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Here's where to look for billions of dollars in scholarships | College Connection
Students and their parents, who are looking toward a college education in the near future, need to look beyond the “sticker price” when identifying best-fit colleges. There are a multitude of opportunities to greatly reduce college costs, even for families who do not qualify for need-based aid. The average published 2023-24 sticker price...
Storied Middletown farm to sprout houses as bulldozers move in
After decades of fighting to preserve it, bulldozers have moved on to Stone Meadows, the storied Bucks County farm, whose fertile fields along Route 413 in Middletown will soon sprout houses. Mostly. About 70 acres of the 167-acres that made up Stone Meadows will be preserved. The bulk will become...
Sunrise Guest: Doylestown's Mercer Museum's Doan Gang exhibit
Not everyone in America felt patriotic about the American Revolution. One notorious family from Bucks County... was recognized as a threat... by no less than George Washington. Doylestown's Mercer Museum invites you to step back in time... and meet the notorious Doan Gang.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise to Fame: How Her Quakertown Family Shaped Her Career
Popstar Sabrina Carpenter has been making headlines for her chart-topping hits but some may not know that she’s a Quakertown native. Popstar, actress, and “Nonsense” singer Sabrina Carpenter has been making headlines for her chart-topping hits and alleged romance with “Saltburn“ actor Barry Keoghan, but some may not know that she’s a Quakertown native.
Hollywood Police Seek Public's Help to Locate White Chevy Malibu in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
The tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of Rafael Volweider, a 60-year-old husband and father of three, has Hollywood authorities on an extensive manhunt for a white Chevy Malibu. The Hollywood Police Department has urged the public to assist in locating the vehicle which, as per Officer Christian Lata, may be heavily damaged on the passenger side—likely missing a fog light and part of the front bumper. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Thursday at the crossroads of Stirling Road and Sarazen Drive, reported Local 10 News.
Candidates speak out on Rutgers’ deal with protestors
Among the voices speaking out Friday on Rutgers University’s agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters were two candidates from very different points of view: Republican state senator and gubernatorial hopeful Jon Bramnick and longtime social justice activist and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Larry Hamm. One said the university is allowing too...
Central Bucks South students lauded for helping at crash scene
Warrington Township police said two Central Bucks South students showed noteworthy behavior when they didn’t hesitate to offer assistance at the scene of a recent “significant” traffic accident. Warrington School Resource Officer Robert Bell said Benjamin Schubert, 18, and Thomas McDonald, 17, “exhibited commendatory qualities that morning”...
Update: Coastal flood advisory affecting Bucks County until Saturday morning
An updated coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 3:12 a.m. in effect until 7 a.m. for Bucks County. The weather service adds, "Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways." "At this level, flooding...
4 injured in 5-vehicle I-78 crash that stalled traffic for hours
CLINTON TWP., N.J. — New Jersey State Police say four people were injured in the crash stalled that Interstate 78 West for hours on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the crash occurred around 3:42 p.m. at Mile Marker 17.4 of I-78 West. That's in Clinton Township, Hunterdon County. Police...
Bucks County, South Jersey starts Mother's Day weekend with an early-spring feel
It'll feel more like early-spring in Bucks County and South Jersey on Friday, May 10, as Mother's Day weekend gets off to a chilly start, and will remain unseasonably cool at least through Sunday. If you’re getting ready to head out for the day or just want to know what...
This Levittown mom has 10 children. What has it taught her about life on this Mother's Day
When Tyronda Majors speaks her voice is cashmere on clouds forcing listeners to lean in to hear the wise words of a woman who is a mother of 10 children. Just because a tree may look beautiful doesn’t mean its fruit is sweet. ...
Crews respond to crash reported in Hamilton Township
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A crash was reported in Franklin County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 600 block of Boyer Mill Road near Hollywell Avenue in Hamilton Township shortly after 7 a.m. Police were called to the scene to assist with...
PECO’s Multimillion-Dollar Investment in Bucks County Enhances Natural Gas Infrastructure
PECO’s latest multimillion-dollar investment in infrastructure is helping to meet the growing needs for natural gas by existing customers in Bucks County. PECO is making a multimillion-dollar investment in Lower Makefield and Newtown townships as part of its proactive efforts to upgrade its local natural gas distribution system. The project is critical to meeting the growing need and demand for safe, reliable, affordable natural gas for customers in Lower Makefield and Newtown townships and across Bucks County.
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