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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Warriors Come Out To Play as Mounties Drop Home Opener
Cresson, Pa. -- The Mount Aloysius women's soccer team fell to the Lycoming Warriors this Saturday, August 31st. The Mountie's first home game of the season would begin with instant pressure as the hosts found themselves defending against continual Lycoming attacks. Although the Mounties were able to find a shot attempt in the first twenty minutes of action, the ball continued to stay around the home team's goal, with Lycoming picking up seven shot attempts in the opening twenty-five minutes of the game. Making good on their eighth attempt to open scoring, the Warriors would close the first half on a four-goal onslaught, with the Mounties managing just one more shot attempt as the half came to a close.
Kids At Trump Rally Crack Up Host With Killer Impression Of Trump And His Secret Service Agents
Three youngsters in Johnstown, Pennsylvania had the hosts of Right Side Broadcasting’s rally coverage cracking up with their impersonations of Donald Trump, complete with trademark gestures, and two pint-size Secret Service agents on Friday. Outside the Friday rally, the lines were long and crowded to see the former president...
Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them
Trump said of prominent Black supporter Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) "That one is smart!" — adding "You have smart ones" without specifying what the "ones" were. The post Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them first appeared on Mediaite.
Fired Pa. university dean awarded nearly $4M in retaliation suit seeks additional $500K
A former Bloomsburg University dean awarded nearly $4 million by a jury is seeking almost $500,000 more. Jeffrey Krug in a motion filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court, claims he should receive an additional $290,458 to compensate him for the negative tax consequences of a lump sum award for back pay and front pay.
Gettysburg restaurant closed “for the foreseeable future”
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A local American-style restaurant in Gettysburg recently announced that they have closed their doors. Food 101, which is located at 101 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg, is a local eatery that has been offering scratch-made cuisines since 2015. Earlier today on August 30, Food 101 shared...
Alleged con man turns himself into police
Williamsport, Pa. — A man conned his 96-year-old neighbor out of thousands of dollars so he could gamble, police say. Lorenza Petrella, 61, surrendered to Lycoming Regional Police Department on Thursday on felony charges of financial exploitation of an older adult and theft by deception charges. Petrella is charged with intentionally deceiving his neighbor into providing him with several thousand dollars between August 2022 and July 2024. Petrella allegedly went to the victim's home on several occasions and convinced the victim he needed money to pay bills, buy gifts for family members, and repair lawn equipment. Petrella failed to tell the victim he was actually using the money to gamble and play skills games. Petrella was arraigned at District Judge William Solomon's office before being released on $15,000 bail. Docket sheet
Hawks Cap Off Opening Weekend with 3-0 Win Over Mont Alto
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Hawks were fought through a tight first set to set the tone for a three-set win over Penn State Mont Alto to end their opening weekend with a 3-0 record. THE BASICS. Final Score: Hartwick 3, Penn State Mont Alto 0 (27-25, 25-18, 25-15) Location:...
Former Ben Franklin store space gets new tenant
Muncy, Pa. — The former Ben Franklin store in Clarkstown won't be vacant much longer, as a furniture store plans to move in. Renn's Electronics & More, currently located at Susquehanna Valley Mall near Selinsgrove, will be moving into the 12,500 square-foot space at the plaza along Route 442 just outside of Muncy. Ben Franklin, a variety and crafts store, originally opened in 1981. In May, owner Gary Peck announced...
Kipona festival returns to Harrisburg for 2024: photos
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival kicked off at 11 a.m. on Aug. 31, bringing in large crowds and families for the annual three-day celebration. Attendees enjoyed plenty of food trucks, a multicultural celebration, live music, and more. The festival will run from now until Sept.2. More information can be found on...
Behind Anuel AA's endorsement of Trump, a pitch to Latinos in battleground states
Celebrity endorsements in an election year are hardly a new phenomenon. But former President Donald Trump’s appearance alongside Puerto Rican reggaeton star Anuel AA forms part of a larger emerging pattern in his campaign’s outreach to voters of color — and signals the campaign might see an opportunity in battleground Pennsylvania.
Protester who interrupted Trump rally to face charges, according to local police
A protester who interrupted former President Donald Trump's rally on Friday in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, will face misdemeanor charges, local police confirmed to NBC News on Saturday. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, will face charges for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disrupting a meeting or procession, according...
Melania’s plea for Trump to control his swearing flops as he tears into Harris at rally
Melania Trump’s apparent plea to her husband Donald Trump to control his language fell on deaf ears on Friday night when he torched Kamala Harris saying that everything she touches turns to “s**t.”. The former president and Republican nominee attacked the vice president’s record before a crowd in...
‘You’ll remember these games’: Bishop McDevitt icon LeSean McCoy soaks up return of Harrisburg rivalry
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