Flooding lashes Bucks County as bridges wash out and homes flood
Dozens rescued from about 100 flooded homes and vehicles as heavy rains swelled streets in Bucks and Luzerne counties. Up to 7.5 inches fell in Bucks with the Lower Neshaminy Creek rising above flood stage. Evacuations occurred in several townships, power outages affected thousands, and emergency crews patrolled door to door while rescue centers opened. No injuries were reported.
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Philadelphia
Bucks County
Luzerne County
Steve Bekanich
Neshaminy Creek
Southampton
Northampton
Red Cross
Ed Meyers
Katharine Watson
Gravel Hill
Lower Southampton
Pittsburgh airport to undergo $6 million terminal upgrades
The Allegheny County Airport Authority plans about $6 million in improvements at Pittsburgh International Airport next year. Upgrades cover carpeting, a new baggage carousel, exterior cleaning, enhanced signage, and multilingual arrival boards to better assist international travelers, with total ongoing projects nearing $10.8 million. Incremental work includes glass elevators, and a four to six car people mover renovation to modernize facilities.
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Imperial
Pittsburgh International Airport
Allegheny County Airport Authority
Kent George
Airport Authority
United Airlines
US Airways
United
New York July Falls Short of 90 Degree Heat Record
A cool misty July winds down in New York as the region endures one of its coolest Julys on record with an average around 72 degrees and rainfall higher than normal. Residents note the unusual weather while forecasts predict possible thundershowers through Wednesday. Nearby, drought-hit Appalachia benefits from the extra rainfall and rafting tours report a strong season.
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New York
Nelson Payne
Manhattan
Central Park
Payne
Joanne Graff
Glens Falls
Upstate
Consolidated Edison
New York City
Central
Appalachians
West Virginia
Paul Breur
Mountain River Tours
Hico
W.va
DiMuccio Wins Close Playoff At Local Golf Title
DiMuccio and Lurenta battled to a playoff after tight front and back nine. DiMuccio saved par from 30 feet on 18 and clinched the tournament with a clutch par on the playoff hole, while Lurenta praised his rival’s late birdie run and looked toward next year.
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DiMuccio
Lurenza
Johnny
Renta
Lurenta
Ralphie
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Whitaker
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Warminster
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Pennsylvania
Great Lakes
Rich Kane
National Weather Service
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Christine Stokoe
Rhode Island
Kayleen
W. Neshannock Ave
New Wilmington
Dom Marzano
Mal Bey
Wilmington
Fiat
Daily Wear
SCA
Dee
East Washington St
Beckford St
NACC
Telcorp
Business
Samsung Telecommunications
Wilmington Rd
St. Francis Hospital
Joe Kollar
John Luellen
Melissa Kolin
David Szilagy
D.O
Arlene Crisci
Ken Greer
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