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Lansdale First Fridays return May 3 with 'Geeking Out/Comic Books' theme
It’s a new season — and a new day — for some of Lansdale’s most popular events. First Fridays return for the 2024 season on May 3, bringing back crowd-favorite features with a revamped map and location changes. This season, First Friday’s attractions will line Madison Street and the Madison Parking Lot up to Wood Street, from May to November, offering convenient access and a central situation for all the action.
Lansdale code committee hears of planned projects
A series of action items could secure approvals in the coming weeks for several projects in and around Lansdale. Council’s code committee heard previews earlier this month about projects on Main Street, Seventh Street, Eighth Street, and Hancock Street, all in various stages of the approval process. “315 West...
Dateline NBC Uncovers Decades-Old Cold Case Surrounding Bristol Township Mother Joy Hibbs
After remaining unsolved for over three decades, the murder of Joy Hibbs is now featured on "Dateline NBC." After remaining unsolved for over three decades, the murder of Joy Hibbs is now featured on “Dateline NBC,” writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Hibbs, a married mother...
Arrest warrant issued for Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle: police
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- An arrest warrant has been issued for Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle, Philadelphia police said on Tuesday. The warrant is for a violation of a protection from abuse order, police said. Boyle, a Democrat, represents Pennsylvania District 172, which covers parts of Montgomery County and Northeast Philly, including Burholme, Bustleton, Fox Chase and other neighborhoods. We've reached out to Boyle's team for a response but have yet to hear back. "I love Kevin, but I have serious concerns about his mental health and it breaks my heart to see him this way. I hope he gets the help he needs," House...
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man found on St. Joseph's campus
A suspect in custody is accused of fatally shooting a man before dragging him on the sidewalk on St. Joseph's University campus and calling 911, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Tyreese Quinerley, 39, turned himself in to Lower Merion police and Montgomery County detectives just before 2...
Thadius McGrath Convicted Of Killing Samantha Jean Rementer
Thadius W. McGrath, 37, was convicted of the 2022 murder of Samantha Jean Rementer on Tuesday, April 16, said the Bucks County District Attorney's Office in a release. Authorities said previously that McGrath killed Rementer in front of her two children in Northampton Township then tried to take his own life on June 8, 2022.
Teen accused of slashing man on arm during Doylestown pizza shop fight Sunday afternoon
An 18-year-old from Doylestown has been arrested and charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault and other numerous misdemeanor offenses after allegedly stabbing two people inside Deliza’s Pizza on East Butler Avenue in New Britain Borough on Sunday afternoon, according to Central Bucks Regional Police Department. Panajotis Tafa,...
1 coyote caught, 1 more possibly in area after dog snatched in Delaware County
MARPLE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Officials say a coyote has been caught in Marple Township, but are warning pet owners to stay cautious as another one may still be on the loose. "Thanks to the skill and determination of Animal Control and the cooperation of nearby residents, one of the wild beasts was caught early this morning," police announced Wednesday.
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