But in 1832, people believed cholera was linked to intemperance and vice, which were thought to weaken the body. According to the prevailing miasma theory, it caused outbreaks once airborne.

SEPTA has prepared service cuts to help close an operating deficit if it does not receive enough state aid to forestall them.

Delaware-based group AmeriStarRail is proposing a new Amtrak train route that can transport people between Los Angeles and New York in 72 hours.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Doylestown Arts Festival and the Bucks County Classic Sept. 6 and 7.