Bucks and MontCo Land Preservation Agencies to Merge
Two agencies dedicated to the same mission will become one in a move that leaders say will strengthen the local effort to preserve land from development. The Conservancy of Montgomery County will merge...
View ArticleRECALL: High-Powered Magnet Toys for Ingestion Hazard
High-powered magnet desk toys, sold by DynoCube and sold exclusively online at Amazon.com are being recalled for an ingestion hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall, "When...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate the Holidays on a Budget
This year’s holiday season can be special for you and your family regardless of your budget. Here are some fun tips for creating new holiday traditions while saving money. 1) Make your cards from...
View ArticleSnow: It Could be a White Christmas
It could be much more than a White Christmas; one weather model shows the poential for a storm that could bring two feet of snow next week. Accuweather says it is watching a possibly snowy, colder...
View ArticleUpper Moreland Mini Thon Preveiw
“We are part of something bigger, and we are part of it together” Unfortunately throughout this holiday season, millions of children throughout the United States will continue their fight with cancer....
View ArticlePennsylvania Will not Set up State-Based Health Exchange
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett said Wednesday afternoon that Pennsylvania would not pursue a state-based health exchange under the new federal health care law. Instead,...
View ArticleBuy One, Get One Holiday Drinks at Starbucks this Week
The holidays are right around the corner, slow down and share some time with a special person in your life. Beginning today, local Starbucks stores will be holding another Buy One, Share One event. The...
View ArticleSchwartz Issues Statement on Corbett’s Health Care Decision
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said in a Dec. 12 press release that he “decided not to pursue a state-based health insurance exchange at this time.” He continued, “However, we will continue to seek...
View ArticleRegional Roundup: DA Files Murder Charges Against Mustang Driver
Mustang Driver Faces Murder Charge Bucks County prosecutors say a 37-year-old Plumstead man acted with malice when he caused a high speed car crash on the Rt. 611 Bypass in Doylestown. Read more about...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Eagles Turn Over Another Game
Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers. Try six by the Philadelphia Eagles, including three on three straight drives in the second half and two on the first two series of the game that led to all 34 points by...
View ArticleLocal Students to be Honored for Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort
The Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) SkillsUSA school-wide officers have chosen to support the American Red Cross in their mission to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy as their...
View ArticlePa. Flu Cases Double in Past Week
The Department of Health says influenza activity has risen significantly across Pennsylvania since Thanksgiving. The Department of Health is reporting flu activity has increased from sporadic to...
View ArticleAAA: Gas Prices go Down, Travel Goes Up
AAA projects 93.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holidays, an increase of 1.6 percent over the 91.8 million people who traveled last year. This increase...
View ArticlePatch Writer's Mother-In-Law Killed in CT School Shootings
The deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, claimed the life of a Patch writer's family member. Mary Sherlach, the school's psychologist, was among 26 people, including 20...
View ArticleMary Sherlach, CT School Shooting Victim, Looked Ahead to Next Stage of Life
Mary Sherlach looked forward to spending more time on Owasco Lake during her retirement. She and her husband, Bill, owned a cabin along the Finger Lakes in upstate New York. Mary Sherlach was one...
View ArticlePhilly Cheesesteaks? Try Philly Cheapskates
The news came in Thursday afternoon and a feeling of sickness came over Philadelphia Phillies fans all over the region. The Anaheim Angels had signed stud superstar outfielder Josh Hamilton, the last...
View ArticleHuntingdon Valley, Willow Grove House Hunt
2648 Lamott Ave., Willow Grove, PA 19090 $224,900 - Price Reduced 3 Bed, 2 Bath 1,296 Sq Ft 5,663 Sq Ft Lot Single Family Home Brokered By: RE/MAX Action Realty-Horsham Open House: Sun 12/16, 1 PM - 3...
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