Most Read Stories – The Year 2019

Take a look back at LevittownNow.com‘s most read stories of 2019.

1. Two Drivers Killed In Crash Caused By ‘Reckless Speed,’ Chief Says
   The year’s most read story came in the final weeks on 2019. It was the December 5 double-fatal crash on Route 13 in Tullytown Borough. Police Chief Daniel Doyle said the crash was the cause of “reckless speed.” A few days after, police released the identification of the two men who died.
2. Trenton Resident ID’ed As Man Found Murdered In Langhorne
   The still unsolved May murder of Jamar Tucker, 36, of Trenton, was among the most read stories. From our article breaking the news to the follow-up stories, readers were captivated by this homicide in the quiet streets of tiny Langhorne Borough.
3. Mother Of 18-Year-Old Crash Victim: ‘She Loved Everyone’
   The June death of Madison L. Cameron, who had attended Harry S. Truman High School, captured reader’s attention. Jenn Siegel, Cameron’s mother, was gracious enough to share her daughter’s story and also a warning: “Everybody buckle up. A young girl might be alive today if she had taken the 30 seconds to buckle up.”
4. Police Release ID Of Motorcyclist Killed
   The tragic death of 20-year-old Levittown resident Joseph Demartino in June struck a cord with readers. A small memorial was set up near the scene of the crash along Oxford Valley Road in Falls Township.
5. Teen Who Died After Storm Remembered For Work Ethic, Smile
   The community came together after Neshaminy High Schools student Phillip Oseredzuk died after being swept away in the rain-swollen Mill Creek. “My son was my best friend,” the elder Phillip Oseredzuk said. “I miss him more than anything.” The community has continued to come together to remember Oseredzuk’s legacy.
6. Pennsbury Prom 2019
   LevittownNow.com‘s coverage of “Prom to the Music” was highly read. From the pre-prom guide to the hundreds of photos we posted, readers couldn’t get enough. Rapper Desiigner performed along with DJ Pauly D.
7. EXCLUSIVE: Redevelopment Planned For Oxford Valley Mall
   Two years of digging by three reporters led to this August scoop of proposed redevelopment at the Oxford Valley Mall in Middletown, one of the largest business zones in the area. We covered the story as the zoning amendments and proposals made it through the bureaucratic process. In the future, we’ll continue to cover the proposed development as plans move forward.
8. Investigation Continues After ‘Girl Full Of Life’ Murdered
   The late October shooting death of 22-year-old Cashe Conover was among the most read stories. The death continues to be under investigation. We are currently working on a story that we provide new details on the case.
9. Five Killed In Morrisville Apartment Died Of Strangulation, Asphyxiation
   A story that happened just on the border of our coverage area attracted national attention in winter and spring. In a Morrisville Borough apartment, five people were murdered and police charged a mother and her daughter. The case is expected to have a preliminary hearing in the new year.
10. Court Order Closes ‘Nuisance’ Ballpark Tavern
    The Ballpark Tavern closure garnered a lot of clicks. The infamous local strip club and drinking spot was shut down by law enforcement after being called a nuisance bar.

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