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Fire pit blames for home blaze in Penndel that displaces 8
Penndel police officer Sean Peck has been hailed a hero after spotting the fire as he was heading out on patrol around 4:40 a.m. Thursday that officials blame on an unattended fire pit.

Philadelphia's Mummers Parade Voted Best Holiday Parade in U.S.
It's an annual parade that happens on New Year's Day.

Extradited from El Salvador: Bucks man faces assault charges
District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said Noel Angel Yanes, 45, was charged in Feb. 2024 and then fled the United States.

Rocco's at The Brick in Newtown, PA will refund gift cards
The popular restaurant closed abruptly in late-November. Loyal customers were shocked.

SEPTA & Transport Workers Union Reach Agreement Preventing Strike
SEPTA's largest union won't go on strike after all. Governor Josh Shapiro has been credited with assisting to broker the agreement.

Trenton man arrested in Bucks County on child assault charges
Tullytown Borough police and U.S. Marshals arrested Yasyn Johnson AKA Yasyn Siplin Thursday morning at the Creek Village Apartments in Tullytown on a warrant from Trenton.

SEPTA union poised for major strike action
TWU president John Samuelson during a media briefing Friday said a strike by its 5,000 members is "imminent" but did not announce a date for a walkout.

Vecchia Osteria by Pasquale in Newtown, PA Wants to Expand
The new space would be for social gatherings.

Bucks County crash after Trenton police chase
A wild chase through the night ends with a bang in Falls Township, leaving a trail of questions and some serious charges.

CAVA Opening in Newtown, PA on December 19
This will be the first Cava in Bucks County.
