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Hot and humid days ahead, weekend promises dry and sunny skies
We can expect a hot and humid day with highs in the upper 80s. A few clouds will be around tonight with a muggy overnight low in the 70s. Both Wednesday and Thursday will offer up more scattered storm chances before we dry out on Friday and for the upcoming weekend.
Day 5 of the York State Fair: $2 Tuesday, Bullride Mania and more to see
Today is the fifth day of the York State Fair, and it's $2 Tuesday. Admission is $2 per person. Strates Show rides cost $2, and $2 food specials are offered. Bullride Mania on the grandstand tonight ...
New Northeast business group forms
The newly formed Far Northeast Small Business Association met recently at Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub. The guest speaker at the July 11 gathering was to be state Sen. Jimmy Dillon, but he was in Harrisburg as lawmakers were finalizing the budget. Dillon’s chief of staff, Matt Darragh, addressed the group, as did Dan Lodise, a Bustleton resident and director of internal and external affairs for City Councilman Isaiah Thomas.
How a Navy base in Mechanicsburg impacts the local economy
(WHTM) — Some may pass it and not even know it’s there or you may have heard about NAVSUP, but not quite sure what goes on there, well we got an in-depth look at the impact it has in one sector of the armed forces, Pennsylvania and the local economy. While the actual naval support […]
Springettsbury Township man dies in Route 30 crash in western York County: police
One person has died after a vehicle crash outside of Abbottstown on Route 30 Monday evening, according to the York County Coroner's office. Northern York County Regional Police say 53-year-old Michael Kenemore of Springettsbury Township was killed in the crash. ...
Where to catch bus tour with free backpacks, school supplies in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It might be the middle of summer, but it's not too early to think about getting back to school in Philadelphia.Across the city, clinics are already accepting School District of Philadelphia students who need to get up to date on their vaccinations and their physicals — and starting on July 29, the first of several free school supply giveaways will help get students ready to go back to school.This is Ring the Bell PHL, the school district's back-to-school welcome tour starting in the summer. The Ring the Bell PHL bus tour is making multiple stops across the...
11 new stores, 5 eateries opened at King of Prussia Mall in first half of 2024
The largest mall in Pennsylvania welcomed 11 new stores and five restaurants in the first half of 2024. The new stores join hundreds of other retailers at the King of Prussia Mall at 160 N. Gulph Road in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. If you purchase a product or register...
Taste What’s New: Bucks County’s Latest Restaurant Additions
A selection of new Bucks County restaurants are appearing in the local scene, offering a diverse selection of options. Newcomers to the Bucks County restaurant scene have something to offer to a diverse mix of appetites, including somebody looking for a new favorite food or drink, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
‘Not them blaming you, I’m screaming’: Woman finds creepy holes in her hotel wall, and the manager has the worst excuse to explain it
Is it too much to ask for a hotel room that lives up to the task? Seeing as most of us can’t afford to stay in a luxury five-star establishment every time, all we’re after is essentially just a private space with a bed in it. Unfortunately, in some places out there, the private part of that measly requirement is not guaranteed.
Montgomery County to hold potassium iodide tablet and Narcan® distribution event July 25
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) will provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Montgomery residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station, as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. Free NARCAN kits will also be available.
The only reasonable explanation for the Phillies being out on Brent Rooker was overlooked
With two consecutive years of losing in the postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies’ approach to the trade deadline at first embodied the fierce tenacity that we expected of them. First, they tried for Luis Robert Jr. A trade for a franchise-changing centerfielder of his caliber would have put every MLB club on notice. But the Phillies weren’t willing to pay the steep price. So, they moved on.
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.
Delco softball team heading to World Series for the first-time ever: "We're going to win it all"
NORWOOD, Pa. (CBS) -- A girls' softball team in Delaware County is headed to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama. The Interboro Bucs 10U district team is on a historic championship run. Earlier this month, the team won the Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship.The girls beat out the competition in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York to stamp their ticket to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Florence, Alabama.It's a "dream" for the girls heading to Alabama, but it didn't even exist two months ago. "From two months getting together, we formed this team, we worked hard, gained...
76ers quietly make big move to fill crucial role for next season
Following their early free agency bonanza, the Philadelphia 76ers are still left with a handful of roster spots they are eyeing to fill out ahead of the 2024-25 season. While they are definitely already penciled in as winners no matter how they go about things to finish the offseason off, it never hurts to double down on depth and bring in reinforcements at every position.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to 8 to 20 years for shooting 12-year-old in the back
A former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a 12-year-old boy two years ago was sentenced Monday to eight to 20 years in prison for third-degree murder, authorities and court documents said. Prosecutors had asked a judge to sentence Edsaul Mendoza, who shot Thomas “TJ” Siderio in the back...
Several Eagles Vets Lobbying for Surprise Position Change
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2024 season with Super Bowl aspirations. After a disappointing ending to the 2023 season, management made sure to add more playmakers to the roster on both sides of the ball. The Eagles offense has stars like Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and...
New UPMC Altoona, Bedford president named days after trauma center downgrade announcement
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford are officially under new leadership. The healthcare system announced Friday that Michael Corso, who has been serving as interim president of the hospital since March was officially appointed president and CEO. This transition is occurring during a time of flux for the hospital, coming on the […]
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