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Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Coroner: 35-year-old drowned while tubing in the Lehigh River
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Bethlehem man drowned in the Lehigh River on Monday, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday. Antwan D. Daring, 35, was pronounced dead at 4:01 p.m. Monday at the emergency department of St. Luke’s Hospital’s Allentown Campus, according to a release from Coroner Daniel A. Buglio's office.
Philadelphia Officials Revise Heatline Service Hours Amid Intense Heatwave
As Philadelphia wilts under sweltering temperatures, city officials have updated the community on crucial adjustments to the local Heatline service hours. The city's Heatlines will now be available for residents to call from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This amendment is a departure from a previous announcement stating the line would be open till midnight.
A Lehigh Valley nonprofit that serves hundreds of people needs help after Allentown fire forced it to close
A Lehigh Valley nonprofit dedicated to helping adults improve their language, workplace and other skills was forced to close its office after a three-alarm fire last week in Allentown displaced about 20 residents and damaged six structures. Smoke and water damage forced The Literacy Center to close its office and classrooms on the third floor of 1132 Hamilton St., according to Jen Doyle, the ...
1 Delaware County School District Is in the Top 10 for Entire Nation
A Delaware County school district has made a list of the top 10 best school districts in America. A school district in Delaware County is back on top in a Niche ranking of the best school districts in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor Township School District...
High School Football: 2024 Great Lakes Region Top RBs
Who are the top high school football players heading into the 2024 season? This is the latest article in a series cataloging the top prep players in the Great Lakes Region. Athletes from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are eligible for recognition. All players mentioned are also eligible to make @EFrantMP’s Annual Preseason All-Great Lakes Football Teams, which will be released in August.
Hanover Pride announces organization has been dissolved: 'We have had an incredible run'
After four years of bringing the LGBTQ+ community and their allies together in the Hanover area, Pride Hanover announced that the organization has been dissolved permanently. "I wish the organization could continue, but unfortunately, my personal circumstances no longer allow me to devote the time and energy required," said founder Naomi Asper in a post on the group's social media accounts.
Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
US charges addiction software promoter Fallcatcher with criminal fraud
Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have unsealed a March 2023 grand jury indictment against Cleothus Lefty Jackson, who they say made "false and misleading" statements about his company, Fallcatcher, when he told Philadelphia-area investors it was developing anti-addiction tracking devices and software for government agencies and insurers. Neither insurers nor state...
73-Acre Chester County Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes buys a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, with plans to build dozens of single-family homes. Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
‘A Taste of Hellertown’ Planned for Oct. 13
There will be a new and exciting opportunity to put your taste buds to the test this fall in Saucon Valley. There will be a new and exciting opportunity to put your taste buds to the test this fall in Saucon Valley. A Taste of Hellertown is a new event...
Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival is this weekend
If you love Jazz music and arts you have to head to Lancaster Avenue on Saturday for their annual Jazz and Arts Festival. The FREE all-day event will be held on Saturday, July 20 from Noon to 7 p.m. at Saunders Park Greene on 39th & Powelton Ave. As a celebration of West Philadelphia and […]
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