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Here’s How Montgomery County Places in Pennsylvania for Adults Without High School Diplomas
The newest graduates of Palisades High School in Kintnersville. Around 9.4 percent of Pennsylvania residents aged 25 to 65 – the bulk of the state’s workforce – do not have a high school diploma, according to 2022 educational attainment data from the U.S. Census, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times.
LVHN opens new neighborhood hospital in Montgomery County
Lehigh Valley Health Network opened the second of its new neighborhood hospitals Tuesday morning. The 22,000-square-foot Lehigh Valley Hospital–Gilbertsville at 1109 Grosser Road, Douglass Township, is the network’s first hospital in Montgomery County. Following a similar blueprint to LVH-Macungie, which opened in March, this hospital is smaller in scale but still has an 11-bay, full-service ...
Local family expands restaurant operation
Buffalo chicken meatballs is a creation of Bob Ross, owner of Ross & Co. Kitchen. Taps. Cocktails. The new restaurant on York Road in Hatboro, Penn. serves up an array of upscale, bar food like tacos and spuds, Ahi tuna salad, a lamb burger with tzatziki sauce, deviled eggs, and more along with cocktails, and […]
Horsham Barbershop Owner Charged With Murder Amid Montgomery County Gun Violence Spike; Philadelphia Police Seek Dirt Bike Riders After Fatal Shooting
Montgomery County experienced a fatal shooting as Maurice Byrd, a 41-year-old barbershop owner from Horsham, was charged with the murder of a man in the parking lot of his business. According to the CBS Philadelphia report, District Attorney Kevin Steele and Hatboro Police Chief Mark Ruegg confirmed Byrd's arrest in connection to Stephen Strassburg's death. As reported, the conflict between the two men had a history, with police previously called to the salon on several instances due to verbal disputes.
Police Issue Warning After Black Bear Spotted in Upper Gwynedd
A black bear was spotted on the 200 block of Church Road Monday afternoon in Upper Gwynedd Township, police announced on Facebook Monday. “Around midafternoon, there was a report of a small black bear sighting … PA Game Commission has been notified. Please use caution and call UGPD immediately if you see any bears,” stated the Facebook post.
Children’s Author Selling Her Massive Bucks County Estate for $14.5 Million
The estate is considered a regal home, complete with several incredible additions and living areas. A wealthy couple in the Bucks County area is selling a major estate in the area for a hefty price, and it is one of the best homes in the region. Sarah Paynter wrote about the estate for The Wall Street Journal.
Saturday afternoon Route 309 and Bergey Road crash still under investigation, police say
Hatfield Police said an investigation is still underway of the cause of the accident and subsequent vehicle rescue on Route 309 Saturday afternoon that closed Bergey Road for more than four hours. Police confirmed two vehicles were involved in the crash, which sent four people to Grand View Hospital by...
Barbershop owner accused of shooting, killing neighbor who called him racial slur, officials say
"I just had to shoot him." A Montgomery County barbershop owner told a 911 dispatcher that moments after authorities said he shot and killed a neighbor who had repeatedly called him a racial slur. Maurice Byrd, 41, was charged over the weekend in the killing of 37-year-old Stephen Strassburg outside...
Suspect in custody after shelter-in-place in Horsham, Pa. neighborhood
HORSHAM, Pa. (CBS) -- A suspect was barricaded inside a Montgomery County home for several hours Tuesday morning after assaulting a woman and threatening her with a rifle in a domestic incident, according to police.Police say the suspect is in custody after a shelter-in-place locked down Horseshoe Lane and Horseshoe Circle, a suburban cul-de-sac in Horsham, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.Horsham Township police said some neighboring homes were evacuated after the alleged assault. The victim fled the house and tried to get help from a neighbor, while the suspect went inside a home. Police were not able to make contact...
Feeding the community in need at Garden of Health Food Bank begins with one man's volunteerism
Charlie A. Harris, 24, knows a thing or two about property maintenance that others may not – like how sometimes, you must do it for free for the betterment of your hometown. The owner and operator for 14 years of CLC Property Maintenance – formerly Charlie’s Lawn Care – volunteers his time in the community nearly as much as the services he provides to the clientele.
Bucks County's first summer heat wave is coming. How hot will it be?
Mother Nature is about to crank up the heat in Bucks County. A two-day, end of week scorcher in the Delaware Valley will be a taste of what's to come. According to the National Weather Service, the heat wave watch is really on for next week, as Monday will begin a string of days with weather reaching at least 90 degrees.
See all homes sold in Bucks County, June 3 to June 9
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Bucks County reported from June 3 to June 9. There were 115 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,107-square-foot home on Lynda Lane in Warminster that sold for $475,000. Bensalem.
Recognized as an HGTV Smart Home, this New Hanover house is on the market
A Castle Hayne home recognized by HGTV in 2022 is on the market. According to a Realtor.com listing, the home at 3744 White Cliffs Drive in the River Bluffs community is currently listed for just over $1.4 million. The home was featured as the HGTV Smart Home 2022. The annual...
Montgomery County Considers Norristown Dam to Power County Operations
Montgomery County is exploring a plan to use the Norristown Dam on the Schuylkill River to generate hydropower. Montgomery County officials recently hosted a public meeting on potentially using the Norristown Dam to power all county operations with renewable energy, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The county has initiated...
Pennsylvania pastor and nun take leap of faith – go skydiving, all for good reason
A local pastor and nun took fundraising to new heights!. Rev. John Nguyen and Sister Carolyn of St. Maria Goretti Church in Hatfield, Pennsylvania went skydiving Monday as part of a fundraising challenge. The duo agreed to make the leap of faith if the kids of the Youth Ministry Program...
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