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Get Your Tickets for Wine on the Waterfront 2024 at Washington Crossing Historic Park
The Seventh Annual Wine on the Waterfront is coming back to Washington Crossing Historic Park on July 27th. The 7th Annual Wine on the Waterfront is coming back to Washington Crossing Historic Park on July 27, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The tasting event, which will last from 3...
Theatre Horizon Reveals Its 20th Anniversary 2024-25 Season Schedule
Theatre Horizon's 20th anniversary season features two regional premieres, a sold-out musical encore, community programs, and more. Montgomery County’s Theatre Horizon is preparing for its 20th anniversary by announcing the 2024-25 season of programming, which includes two highly-anticipated regional premieres, the return of a popular musical after a previous sold-out engagement, a variety of community programming, plus an all-star birthday cabaret celebration that will honor Horizon’s past while looking forward to the future.
This Philly Construction Camp Teaches Young Girls Various Industry Skills
Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center of Local 19 and the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation are creating a pathway for women in the construction industry with a camp for young girls to gain valuable skills and insight. With a growing need for construction workers nationwide and a major gender disparity in...
ABA Centers of Pennsylvania Unveils New Autism Care Center in King of Prussia Area
ABA Centers of Pennsylvania hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wayne to unveil its newest autism care center. ABA Centers of Pennsylvania hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wayne to unveil its newest autism care center. This clinic will provide diagnostic and autism care services to the King of Prussia community and the greater Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour Benefits Chester County Food Bank
The Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour is slated for Jul. 27-28, and one $55 ticket supports 26 meals at Chester County Food Bank. One of the more unique events of the summer in Chester County is right around the corner, as the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour is slated for Jul. 27-28.
United Way programs help children in poverty
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. According to a report from the United Way of Pennsylvania, as of 2022, of the 5.3 million households in the state, 12% lived in poverty. Another 28% were considered ALICE, which means Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. While these households technically...
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame inducts four in 2024 class
The "Undisputed Queen of the JFK 50 Mile" took her rightful place in the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening. So did one of the county's most successful high school volleyball coaches, following in the footsteps of those who taught her the game. So did a beloved...
Carroll County Times 2024 boys tennis All-County: Liberty’s ‘dominant’ doubles team of Hayden Speace, Arjun Mistry named Players of the Year
After graduating from Liberty, Hayden Speace has a simple message he wants to leave behind for those following in his footsteps on the Lions’ tennis team: “Hard work takes you places.” Speace raved about the work ethic of his doubles partner, Arjun Mistry, calling the junior “one of the hardest workers I’ve ever seen.” Fortunately, Speace had a work ethic to match, and as a result, the team ...
Day 3 of the York State Fair: Here's what's happening today
Today is the third day of the York State Fair, and it's UPMC Heroes Appreciation Day. Firefighters, police, EMS, veterans, active-duty military, and all healthcare personnel with proper identification will receive free admission. It includes one guest. ...
Aston’s Susan Noles Gets a Shopping Special Saturday Night on QVC
Susan Noles gets her own shopping special, "Susan Noles Now" Saturday night on QVC. Aston native Susan Noles, of “Golden Bachelor” fame will be hosting a QVC shopping special, “Susan Noles Now,” this Saturday, July 20, at 10 PM, as part of the shopping network’s new Quinessential 50 campaign.
Bucks County Officials Share Thoughts, Concerns Related to Expansion of Nearby Airport
Several officials from the country have raised concerns of potential environmental and sound-based pollution from the airport. Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township officials have joined the protest against the expansion of Trenton-Mercer Airport over concerns of a negative impact on air, water, and noise quality, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
'A Christmas Smile in July' to offer food, giveaway to those in need this weekend
"A Christmas Smile in July" returns again this weekend for the fourth year in a row to help individuals who are in need. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Elks Lodge, 223 N. George St. in York. Jeff Crouse,...
Residents react after Biden withdraws from re-election race
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, a historic decision from the President of the United States, announced his decision to withdraw from re-election in the 2024 presidential race. Many of his peers voiced their support. President Joe Biden said in a letter posted to X Sunday afternoon, “I believe it is in the best interest […]
State lawmaker calls on ‘Iraqi Freedom’ service to analyze Trump assassination attempt: ‘Complacency kills’
The Pennsylvania state senator who represents the community where attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks lived said Saturday when looking back at the tragic rally, he called upon his three combat tours in the Middle East. State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, served as a U.S. Marine infantryman in Nasiriyah, Iraq’s...
Flash flood warning affecting Philadelphia County until early Monday
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:59 p.m. in effect until Monday at midnight for Philadelphia County. "At 7:59 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," explains the weather service. "Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low-lying areas."
From ‘oops!’ to opportunity: Philly’s Seaport Museum gives historic painting to Andalusia estate
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Ending a case of mistaken identity, the Independence Seaport Museum has signed over ownership of its portrait of an early 19th century upper-class young woman to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem.
Foxy's Cradle celebrates fifth anniversary with food, fun, and so many kittens
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Neonatal kitten rescue Foxy’s Cradle is celebrating their fifth anniversary with a big birthday bash this weekend, promoting education, entertainment, and, of course, cats. With a concentration on education, the beloved North Whitehall neonatal kitten rescue will host their fifth annual celebration of their...
Local Historia Launches New Docuseries
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — Local Historia, a business run by Matt Maris and Dustin Elder to connect residents with local history through content, walking tours and experiences, launched its first episode of “Journeys with Local Historia” on July 1 at a viewing party at Big Springs in Bellefonte. The documentary series, presented by WPSU, aims to share the rich history of the region. “I started Local Historia in 2019,” Maris said. “As a high school social studies teacher, I began giving community walking tours in the summer and just fell in love with the process of...
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