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Delaware woman wins $300,000 in lottery scratch-off game
A 65-year-old Newark woman is now $300,000 richer after claiming the top prize from the Mega Bucks Blowout scratch-off game. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Food Lion in the Beaver Brook Plaza near New Castle, according to the Delaware Lottery. She claimed her prize...
Excitement, emotions high as Albright welcomes freshman students
READING, Pa. - It was an exciting vibe and a new experience as freshmen and new students flooded Albright's campus for move in day. For many parents and family members, it was a bittersweet experience. "[It's] hard but exciting," says Devita Allen, who came from New Jersey to move her...
Kutztown University president announces retirement
Kutztown University President Kenneth Hawkinson is retiring next summer after 10 years in the role. Hawkinson announced his retirement Friday morning at the university’s faculty and staff convocation. The exact date of his retirement is yet to be determined. He said he is announcing his retirement now to give...
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board awards $3.3 million in alcohol education grants
In an effort to reduce underage and dangerous alcohol consumption, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has awarded more than $3.3 million to schools and organizations for youth alcohol education programs. This year, of 102 grant applications received, 86 organizations from 41 counties across Pennsylvania were awarded a total of $3,312,205 in grants. The maximum award for each two-year grant is $50,000. Of the grants awarded: ...
Gov. Shapiro accuses Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes" after the former president called him a "highly overrated Jewish governor."The former president made the comment on his social media site, Truth Social, just after midnight Thursday. Shapiro addressed the Democratic National Convention a few hours earlier."I think it's clear over the last few weeks, Donald Trump is obsessed with me and obsessed with continuing to spew hate and division in our politics," Shapiro said. "He's someone who's routinely peddled antisemitic tropes like this."Rabbi Beth Janus is co-president of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia,...
Northern Lehigh football preview 2024: Strength in numbers
The numbers are in the Northern Lehigh High School football team’s favor this season. And the Bulldogs want to take full advantage. Coach Joe Tout, entering his 19th season in charge of the program, has 53 players on the roster (55 if you include the two kickers) and wants to limit two-way contributors as much as possible.
New Plant Shop and Gourmet Soda Bar Bring Refreshing Vibes to Downtown Sellersville
Downtown Sellersville is welcoming two new women-owned businesses, Just One More Plant and The Fizzy Fern. Downtown Sellersville is welcoming two new women-owned businesses, Just One More Plant and The Fizzy Fern, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Just One More Plant, formerly located in Quakertown, is...
Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
York County business owner sues police chief, borough over law against tarot reading
HANOVER, Pa. — A business owner in Hanover, York County, is suing the police chief and the borough, alleging that a 163-year-old law banning tarot reading infringes on First Amendment rights. "I'm willing to take this fight up to the Supreme Court if I have to," said Beck Lawrence,...
Eagles continue to bring Penn State alums home, meaning Micah Parsons could be next
Micah Parsons has always secretly wanted to be on the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite what Cowboys fans say, the bread crumbs for an eventual Parsons to Philly move have been clearly laid out. Every time the Eagles make a big move, Parsons has something to say about it. And more often...
Red Land at Cedar Cliff football live stream on PennLive: Here’s how to watch
The Mid-Penn football season kicks off on Friday night, and once again in 2024, PennLive will provide live streams of games each week this season. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. Tonight, PennLive is bringing viewers a live matchup between two rival schools as...
Upcoming Resurfacing on Broad Street and Salford Station Road
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced plans for resurfacing on Broad Street (Route 611) and Salford Station Road. This work is part of extensive projects to repair and pave over 200 miles of state highways in the Philadelphia region. In Philadelphia, alternating lane closures...
VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz neatly sidestepped the Wawa-Sheetz debate here in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of Minnesota, was having breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates when the...
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