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McCormick’s qualified immunity stance wins over police union
(The Center Square) — After staying quiet during his last re-election bid, Pennsylvania’s police union went against Sen. Bob Casey in favor of his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick. Concerns over the incumbent’s criminal justice policy matters, but one issue stood out. “Like the brave men and women of the PA Fraternal Order of Police, Dave […]
Reading Police investigating vandalism of Baer Park Basketball Court
The Reading Police Department is investigating after a recent incident of vandalism at a Northwest Reading Park. Authorities were alerted to the incident after social media posts spread throughout the community showing damage to the Baer Park basketball court by a vehicle. The basketball court was renovated in June of...
Berks Parks to celebrate Smokey’s 80th Birthday on August 10th
Berks County Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th Birthday with a free community event on Saturday, August 10th from 10am to 2pm at the Berks County Heritage Center. Smokey the Bear first appeared on a Forest Fire Prevention campaign poster in 1944 and has been...
Wires reported down after vehicle struck pole in Manheim Township
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A vehicle crashed into a pole in York County Tuesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 6500 block of Blooming Grove Road between Arnold and Smoketown roads in Manheim Township around 9:45 a.m. No other vehicles were involved.
US women's Olympic gymnastics team dazzles in leotards made by Berks County company
READING, Pa. — The U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team is already dazzling the judges in Paris. Right now, it's in the lead going into Tuesday's competition. Some of that shine comes from the Susquehanna Valley. A Berks County company has been playing a special role in the athletes' quest...
Berks and Lehigh police conduct aggressive-driving and truck enforcement detail on 222 corridor
In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, police departments from Berks and Lehigh Counties coordinated an aggressive-driving and Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enforcement detail Tuesday morning along the US 222 corridor. This operation is part of a statewide initiative running through August 18, aimed at curbing dangerous driving behaviors and ensuring the safety of commercial vehicle operations.
SALT Performing Arts Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ!
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Join Dorothy and Toto on their unforgettable adventure swept over the rainbow to the merry old land of Oz in SALT’s magical, reimagined stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. Our take on this timeless tale will thrill SALT audiences of all ages. A meet and greet with the characters will take place after each performance!
One person hospitalized after stabbing in Lebanon City, police investigating
LEBANON CITY, Pa. (WHP) — Lebanon City Police are currently investigating a stabbing incident that sent one victim to the hospital on July 27. Police say that around 8:50p.m., officers reported to Good Samaritan Hospital to address a victim of assault. Authorities say that the victim was stabbed multiple...
As a Student, Brandon Brogle ’20 Fell in Love With Birds. Now, He’s Trying to Save Them
Brogle continues to work closely with the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College. Brandon Brogle’s profession is for the birds — literally. As an undergraduate, Brogle ’20, who studied biology at Muhlenberg, took part in groundbreaking research with the College’s world-renowned Acopian Center for Ornithology.
Here’s what’s opening in this former Bon-Ton store
The Park City Center in Lancaster has announced that a furniture store will open in the shopping center. Raymour & Flanigan will be opening in the former Bon Ton Department Store this fall, the mall said on its Facebook page. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Eagles to sign Nick Gates
The Eagles are bringing in an offensive lineman with a lot of experience in the NFC East. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Eagles are set to sign Nick Gates to their 90-man roster. Gates spent last season with the Commanders and he played for the Giants in his first four seasons.
12-year-old dead after crashing motorcycle into John Deere in Somerset County
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset juvenile is dead after police said he crashed his Yamaha offroad motorcycle into a John Deere Monday afternoon. The 12-year-old, whose name was not released, was driving a Yamaha on Augustine Road in Milford Township around 12:30 p.m. July 29. State police wrote in their report that he […]
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Gov. Shapiro joins Treasury head Yellen to announce IRS Direct File will launch in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has joined the growing list of states where taxpayers will be able to get free help filing their returns with the IRS through a federal program called Direct File.
Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. When Carli Viola-Luqa learned in April that her kid’s child care facility planned to permanently close, she panicked. Viola-Luqa, a nurse, and her husband, a dentist, both work full time and have no family in Pennsylvania. The couple, who live in suburban...
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