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Holy Ghost Prep administrator terminated after allegations of misconduct surface
A former administrator and ice hockey team manager for a private Bensalem Catholic boys high school has been terminated after an internal investigation found he should no longer be working there. In a July 23 letter to parents and alumni, Holy Ghost Preparatory president and its principal also confirmed the school is cooperating...
Franklin County Nurse Charged in Connection with Patient’s Death
A nurse from Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital in Franklin County is facing criminal charges following a suspicious patient death that occurred on January 10. Sara Miller, a registered nurse, has been charged with three misdemeanors related to providing false or fraudulent information. According to police records, the incident involved an agitated...
Volunteers needed for free medical, dental and eye clinic in Lehigh Valley this fall
Remote Area Medical is looking for volunteers to participate in its second pop-up clinic in the Lehigh Valley. A RAM clinic with free dental, vision and medical services is planned for Oct. 19-20 at Executive Education Academy Charter School, 555 Union Blvd., Allentown, near Coca-Cola Park. RAM is seeking volunteers to staff this clinic. Founded in 1985 to provide free medical care in remote ...
Bethlehem Pools Closed Due to Weather
All of the City of Bethlehem’s pools will be closed Wednesday, July 24, due to the threat of inclement weather, the city announced in a press release. All of the City of Bethlehem’s pools will be closed Wednesday, July 24, due to the threat of inclement weather, the city announced in a press release.
UPMC Harrisburg launching free fitness programs, live demonstrations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — UPMC Harrisburg is launching a new initiative for summer 2024 to provide free, accessible fitness opportunities for the Harrisburg community. UPMC Healthy Harrisburg is hosting class demonstrations on Tuesday, July 23, at their new location at 1000 Paxton St., in Harrisburg. The program’s new location provides a larger exercise space and additional free parking.
The York Merchant on Market reopening this weekend following expansion
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York Merchant on Market is holding a grand reopening celebration this weekend. The York Merchant on Market, located at 441 East Market Street in York, made its official debut back in 2020. The market is best known for offering a vast variety of handmade items, artwork, and one-of-a-kind products across 10,000 square feet of space.
Turkey Hill unveils two new Barbie-inspired ice cream flavors: Frosted Cupcake and Strawberry Marshmallow
CONESTOGA, Pa. — Turkey Hill is celebrating the 65th anniversary of Mattel's Barbie with two new ice cream flavors inspired by the iconic doll. The Lancaster County dairy this week unveiled Strawberry Marshmallow and Frosted Cupcake flavors. Ice cream fans can enjoy sweet strawberry swirled with marshmallow or indulge in cupcake flavor with Barbie pink icing. These dreamy treats transport fans to a delightful world of deliciousness in every spoonful.
Pennsylvania State Police SERT member shot in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal was shot in Lancaster while assisting with a search warrant on Wednesday morning. Pennsylvania State Police say members of the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) were conducting a search warrant on the 600 block of East Fulton Street in Lancaster City at 6:19 a.m. in relation to an armed robbery investigation.
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams says there will be no fireworks display at this year's Kipona Festival
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced there will be no fireworks and drone show at this year's Kipona Festival, citing "serious incidents" that occurred in two of the city's last three July 4 fireworks displays, including one earlier this month. In the most recent incident, the fireworks...
York's Traditions Bank to be acquired by Gettysburg-based ACNB
York-based Traditions Bank, which was founded in 2002 as a community bank, will been acquired next year by ACNB, a Gettysburg-based bank that dates to before the Civil War, according to a news release. The all-stock deal is described as a "strategic acquisition" that "will result in a premier community bank that is...
Thousands of motorcyclists are converging on the Lehigh Valley to honor famed Black soldiers
When John Pitts discovered an Easton playground had been built over the graves of possibly two dozen Black men, women and children, including some who may have served in the U.S. military, he was determined never to let them be forgotten. Now, the last weekend in July is being dedicated to remember those Buffalo Soldiers and other forgotten soldiers in the Lehigh Valley, with ceremonies ...
Dave Grohl shares surprising Pa. connections in his family history at Hershey concert
The Foo Fighters concert on July 23 in Hershey included a surprise revelation from singer Dave Grohl. Before starting the song “My Hero,” Grohl explained his Pennsylvania roots. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Man sentenced for secretly recording females in King of Prussia Mall fitting rooms
NORRISTOWN — A former Delaware County man faces several years of court supervision as a sex offender after he admitted to using a pen camera to secretly record females in fitting rooms at stores in the King of Prussia Mall, and to secretly recording a former romantic partner without her consent.
Nation’s first Black-owned swim club, based in Delco, continues to help young swimmers get their feet wet
Nile Swim Club in Delaware County, the country’s first Black-owned swim club, is continuing to help the next generation of swimmers make waves thanks to a donation from water utility company Aqua.
Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris this week and Pennsylvania has a ton of elite athletes representing Team USA in multiple events. Check out the list below to see where each Olympic athlete is from and what events they will be competing in. Did we miss a Pa. athlete? Email eepler@pennlive.com and PennLive will update.
Spotlight PA Event: What Pennsylvania’s New $47.6 Billion Budget Means for You
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers have finalized Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget — and no one is completely happy. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or a tax on skill games; legislative Democrats didn’t get a minimum wage increase; and legislative Republicans didn’t get tax cuts.
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