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Burlington County, NJ, man gets 60 years in prison for fatal shooting
A Burlington County man will be well into his 70s before he may see the outside of a prison after being sentenced for killing a man. Last Friday, 25-year-old Lesure Funari of Burlington City was sentenced to 60 years behind bars for a fatal shooting in Camden in the fall of 2021.
Widener University Offers Beyonce Course This Fall
A new course at Widener University takes a deeper look at Beyonce's influence. A freshman course being offered this fall at Widener University in Chester has Beyonce as its theme, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News, as reported in The Bharat Express News. The course is taught by Dr. Richard...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kradyused his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and took...
A Three-Car Cras in Morrisville Causes Pickup to Roll into Another on West Bridge St.
A three vehicle smashup, started by a head on collision on West Bridge Street tied up traffic for just under an hour with motorists escaping injury free luckily. According to Morrisville Police, a vehicle had entered the oncoming traffic lane and caused a head on collision with an older style pickup truck that then rolled into another smaller pickup truck.
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Hundreds of vendors set up for annual Corn Festival
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The annual Corn Festival was held Saturday in Shippensburg. It’s held every year on the last Saturday in August. The event brings together the entire community. “I think it’s a tradition,” Michael Smith, President of the Shippensburg Corn Festival, said. “People come back when...
Retail Watch: French-style bakery cafe to open in Bethlehem
Just imagine: You’re a single parent of four kids, working from home, and you’re trying stay active in life. What do you do? Well, for Hellertown resident Lan Ma, you open an international bakery cafe chain’s first location in the Lehigh Valley. “I couldn’t even imagine a better location than this one,” Ma said. The chain, Paris Baguette, will open at 30 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem in February, ...
Teaching Students About Financial Reality
Financial literacy at a young age can be vital to financial success as an adult. That’s why Visions Federal Credit Union is here, to not only support adults but also children and teens with defining and reaching their financial goals. Local events, key partnerships, and our in-school financial wellness center at Reading High School are essential to making that happen.
Kipona festival returns to Harrisburg for 2024: photos
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival kicked off at 11 a.m. on Aug. 31, bringing in large crowds and families for the annual three-day celebration. Attendees enjoyed plenty of food trucks, a multicultural celebration, live music, and more. The festival will run from now until Sept.2. More information can be found on...
Hawks, eagles, American kestrels and more: Hawk Mountain's autumn migration count is underway
KEMPTON, Pa. — Hawk Mountain's official autumn migration count is well underway, with just shy of 450 trekking birds of prey recorded so far. “The cold front last week brought a strong push of migrants past the lookout,” according to a Wednesday news release from the sanctuary. “Tuesday, Aug. 20, saw 78 migrants pass including 19 bald eagles and the falcon trifecta!
Delaware ticket just misses winning $627 million Mega Millions jackpot
One Delaware Lottery ticket holder was just one white ball away Friday night from winning the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Instead of winning $627 million, the person will get $10,000 for matching four of the five white balls drawn and the gold Mega Ball. No one in Delaware has ever hit...
York Co. youth center dedicates music room to Red Lion teen
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After the controversial death of a Red Lion teen – the youth center where his parents say he spent a lot of his time is honoring him. The 18th South Youth Center opened a music room on Thursday, August 29th in dedication to 18-year-old Tyler Moser.
Missing Delaware fisherman missed call with family; Coast Guard asks for help
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Delaware fisherman who was last seen earlier this week.Officials are searching for 46-year-old Dorian Yanke. He last spoke with family members on Monday around 7:30 a.m.During the phone call, he reportedly informed family members he was going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.The Coast Guard says he missed a call with family members on Tuesday. He was then reported missing the next day.Yanke is about 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, navy shorts, and a navy ball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
‘You’ll remember these games’: Bishop McDevitt icon LeSean McCoy soaks up return of Harrisburg rivalry
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SHIP U. Baseball announces 2024-25 recruiting class
Shippensburg University’s head baseball coach, Matt Jones, has successfully recruited eleven student-athletes for the upcoming academic year, enhancing the university’s Raider baseball program. These athletes, hailing from five states, are slated to join the team in fall 2023 and compete in spring 2025. The group includes six recruits from Pennsylvania, two from Virginia, and one each from New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
This Delaware doughnut shop inspires lines at the door and sells out within 2 hours
The first customer arrived before 7 a.m. Bleary eyed, nearly sleepwalking, she pushed at the door. No dice. Sleeping Bird Doughnuts wouldn't be open for another hour. But...
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