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Susquehanna Regional EMS earns award from American Heart/Stroke Association
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa.'s prehospital services team, the Susquehanna Regional EMS, recently received recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. The 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award acknowledges the EMS team's continued success in using the Mission lifeline program, which showcases prehospital emergency responses to heart attacks and strokes. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with early notification to the emergency departments that they transport to,” said Tony Bixby, chief, SREMS, and director, Prehospital Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This great work has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and saved lives throughout the north central region of Pa.”
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
Update: Berks County under a flash flood warning Monday morning
An updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:07 a.m. in effect until 7:30 a.m. for Berks County. "At 6:07 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated showers and thunderstorms that produced between 1 and 4.5 inches of rain across the warned area have weakened and mostly moved to the south and east. Portions of Route 422 in Exeter Township are closed due to flash flooding," according to the weather service. "This includes Interstate 176 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 3 and 11."
10 most expensive homes sold in Lancaster County, July 15-21
A house in Manor Township that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lancaster County in the past week. In total, 107 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $365,542. The average price per square foot ended up at $195.
Benefit scheduled to aid vendors at burned-out Lancaster County antiques warehouse: report
Boltz Auction Company, of Lancaster, is planning a benefit auction to aid those who lost their livelihood in the fire that destroyed the Toll House Auction Mall on July 18. The mall is located in Columbia, Lancaster County. Thursday’s fire swept through the building, melting the roof of the warehouse...
Triple Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-76, PA Turnpike
The deadly crash involved a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer at mile marker 268.8 at 4:24 a.m., authorities detailed. All three occupants of the passenger vehicle died at the scene at 6:35 a.m., according to the coroner's office. They were a 43-year-old Black man, an 18-year-old Black man, and a girl. Their bodies have been taken to Lancaster County Forensic Center for autopsies. Their names will be released once their families have been notified.
Patrol Vehicle Crash Sends 1 To Hospital: Philadelphia PD
The crash happened in the 18th District, at 57th Street and Larchwood Avenue at 6:09 a.m., as stated in the release. The officer was not injured, but the driver of the private vehicle was taken by Medic 9 to Jefferson Hospital for evaluation. The scene is being held. CID is...
Alvernia University offers two-day academy for those interested in becoming a commercial drone pilot
READING, Pa. — A Berks County university announced it is launching a new academy for prospective drone pilots. Alvernia University on Monday announced the launch of its Drone Operations Academy in partnership with DARTdrones' Professional Wings Program. The academy is part of Alvernia's new AccelerateAU Program, which delivers cutting-edge...
South Philadelphia Morning Collisions: Police Cruiser Overturned and Officers Hospitalized in Separate Incidents
In the early morning in South Philadelphia, chaos erupted at the intersection of 3rd Street and Packer Avenue. A police cruiser, actively part of a crash investigation, became the victim of a collision when an oncoming vehicle slammed into it, causing the cruiser to overturn. 6abc reports that the incident occurred around 1 a.m. yesterday, leaving an officer injured and two civilians with head injuries, both parties requiring hospitalization.
Missing Person: 23-year-old last seen in Fort Washington on July 19
Paul James Asman, 23, went missing on July Friday, 19 in Fort Washington. He was last seen near 321 Morris Road where he entered the woods along the Wissahickon Creek. Asman is described as 6’8″, 250 pounds, brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Two pedestrians killed, one injured, in car crashes over the weekend
More pedestrians were injured and killed in car crashes over the weekend, just days after the a slew of traffic incidents took place on Wednesday across the city. Two people, including a 22-month-old, were killed and another person is in critical condition after being struck by vehicles as pedestrians on Saturday and Sunday. This follows Wednesday's traffic violence, when a cyclist riding in the bike lane and a pedestrian were killed just minutes apart in separate crashes and another person critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Germantown.
Philadelphia Police Investigate Increase in South Philly Car Vandalisms
Nineteen vehicles were vandalized in South Philadelphia, causing alarm and concern among residents. The Philadelphia police are investigating the incidents, and locals hope for increased security and swift justice. Key Takeaways:. Nineteen cars were vandalized in South Philadelphia in one night. Residents feel unsafe and are demanding more security measures.
Philadelphia weather: Rounds of rain, storms expected throughout the week
PHILADELPHIA - A muggy Monday with afternoon and evening showers will set the tone for a pattern of unsettled weather that forecasters believe will clear up by the weekend. FOX 29's Sue Serio expects showers to move into the parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey around 3 p.m. and continue to cover most of the region overnight.
Olivet Boys & Girls Club enjoys free screening of "Twisters" thanks to generous gift
READING, Pa. -- Members of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading were treated to a special screening of the new "Twisters" movie on Wednesday night. The group was invited to the Reading IMAX theater to enjoy the screening for free, thanks to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Tom White...
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