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Bucks Co. Woman Reported Missing Has Been Located, Police Say
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A 34-year-old Levittown woman reported missing earlier this month and thought to be in the Washington Crossing area has been located and is safe, police said.
Student Chef Bakes 130 Cupcakes for Bucks County Opportunity Council
BRISTOL, Pa. (WPVI) -- Student chef Jackie Stein of Bucks County Community College baked over 130 cupcakes as a special treat for those in need. Every Friday, the Bucks County Opportunity Council distributes produce to those less fortunate. Thanks to Stein, everyone went home with a Valentine gift.
Levittown Restaurant Inspections: 15 Violations At Local Diner
LEVITTOWN, PA — The Bucks County Department of Health inspected 22 Levittown area establishments over the past two weeks. Here's what they found. Click on the link on the restaurant name to see details, including descriptions of the violations that inspectors discovered.
Man gets life term for murder, attempted rape of teen cousin
CROYDON, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to the murder and attempted rape of his 14-year-old cousin who was stabbed dozens of times and also shot inside a home where they both lived.
Governor's Office: 83,000 Pennsylvanians helped in first year of medical marijuana law
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - One year since its inception, Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has helped 83,000 patients across the state cope with various conditions and illnesses, Governor Tom Wolf's office announced on Friday.
Carl Risoldi pleads guilty in Bucks County Clairemont arson fraud case
The 10-acre, million-dollar Buckingham estate called “Clairemont” that once hosted Republican fundraisers and political candidates will soon be state property under a plea agreement reached with the son of its owner — a one-time socialite now convicted felon.
Police Searching For Man Suspected Of Stealing $300 Worth Of Merchandise From Bucks County Wegman’s
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – Police in Bucks County are asking for the public’s help tracking down a suspect wanted for a Valentine Day’s theft. Officers say a man walked out of Wegman’s in Warrington Township on Thursday with more than $300 in merchandise, including flowers and Valentine’s Day
Pennsylvania man accidentally runs over, kills wife in their driveway
PALMER, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a man accidentally ran over and killed his wife in the driveway of their Pennsylvania home. Palmer Township police say the accident occurred around 3 p.m. Thursday, moments after 66-year-old Debra Mitchell got out of the car.
12 of the best things to do this weekend in NJ — Feb. 15-17
Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out our list of great events and fun things do right here in the great Garden State!. The Bordentown Historical Society invites you to join us for a general audience program showing of Compromised by Conflict. This short document
Vigil held to remember 17-year-old struck, killed by Camden County police police vehicle
CAMDEN, N.J. (FOX 29) - Loved ones are gathering at the intersection of East State Street and Harrison Avenue to remember 17-year-old Nerreada Robles. The senior at Woodrow Wilson High School was struck and killed by a Camden County Police vehicle, around 10 on Wednesday night, while she was walking
U.S. 1 Lanes In Bensalem, Middletown Closed Next Week
BENSALEM, PA — Lanes on U.S. 1 between Bensalem and Middletown will be closed next week as PennDOT crews work on camera maintenance. The work is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21, PennDOT announced on Thursday.
Former New Jersey officer indicted on sexually assaulting 2 children
NEW JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) -- A Burlington Township man, who used to be a cop in New Jersey, has been indicted on accusations he sexually assaulted two children. There were a total of 46 counts in the indictment against 37-year-old William Sanchez-Monllor -- who was an officer with the Trenton Polic
Police arrest suspected serial burglar they say struck more than a dozen homes and businesses in N.J, Pa.
A 22-year-old man suspected of burglarizing more than a dozen homes and businesses in several New Jersey counties as well as in Pennsylvania over the past six months was arrested Thursday in Burlington County, authorities said.
Pennsylvania drug bust seizes crack, heroin — and alligator
A Pennsylvania drug bust netted three suspects, over $5,000 in cash, crack-cocaine, heroin, a substance believed to be fentanyl — and a four-legged critter. South Coatesville cops were stunned to see a three-foot-long alligator on the residence’s kitchen floor during the Feb. 8 raid.
All Payless Stores, Including Levittown Locations, Could Close
Payless ShoeSource plans to close all of its U.S. stores as part of a bankruptcy filing later this month, Reuters is reporting. The closings would affect about 2,300 U.S. stores and the company is preparing for going-out-of-business sales at the locations, according to the Reuters report. Sources to
Langhorne man arrested for Newtown Township DUI accident
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Langhorne man was arrested and faces several charges in connection with a Jan. 27 accident in Newtown Township that seriously injured a 12-year-old youth, township police announced Thursday via Crimewatch.
Upper Southampton Police Arrest Man For Burglary
UPPER SOUTHAMPTON, PA — Police in Upper Southampton say they arrested a man in the act of burglarizing a home early Thursday morning. Charles Robert Segear, Jr., 30, is charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and loitering in the incident in the 1000 block of Churchville Road.
1 year after first medical marijuana sale in Pennsylvania, here's where things stand
Today is the one-year anniversary of the first medical marijuana sale under the Pennsylvania law passed in 2016. The first Lancaster County sale came about three weeks later, on March 10, 2018.
Missing Levittown Woman Found Safe
Middletown police said a woman who went missing last week has been located. Levittown resident Heather Brophy was located safe on Thursday and police thanked the public for their assistance.
Cinnaminson Wrestlers Learn Seeds For Individual Tournaments
CINNAMINSON, NJ - With the team portion of the season over, high school wrestlers from across New Jersey are turning their attention toward the individual wrestling championships, which begin with the district tournaments on Saturday. Cinnaminson will compete in the District 28 tournament at Holy Cr