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A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New to the Olympics in 2024? Breaking, also known as breakdancing. The dance form is a pillar of hip-hop culture and got its start in the 1980s in...
Illegal poaching happens in Pennsylvania. A retired wildlife officer details encounters
While the majority of hunters follow the rules, there are people out under the cover of darkness illegally killing wildlife in Pennsylvania, including deer. Timothy “Tim” Flanigan, a retired wildlife conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission has recounted his experiences trying to catch poachers. ...
Pennsylvania governor says cannot support Nippon-US Steel merger
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said on Tuesday that he cannot support Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel in its current form because the United Steelworkers union is unhappy with the merger.
Moravian Softball Hosting ID Clinic on August 13
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University softball program will be hosting a prospect ID clinic on Tuesday, August 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Moravian's Blue & Grey Softball Field. The clinic is open to players graduating 2025-2028. Instruction will be given by the coaching staff, current players...
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is ready if his boss gets a new job
Pittsburgh, Pa. — If Gov. Josh Shapiro becomes vice president, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis would become Pennsylvania’s youngest and first-ever Black governor. Shapiro is widely believed to be one of several Democrats under consideration to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. Harris is the likely Democratic nominee for president, after President Joe Biden bowed out of his reelection bid on July 21. If Shapiro ascends to higher office and steps aside, Davis would serve the remainder of his term. ...
Powerball warning to check numbers as $150k sum won – spending just one extra dollar meant prize tripled
ONE lucky lottery player has won over $100,000 from a Powerball ticket, but they may not know it yet. The ticket could have been worth $50,000, but the player’s decision to spend $1 more meant their prize money was tripled to $150,000. Players have been urged to check their tickets to see if the prize […]
No. 1 player in PA wants to be a Penn State football ‘leader’ in 2026 recruiting class
Kevin Brown shocked many over the weekend. He made his official commitment to the Penn State football team following the Lasch Bash this past weekend. Now, the Nittany Lions have the No. 1 player in PA locked into its 2026 recruiting class. Brown has recently started to reflect on his role in the class moving forward, where he is already showing leadership skills.
9 men charged in Montgomery County gun trafficking ring officials say offered criminals 'one-stop shopping'
A “sophisticated” gun-trafficking ring that sold weapons in eight Pennsylvania counties has come to an end with the arrest of nine men charged for their alleged roles in the organization, announced on Tuesday.
CNN’s Harry Enten Declares That Josh Shapiro Is ‘Clearly’ Democrats’ Best VP Candidate: ‘An Answer Is Just Staring You Straight in the Face’
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten called Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Kamala Harris’s best potential running mate from an electoral perspective on Tuesday, musing that the answer is staring her “straight in the face.”. “Nationally, a lot of these guys aren’t particularly well known. So I think it’s...
Pa. man arrested for speeding on motorcycle with dog on lap and drugs in sock
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man from Pennsylvania was arrested after authorities said he was speeding on his motorcycle with a dog on his lap and drugs in his sock. Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release that 28-year-old Devin Yake was charged in connection with the incident in Lancaster County last week. State police said Yake was pulled over on Willow Valley Drive in West Lampeter Township around 12:30 a.m. on July 23 for multiple traffic violations, including speeding and careless driving. State police said Yake had a pit bull on his lap while driving and methamphetamine in his sock, plus marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Yake, who had active warrants for his arrest, was taken into custody and placed in the Lancaster County Prison. State police said he also appeared to be under the influence. The pit bull was taken to Yake's address and "released to a responsible party," state police said in the news release. Yake is facing a list of charges, including DUI and drug possession.
“American Pickers” Coming To East Texas
The popular TV show American Pickers is coming to East Texas. The show is looking for extensive, rare collections and other unique items for the show. Pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, or other businesses open to the public. If you or someone you know has an item they are ready to sell …
New law will allow Pa. Treasury to automatically return unclaimed property to owners
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Treasury is home to approximately $4.5 billion in unclaimed property such as abandoned stocks and bank accounts, uncashed checks, and unused safety deposit box contents. To return some of this property to rightful owners, the Pa. government has passed Act 81 of 2024. Act 81, which will take effect on Jan. 14, 2025, creates the new Pennsylvania Money Match program. Through this program, the Pa. Treasury is allowed to automatically return single-owner property valued up to $500. Prior to this,...
McCormick’s qualified immunity stance wins over police union
(The Center Square) — After staying quiet during his last re-election bid, Pennsylvania’s police union went against Sen. Bob Casey in favor of his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick. Concerns over the incumbent’s criminal justice policy matters, but one issue stood out. “Like the brave men and women of the PA Fraternal Order of Police, Dave […]
THE CHAMPS: Texas Rangers Bringing World Series Trophy Tour To East Texas
It Looks Like The Texas Rangers Won't Be Repeating As World Series Champs This Year But They Are Still Glowing From Winning It All Last Year. As of the writing of this article the Rangers are 3 games below .500 for the season with a few months left to turn it around and make another postseason run.
Air quality alert affecting Bucks County Friday
On Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Friday at midnight for Bucks County. "The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Thursday for The Philadelphia Metro area," says the National Weather Service. Guidance for air quality alerts: Insights...
200 More Tremors Hit New Jersey Since Magnitude 4.8 Quake
(TNS) - The 2.2 magnitude earthquake that shook western New Jersey early Wednesday was the 201st tremor in the state since a major 4.8 earthquake in early April rocked the eastern United States. The latest was centered about 3 miles east of Califon, a small borough in Hunterdon County that...
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