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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...
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.
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...
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.
Congratulations to June Dairy Month Recipe Winners!
EPHRATA, Pa. — As part of June Dairy Month, hundreds of dairy recipes were submitted to Lancaster Farming. The recipes — along with family photos and personal messages — were published in the farm and family pages throughout the month of June. Featured recipes can also be...
A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Camden organization is giving residents a unique opportunity to become homeowners. Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society in New Jersey buys abandoned properties in the city, rehabilitates them and...
Riverkeeper plans to sue NY over killing of sturgeon by commercial fishing
Riverkeepers from New York and Delaware plan to sue to prevent the endangered Atlantic sturgeon — a prehistoric creature that can weigh as much as 800 pounds — from being caught and killed in commercial fishing nets. The environmental groups on Thursday announced their intent to sue New...
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...
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...
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...
Humane Pennsylvania CEO Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Karel Minor, CEO of Humane Pennsylvania, celebrated his 20th year with the organization earlier this month, making him among the longest-tenured animal welfare leaders in Pennsylvania. Minor joined the Humane Society of Berks County in 2004. In 2014, he led the merger of the Humane Society of Berks County and...
Indicators 2024: Housing has risen as a major regional priority
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, Chief Operating Officer at The Institute, housing is a core part of community health. Avery-Stoss said housing has risen as a major regional priority. She said there is currently a housing shortage at multiple price points and various factors have forced increases in housing costs.
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
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