2nd Alarm Fire Damages Home in Perkasie; No Injuries Reported

PERKASIE, Pa. — Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a 2nd alarm house fire Thursday night in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County. Emergency crews were dispatched around 11:00 p.m. to the 200 block of West Walnut Street for reports of a working residential fire. Arriving units confirmed flames coming from a two-story residential structure, prompting commanders to strike a second alarm…

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The crash happened Feb. 19 on Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township.

UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — Police in Upper Macungie Township are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a vehicle that may have witnessed a deadly crash last month. According to township police, the crash occurred February 19 on Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township and resulted in the death of a Carbon County man. Investigators believe a…

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Rainy, Foggy Day Expected Across Bucks and Lehigh Valley

Residents across Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, and surrounding southeastern Pennsylvania should prepare for a wet and foggy day as steady rain moves through the region. According to the latest forecast, rain will fall throughout the day, with widespread fog developing later in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach a high near 44 degrees, with light east winds increasing…

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Adult Found Dead Near Practice Field at Central Bucks West High School

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Authorities are investigating after an adult man was found dead Wednesday night near an athletic field on the campus of Central Bucks West High School in Bucks County. According to school officials, the body was discovered in the area near Pettine Field, a practice and athletic facility located on the school grounds. In an email sent to…

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School Board Accepts Resignation of Quakertown Community School District Superintendent

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — The Quakertown Community School District is facing renewed uncertainty after the school board voted Tuesday night to accept the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman. Friedman had been on leave since February 13, when the district announced he was stepping away from his duties immediately due to what officials described only as a personnel matter. The district…

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School Bus Driver Charged With DUI After Carrying 54 Children in Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Montgomery County authorities say a school bus driver is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence while transporting dozens of elementary school students earlier this month. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Douglass Township Police Chief Robert Evans announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for 46-year-old Kelly Weber of Boyertown. Investigators say…

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MARKETS PLUNGE AS DOW FALLS OVER 1,000 POINTS AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS

Oil Surge and War Fears Trigger Broad Sell-Off on Wall Street March 3, 2026 Wall Street experienced a sharp sell-off Tuesday as escalating conflict in the Middle East rattled investors and sent oil prices climbing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points during trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped around 2%, marking one of…

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