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Weather Impact Alert issued for high heat, humidity, chance of storms
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
Employee in Lancaster County charged for using company card to buy personal items; police
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — An employee for a company in Lancaster County that helps those with disabilities is facing charges after police say they racked up thousands of dollars worth of personal purchases on the company credit card. According to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police, Kim Vandersluys, 30, of Red Lion, is accused of […]
1,000 gallons of milk spill onto roadway after crash, causing closure in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A tanker truck carrying milk crashed in Lancaster County Monday, causing a closure on the roadway. Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash located in the 1100 block of May Post Office Road in Eden Township, Quarryville Fire Company posted onto Facebook. There were 1,000 gallons of […]
Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Lancaster County Monday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:15 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Lancaster County. Prepare for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 5:15 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Willow Street,...
Locally sourced restaurant Tied House closes in Lancaster County
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — A restaurant that was most known for its locally sourced cuisine and local brews recently announced its closure. The Tied House, located at 27-31 East Main Street in Lititz, Lancaster County announced over the weekend that they are now closed. The announced closure of the...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lancaster County, July 8-14
A house in Millersville that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lancaster County in the past week. In total, 413 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $376,204. The average price per square foot was $199.
Messick's Farm Equipment Invests in Solar
Messick's Farm Equipment, a provider of agricultural machinery and services in central Pennsylvania, invested in solar energy to increase its operational efficiency and lower energy costs. A 1.07-megawatt (MW) roof-mounted solar system was installed at Messick's Farm Equipment at their corporate headquarters in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, by Paradise Energy...
Multiple counties in Central PA announce extended senior center hours to help keep older residents cool
LANCASTER, Pa. — As the temperatures continue to soar on Monday, several area senior centers are offering extended hours to help keep Central Pennsylvania seniors cool. The Lancaster County Office of Aging announced that eight senior centers across the county will offer extended hours, while the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging said it will open three of its locations longer on Monday and Tuesday to help its seniors escape the heat.
Update: Heat advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania Tuesday and Wednesday
On Monday at 10:43 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from Tuesday 8 p.m. until Wednesday 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 105 degrees Tuesday afternoon and near 100...
These 14 Pa. towns have lost the most residents since 2020. See if your city made our list
As many Pennsylvania counties face a long-term decline in population, some cities and towns across the commonwealth have already started seeing their residents decrease since 2020. Population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that nearly 66% of Pennsylvania’s more than 2,500 municipalities saw their communities drop in size between...
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Pa. LGBTQ advocates cry foul on new group intent on advocacy, lobbying
There’s a new statewide LGBTQ lobbying group in town. Coming as it did ahead of Pride Month, the news would have been expected to generate a robust welcome from this historically marginalized population. But the rollout of Fairness Pennsylvania was met with substantial pushback from some established LGBTQ advocates....
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
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