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Jet Fuel Spill In Upper Merion Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene

Approximately 60,000 gallons of jet fuel spilled from an underground pipeline in Montgomery County after a drilling crew struck it, prompting a shelter-in-place order, road closures, and a massive hazardous materials response, authorities said. Residents near the spill in Upper Merion Township may c…

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

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Montgomery Township Police seek suspect accused of stealing from Macy’s

Montgomery Township Police are attempting to identify a suspect accused of stealing merchandise from the Macy’s located at the Montgomery Mall on 804 Bethlehem Pike. Anyone who can help identify the suspect is asked to contact Officer Masati at 215-362-2301 or submit a tip. Hannah Nguyen is an award-winning...

Montgomeryville, PA · 1d

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What Students Wish Teachers Knew

Have you ever wished your teachers understood more about you— how you learn best, or even how busy your life is outside the classroom?. “I feel it definitely would be helpful if teachers knew and understood certain things about us,” Senior Jaden Lian stated. “Everybody learns differently, and sometimes teachers don’t realize that what they think is helping students actually is hurting them.

Towamencin Township, PA · 1d

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Vigil honors beloved Central Bucks West teacher killed in crash

A Bucks County community gathered Friday night to remember the life and legacy of Katherine "Kitty" Semisch.

Doylestown, PA · 1d

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Bristol's New Two-Level Barcade Loads Up Pinball, Smashburgers and Mac and Cheese

A two-level retro arcade, bar and restaurant called Level Up Arcade+Bar is gearing up to open at 212 Mill St. in Bristol Borough, packing in more than 30 pinball machines and arcade games, a full kitchen, and a menu built around smashburgers and family recipes. Owner Chris Kinsey has been working to combine classic coin-op gaming with food and cocktails under one roof, giving the small Bucks County town a new destination for date nights, birthday parties and family outings alike.

Bristol, PA · 1d

Bucks County Courier Times

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Bucks County man facing homicide charges in 2024 car accident

A Bucks County man is facing homicide by vehicle charges after police allege he was intoxicated when he was involved in a 2024 fatal accident. Bristol Township police have charged William Modzelewski, 32, with felony charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI, accidents involving death or injury and homicide by vehicle. He also faces misdemeanor charges including involuntary manslaughter.

Bucks County, PA · 19h

NorthEast Times

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Harvie Ousts Fitzpatrick Next Door in Bucks County as Democrats Flip All Four of Pennsylvania’s Swing House Seats

Democrat Bob Harvie defeated five-term Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, which covers Bucks County next door to Northeast Philadelphia and part of Montgomery County, WHYY, the Philadelphia Inquirer, CBS Philadelphia and Spotlight PA reported. The Associated Press called the race shortly after midnight Wednesday, according to WHYY and Spotlight PA.

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: North Penn (Girls)

–– — (Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2025-26 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Lansdale, PA · 1d

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Central Bucks teacher remembered as inclusive schools advocate and bridge builder

For many in the community, Katherine “Kitty” Semisch’s impact extended beyond the classroom. She taught high school English for nearly two decades at Central Bucks High School West before retiring in 2021. Even in retirement, she stayed active in the district, becoming a familiar face during school board meetings. A fierce advocate for inclusive schools, Semisch co-founded Advocates for Inclusive Education and made connections with everyone she encountered, including those who shared different beliefs.

Doylestown, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Roadside Landmark Was Nearly Replaced, but Two Women Brought Back a Family Favorite

Ice cream nachos exist, and they’re being served at a revived roadside creamery that opens at 6:30 in the morning. That early start matters because this spot now pours coffee and makes griddled breakfast sandwiches before most ice cream shops even unlock the door. Later in the day, the menu swings toward smash burgers, cheesesteaks, and milkshakes.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Two Norristown officers fatally shoot man armed with large knife in Elmwood Park

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. - Montgomery County detectives are investigating after two Norristown police officers shot and killed an armed man inside Elmwood Park on the night of Nov. 6. What we know:. Officers with the Norristown Police Department encountered a man holding a large knife in Elmwood Park at approximately...

Norristown, PA · 13h

BUCKSCO.Today

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Carversville Inn Restoration Wins Preservation Alliance Award

The Carversville Inn, a Bucks County tavern that served ice cream during Prohibition, reopened last May as a boutique hotel after a restoration that tackled structural decay and a floodplain location, writes Hidden City Philadelphia. A Village Tavern Takes Shape. Isaac Pickering built the tavern in 1813 as the first...

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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Pipeline Strike Spills Thousands of Gallons of Fuel, Bridgeport Homes Evacuated

Thousands of gallons of aviation fuel spilled underground in Bridgeport Thursday afternoon after construction crews struck a buried pipeline, triggering shelter-in-place orders, evacuations and the shutdown of a major roadway in the Montgomery County borough. Officials told NBC10 Philadelphia that the pipeline belongs to Sunoco and that the rupture happened...

Bridgeport, PA · 10h

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4 men from NY being sought in counterfeit money scheme across Pennsylvania

Officials said the men used counterfeit bills to buy merchandise at stores like Kohl's and Target, then returned it for real cash.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Man charged for fatal fentanyl overdose, police say

A Conshohocken man was arrested after police accused him of providing a victim with fentanyl that caused him to die of an overdose. Rasheed Cotton, 48, has been charged with one count of felony drug delivery resulting in a death, 15 counts of felony intent to manufacture or deliver, and one count of felony criminal use of a communication facility, in addition to multiple counts of misdemeanor intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, in connection with allegedly contributing to a victim’s drug intoxication and subsequent death. Cotton was arrested on Nov. 3 and was sent to Montgomery County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Conshohocken, PA · 1d

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Intelligencer/Bucks County Courier: Let’s Talk Football (11-6-26)

Back for its 17th season, the popular Intelligencer/Bucks County Courier Times ‘Let’s Talk Football’ features football beat writer Drew Markol. To stay on top of the high school football news in the area, visit the Intelligencer (http://www.theintell.com/sports/high-school/) and Courier Times (http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/sports/high-school/) web sites. SuburbanOneSports.com: Central Bucks South...

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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Wissahickon grad dies after being shot at a Halloween party in Colorado

A Wissahickon graduate died Sunday after he was shot at a Halloween party at a home in Boulder, Colorado. Luca Hanlon, 19, of Ambler, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, in Boulder, Colorado, where he was a sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder. Another student, 19, was left critically injured following the shooting.

Boulder, CO · 1d

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After swearing in three new police officers in October, Lower Merion moves to hire one more

LOWER MERION – Lower Merion officials approved a motion to hire a new police officer, which is expected to bring its uniformed ranks up to its full strength of 136 officers. The new hire follows a swearing-in ceremony two weeks earlier, where three new police officers joined the department.

Lower Merion Township, PA · 16h

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Upper Moreland police investigating fatal pedestrian crash

The Upper Moreland Township Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that took place on Thursday, November 5 at approximately 6:35pm in the westbound lanes of W. Moreland Road at Ellis Road. A preliminary investigation indicated that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling in the curbside lane....

Upper Moreland Township, PA · 1d

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Lansdale Catholic Tackle Terrance Smith Learned Football in Montco. Now He’s Bound for LSU.

Terrance Smith learned football on Montgomery County sidelines, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Next year, he takes those lessons to the SEC. The Lansdale Catholic senior is a four-star offensive tackle bound for LSU in 2027. He stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 290 pounds. 247Sports ranks him the fifth-best tackle in his class and No. 39 overall nationally.

Lansdale, PA · 18h