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Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
Car collided with tree, killing East Allen Township man, coroner says
A 51-year old Northampton County man died of multiple blunt force injuries following a car crash Wednesday night, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Johny Roustic, of East Allen Township, was the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a tree in the area of Pembroke Road and East Washington Avenue in Bethlehem, the coroner said. The collision happened about 8 p.m.
New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Horror Help Wanted: Opening Casting Call at Valley of Fear in Feasterville, PA
How would you like to be a part of the cast in the deepest, darkest, and most horrifying woods in Bucks County?. Valley of Fear is looking for help for the 2024 season. You're in luck. Organizers of Valley of Fear and the Original Haunted Hayride in Feasterville are looking for cast members for its upcoming 34th year of fear.
Bethlehem planners, neighbors give feedback on Marco Andretti apartment proposal
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Bethlehem Planning Commission on Thursday provided a review of a plan that would bring 30 apartments to West Broad Street in Bethlehem. The applicants, racecar driver Marco Andretti and Spinozzi II LLC, plan to convert a home at 817 W. Broad St. into four dwelling units and have eight units in a twin home and former boarding house at 821-823 W. Broad St.
Norwegian Cruise Line picks Philadelphia for new homeport
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) – For the first time, Philadelphia will serve as a major cruise port. The Port of Philadelphia will be Norwegian Cruise Line’s new homeport starting in the 2026 spring/summer season. On April 16, 2026, Norwegian Jewel will commence seven-to-nine-day cruises to Bermuda out of Philadelphia from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex. Philadelphia will also […]
Bicyclist killed in Rittenhouse Square identified as CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Family said Friedes was a chief resident at CHOP, which is often regarded as a top children's hospital and recently ranked as the fourth best children's hospital in the country by U.S News & World Report.Police said a 68-year-old man driving a blue car was traveling west on Spruce Street when he hit Friedes near the intersection of Spruce and 18th around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July...
Shady Maple Smorgasbord continues to thrive, serving thousands each day
LANCASTER, Pa. — In a day and age where all-you-can-eat buffets are declining in popularity, one spot in Lancaster County is thriving. Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl Township is having its best summer yet, feeding over 8,000 hungry customers each day. “The food is excellent here at Shady...
Century plant blooms at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.
Something very special is blooming at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa. right now.The rare century plant only flowers once every few decades."In its native habitat, it could take up to 100 years to grow to flower. But here at Longwood Gardens, ours is a rockstar, you could say, living life pretty large," said East Conservatory Manager Karl Gercens.The 36-foot-tall plant in the Silver Garden is bursting through the greenhouse."We actually took a pane of glass out and we have hundreds of flowers up top - bees, butterflies, birds pollinating that thing," says Gercens.This one is 22 years old. It...
No, a tornado did not touch down in York County. Here's what caused the damage Tuesday.
A series of downbursts caused damage during the storms on Tuesday evening in York County, and some residents and businesses remain without power on Thursday morning. The York County Emergency Management Agency posted a statement that the National Weather Service issued about the storms, which toppled trees and power lines and even spun a Central York High School football goal post 45- to 90 degrees. ...
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Allentown City Council asked to reconfigure, raise pay for 30 city positions
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council spent a considerable amount of time during a special meeting Wednesday night to consider a proposed bill to upgrade and retitle about 30 positions in several different city departments. The proposal cites that the upgrading and retitling of positions will allow various departments...
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