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Calls Mount for Quakertown Police Chief’s Resignation After Student Protest Arrests

Pressure is growing on Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree following the arrest of five juveniles during a student protest Friday, as residents packed a...

Bucks County Inmate Captured in Carlisle After Escaping UPenn Hospital Custody

Shawn Dempsey, 57, an inmate from Bucks County, was taken into custody Thursday night in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, after escaping supervision during a medical visit...

Upd8: Strouse says underlying issues remain in Veterans Affairs

By Tom WaringWire Staff WriterEric Shinseki has resigned as secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but Democratic congressional candidate Kevin Strouse said underlying...

Montgomery County Events Calendar: 6/11/14–6/18/14

Wednesday, June 11Adoption Information Meeting: This event will take place at the Pearl S. Buck Welcome Center, 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, at 10 a.m....

Pennsylvania black bears wander into town

By Matt SchicklingWire Staff WriterBlack bears have been making unscheduled appearances throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties this spring, causing a stir among residents and law...

Different strokes

Abington Arts Center opens eclectic summer solo series.By Matt SchicklingWire Staff WriterGerard Brown, who also teaches at Tyler, occupies the gallery adjacent to DiBello. He has...

Montgomery County Calendar: 6/4–6/11

Babies and Books: This event will take place at the Upper Moreland Free Public Library, 109 Park Avenue in Willow Grove, at 10 a.m....

Chalkboards to smart boards

Abington, Lower Moreland and Hatboro-Horsham school districts rolled out new technology initiatives this school year.By Jack FirnenoWire EditorAbington superintendent Dr. Amy Sichel is the first person...

Sounds of summer: The Bensalem concert series begins this week.

The Bensalem concert series begins this week.By Matt SchicklingWire Staff WriterBucks County locals will not need a time machine to revisit the past this summer. The...

Upd8: Strouse criticizes Corbett’s order to allow fracking

By Tom WaringWire Staff WriterKevin Strouse, the Democratic candidate in the 8th Congressional District, called on U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick to denounce Gov. Tom Corbett’s...

Under the radar

Hatboro Council calls attention to legislation for traffic enforcement.By Matt SchicklingWire Staff WriterThe Hatboro Borough Council is looking to accelerate legislation to slow the pace...

Boyle wins 13th Congressional District Democratic primary

By Tom WaringWire Staff WriterState Rep. Brendan Boyle last Tuesday won a surprisingly easy victory in the 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, declaring victory at...
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