Bucks County-Based Bakery Makes Some of Best Sticky Buns in the Area
The chain offers unique confections such as cream cheese iced stick buns, pictured above. Fritz’s Bakery, which has been a Bucks County mainstay for nearly half a century, is a local hidden gem that makes some of the best sticky buns in the world, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST.
Pre-Revolutionary Tavern in Upper Bucks County Hits the Market for $1.25M
A property in Bucks County, which predates a large portion of the country’s history, has recently gone up for sale at a historic price. Jeff Ward wrote about the tavern for WFMZ-69 News. The Raven’s Nest, located at 625 Old Bethlehem Road in Quakertown, has operated as a tavern...
‘It’s an honor’: After 38 years, popular Lehigh Valley restaurant under new ownership
BUSHKILL TWP., Pa. – A beloved restaurant, known for its hand-crafted pizza, pasta dinners and Greek salad, has transitioned to new owners in Northampton County. Original Doughboy's Pizza Restaurant, a family-run establishment serving a wide array of pizzas, sandwiches, entrees and more at 230 W. Moorestown Road in Bushkill Township, has been purchased by husband and wife Nilson Mendoza and Krista Longenbach.
FBI Philadelphia investigates series of fake threats made to area schools
Multiple high schools in the Philadelphia suburbs received fake threats about weapons and explosives on Monday, May 4. Police and the FBI say there was no credible danger, but some schools closed or went into lockdown as a precaution. Authorities are investigating the source of the hoax calls and urge...
Police: Pair among 5 charged in counterfeit $100 bill scheme spanning Bucks County
Two Philadelphia defendants are facing felony charges after police said they were part of a five-person scheme to pass counterfeit $100 bills at businesses across central Bucks County, according to charging documents. Nelson Carreto-Arellanos, 19, of the 700 block of South Alden Street, and Jasir Jackson-Hayes, 19, of the 6500...
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl With Ties to Forest, Clarion Counties Found Safe
WHITEHALL, Pa. (EYT) — Police report that a 14-year-old girl who went missing Sunday from Allegheny County has been found safe near Nanticoke. Whitehall Borough Police officers searched for Rylee Anderson after her disappearance at 11 a.m. on May 3. According to police records, she was last seen in the 4900 block of Curry Road in Whitehall Borough, Allegheny County.
Retiring owner puts nearly 20-year-old pub up for sale in the Lehigh Valley
A roughly two-decade-old pub has gone up for sale in the Lehigh Valley as the owner prepares to retire. Braveheart Highland Pub, at 430 Main St. in Hellertown, has been priced at $3.8 million, according to a listing from realtor Justin Kline. The sale would include the business, the real estate and the liquor license.
Police: 2 Cars Collide on I-78 After Third Stops for ‘Unknown Reason’
Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast said they investigated an accident on I-78 in Lower Saucon Township last month that occurred when a driver stopped in the middle of the highway for an unknown reason. According to a May 3 accident report, the crash happened April 8 at mile marker 69.9...
Lehigh County passes paid parental leave in first major move by Josh Siegel
LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. - Lehigh becomes one of just a few counties in Pennsylvania offering full paid parental leave for county employees. This marks new County Executive Josh Siegel's first piece of major legislation passed, and it was unanimously. "As soon as we found out, we started saving so that,...
GoFundMe launched for Whitehall apartment fire victim
An online fundraiser has been launched to help an elderly woman seriously injured in a Whitehall apartment building fire get back on her feet. A GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise $4,000 to help Rose Campbell. Campbell is the mother of Carrema Thompson, the fundraiser’s organizer. As of early Monday afternoon, $730 was raised by four donors.
