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Montco Residents Living Near Limerick Plant Can Now Get Potassium Iodide Tablets
The Limerick Plant is one of Pennsylvania’s four active nuclear power plants, and anyone living in its vicinity could be at risk if there was…
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‘Arthropalooza’ at Churchville Nature Center Offers Bug-Tasting and Cockroach Racing
Bugs were once again on the menu on Saturday at this year’s Arthropalooza at Churchville Nature Center, writes Emily Rizzo for the WHYY. In addition…
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Project to Re-Imagine Delaware River Waterfront in Nearby Trenton Takes Another Step Forward
A project to redesign State Route 29 to reestablish the Delaware River waterfront in Trenton, just outside of Bucks County, took a step forward last…
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Food, Music, and Dancing Mark 50th Annual Puerto Rican Day Festival in Bucks County
Live bomba and salsa music, traditional dance performances, delicious food, and so much more abounded at the 50th annual Puerto Rican Day Festival in Bucks…
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Upper Merion Township Plastic Ban Will Affect King of Prussia Mall
The Upper Merion Board of Supervisors recently announced that starting in 2024 single-use carry-out bags, single-use plastic straws and utensils, and polystyrene food containers will…
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Former Bucks County Solicitor Announces Run for Pennsylvania Attorney General
Former Bucks County Solicitor Joe Khan, a Democrat, announced earlier this week that he plans to run for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2024, writes Emily…
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Weekend Wanderer: (Not) Planning a Family Vacation
I fly to Scotland in 72 hours. Sealed in a metal tube 30,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Where the Titanic sank. You know how…
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Author Makes His Way Through Bucks County as He Sees the Whole Country on Foot
As he made his way from one major city to another, one man walked through Bucks County during his epic trek across the Northeast. Peter Crimmins wrote…
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Pennsbury Manor Evokes Native American History with nkwiluntàmën Exhibit
A historic manor in Bucks County is hosting an artistic exhibit that celebrates the rich history of the area and its first inhabitants. Peter Crimmins…
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Drink Up! Philly Officials OK Water Consumption After Chemical Spill in Bucks County
Health and safety officials have provided an up on the quality of drinking water in Philadelphia after an incident in Bucks County. Sophia Schmidt wrote about the city’s…
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Bucks County Politician to Officially Fill Governor’s Attorney General Position
A politician from Bucks County will be taking on a major position in the Pennsylvania government as she is accepted into her new role. Staff…
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There Is Enough Groundwater in Delaware River Basin to Last Until 2060
According to a new report by Delaware River Basin Commission, Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last until 2060, even through possibly dry years,…
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Career, Technical Education Centers in Bucks County to Receive $1.2M from State for New Equipment
Several Bucks County schools have recently benefited from state-granted funds meant to assist education centers in and around Philadelphia. Aubri Juhasz wrote about the funding…
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Dozens of Cats Saved by Bucks County SPCA in Animal Hoarding Case in Perkasie
A Bucks County animal shelter recently saved a large amount of cats that were living in subpar conditions in the area. Kenny Cooper wrote about…
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Philadelphia Awarded Dubious Distinction of Worst City for Driving
Philadelphia has been given top spot on the not-so-flattering list of the worst cities for driving, writes Tom MacDonald for the WHYY. According to a…
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Despite Inflation Costs, Silverdale-Based Farm Sees Strong Turkey Demand for Thanksgiving
A Bucks County farm is working hard to make sure that local residents have access to the most important part of any Thanksgiving meal. Nicole…
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The Closest Race of the Bucks County Elections Has Come to an End, With One Candidate Conceding
In one of the closest races in recent Bucks County history, one candidate has conceded, leaving the other to fullfill his new position. Emily Rizzo…
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Yardley Borough Residents Vote to Maintain Number of Council Members at Seven
A Bucks County borough recently voted to keep their local council at a set number of representatives for the foreseeable future. Kenny Cooper wrote about…






















