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Campers keeping cool in the Poconos
On the basketball courts at the International Sports Training Camp near Reeders, the fans are cranked all the way up. This week, the facility in Jackson Township is hosting more than 300 campers from the tri-state area and beyond. "We also have kids who fly in internationally and from around...
One dead after vehicle crash in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is dead after a crash in Hollidaysburg Sunday afternoon. While details are limited, pending the state police report, Blair County Coroner Ray Benton said a 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by deputy coroner Hailee Lang. David Reed, of Altoona, was pronounced dead when […]
Gun violence prevention group says PA gun laws rank "middle of the pack"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The FBI told CBS News the AR-style rifle used by the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was legally purchased by and registered to the shooter's father. Gun legislation is both complex and controversial and the laws change from state to state. Assault rifles, like the one used to shoot Trump, are banned in nine states, including New Jersey and Delaware."This is just a fact here in Pennsylvania, and in many states, those rifles are legal to buy," Josh Fleitman, the campaign director with CeaseFire PA, said. "They were federally banned for 10...
HSN’s Top Five Viewed Stories from Previous Week (July 8-July 14)
It’s Monday which means that it’s time to look back to last week’s content and site numbers. First off, it was a tremendous week of site traffic as we recorded our highest numbers since the middle of May. That’s encouraging because most of our highest viewed stories were feature stories. It’s nice to see the interest that our community showed with that, which means you’ll be seeing more of them.
Tracy Coyne Resigns As Saint Francis Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
LORETTO, Pa. – Saint Francis University women's lacrosse head coach Tracy Coyne has announced that she will resign from her post to pursue another coaching opportunity. "Although I'm certainly disappointed that Tracy will no longer lead our women's lacrosse program, I cannot thank her enough for the numerous contributions and accomplishments she brought to Saint Francis during her tenure," said Saint Francis Director of Athletics James Downer. "Through dedication and skill, Tracy brought Red Flash women's lacrosse to profound heights, setting new program marks for most overall wins in a season, the most NEC victories in a season, and for the first time in Saint Francis history, led the team to consecutive postseason berths in the NEC Tournament. Coach Coyne's efforts have done much to elevate and establish our program into a perennial contender, and I'm confident that we'll only build off Tracy's success. We certainly wish Coach Coyne the best of luck in her future endeavors."
Photos and Video from the 48th Annual PA Pump Primers Muster Held Saturday, Part 1
The 48th annual antique fire apparatus muster and flea market along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Pump Primers, was held Saturday, July 13. The Pennsylvania Pump Primers Association is an organization of antique fire apparatus enthusiasts, many of whom own, drive, maintain...
Chuck Rhodes recalls Campbelltown tornado 20 years later
Reminiscing with old friends. It’s a nice thing to do. A comfort, a feeling from the past. In this case, it’s the legendary weather leader here at abc27 – Chuck Rhodes. Today’s purpose? To reflect and remember a weather event that shaped central PA two decades ago. And one that Chuck and our viewers won’t forget.
Meet the voracious insect that’s killing trees and causing frequent power outages in one Lehigh Valley neighborhood
Thomas Little, by his estimation, used to lose power once a year. But beginning last year, the retired Williams Township cardiologist said, he experienced at least six outages in 2023 and lost power five times during January, including three instances in one week that month. According to his electric utility Met-Ed’s count, Little has experienced nine “sustained outages” since last year. Eight ...
'It's a long time coming': An inside look into the most decorated amateur boxing gym in all of Pennsylvania
Lancaster City Boxing Academy has the most amateur national boxing champs statewide. Their success stems from passion, a sense of family and a drive to be great.
Brandywine Valley’s trail system in Pa. and Del. set for new additions and closures
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A comprehensive review of Brandywine Valley Park has revealed the need to revamp the park’s trail system. Officials say the trail, spanning 1,300 acres in northern Delaware...
State budget passage paves way for Erie's pursuit of CRIZ to spur economic development
Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget for 2024-25 is poised to jump-start the city of Erie’s stalled effort to secure a statewide designation that allows certain tax revenues generated by businesses to be used to fund development. That’s the message conveyed by Erie Mayor Joe Schember, State Sen. Dan Laughlin of Millcreek Township, R-49th...
A star spangled effort: Jackson girl raises money for cancer research with patriotic stars
JACKSON TWP. – A simple craft enjoyed by a 9-year-old and her dad has become a chance to help those battling cancer, including her grandmother. McKenna Wilson has raised around $2,000 painting red, white and blue stars on the yards of friends and family. The money raised will be donated to Johns Hopkins' cancer research center.
Navigating Early Childhood Nutrition And How A Plant Closure Is Affecting A PA City, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, from allergies to introducing solids, the first few years of a child’s life have a surprising number of decisions for parents to make. In our latest entry of “Now What? A Series on Parenting,” Chris Schulz talks with Isabela Negrin, an assistant professor of pediatrics at WVU Medicine, about the ins and outs of early childhood nutrition.
Update: The heat advisory is forecast to expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. "The temperatures are cooling down, and the threat has ended," according to the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids.
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