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Typical Summertime Stickiness With Spotty Storms Saturday
Tonight, clouds will gradually increase, and temperatures will fall to the upper 60s. You'll notice it feels a bit sticky tomorrow, but not uncomfortable. Look for mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-80s. Isolated shower and thunderstorms are possible, as low pressure passes to our south. Sunday will feature...
Maryland man sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences for Franklin County triple-homicide
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Maryland man has been sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the June 25, 2016 murder of three people in Franklin County. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Christopher Van Johnson, 36, from Baltimore, Maryland was sentenced on July 17. His sentence was imposed by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner, who also sentenced Johnson to concurrent 10, 20 and 30-year prison terms on companion robbery, firearms and conspiracy charges.
Person pulls knife during fight at park in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster police are investigating after a person was seen waving a knife at a park on Thursday. Police said an individual at Culliton Park on South Water Street waved down an officer around 5:50 p.m. That witness said they had tried to stop two males from...
Pa. school board leader apologizes for Trump shooting Facebook remark
Carlisle Area School Board president Paula Bussard publicly apologized Thursday night for a social media comment that offended several community members still reeling from the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. Bussard had responded Sunday to a friend’s attempt to make a joke about Trump rallies...
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Kutztown U. trainer headed to Paris to help Team USA wrestlers bring back gold... again
Bethlehem resident Shelby Hoppis and Team USA wrestling took home nine gold medals in Tokyo in 2021. Hoppis, who joined Kutztown University as its athletic trainer when she returned from the Olympic Games, is now gearing up for Paris with high hopes — and invaluable experience. “We did remarkable...
Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
CVIM Introduces Campaign to Support Behavioral Health Program
Centre Volunteers in Medicine has launched a fundraising campaign to support and expand its Behavioral Health Program at a time when the need for mental health services is more pronounced than ever. CVIM is Centre County's only permanent free clinic providing medical care, dental care, case management and medication assistance to those in need. Recognizing the growing demand for mental health services, the organization has developed a comprehensive Behavioral Health Program incorporated into primary care that offers counseling, psychiatric services and support groups for individuals facing mental health challenges. “Our community’s mental health needs are significant and continue to grow. With this...
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.
Replacing postponed Heart at Allentown Fair, 1970s-'80s band again goes from opener to headliner
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With the release of its 1978 album "Heaven Tonight" and its hit "Surrender," new wave rockers Cheap Trick went from a supporting act to a headliner. Cheap Trick again will go from a supporting act to headliner for a show at this year's Allentown Fair grandstand. But instead of a new album, it's because of another act's postponement.
Nick Sirianni Will Be the First Head Coach Fired in 2024
Robert Saleh. Mike McCarthy. Dennis Allen. Sean McDermott. Those are some of the top names you think of when it comes to coaches on the hot seat entering the 2024 NFL season. While that is the case, none of them will be the first head coach fired, that will end up being Nick Sirianni.
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Philadelphia Shooting: 7-Month-Old Infant Recovers After Being Struck by Gunfire
A seven-month-old baby is in stable condition after being shot and left alone, with the horrifying moment captured on CCTV footage. RELATED STORIES: Ronald Reagan’s Attempted Assassin, John Hinckley Jr. Speaks Out After Trump Shooting: ‘Violence Is Not The Way To Go’ The video shows a couple out on a walk with their baby in ... Read more The post Philadelphia Shooting: 7-Month-Old Infant Recovers After Being Struck by Gunfire appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Authorities look for vandal who spray painted Israeli flag on the Parkway near Holocaust Memorial
Police are investigating the vandalism of the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, adjacent to the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. It happened around 5:35 a.m. on Friday and ended with the flag painted red.
Lehigh County woman died of exposure to extreme heat, coroner says
An Upper Macungie Township woman died in her home after being exposed to severe heat conditions, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office determined on Thursday. The 93-year-old suffered from accidental hyperthermia, county Coroner Daniel Buglio said. Hyperthermia occurs when the body’s heat-regulating mechanisms don’t work effectively generating a body temperature...
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
Reading High School named 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
On April 26, Reading High School was announced as a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. This honor acknowledges Reading High School’s commitment to sustainable practices, leadership in facilities, health, and environmental education. RHS is among 41 schools, 10 school districts, three postsecondary institutions, and one early...
Angel Reese stuns Caitlin Clark in impromptu half-court shooting contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s college rivalry has continued into their WNBA careers. Their respective LSU and Iowa teams faced off in the 2023 national title game and again in the Final Four this past season, and now, the top-10 draft picks are both vying for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award as the top two contenders.
Somerset County volunteer fire companies vote to merge
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two volunteer fire companies in Somerset County announced they are creating a new merged organization. Over the past year and a half, the Fridens Volunteer Fire Company said they’ve been working closely with the Somerset Vol. Fire Department in creating one merged organization. On Wednesday, July 17, members voted and […]
Dramatic changes coming to the Neshaminy Mall. What we know
Say goodbye to the Neshaminy Mall. About half of it, anyway. The old mall’s new owner is set to demolish half the retail dinosaur, maybe more, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal and BisNow.com, a commercial real estate publication. ...
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