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Pennsylvania gets third UNESCO World Heritage Site
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania now has three sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The World Heritage Committee approved the addition of the Moravian Church Settlements to the list this month. One of those settlements is in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Ten acres in downtown Bethlehem — nine structures, four ruins, and a cemetery — […]
2026 Penn State football class leader makes recruiting pitch to No. 1 player in PA
This weekend is massive for the Penn State football team. As the Nittany Lions will host the annual Lasch Bash, with dozens of top recruits making their way to Happy Valley. One of those players who will step on campus this weekend is a current 2026 recruiting class commit Messiah Mickens. On Thursday evening, he made a recruiting pitch on social media to the No. 1 player in PA, Kevin Brown.
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Northern Lebanon at Newville 6:45 p.m. Saturday July 27
The winner of the Greencastle-Northern Lebanon game will play the loser of the Back Mountain- Council Rock Newton game on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. NOTE: Broadcast time may be delayed depending on the length of the Back Mountain-Council Rock-Newtown game, which starts at 4:00 p.m. Four teams remain in...
Lancaster Police investigating suspected stabbing
LANCASTER, Pa. — Police in Lancaster are investigating a suspected stabbing that left one man injured on Sunday. According to police, an adult man arrived at a hospital around 2:09 a.m. with a 7-inch laceration to his neck. Officers with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police spoke with the...
Crash involving a motorcycle reported on Route 501 in Manheim Township
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Video above: Weather from WGAL News 8 Today. A crash involving a motorcycle has been reported on Route 501 near Circle Drive in Manheim Township, Lancaster. No injuries have been confirmed at this time. Lancaster police and fire responders have been dispatched to the scene.
Gravel Scores 100th Career World of Outlaws Victory at Williams Grove
MECHANICSBURG, PA (July 27, 2024) — David Gravel picked up the 100th World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victory of his career Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Gravel had to hold off 10 time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz after a restart with four laps to go for the victory. Brent Marks, Daryn Pittman, and Justin Peck rounded out the top five.
Chalk the Block brings magical artworks to Uptown Somerset over the weekend
Uptown Somerset welcomed back the bright and colorful Uptown Chalk the Block Festival over the weekend. In its 8th year, Uptown Chalk the Block is western Pennsylvania’s first chalk festival. ...
Bryce Harper Became Even Bigger Philly Legend With Wawa-themed Cleats, Headband
To excel as a professional athlete in Philadelphia, there are a few key tenets that one might want to subscribe to. Don't take critiques personally. Never turn. To excel as a professional athlete in Philadelphia, there are a few key tenets that one might want to subscribe to. Don't take critiques personally. Never turn on the fans. Perform well. And maybe: Support Wawa?
FaithCentre to Host Free Back-to-School Clothing Event
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — The FaithCentre, a local nonprofit that offers a food bank, pet food pantry, thrift shop, emergency aid and more, will host a free back-to-school clothing event from Monday, July 29, through Saturday, Aug. 3 at its store, 110 W. High St. in Bellefonte The event is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade and gives the students the chance to receive three free outfits and a new pair of sneakers. “The FaithCentre was originally founded in 2003 by members of Faith United Methodist Church. The FaithCentre was formed to address issues attendant to local poverty, such as utility...
Upper Moreland man sentenced for choking, beating, and stabbing a woman in their shared apartment
Darrius Lennard Showers, 33, of the 3800 block of Blair Mill Road in Upper Moreland, was sentenced to 2 to 5 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to choking, beating, and stabbing a woman during an argument inside the Blair Mill Village East Apartments on October 23, 2023, the Pottstown Mercury reported.
Legendary Local Blues Band to Play Doylestown’s Summer Concert Series
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A legendary local blues band will take the stage on July 31 at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series. Little Red Rooster has a large following among fans of the blues in the Philadelphia area and beyond. In its 30-plus years together, the band has developed a devoted following of blues aficionados in the area and around the world.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2015, the band was inducted into the International Blues Hall of Fame. All shows are free and start at 7 p.m. at the C&N Amphitheater in...
Pair arrested after shootout during West Philly robbery left man, teen suspect injured
A 26-year-old man -- who was the target of a robbery, police believe -- and a 16-year-old suspected thief are hospitalized in critical condition after an attempted robbery in West Philly turned into a shootout on Saturday night, officials said. According to police, the incident happened sometime before 9:10 p.m....
WATCH: DeVonta Smith puts on a spectacular showing at Eagles Training Camp, continued it by shutting down a reporter’s Hurts-Sirianni relationship question
The Philadelphia Eagles returned to the NovaCare Complex on Saturday morning following their walkthrough on Friday. Aside from Jalen Hurts being absolutely surgical and pinpoint accurate on his passes, DeVonta Smith stole the show by hauling in several deep balls including one of his signature “go up and get it” snags.
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