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Parkland likely will get $2.4M more in state funding. Here's how it will be used
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Parkland School District is set to receive a sizable boost in funding in Pennsylvania’s new budget. The district will get an increase of $2.4 million over last year, according to a news release from state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. At Tuesday’s Parkland School...
Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
Hospitals seeing an increase in heat-related emergency room visits
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Temperatures climbing into the mid-to-high 90s this week threaten those who work outside and those who may not have access to a place to cool down. Construction workers, postal employees and other outdoor jobs often leave people susceptible to the heat. “Drink a lot of water...
York County SPCA seeks public's help to foster dogs amid power outage
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The York County SPCA is reaching out to the public for assistance after a recent storm caused damage to power lines near the shelter, resulting in the loss of air conditioning and fans. The organization said it is urgently seeking individuals who can foster dogs...
Beloved Philadelphia, PA News Reporter Mike Jerrick Shares Cancer Diagnosis
If you're a fan of Mike Jerrick, one of the hosts of FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia morning show, you might have been wondering where's he's been lately. Well, Jerrick just revealed he's been battling cancer. Jerrick returned to the airwaves Monday to let viewers know that he did not...
Philadelphia Mills Owner in Talks to Surrender Mall to Debtholders
Simon Property Group, Philadelphia Mills owner, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philly mall as $290 million loan comes due. Simon Property Group, the owner of Philadelphia Mills, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philadelphia mall after a loan on the property comes due, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
6ABC’s Action News’ Adam Joseph tweets that Conshohocken took storm on the chin. Power out across the area
The storm that passed through the area on Tuesday evening has knocked out the power across the region. Conshohocken took the storm on the chin according to 6ABC Action News’ Senior Meteorologist Adam Joseph. In Conshohocken, the two largest outages can be found on the westside off Wood Street...
Ex-Cowboys Starter Could Sign with Eagles in Free Agency
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with a few veterans in 2024 and one former starter could become a late pickup for the Philadelphia Eagles. While Jayron Kearse carved out a role as the Cowboys’ starting safety, he has been a free agent since the end of last season. SI.com...
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Southeast Pa. Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 5:04 p.m. on Tuesday valid until 5:30 p.m. for Berks, Chester, Lehigh and Montgomery counties. Prepare for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Bechtelsville,...
Zuber Realty’s Annual Veteran Food Drive Collects and Delivers Donations
Pictured above, from left to right: Rich Zuber, Vanessa Deskie, Connie Dolansky, Diane Evanco, Kathy Morcrette, Dennis Morcrette, and Lee Heffner get ready to load the Zuber bus with donations from the community for their annual veterans food drive. Zuber Realty realized another successful food drive that brought in an...
Power Outages Reported Across Pennsylvania After Overnight Storms
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are still without power after severe thunderstorms downed trees across the region on Tuesday, July 16. The outages are mostly concentrated in the following areas, according to the PPL and Met-Ed outage maps: Fontaine Atglen Wyomissing Lanark Hanover…
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
Pennsylvania Game Commission to expand hunting lands
Pennsylvania hunters will soon see a growth in state game lands. On Friday, July 12, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved adding a little over 5,200 acres to state game lands. Commissioners bought 13 properties. Included in the purchase are 1,747 acres in St. Marys in Elk County. The...
House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the Secret Service director compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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