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Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Drug death prosecutions on the rise, but most overdoses still go unpunished
Prosecutions of drug delivery resulting in death cases have increased in recent years, but still the vast majority of fatal overdoses in Northeast Pennsylvania and across the state go unpunished, according to recent data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The data — released as state lawmakers contemplate a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for the offense — show that 16 people have been charged in Luzerne County with drug delivery resulting in death since the county's first arrests were announced...
Heat advisory in effect for Philly region on Monday with feels-like temperatures in the low 100s
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Once again we hit the mid-90s across the Philadelphia area Sunday with many locations feeling like the low 100s. We'll see muggy conditions overnight, with partly cloudy skies. Monday starts off with temperatures in the 70s. There could be a bit of fog in spots early Monday, so keep that in mind for the morning commute.A heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday, meaning the heat and humidity will combine to make it feel between 100 and 102 degrees. While rain chances may not give us much of a chance for any relief, there is a small chance...
Stolen car strikes Philadelphia police cruiser during traffic stop; suspect apprehended
A suspect was apprehended after a stolen vehicle struck a Philadelphia police cruiser Saturday night.It happened at approximately 9 p.m. along Broad Street and Susquehanna Avenue.Authorities say an officer was conducting a traffic stop when the police cruiser was hit.The other vehicle, which was reported as stolen, fled the scene.Investigators later found the car ditched at North Orkney Street and West Cumberland Street.From there, officers say a suspect fled the area on foot.The suspect was apprehended later on Lawrence Street.Police say the officer who was inside the cruiser when it was struck was not injured.There is no word yet on the suspect or what led to the collision.
The Zoo and the Philadelphia Community – The Way It’s Been for 150 Years.
Philadelphia’s Zoo Was a First in America. It’s Community Service Continues to This Day. If you are looking for the perfect pairing of commitment to the community in Philadelphia, you’ve picked a great combination with the Eagles and the Philadelphia Zoo. The Eagles dedication to the community continues this August 8th which is yet another Eagles Fly Night at the Zoo. The private, virtual event, is reserved for the families of children undergoing treatment for cancer. The virtual event, which features insight from the Zoo Keepers and information about the Philadelphia Zoo. Jr. 76ers and Kids Club events have also been held at the Zoo.
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat Saturday
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated over the weekend due to a bomb threat, a state spokesperson confirmed Saturday.According to Eric Veronikis with the PA Department of General Services, police evacuated the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and Judicial Center on July 6 after a bomb threat was emailed to all members of the House of Representatives and Senate."The Capitol Police immediately worked with House and Senate security, as well as the Office of the PA Courts, to issue an immediate evacuation notice to those in the buildings," Veronikis said in a statement.Capitol Police...
Downtown Glenside Foundation to host annual Christmas in July Festival on July 27, vendors wanted
The Downtown Glenside Foundation is hosting their annual Christmas in July Festival on Saturday, July 27 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. “Get an early jump on holiday shopping while also enjoying local music and food trucks,” the Foundation said in a post. The event is still in need of vendors....
Keswick Collective in Glenside to host Keswick Kids’ Night Out – Summer Special on July 19
The Keswick Collective in Glenside is inviting the community to their Keswick Kids’ Night Out – Summer Special from 5:30pm to 10:30pm on Friday, July 19. “The event offers an amazing night for kids with dinner, games, crafts, karaoke, dancing, and a movie, plus ice cream from The Weldon Fountain,” owner Colleen McDermott said.
History with Chuck: Cheltenham alumni once teamed up to win bronze at the 1972 Summer Olympics
As the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, France draw closer to their opening ceremonies on Friday, July 26, local historian Chuck Langerman shared two former Olympians who graduated from Cheltenham High School. Charles Horter (above and below left) and the late Don Cohan (above and below right) teamed...
Fire crews battle rooftop blaze in Dresher
The Fort Washington and Edge Hill fire companies successfully battled a rooftop blaze on the evening of Saturday, July 6. Officials said units were dispatched to the 3300 block of Jeffrey Drive in Dresher shortly before 8:00pm. Responders were on scene for several hours and were able to bring the...
Pa. Senate confirms Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Department of Health Secretary
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Pennsylvania State Senate this confirmed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nomination of Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Secretary Bogen was appointed to her post by Gov. Shapiro following more than three decades as a...
4 Phillies pitchers named MLB All-Stars with 1 glaring omission
The MLB All-Star Game is set for July 16 in Arlington and we can expect to see a franchise-record seven Philadelphia Phillies in this year's Midsummer Classic. A couple of wonderful surprises were previously announced, with 3/4 of the National League starting infield made up of Philadelphia Phillies with Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm voted as starters.
FREE TO READ: When colleges close, students are left scrambling. Some never go back to school
More colleges around the country have been closing as they cope with steep declines in enrollment. That's a consequence of both changing demographics and the effects of the pandemic. The closures in recent years have left tens of thousands of students in limbo — and at increased risk of never finishing their degrees at all. Students at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts were thrown into panic mode two weeks ago, as they got the startling news that their school would be shutting down within days. Many students are not sure what they will do next.
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers,...
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