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NTSB report cites unsecured gas tank to blame for crash in I-95 bridge collapse
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — According to a new National Transportation Safety Board report, an open cover on a gas tank may have caused the fire that led to the I-95 bridge collapse in Philadelphia. On June 11, 2023 a truck hauling gasoline crashed into the I-95 overpass and overturned causing...
Rumored 76ers free agent target comes with an alarming red flag
As the Philadelphia 76ers try to fill out the rest of the roster, a slew of names have been linked to them left and right in recent days, ranging from high-end role players to potential veteran minimum signings that profile as ideal fits next to their new, lethal Big Three in Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and now, Paul George.
Two flown after stabbing in Franklin County home, woman charged
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two people had to be flown to the hospital after a stabbing Wednesday in a Franklin County home and one of them is facing charges, court documents state. Christina Schultz, 42, of Fayetteville, is accused of stabbing a man after he told her to...
Teens charged for Harrisburg July 4 incidents that cut fireworks short
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Multiple teenagers were charged from the incidents that led to the early ending of the huge fireworks show Thursday night in Harrisburg, officials say. According to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office, an 18-year-old, a 16-year-old, and a 15-year-old were arrested by Harrisburg Police over safety concerns that involved guns and […]
‘This is not normal’: Mayor Parker promises help after Kingsessing mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 8 others injured
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker traveled to Southwest Philadelphia and joined other city leaders at the scene of a mass shooting in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood. Nine people were...
Police arrest six protesters after 4th of July flags, decorations set on fire in Philadelphia
CENTER CITY - Philadelphia police announced the arrests of six people following protests outside City Hall on the Fourth of July where they say an officer was assaulted. Police say officers were monitoring a pro-Palestinian protest group when the group stopped near 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. That’s when police say protesters began to set decorative items and flags on fire in the street.
Kevin Bacon hopes Delaware fans won't ghost him
If you spot someone at a Delaware Wawa this summer who resembles Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon, it may not be smart to ignore them. The singer and movie star will perform with his older brother Michael as part of The Bacon Brothers duo at the Freeman Arts Pavilion near Selbyville on Sunday, July 21.
Four Women Rescued from Shipping Container Outside Walmart Supercenter
Pocono Mountain Regional police and state troopers discovered four females held captive in a shipping container at the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pocono. Two men, Isaiah Mi Rogers Keeney and Davaun Carlon Jackson, were arrested and arraigned without bail due to the violent nature of the incident. The community is...
Pa. Senate passes bill that could add 10 extra hours to bar happy hours
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would allow for happy hours to be expanded. House Bill 829, introduced by Representative Matthew Gergely (D-Allegheny), highlighted that since COVID-19, food service industries and liquor licensees are struggling to grow and thrive. In order to help the business grow, Gergely argued that […]
Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
(The Center Square) – State government’s mission to attract and retain health care workers took another step forward Wednesday. The House of Representatives approved legislation paving the way for Pennsylvania’s participation in interstate licensing compacts. This means doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and many other medical professionals could soon practice in multiple states without applying for new licenses every time. It’s an important step that could attract these in-demand workers from...
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
Holiday weekends often bring up conversations about gas prices. But electric vehicle advocates want more people to consider skipping the pump altogether. The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year. The push comes as an oil refining trade group is...
Heat wave to burn into next week; how hot will it be
You shouldn't stash the sunscreen just yet, as the record heat that broiled much of the country earlier this summer rolled through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will continue well into next week. Much of the Mid-Atlantic region is under a heat advisory issued by the National Weather...
Leacock Township posts office hours
Leacock Township has announced its summer hours, which will remain in effect through the end of August. The office will be open from Mondays to Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and it will be closed on Fridays. The office is located at 3545 W. Newport Road, Ronks.
Back-to-school giveaway slated
Carl Edwards, director of development and ministries with CrossNet Ministries, and Corrine Horning, the new community events and outreach manager for the ministry, are working together on the annual school supply giveaway program they call 2024 Backpack Program. This year's event will be held at the CrossNet Ministries Youth Center,...
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Montgomery County Fires
First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence.
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
Fire burning in NJ's Wharton State Forest; Batona campground evacuated
TABERNACLE, N.J. (CBS) -- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is responding to a 1,200-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest.NJFFS officials said containment crews were making progress and the fire was 40% contained Friday evening.As a precaution, the forest's Batona Campground was evacuated by park police after the fire broke out, which the service is labeling as the Tea Time Hill Wildfire. The NJFFS said at least two structures, a residential structure and a hunting club, in the area, were threatened.The Batona Trail is also closed between Route 532 and Carranza Road. There are additional local road closures in the...
Carchidi: Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Stirs Memories of Lindros Mania
Let’s face it: As far as excitement goes, the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason would have been about a 2 on a scale of 10 if they hadn’t signed dynamic right winger Matvei Michkov and all but given him the keys to the franchise’s front door. No major...
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