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Council Rock Newtown welcomed home from LLWS with big celebration
After their magical run in the Little League World Series came to an end, the Council Rock Newtown Little League Team returned home to Bucks County on Wednesday night."Being away from your family for three weeks, and then coming home to the whole town, it's just crazy having so much support behind you," said Greyson Gage, one of the players.The team bus received an escort from the fire department as it entered Chandler Fields in Newtown - the exact spot where the team's journey started.Fresh off the bus from Williamsport, the team was greeted by cheers, confetti, and hugs.They returned...
High school football gets back underway tonight in western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's the first Friday night of the high school football season in western Pennsylvania!With plenty of big storylines for teams throughout the WPIAL and the Pittsburgh area, it's going to be an exciting season. Here are some of the biggest storylines to look forward to. Aliquippa gets back to businessAfter an offseason of legal fights and court battles, it's back to business for Aliquippa. The defending champions in 4A made their case in court as to why they shouldn't be bumped up to 5A and they won that battle. They'll kick off their season next week against Belle Vernon and will...
Real estate sales in central Pa.: Chase Bank, Cava, others lease space
There are 27 commercial real estate transactions in 20 southcentral Pennsylvania municipalities on our latest list. These newly leased or purchased spaces will be used for restaurants, a bank, an animal rescue, churches, an insurance office, a convenience store, an AT&T store, and housing, among other uses. If you purchase...
Pennsylvania animal rescue gives dogs on euthanasia list in Texas a second chance
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An animal rescue in Pennsylvania is trying to save as many dogs as it can from the euthanasia list at an animal shelter in Texas.It's a race against time to find fosters or adopters in Western Pennsylvania, and Bark About It Rescue is not giving up on these canines in need.The rescue said a 1-year-old lab mix named Alina was set to be euthanized after 2 p.m. on Wednesday at BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions in Houston. It is a municipal shelter that cannot close its intake. Alina and two other puppies, sweet Rin Tin Tin and...
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State is prepared to take on up to $700 million in debt to renovate Beaver Stadium, a price tag drawing scrutiny at a time when the university is implementing steep budget cuts and offering buyouts to some employees. The school has emphasized that the...
Archaea Energy, Waste Connections open RNG plant in Pennsylvania
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of BP, and The Woodlands, Texas-based Waste Connections Inc. have opened their first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Pennsylvania. The plant is adjacent to the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township, which came online in July and is owned by a Waste Connections subsidiary. “We...
VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz neatly sidestepped the Wawa-Sheetz debate here in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of Minnesota, was having breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates when the...
'It's very emotional': Pa. National Guard troops deploying to train Ukraine soldiers
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hensley originally joined the Pennsylvania National Guard for college money, but September will mark 23 years of service to his country. The Denver, Pa., resident was even deployed with the Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Iraq in 2009, yet still remained in the service after he returned home to his family. ...
Josh Shapiro and Jason Kelce as 'Odd Couple' that wasn't
(The Center Square) — In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost...
Things to Do: Street rods in Macungie
The cars will be the stars at The Wheels of Time Street Rod Association's 45th annual Rod & Custom Jamboree at Macungie Memorial Park in Macungie, Lehigh County. Held every year on the weekend before Labor Day, the jamboree boasts more than 1,500 custom cars and street rods, complete with bands, games, special features, and fun for the entire family. Proceeds benefit more than two dozen charitable organizations and scholarship programs.
Philadelphia police ID woman killed in arson fire; suspect facing murder charges
A man is being charged with murder in connection with an arson fire that left a woman dead on Friday morning in Philadelphia.The blaze broke out in a tightly packed neighborhood of rowhomes in the 1800 block of East Russell Street around 4:30 a.m.When fire crews arrived, they found 66-year-old Evelyn Payne inside one of the properties. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.A woman is dead after a fire damaged several rowhomes in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section. Police say a man was also taken into custody.Police say 38-year-old Shadeek McDowell was taken into custody at the...
Independence Blue Cross Champions Share Food Program
IBX volunteers visit Share Food Program’s facility every month to help further the nonprofit’s reach. For more than 85 years, Independence Blue Cross has been deeply committed to partnering with organizations helping to improve the health and well-being of people throughout the Philadelphia region. The company’s longstanding relationship with Share Food Program demonstrates how partnerships between nonprofits and programs, like the IBX Blue Crew, can achieve the greatest possible impact on the health of communities.
Abington Friends’ new Head of School details goals, strategic plan, ‘Fourth Century Center’ initiatives
Nicole Hood, Abington Friends’ Head of School, was featured by the Philadelphia Business Journal in an article titled “Abington Friends’ new head of school Nicole Hood focuses on strategic planning“. Hood, who was appointed in October 2023 and began her tenure on July 1, discussed what...
Retired teacher and 'Abbott Elementary' namesake aiming to inspire with Pennsylvania Conference for Women keynote
Retired Philadelphia teacher and “Abbott Elementary” namesake Joyce Abbott says she wants to inspire women, and speaking at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, will give her an opportunity to do just that.
Four men charged in I-80 drug bust
Four men, three from Philadelphia and one from Butler, were arrested after a traffic stop on I-80 in Scrubgrass Township led to the discovery of drugs in their vehicle. The men displayed nervous behavior, and a drug-sniffing dog alerted police to the presence of drugs. A search revealed heroin/fentanyl, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia hidden in the car’s center console. All four were charged with drug-related felonies and misdemeanors, and are awaiting preliminary hearings.
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