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J.D. Vance brought Appalachia into the national discourse. PAFA was already there
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Most major museums have artworks that are directly tied to the Appalachian region but do not display them as such, according to Ali Printz, curator of the current exhibition “Layers of Liberty: Philadelphia and the Appalachian Environment” at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Allentown Cheerleader's Sudden Death Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Gabriella "Gabby" Velazquez, a rising sophomore at Allentown Central Catholic High School died on Thursday, July 11, according to her obituary on the Schantz Funeral Home website. As of press time, more than $6,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for her family launched by Sarah Kleppinger. "Gabby was a...
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Joe Forkin, President of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Has Major Plan for Philadelphia’s Waterfront
The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive with a new $440 million project. The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine.
VIDEO | Cooking up something delicious at UD Culinary Camp
Chopping veggies, mixing dough, browning butter, and prepping food... activities you might not associate with summer camp. This, however, was "Livin' la Vita Nova," Culinary Camp at the University of Delaware's Vita Nova student-run restaurant. Kids of about middle-school age took part in a week of learning and testing their skills in the kitchen, with an emphasis on the importance of safety - as well as cleaning up.
Plenty of clouds, few thundershowers & feeling sticky to start weekend
An upper-level disturbance keeps clouds around today and will produce some afternoon showers with a few rumbles. Highs are expected to stay a bit below average in the low to mid 80s. Clouds slowly decrease overnight with any shower threat ending. Lows are in the mid to upper 60s. Plenty of sunshine Sunday and hotter temperatures back up around 90°. The sticky feel remains.
Pa. casinos hit the jackpot, bringing in record $5.9B last year
Pennsylvania reaped a record $2.54 billion in tax revenue over the past year from the state’s casinos, video gaming terminals, Igaming, sports wagering and fantasy sports contests. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports operators collected nearly $5.9 billion in gross revenue – which includes their take and the state’s...
Volunteers pack 'maternal health boxes' for pregnant women in need
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Tomorrow, July 20th, is known as "National Pennsylvania Day," and one group is celebrating early by giving back. Members of "America250PA" helped out at the Helping Harvest Food Bank in Spring Township Friday. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Senator Judy Schwank helped pack maternal...
Former White House Physician Reveals Details of Trump’s Injury Post-Assassination Attempt
Recently, Dr. Ronny Jackson, former White House physician and elected representative for Texas’s thirteenth congressional district, provided details on the wound Donald Trump sustained after the attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally. Following Saturday’s incident, Jackson quickly traveled to Bedminster, New Jersey, to meet with Trump. In a recent interview, he revealed that while the bleeding from Trump’s ear incision continues, it should stop soon.
It's day 2 of the York State Fair. Here's what's happening today
Today marks the second day of the York State Fair. Breaking Benjamin with New Medicine will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20 on the Bobcat of York Grandstand Stage. To purchase tickets, visit www.yorkstatefair.com. Who's performing on the free Froggy 107.7 stage. Three acts will be performing Saturday on...
Wawa, Sheetz Collision Coming When Central PA Store Opens
Wawa is opening a store in Central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say...
Doylestown Native Pink Celebrates Wedding Anniversary By Sharing Rare Photos with Husband Carey Hart
Doylestown native Pink celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary by sharing several photos of her and her husband Carey Hart. Doylestown native Pink celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary by sharing several photos of her and her husband Carey Hart, writes Annie O’Sullivan for Cosmopolitan. The gallery features pictures from when...
Rescuers search Delaware River in Easton after report of someone going under
EASTON, Pa. -- Rescuers are searching the Delaware River in the Easton area after a report of someone going under. Emergency crews were called to the area of the river in the 700 block of North Delaware Drive just before 4 p.m. Saturday. An emergency communication official says it is...
When EVs catch fire, this York County towing company is ready with new containment units
A local tow company has introduced two new containment units to reduce the dangers of electric vehicles on their lots. Mike's Towing & Recovery, based in Hanover and York, Pa., has introduced two dedicated "EV Units" to their lots, said owner Michael Walls. As the popularity of electric cars has...
Golf tournament will support student-athletes
Hempfield School District's boys' and girls' basketball booster clubs will host their 11th annual golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 2, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. The rain-or-shine event will include dinner, various challenges and chances to win prizes, and proceeds will benefit both the boys' and girls' basketball program.
Lancaster County community devastated by antique warehouse fire
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — As the sun rose on Friday, a Lancaster community looked at the devastation left behind from a fire that ripped through a historic warehouse full of antiques. A large part of Tollbooth Antique Warehouse in Columbia is now just a pile of rubble. “It was...
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