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PennDOT: Construction Activities Continue on I-95 in Philadelphia

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2 years ago

August 8, 2024

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PennDOT announced construction activities will continue next week on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

From 6 a.m. Monday, August 12, continuously until 3 p.m. Friday, August 16, the ramp from Aramingo Avenue to northbound and southbound I-95 at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange will be closed for concrete repair and intersection improvements. Motorists will be directed to the adjacent intersection of Aramingo Avenue and Adams Avenue for access to and from I-95.
Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 16, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, alternating left and right single lane closures will be in place on southbound I-95 between the Bridge Street and Betsy Ross Bridge interchanges for pavement repairs.
Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 16, a single lane closure will be in place at 9 p.m. followed by a double lane closure at midnight to 5 a.m. on northbound and southbound I-95 between Bleigh Avenue and Ashburner Street for reflector installation.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

The pavement repair and pavement reflector installation are part of PennDOT’s $37.4 million project to perform high-priority repairs on 27 I-95 bridges in Philadelphia, to maintain the functionality, safety, and mobility of the structures along this critical corridor.

The intersection work is part of the substantially completed, $93.6 million I-95 Section BR2 project to improve the connections with I-95 to and from the bridge and surface streets at the Betsy Ross Bridge interchange.

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‘A Tribute to the Tenors’ Salutes More than a Dozen Singers

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14 hours ago

March 7, 2026

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Bucks Live! – the series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – proudly presents “A Tribute to the Tenors” with John D. Smitherman.

Smitherman, one of the original Three American Tenors, showcases his incredible vocal range, commanding stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice equally at home in operatic arias and popular classics, Smitherman takes audiences on a musical journey celebrating the greatest tenor voices of all time.

The concert will be in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the BCCC’s main campus at 275 Swamp Rd. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. .The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission.

Smitherman pays homage to more than a dozen songsmiths, varying in style, including such iconic artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. The show features many favorites, including “You Raise Me Up,” “It’s Impossible,” “Magic Moments,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” and many more.

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Pothole Repair Continues Next Week in Bucks County

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2 days ago

March 6, 2026

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PennDOT announced maintenance crews will be working next week to repair deteriorated pavement on state roadways in Bucks County.

Drivers are advised that periodic daytime lane closures and possible slowdowns will occur next week at the followinn g locations:

Route 413 (Veterans Highway/Durham Road), Bristol and Buckingham townships
Durham Road, Middletown Township
State Road, Bensalem Township
Route 611 (Easton Road), Tinicum Township
Route 663 (John Fries Highway), Quakertown Borough and Milford Township
Almshouse Road, Doylestown and Warwick townships

Other Main Roadways:

I-76
I-95
U.S. 1
Route 63 (Woodhaven Road)

Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and refrain from distracted driving to keep themselves and our workers safe.

Since January 1, PennDOT District 6 has received more than 2,900 customer concerns regarding potholes and has used more than 740 tons of asphalt across the five-county Philadelphia region.

Human Interest - Bensalem Township

Police Seek Info on Missing Teen Believed to be in Lower Bucks Area

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

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Police from Plumstead Township Police Department with an assist from Tullytown Borough Police are asking for help from the community in attempting to locate a missing 17 year-old .

Ryan Jaatar Age 17 is 5ft 8in Brown eyes and has not been seen since January 3, 2026, police say.

Jaatar was last seen by his father at their residence in Plumstead Township.

Jaatar’s, according to investigators, is believed to be in the Levittown/Bristol/Croydon area.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Stacie Arnosky at sarnosky@plumstead.gov or 215-766-8741, ext. 120 or Contact the Tullytown Borough Police Department at 215-945-0999. You can also submit a confidential tip at through this link.