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Dorney Park celebrates 4th of July with 3 nights of fireworks
Today is the 4th of July and the Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is making history with its 4th of July celebration. Starting tonight, Dorney Park will blast fireworks into the Lehigh Valley sky on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of July. The fireworks shows will start at 9:30 p.m. each night.
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Pennsylvania Route 234 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234 Thursday. At about 11:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234. As of 2:42 p.m., the road has reopened in both directions, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT. No word yet on specific injuries, but there are several people involved, PennDOT said. Route 15 […]
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Key road to close for 2 weeks in Bucks County, Pa.
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers through Richboro will have one more traffic issue to deal with as key road closes for two weeks after the Independence Day holiday. PennDOT will close Almshouse Road (Route 332) to thru traffic in the Richboro section of Northampton Township between Second Street Pike (Route 232) and Jacksonville Road on Monday, July 8. The closure will allow for drainage pipe replacement just west of the intersection of Hatboro and Almshouse Road.
Pa. Democrats rail against Supreme Court homeless decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson that cities can punish people for sleeping in public has some Democrats in Pennsylvania seething. The high court said laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
Temple University student gets ‘job of a lifetime’ as Oscar Meyer Wienermobile “Hotdogger”
A student from Temple University is soon going to be embarking on a journey and starting the job of a lifetime. Riley Flanagan, a senior advertising major at Temple University was recently presented with the opportunity to become an Oscar Mayer Weinermobile “Hotdogger”. Out of 7,500 candidates, Flanagan was chosen as one of the 12 […]
Philadelphia Police Seek Help to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Milan Bryant from Conshohocken Ave Area
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking public assistance in finding a 14-year-old girl named Milan Bryant, who went missing from the area of the 39xx block of Conshohocken Ave on Tuesday at around 10 a.m. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, Milan is described as being about 5'3" in height and weighs approximately 150 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.
New Jersey’s $56.6 Billion Budget for FY 2025: Tax Hikes, Property Tax Relief, and Investments
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways:. The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit,...
LOCAL HERO DAWN STALEY’S ‘ONE PHILLY AWARD’ FROM MAYOR PARKER!
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker presented the first One Philly Award to Dawn Staley, a Philly native and coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team. “The idea is to give this award once a year on the Fourth of July to a Philadelphian who best demonstrates the qualities we seek in the Parker administration: civic-mindedness, trailblazing leadership, and a focus on serving the community,” Parker said, adding that Staley was worthy because of “her personification of Philly grit and resilience and Philly pride.”
Harrisburg fireworks cut short after guns found on juveniles, several arrested: police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Multiple people were arrested at the Riverfront Park fireworks event Thursday night after police recovered several firearms on the scene. Four people were detained amid the chaos, with three of them arrested. Two of those arrested were juveniles, according to City of Harrisburg Communications Director Matt Maisel.
Safety concerns involving firearms, firecrackers end fireworks show early
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The fireworks show in Harrisburg came to an early end due to safety concerns involving firearms and firecrackers in the crowd. The show, described as one of the largest displays in the Midstate, had begun at 9:15 p.m. “Due to safety concerns, we are ending...
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School awards include academics, music, athletics and character
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School students received a host of honors during a May 22 awards ceremony as the end of the 2023-24 approached. The Six Pillars of Character are the ethical values to guide our choices: Trustworthiness. Respect. Responsibility. Fairness. Caring. Citizenship. Students in grades six to eight were recognized for...
Jenkintown School District looking to fill multiple open positions
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking applicants for the following positions:. The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a Digital Media Arts Educator who has either a BCIT Certification or a Computer Science Certification. The successful candidate must be able to teach AP Computer Science Principles and a variety of technology elective courses for grades 7-12. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Jenkintown Middle/High School Principal Tom Roller at rollert@jenkintown.org.
Best 4th of July events in our area
Today is the 4th of July and if you’re still trying to figure out your plans for tonight, we’ve got you covered! Hector Nunez from Wooder Ice joined us in the studio to talk about some of the 4th of July events happening in our area. 4th of July events: Pleasant Hill Park Freedom Festival: […]
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