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Stonebridge Crossing Road is closed near near Houghs Creek in Upper Makefield, Pa., Sunday morning, July 16, 2023, following fatal flash flooding on Saturday. Several people were killed when torrential rains in area cause fast rising floodwaters washing away cars (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Search Ends for Infant Swept Away in Bucks County Flood

Upper Makefield police said Wednesday that they’ve ended the active search for 9-month-old Conrad Shields, who was swept away in a flash flood earlier this month that killed his 2-year-old sister, his mother, and four others.

FILE - Yardley Makefield Marine Rescue leaves the Yardley boat ramp heading down the Delaware River on  July 17, 2023, in Yardley, Pa. The family of a 2-year-old girl swept away along with another child by a flash flood that engulfed their vehicle on a Pennsylvania road is expressing gratitude at the discovery of a body believed to be hers.  The body was found early Friday, July 22,  in the Delaware River near a Philadelphia wastewater treatment plant about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from where Matilda Sheils was carried away, authorities said Friday night. (Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)
Police Narrow Search for Infant Lost in Bucks County Flood, After 2-Year-Old Sister’s Body Found

Upper Makefield Township police said in a Facebook post Sunday that although 2-year-old Matilda Sheils had been "brought home to her loving family" after her body was recovered Friday, officials are "devastated that we have not yet been able to reunite Conrad with his sister and family."

Yardley Makefield Marine Rescue leaving the Yardley Boat Ramp along N. River Road heading down the Delaware River on Monday morning July 17, 2023, in Yardley, Pa. Search and rescue units are looking for two lost children caught in flood waters Saturday. (Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Weather Is Impacting the Search to Find 2 Children Lost in Bucks County Flood

Officials said weather and river conditions were not conducive for planned search operations in the effort to find Matilda Sheils, 2, and her 9-month-old brother Conrad Sheils.

A roadblock is seen as crews search for a a pair of missing children swept away after weekend rains, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Washington Crossing, in Upper Makefield Township, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
5 Victims of Bucks County Flooding Identified as Search for 2 Children Continues

Authorities in Upper Makefield Township described the search for Matilda Sheils, 2, and her 9-month-old brother Conrad as a "massive undertaking.” Their mother was among five people who drowned in Saturday’s flash flooding.

Stonebridge Crossing Road is closed near near Houghs Creek in Upper Makefield, Pa., Sunday morning, July 16, 2023, following fatal flash flooding on Saturday. Several people were killed when torrential rains in area cause fast rising floodwaters washing away cars (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Rescue Crews Continue Search for Missing Children Swept Away in Bucks County Flood

The children are members of a South Carolina family that was visiting relatives when they got caught in a flash flood Saturday that claimed the lives of five people, including the mother of the missing children.

Maple Donuts in York (Photo: Maple Donuts)
Pennsylvania’s Sweet Delight: Exploring the Finest Donut Shops Across the State

Whether you crave something traditional, like a chocolate glazed, something more gourmet, like a pistachio baklava donut, or a plus-sized donut fit to serve an entire party, Pennsylvania has world class donut shops that offer all this, and more. Even fried chicken sandwiches.

This cute dog Zan is currently available for adoption at the Bucks County SPCA. (Photo: Bucks County SPCA)
Your Guide to Adopting a Shelter Pet: 5 Things You Need to Know

Your local animal shelter has dozens of cats, dogs, rabbits, and other critters just waiting to find their forever home. Here are some tips to help find the right furry companion for you and your family.