E-bike, dirt bike riders flee traffic stop in Upper Providence, police say
A recent incident in which riders allegedly fled a traffic stop in Montgomery County is shedding light on e-bike safety concerns. The incident unfolded on Friday, April 24, in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania. A police officer spotted an e-bike rider and a dirt bike rider along Route 113 near Paperbirch Drive. Investigators said neither vehicle had registration plates or rear lights.
Several Bucks County Towns Make Big Strides Up Wealth Rankings
Several Bucks County municipalities made strides up the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with two towns posting notable gains. Several Bucks County municipalities have climbed the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with some towns now staking a claim to the “Big Bucks County” label, writes Anthony R. Wood and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Lansdale honors electric line workers
They keep the lights on in storms, are always on call, and Lansdale wouldn’t be the same without them. Borough officials congratulated a unique group of workers this month, honoring town Electric Department staff to mark national Line Worker Appreciation day. “I just wanted to introduce my gang of...
Department of Veterans Affairs co-hosts roundtable on veteran resources
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Improving efficiency within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and preventing veteran suicides were hot topics during Monday's roundtable hosted by Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and Veterans Affairs Sec. Doug Collins. "We're the largest healthcare system in the country and many times there's been this...
LVPC asks residents to weigh in on traffic, roads, and future planning
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission wants to hear from residents about the region's transportation needs. You can do that by filling out an online survey. It asks you to rate traffic flow and congestion, road pavement, bridges, freight, highways and other issues where you live. The...
Dollar Tree braces for new bag ban policy from July 23 – and new...
BARGAIN giant Dollar Tree is bracing for a fresh checkout charge as a new plastic bag ban kicks in this summer. From July 23, shoppers will have to cough up extra at the till – or bring their own bags – as strict new rules come into force.
Pennsylvania lawmakers warn homeowners about shared equity agreements
(WHTM) — The average U.S. household carries $105,000 in debt, an all-time high number pushing buyers to borrow against their home equity. A relatively new product on the market, a shared equity agreement promises cash now without a monthly payment in exchange for a percentage of a home’s future appreciation. It sounds enticing, but lawmakers warned […]
Pottstown residents on alert following alleged BB gun attacks
Residents in a Pottstown neighborhood say they are alarmed after multiple people reported being struck or nearly struck by BB gun pellets.
Woman charged in alleged years-long harassment campaign targeting Hilltown victim
A Pittsburgh woman is facing dozens of felony charges after police said she carried out a years-long harassment campaign targeting her late brother’s fiancé and those connected to her in Hilltown Township. Jennifer Lynn Kelly, 54, has been accused of repeatedly contacting the victim, her family and others...
Police say reckless street takeovers continue to test limits as lawmakers push for tougher...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — From Fall River, Massachusetts, to Los Angeles, California, illegal street takeovers — those featuring burnouts, drifting, donuts, speed contests, stunts, wheelies and more — continue to pose a significant safety concern. Los Angeles police have intercepted more than 90 takeovers already in 2026, Chief...
