Friday, May 24, 2013
Read the top headlines from Patches across Bucks County.
Bucks County Community College Celebrates 47th CommencementMore than 800 BCCC students graduated Thursday from Bucks County Community College during a ceremony at the Newtown Campus. Read the full story on Newtown Patch. Fanny Chapman Pool to Open Saturday: There are still memberships available and space in swim lessons. A family membership is $420; individual memberships are $210 or $225. Get the details on Doylestown Patch. Graduation Project Revisions OK'd for Tennent: The Centennial School Board recently approved graduation project changes beginning with the William Tennent High School class of 2014. Read all about the changes on Upper Southampton Patch. Man, 72, Accused of Criminal Mischief at Mall: Other retail-related incidents …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Take a look at the most-read headlines across this region this week.
Shots Fired But No Injuries, Newtown Borough Police Confirm - Newtown Borough Police Chief Anthony Wojciechowski said while the department received several reports of shots fired Monday morning, there were no injuries. Check out the full story on Newtown Patch. $900,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at Giant - The winner has not yet been identified, but the ticket was bought on Street Road in Warminster. Get the full story on Warminster Patch $90 Million High School Renovation Plan Presented to Bensalem School Board- The proposed renovation would move Bensalem High School into an academy structure, consolidate three cafeterias into one and construct a new natatorium behind the gymnasium. Read the full story on Bensalem Patch. Doylestown to be …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible' takes on a local pub; DA declares police shooting was justified and more
'Restaurant Impossible' Arrives in Horsham Two days. One mission: To breathe new life into Edibles Restaurant & Pub. Crews from the Food Network's popular eatery makeover show ... Give Mom a Mother's Day to Remember in Bucks County Mother's Day: it's a time to celebrate mom and all she does for you. Make this year extra special for your mother by celebrating in Bucks ... Woman Missing Since 2010 Found in a Creek Diane Corado, of Falls Township, was declared legally dead in 2011 after she went missing a year earlier, and though officials didn't have a body ... DA: Northampton Officer 'Justified' in Shooting of Armed Suspect It only took minutes between Kenneth Philipp exiting his car the evening of April 18 and firing three shells from his …
Friday, May 3, 2013
This week, a 600-gallon spill of industrial bleach is called 'sabotage,' Patch leads a firefighting search drill and more.
Wastewater Plant Cleans Up 600-Gallon Chemical Spill Soil in the immediate area of a 600-gallon spill of industrial bleach is being removed at the Bristol Township Wastewater Treatment Plant... Facebook Reunites Levittown Woman with Birth Mother Dianne Gladwin Gill, at 16, was determined not to see or hold the little girl to whom she had just given birth because she was afraid she... PNC Bank Robbed in Falls, Again Just after 3:30 p.m. a man with a gun robbed the PNC bank in Morrisville, according to the FBI and nj.com. This was the second time in a ... Patch Leads Firefighting Search During Drill I'll never forget my first "fire." I was 8 or 9 years old. I walked home from school and when I unlocked the door, smoke came pouring out... …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Catch up on the Bensalem news you may have missed.
Pimp Guilty of Rape, Promoting Prostitution, Drug Delivery and More: According to reports, the Philadelphia pimp Enoch Smith who paid women with heroin and crack cocaine to have sex with men was found guilty of all charges against him. Health Inspections: 6 Bensalem Restaurants Have Code Violations: The Department of Health inspected nine food establishments between April 12 and 19. Six of the nine had code violations. 7 Held Hostage in $80K Extortion Plot, Police Say: Four adults and three children were held overnight in a Bristol apartment, according to reports. Drug Possession Charges Pending After Traffic Stop: Pennsylvania State Police initiated a traffic stop where the driver was found with possible drugs and drug paraphernalia, …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
In case you missed out on some news this week, catch up on the headlines.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Some Aqua Pa. Customers: Some Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. customers are advised to boil water after a main break. The break also caused water outages that made students and staff of two elementary schools hold classes at other district buildings. 9 Bensalem Restaurants Have Health Code Violations: The Department of Health inspected nine food establishments between April 8 to 12. All had code violations. Amtrak Train Kills Pedestrian in Bristol: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Northeast Regional Amtrak train heading south on Wednesday, according to an Amtrak official. School Lane Charter School Supports Well in Africa: Eighth-grade students from School Lane Charter School raised $800 to support a well in …
Friday, April 19, 2013
A look back at some regional stories you may have missed during the past week.
Alleged Killer Fatally Shot After Gunfire With Police Officials say Kenneth Philipp shot his ex-wife and wounded her teenage daughter in Lower Southampton and then died in Northampton less than an hour later after a gunfire exchange with police. Man Found in River Died from Drowning, Hypothermia, Coroner Says The man who was found in the Delaware River in Bristol Township died from drowning and hypothermia, according to the coroner. 'Fresh and Clean' Rules New Britain Restaurant Fresh ingredients and a clean environment are simple philosophies that the owner and chef of Pasta Mista think will pave the way to their success. Armed Police Could be Added to Schools One area school district has been in discussion with the police departments …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Catch up on the news you may have missed this week with some of Bensalem's top headlines.
Firefighter, 2 Others Charged With Arson in Croydon Mansion Fire: Bensalem Township Police formally charged three men—including a volunteer firefighter—with arson and related offenses for February fire. 5 Teens Cited with Tobacco Use in School: Over the past week, at least five teenagers under the legal age have been caught with tobacco on school grounds, police said. Health Inspections: How Safe is Your Favorite Restaurant?: The Department of Health inspected 11 food establishments between April 1 to 5. All had code violations. Stolen Vehicle Catches Fire After Crashing During Police Chase: Pennsylvania State Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop for a stolen vehicle before the driver fled and crashed into another vehicle. Hit-and-…
Friday, April 12, 2013
A look back at some regional stories you may have missed during the past week.
Firefighter Among Three Injured in Wednesday Fire A firefighter and two residents were taken to the hospital after Bristol Township Firefighters reported to a dwelling fire on Wednesday. Woman Falls 100 Feet at Tyler Park, Second Cliff Rescue in a Week The woman suffered minor injuries. Last week, a man was airlifted after he fell about 200 feet down a cliff at Bucks County Community College. Municipality Will Not Oppose Drone Center at Former Air Station Horsham Township said it has no standing to oppose the construction of the facility, from which unmanned military drones around the world will be operated. Gun Sales Need Expanded Background Checks, State Rep. Says If State Rep. Steve Santarsiero's bill is passed, Pennsylvania would be …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
If you missed some news this week, here's the top-five headlines from Bensalem Patch.
Arson Charges Filed in Connection to October 2012 FireAngelo Grecco Capria, 23, is in Bucks County Prison after being charged with arson, reckless burning or exploding and other related charges in relation to an October 2012 fire in Middletown, according to a court docket. VIDEO: Track Team Honored at School Board Meeting: Twelve high school students attended the Indoor Track State Championship Meet and were honored with certificates of recognition for their participation. SEPTA Train Strikes, Kills Man: A 21-year-old man was struck and killed by a Trenton-bound SEPTA train near Bristol Station, according to SEPTA officials. Bensalem Veteran Announces Candidacy for Congress: Kevin Strouse, a Bensalem native and veteran Army Ranger of Iraq …
