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Inside the rift that could define the future of Pennsylvania politics
John Fetterman was angry. The Democratic senator from Pennsylvania was readying to speak at a disaster response press conference in Bucks County on July 16, 2023, just hours after flooding in Upper Makefield that ultimately killed seven people. Local officials spoke for a few minutes to offer an initial update for the assembled press. Then, Gov. Josh Shapiro provided information on what his administration was doing to respond to the emergency.
Rise in Montco Democrats Could Sway Election
As City Democrats move out to Montco, Chester, and Bucks, red and purple districts are turning blue in the lead up to a contentious election. Montgomery County and the surrounding suburbs are seeing a surge in registered Democrats as the population increases, reports Katie Bernard and Assem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This surge could benefit Kamala Harris and the Democrats in November.
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Raises Awareness Around Men’s Health
YGBW strives to raise awareness of men's health, with President & CEO Bertram Lawson leading the charge with open, honest conversations. YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is raising awareness of potential health complications impacting men and is striving to promote healthy habits by having honest conversations around the topic. “Men...
Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR | August 16, 2024
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30am and 6:30pm for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR. Each week she’s joined by reporters to talk about the stories they’ve been following. These journalists are experts in their beats and offer you a greater understanding of the stories they’re working on.
Four Theaters Unite for Lauren Gunderson’s Adaptation of Little Women
MALVERN, PA; PALO ALTO, CA; PITTSBURGH, PA; and SKOKIE, IL — In an unprecedented collaborative effort, four regional theaters have jointly commissioned celebrated playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women. This new adaptation will enjoy a “rolling” world premiere with productions occurring between 2024 and 2026 in the partnering theaters’ home locales.
Hearings begin in Bethlehem Landfill expansion lawsuit
EASTON, Pa. — Hearings started Thursday to determine whether eight people and several local institutions have the right to sue Bethlehem Landfill and Lower Saucon Township in a proceeding that could block the landfill’s expansion. The group, made up of eight township residents plus St. Luke’s Anderson Campus...
Behind the merger: How Jefferson and LVHN combined
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — This month, Lehigh Valley Health Network and Jefferson Health merged to become a regional provider spanning the Lehigh Valley down to Philadelphia and into parts of New Jersey. It was not Jefferson’s first merger, but was among its largest. The combined health care company now oversees...
First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Historic Carriage Home in Wayne
A beautiful historic carriage home on 3.34 acres with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. Originally built in 1920, this stunning residence has been transformed into a French-inspired architectural marvel. Highlights include the majestic grand foyer with hardwood floors, a chef’s...
It won’t be a washout, but the weekend could bring excessive rainfall, flash flooding risks
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The arrival of a slow-moving weather system will make for an unsettled weekend, forecasters say, with an excessive rainfall risk Sunday for the Lehigh Valley. While the next two days won’t be a washout, showers and thunderstorms will increase as the system arrives from the west,...
Following Eight-year Legal Battle, Paoli Couple Awarded $10 Million in Win Against Comic Book Grading Giant
After an 8-year legal battle, Paoli couple Matt and Emily Meyers won $10 million in their lawsuit against Certified Guaranty Company. After a legal battle that lasted eight years, Paoli couple Matt and Emily Meyers won $10 million in their lawsuit against Certified Guaranty Company, the international comic book grading giant, write Milan Varia and Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Baseball Helps Reality Television Star — a Doctor from Pottstown — Come to Terms with His Sexuality
Before becoming a successful doctor known for his role on the TLC reality show My Feet Are Killing Me, Pottstown native Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, according to an essay he wrote for Outsports. For years, baseball was his life. However,...
2 charged with robbing N.J. motel customers at gunpoint
Two men from Pennsylvania were arrested Tuesday and charged with the gunpoint robbery of people staying at a Sussex County motel earlier this month, authorities said. Three men wearing masks entered a room at Cobmin Ridge Motel on Route 206 in Branchville about 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, according to New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan.
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: PennLive’s new sports editor, Austin Hertzog, and more Mid-Penn chatter
On this week’s edition of the Pa. High School Football Report podcast, newly hired PennLive sports editor Austin Hertzog joins the crew. Hertzog, a Lancaster County native and University of Pittsburgh grad, discusses his new gig, dealing with the high demands of co-host Dan Sostek, a fellow Pitt alum, and PennLive’s coverage plans for the terrific fall sports season and beyond.
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
Teacher shortage continues to be a problem in our nation, how Delaware plans to solve it
DELAWARE – The United States of America has been experiencing a teacher shortage, and with the school year on the way, the pressure is starting to set in. Vice President of Seaford School District Dr. Jeffrey Benson said teachers are the backbone of our country. “Teachers are the foundation of every profession in the nation, or in the world that we all have, it starts with our teachers’ workforce.”
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