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Lithium-ion batteries are still a danger, even in the trash [Lancaster Watchdog]
More likely than not, somewhere near you is a battery that has the power to set a relentless fire that can’t be extinguished with water alone. That’s the reality of lithium-ion batteries, which today are more prevalent than ever. Cellphones, earbuds, smartwatches — they all could initiate chemical reactions that ignite serious fires that require special chemicals to extinguish.
Women’s Volleyball 2024 Slate Set
Lancaster Bible College Athletics and the Women’s Volleyball program has released its 2024 schedule in anticipation of the upcoming season. After a visit to the United East Volt Division Championship, the Chargers will look to make another postseason run. The Chargers open the regular season on the road at Moravian on Friday, August 30 at 5:00 p.m. Season in Review: The Chargers finished with 18 wins, the second time in a row for the program, going 18-11 overall and 5-1 in the United East. This included win streaks of both six and four games in-a-row finishing the year 4-1 with…
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Cause of massive York warehouse fire could take time because of destruction: fire chief
York City fire officials and detectives are working to determine what caused the massive warehouse fire on Friday evening. "It's under investigation," York City Fire Chief William Sleeger said. ...
2 Hospitalized After Separate Back Stabbings On Central PA Streets: Police
Marvin Henson has been charged with aggravated assault and Emelidihbette Murphy has been charged with harassment following the second stabbing police explained, although court documents were unavailable as of Monday at 1 p.m. The two men were fighting each other in the 100 block of N. Queen St. around 11:55...
PA man accused of starting fight at gentlemen’s club, injuring trooper
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after starting a fight at a gentlemen’s club and assaulting an officer, according to police. Richard Garland-Moore Jones, 27, of Columbia Crossroads, is facing charges from an incident at The End Zone Sports Club in Huston Township on Saturday evening. Jones and his friend, […]
National Night Out Events in Carlisle - Shippensburg - Boiling Springs
National Night Out is an annual event, started in 1984, to promote neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships. Since then, millions of people in 16,000 communities have taken part in National Night Out events such as block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events. This year, National Night Out...
In reversal, Harford County Public Schools ok's AP African American Studies
Following hours of testimony and a meeting late into the night, the Harford County School Board changed its June decision and approved the AP African American Studies course for the new school year.
1,000 gallons of milk spill onto roadway after crash, causing closure in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A tanker truck carrying milk crashed in Lancaster County Monday, causing a closure on the roadway. Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash located in the 1100 block of May Post Office Road in Eden Township, Quarryville Fire Company posted onto Facebook. There were 1,000 gallons of […]
Man charged in Rachel Morin’s death to face October hearings
The man charged with killing Rachel Morin faces three court hearings in October. The suspect, Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, a 23-year-old from El Salvador, is charged with first- and second-degree murder; first- and second-degree rape; third-degree sex offense and kidnapping. He is being held without bail in the Harford County Detention Center. Man charged in Rachel Morin killing denied ...
Inclusive dance teacher inspires Harford County community while battling stage 4 cancer
BALTIMORE - A dance studio in Harford County is home to an inclusive dance program for people with physical or developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other developmental delays."You shouldn't label yourself as a disability but as an ability," dance student Ciara Gentry said.Dancers 8 years and older are given the opportunity to participate in the class led by Coach Nicole Dover. "When the lights go on and everybody lines up, it's like wow, I can't believe Nicole got all those kids to do all those things on that stage," dance parent Deborah Vrankin said.While...
Dauphin County chocolatier wins ‘Academy Awards’ of candy making
A Dauphin County candy maker recently won a sweet award. In June, Chocolates by Tina Marie in Hummelstown took home the inaugural Grand Confection Award from the Retail Confectioners International’s annual convention and expo in Buffalo, N.Y. Owner Tina Olaf-Lerch competed against about 30 chocolatiers from across the United...
Bethel Twp. supervisors confirm bridge ownership, plan to replace superstructure
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Micah Parsons hosts football camp in Harrisburg looking to make an impact
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — NFL star and Harrisburg native Micah Parsons was back in his hometown on Monday looking to make a positive community impact. Parsons offered a free football camp to those ages 6-16 years old. It was held at Harrisburg High School, which is wear Parsons attended high school in 2016 and 2017.
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
Phillies’ Alec Bohm shocks doubters with eye-opening Home Run Derby performance
When Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm announced that he was entering the Home Run Derby this year, he said he wanted to participate because it was always the cool thing to watch as a kid and he didn’t know if he’d ever get another opportunity. Well, he got his opportunity and made the most of it.
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken has closed after almost 20 year run. The restaurant has been listed for sale
Viggiano’s in Conshohocken announced on social media on July 13th that it has “served its last chicken parm.” The Italian BYOB opened in 2000 and closed for an almost four year period between 2009 and 2013. It then reopened at the same spot at 16 East 1st Avenue and served up its popular chicken parm through the recent announcement.
Philadelphia Eagles face near $300m salary cap debt and ‘financial gymnastics’ after failing in Super Bowl pursuit
THE Philadelphia Eagles spent big in pursuit of glory in a move that may cause the franchise issues down the road. General manager Howie Roseman aggressively pursued a Super Bowl win, but his team fell short. Now, he faces the daunting task of managing Philadelphia‘s salary cap. NFL analyst Chris Kouffman says Eagles bosses have […]
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