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Study finds Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates regardless of race
(WHTM) — A new study is out on traffic stops conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. Most of them are during the daytime, on weekdays, and when someone is stopped for speeding, they’re usually 20 miles an hour over, among other study findings. “This is so important because traffic stops are the most common ways […]
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
Pennsylvania officials hear farmers’ concerns at Ag Progress Days
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State’s Ag Progress Days attract hundreds of people each year and while they may not be farmers they do have a particular interest in agriculture. Some pretty big faces, like Congressman Glenn Thompson, Secretary of the PA Department of Agriculture Russell Redding, US Senator Bob Casey, US Senate Candidate […]
Lackawanna College to merge with Philly school
Lackawanna College is moving forward to merge with another higher education institution. Officials with Lackawanna say they intend to merge the school with Philadelphia based Peirce College. The merger still needs to go
Presidential, VP candidates from both parties to visit Pennsylvania over next several days
Pennsylvania is again taking center stage in the race for the White House. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will be in Westmoreland County on Thursday morning. Former President Donald Trump will host a rally in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. On Sunday, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim...
Another national company set to close Pennsylvania stores due to bankruptcy
(WTAJ) — As companies around the country file for bankruptcy and stores close in many states, another national retailer is joining the list. LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, saying it is nearly $110 million in long-term debt. The filing comes with the announcement that 94 locations nationwide will be closing, including three in Pennsylvania.
Pa. sees increase in EBT, SNAP benefit fraud; here’s what you should know
(WJET) — Officials with the Erie County Assistance Office, which handles human services work for the region, said they’ve seen widespread mishandled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds and fraudulent activity associated with those programs. For example, one local man said he discovered his balance was being spent in Texas, despite never leaving Erie. Other people […]
Opponent Analysis: Boston College Eagles — 2024 Syracuse Football preview
As we countdown to kickoff in September, we’re doing a team-by-team opponent preview. Today, we're previewing Syracuse's matchup with Cal on Nov. 9 with our friend Kevin Stone over at Eagle Action. Most important offensive player, defensive player. Offense: Tommy Castellanos. Goes without saying, but this team will go...
SEPTA workers rescue cats living in 63rd Street Station wall in West Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At the Stray Cat Relief Fund adoption center in South Philadelphia, a group of wide-eyed, playful kittens is settling in after a rather unusual rescue.These felines weren't simply found on the street. SEPTA workers discovered a mama cat and her five kittens nestled within the walls and ceiling of the 63rd Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line."For the last two nights, they were trying to pull the cats out," SEPTA manager John Murphy said. "Today, they decided they had to take the wall out. The cat had been able to climb up through our system all the...
PHOTOS: Adorable baby Sumatran orangutan born at Philadelphia Zoo a big win for conservation efforts
The Philadelphia Zoo on Wednesday officially introduced a newborn Sumatran orangutan to the public. Jambi’s birth at the Zoo on June 26 is seen as a big win for species survival efforts.
Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking
UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning, four days after a 10-year-old boy disappeared in the water. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Sunny and warmer today, Ernesto to create rough surf at Jersey Shore, Delaware beaches
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — We'll have two more dry, sunny summer days with highs in the upper 80s and humidity remaining comfortable for August. A few high clouds may drift in later Friday. Otherwise, we'll see sunshine on both days.A sea breeze will develop at the shore and head inland, where it could spark a stray sprinkle this evening but the vast majority of us are dry into the weekend.As a slow-moving system approaches Saturday, we'll feel the humidity rise. We'll start the day with a few showers north and west as a warm front tries to lift through. While Saturday...
Longtime 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist announces he’s leaving the station
Following a recent tease on Facebook, a longtime meteorologist at Channel 6 in Philadelphia has announced he is leaving the station and moving down south. And as we opined yesterday, we had the chances of that actually happening at "incredibly low to almost zero," after all, very few people actually ever leave 6ABC, so this must have been an excellent opportunity.
Conshohocken Baseball & Softball League Batting Cage Update – How You Can Help!
Conshohocken Baseball & Softball League Batting Cage Update – How You Can Help!. Youth baseball has officially been played in Conshohocken since 1955. Since then there have been a few changes. The first few seasons were played at the Conshohocken Bocce Club or more commonly known as the CBC Club. As it moved to Sutcliffe Park, more divisions and age groups were added. Before softball grew in popularity, girls were invited to join the boys teams as time went on. Starting in a month or so, boys and girls will be able to practice their hitting more in the batting cages being built by the Conshohocken Baseball & Softball League.
Philadelphia SWAT Captures Suspect in $120K Jewelry Theft
Philadelphia police have released about a Center City jewelry store robbery investigation. NBC Philadelphia reports the suspect has been arrested, but authorities are still searching for the missing jewelry. On Wednesday, July 31, 53-year-old Phu Chim stole $120,000 in jewelry from the store at Cheung’s Jade and Jewelry two weeks...
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