Does Expecting the Worst Make it Less Likely to Happen?
Does expecting, or even preparing, for the worst make it less likely to happen? An illogical question indeed, but nonetheless, it sometimes seems that the terrible snow storms we expect never actually happen, and More...
PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution in Coming Winter Storm
File photo (by John Sikora). Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards today advised drivers that low temperatures, high winds, and timing near morning commutes mean caution More...
Digging out from blizzard a tale of two cities
Clearing key intersections like Bridge and Main streets is a priority for New Hope crews. It’s been nearly one week since Winter Storm Jonas dropped its first flakes on Lambertville and New Hope, and residents More...
What are the ethics of a parking spot on a snow-covered street?
“Savesies” across from City Hall in Lambertville You shovel out the on-street parking spot in front of your house and you don’t have a driveway. You grab some hot cocoa, shower off, or perhaps More...
New Hope declares ‘limited state of disaster emergency’ as heavy snows approach
Borough Hall (file photo) New Hope Mayor Larry Keller signed an emergency declaration Friday afternoon in anticipation of this weekend’s impending snow storm. It contains a lot of legal language, but basically More...
New Hope Borough Declares Disaster Emergency
Snow plows ready for action just off I-95 (Photo: John Sikora) Unedited: NEW HOPE BOROUGH, BUCKS COUNTY, PA PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY January 26, 2015 WHEREAS, New Hope Borough, Bucks County, Pennsylvania More...
Photos: A quiet Thanksgiving Day with touches of white around New Hope
(Photo: Barbara Peterson at portfolio b.) The often-bustling Borough of New Hope was serene and picturesque Thursday, with remaining touches of snow adding to the holiday atmosphere. Downtown was largely deserted, More...
PECO braces for another bruiser
With prognostications of 6-14 inches of heavy, wet snow Wednesday night into Thursday — along with possible rain, sleet, and high winds — electricity provider PECO Energy is not taking any chances. “We’ve More...
National Weather Service forecasts nasty Monday morning commute, icing and flooding mid-week
Ice melting at Ingham Creek waterfall near Bucks County Playhouse The National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mt. Holly predicts a stormy weather pattern this coming week as cold air moves back into the region. The More...
New Hope digs out
Jerry Deluca of New Street taking a break from shoveling snow Friday morning (Photo: Charlie Sahner) The first winter storm of the new year left large drifts of snow in its wake across the region, with an official More...