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Firefighters battle a vehicle fire in Lancaster County
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. — Crews responded to a commercial vehicle fire in Lancaster County around 6:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The fire occurred at the intersection of Kready Avenue and North George Street in Millersville. Lancaster dispatchers tell us that no injuries have been reported...
Two people killed, multiple injured in fiery Egg Harbor Township, NJ crash: Police
Multiple fatalities were reported after a multi-vehicle crash Friday night in South Jersey.It happened just before 8:30 p.m. on the 8000 block of the Black Horse Pike in the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township.The view from Chopper 6 showed at least three vehicles involved, including one that went up in flames.According to police, a 2017 silver Nissan Sentra was driving westbound on the Black Horse Pike when it unexpectedly entered the eastbound lanes travelling in the wrong direction.The silver Nissan then collided head-on with a 2018 Kia Forte. The Kia Forte was pushed backwards into a 2020...
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
MontCo man killed in Colebrookdale Twp. motorcycle crash
COLEBROOKDALE TWP., Pa. - Authorities say a 24-year-old man was killed Friday morning in a motorcycle crash in Colebrookdale Twp. Police say Joseph Turi of Upper Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital following an accident involving a motorcycle and tractor trailer on Rt. 73 (W. Philadelphia Ave.) at South Funk Road.
Where would Guardians be right now with healthy Shane Bieber? Hey, Hoynsie!
PHILADELPHIA -- Do you have a Guardians question that you’d like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? You can subscribe to Subtext here, text Hoynsie at 216-208-4346 for a two-week free trial or email him at phoynes@cleveland.com. Hey, Hoynsie: What do you think the Guardians would be doing if...
Man goes missing in Montco, last spotted in Philly, family says
Family members are searching for a man who they say went missing in Montgomery County and was last spotted in Philadelphia. Paul James Asman, 23, was near 321 Morris Road in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, back on July 19, 2024, when he ran into the woods near Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Academy, his family said. Family members said he then boarded a train from Ambler, Pennsylvania, to Jefferson Station in Philadelphia. He was last seen that night at 7:43 p.m. walking towards the Fashion District in Center City, according to his family.
This Montgomery County Town is Considered the Best Place for Families to Live
Fortune Magazine has named Upper Merion Township, as one of the top 50 "best places for families to live," securing the No. 2 spot. Fortune Magazine has named Upper Merion Township, as one of the top 50 “best places for families to live,” securing the No. 2 spot, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Academy of Vocal Arts Unveils 90th Season
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) has announced the details of its 90th anniversary season. Staring off the 2024-25 season is the New Artist Recital, featuring the 10 resident artists of the incoming class. Performance Date: September 26, 2024. The Giargiari Bel Canto Competition comes next. Danielle Orlando accompanies. Performance...
Sedgwick Theater to undergo $8 million renovation following ownership change
The historic Sedgwick Theater will get a makeover following its new acquisition by its longtime tenant, Quintessence Theatre Group. Quintessence has purchased the Mt. Airy property from David and Betty Ann Fellner for $2.3 million, the organization said Friday. Over the next few years, Quintessence plans to spent $8 million to add more seating and replicate the theater's original marquee. The Sedgwick opened in 1928 as a movie theater.
ADA's 34th Anniversary Highlighted by Philadelphia's Commitment to Inclusion and Emergency Preparedness
As we mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a perspective worth exploring is the enduring legacy of this landmark civil rights legislation and how individuals like Adina Karten are working to uphold its tenets. The ADA, which formalized a commitment to equality and accessibility for persons with disabilities on July 26, 1990, aimed to eradicate the blatant and subtle injustices faced by an often overlooked demographic.
Teen Shot In Head At Recording Studio: Philadelphia Police
The victim was shot in the left side of the head in a third-floor recording studio, according to authorities. It happened on the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue just before 5 p.m. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, police said. No arrests had been made and no weapons recovered...
AM Radio Trio band to perform at Protestant Home
AM Radio Trio band will perform a free concert on Wednesday, July 31, at the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6401 Martins Mill Road. The concert will start at 7 p.m. in the air-conditioned PPH social hall. There is convenient parking on campus. All are welcome. AM Radio Trio is a three-piece...
72-Year-Old Woman Stable After Being Grazed by Bullet in South Philadelphia Shooting
A 72-year-old woman is recovering after being grazed by a bullet yesterday afternoon in South Philadelphia. According to NBC Philadelphia, the incident occurred just before 5 p.m. on the 1200 block of Porter Street. Officials reported that the woman sustained a graze wound to the stomach but is now listed in stable condition.
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games
On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics, a legend of the Games was in Philly to help inspire local businesses. Jackie Joyner-Kersee — who won three Olympic gold, one silver and three bronze medals during her illustrious career — joined members of BCA Philadelphia at the Kimmel Center to regale them with tales of her upbringing, as well as the adversities she faced and overcame to reach the pinnacle of track and field.
Can texting new parents to report their blood pressure help address maternal mortality? These doctors think so
PHILADELPHIA — Two Penn Medicine physicians had an unorthodox idea for reducing the number of patients who develop dangerously high blood pressure in the weeks after giving birth: Stop asking them to come into the doctor’s office for blood pressure screenings. Dangerously high blood pressure, is a leading...
Santa announces the Philly Holiday Spectacular
Santa Claus made a stop in Philadelphia for Christmas in July to announce the “Philly Holiday Spectacular.” He also took pictures and sang holiday songs in front of city hall. The holiday show will be at the Kimmel Center on December 14th. Ticket for the show go on sale on Friday at nonamepops.org.
Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two decades ago, Ariel Lajara participated in Freedom Schools Literacy Academy, a four-week paid apprenticeship summer program designed to inspire high school and college students of color to pursue a career in teaching and education advocacy.
FYI Philly's sneak peek at shows coming to Broadway in Philadelphia this season
This week on FYI Philly, the stars of Broadway are taking center stage.We've got a backstage pass to the shows Ensemble Arts Philly is bringing to Philadelphia for the 2024-25 season.We also look at the upcoming season for The Philadelphia Orchestra.Ensemble Arts Philly: Broadway Shows | Tickets | Facebook | InstagramPhiladelphia Orchestra | Tickets | Facebook | InstagramEnsemble Arts Philly welcomes Rhubarb Hospitality to concession areasRhubarb Hospitality Collection by Oak View Group is the newest addition to Ensemble Arts Philly.The group will be in charge of concessions for all of the Broadway shows and orchestra concerts across all venues.They debuted...
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