South Whitehall planners hear proposal for new Sheetz
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – The South Whitehall Township Planning Commission reviewed a sketch plan for a convenience store Thursday night at the municipal building. The applicant, Sheetz Inc., is proposing a 6,139-square-foot facility with motor vehicle fueling stations on two parcels at 731 and 757 Hausman Road. The pla
Proposed Bushkill apartment buildings conflict with prior plans
A real estate agency is attempting to gain permission to construct two apartment complexes along the Bushkill River, though the current design contradicts previously agreed-upon plans with the City of Easton. The project, named The Foundry, would consist of two separately constructed buildings, according to the proposa
From Corn Mazes to a Classic Rock Tribute, Bucks County’s Fall Weekend Is Packed
Fall is arriving in Bucks County this weekend with juried art, professional bicycle racing, live music, farm festivities, and family-friendly fun. The weekend’s biggest draw is the 35th annual Doylestown Arts Festival, running Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10 AM to 5 PM both days. More...
Easton Farmers’ Market gets funky
The Easton Farmers’ Market celebrated its fifth consecutive year of its Funky Ferments Fest, bringing “all things fermented, foraged and pickled” to the forefront of Easton’s local community on Saturday. “It’s so fun to see everyone get so excited to really connect with their food,” said...
Bethlehem man who survived both World Trade Center attacks reflects on 9/11
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Jeff Perlman remembers looking out from his 56th-floor office in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, and seeing something he had never seen before. “Seeing brick, metal and fire falling down,” Perlman recalled. “Normally, I can look down...
Long-running Italian festival gears up for the weekend
WILLIAMS TWP., Pa. -- Great weather is expected this weekend for one of the Easton area's longest-running Italian traditions. The 115th edition of the Holy Cross Society Italian-American festival starts Friday, but the kitchen is open now. The cooks are preparing sausage, onions and peppers, sauce, and braciole right n
Farmers’ Almanac snowfall map shows when snow may hit Philly area
Bucks County temperatures are still feeling summer like as we inch closer to fall's official start, but while we wait for the leaves to change, we know winter is lurking around the corner. Despite time before the cold kicks in, the Farmers' Almanac is giving us a look at what...
The Center for Animal Health & Welfare to hold Grand Reopening at new subsidiary...
EASTON, Pa., (September 9, 2026) –The Center for Animal Health & Welfare (CAHW) will be holding a Grand Reopening at its new subsidiary, Homestead Kennels & Cattery (Homestead), on September 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will include kennel and cattery tours, adoptable dogs from the center, dog training demonstrat
Industrial properties in Northampton County sell for more than $4 million
ALLEN TWP., Pa.- A pair of industrial properties in Northampton County have sold for $4.1 million. The sale in Allen Township was recorded by the county on September 3. According to property records, a limited liability company (BB Savage LLC) with a King of Prussia mailing address purchased both 780 and 750 Savage Roa
Feasterville man accused of selling drugs in fatal overdose
A Feasterville man is accused of selling illegal drugs that killed an Upper Southampton man more than two years ago. Gerald Mak, 53, was arraigned before District Judge Mark Douple on Sept. 2 on three felony charges including drug delivery resulting in death and related misdemeanors in the July 7, 2024 death of Michael
