changing calculations
As the township’s long-running sewer sale debate shows no sign of ending soon, Towamencin residents could soon have more options to pay the sewer bills they’ve discussed for years. Township officials heard updates in late April on two requests from residents, whether bills can be paid in smaller...
North Penn: Proposed Upper Gwynedd bus site ‘not feasible’
The North Penn School District may be back to the drawing board in finding a site for the district’s transportation center. School board members heard an update Monday night on several aspects of planned renovations to North Penn High School, including a shift away from a possible site on Church Road in Upper Gwynedd for a relocated bus depot.
Emergency in Horsham Township as burglary escalates into shooting investigation, dispatchers say
HORSHAM TWP., Pa. -- Police are investigating a shooting in Montgomery County. It was reported shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday at a shopping center in the 1400 block of Bethlehem Pike (Route 309) in Horsham Township. The initial 911 call was for a burglary, said county dispatchers. Police and EMS...
Bucks County, South Jersey head to weekend under rainy, cool conditions
A rain-soaked lead-in to the weekend awaits Bucks County and South Jersey, as rain and possible thunderstorms are on track for Thursday and Friday. The rain and cloud cover will limit temperatures during the four-day stretch, beginning on Thursday, May 9. If you’re getting ready to head out for the...
Gov. Shapiro’s budget would help families caring for people with disabilities | Opinion
It happens more often than you might think – a hardworking parent suddenly finds themselves as the sole caregiver for both their spouse and a child with an intellectual disability. These were among the most heart-wrenching calls I received when I served as a Montgomery County Commissioner. I remember...
Rescues of the Week: Daisy, a sheepadoodle, and Noodle, a labradoodle
Envi Rescue Sanctuary in Lansdale is excited to introduce Daisy, a sheepadoodle, and Noodle, a labradoodle, as their featured rescues of the week. Daisy, 5, and Noodle, 8, became part of Envi Rescue about three weeks ago when their previous owner could no longer care for them. Living in a small apartment, their previous owner felt they deserved a good life.
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