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Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
Firefighters battle a vehicle fire in Lancaster County
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. — Crews responded to a commercial vehicle fire in Lancaster County around 6:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The fire occurred at the intersection of Kready Avenue and North George Street in Millersville. Lancaster dispatchers tell us that no injuries have been reported...
West Nile in chickens, Delaware at Olympics, random acts of kindness
Good morning, First State! Enjoy your day of rest … and if it is decidedly not a day you are able to rest, I hope it’s still a good one. One thing’s for sure, it will be a hot one. Temps are expected to hit 90 today in the Wilmington area with no rain...
'Philly Slow Girl Run Club' quickly forms friendships in the city
Paige Black started the 'Philly Slow Girl Run Club,' a community of women who support each other and exercise at their own pace.The group, which began with a few members in 2021, has grown to include roughly 40-50 women across their frequent running events.To learn more about their mission and how to get involved, watch the video above and visit their Facebook page and their Instagram account.RELATED: Delaware woman is turning vacant homes into affordable housingCharly Bass-Davis found the blueprint for transforming abandoned and damaged buildings into affordable housing in Wilmington.
Wilmington shooting leaves man dead
A 35-year-old man is dead, the victim of a shooting in Wilmington Friday night. Officers found the victim around 7:35 p.m. in the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, city police said. He'd been critically wounded, and died at the hospital. No other information is available yet, and police...
Another fine golf biography by John Riley
John Riley of Wilmington won awards for his recent biography of Ed “Porky” Oliver, a great Delaware golfer. The positive reaction to the book led folks to contact him about another potential worthy subject – William Hyndman III, a talented amateur from the Philadelphia area. Riley had...
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
Lancaster Man Sentenced for Passport Forgery and Counterfeit Card Possession
PHILADELPHIA, PA — David Romero, a 68-year-old resident of Lancaster, PA, was sentenced on Friday to 30 months in prison for passport forgery and possession of counterfeit passports. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. Romero faced multiple charges, including four counts...
Motorcycle crash with injuries reported on Division Highway in East Earl
EAST EARL, Pa. — A motorcycle crash was reported on Division Highway in East Earl Saturday afternoon. It was reported near Center Avenue at 2:58 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Severe injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WGAL at this time. It...
A Rock Promoter Saved the Tower Theater From Its Demise
For 50 years, Upper Darby’s Tower Theater has been a premier concert hall. As concert halls go, this former movie theater only seats 3,500, but it’s hosted a legend of performers. The Rollings Stones, U2, Radiohead, Bob Marley, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, The Smiths, Grateful Dead, Bob...
Designs of Distinction to bring its unique style to WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. — Designs of Distinction by Brown Wood will showcase some of its newest products at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, at Spooky Nook Sports. New MDF Plus Tambour Panels, fresh off their debut showing at IWF 2024, are CNC machined from MDF “Plus” material. These panels offer an increased internal bond, making them ideal for intricate machining. MDF Plus is made from 100% recycled wood, holds FSC and CPA certifications, and adheres to ECC standards. They are available in three styles in the popular size of 24” x 46” x 0.25”, expanding DOD’s USA-made tambour panel line.
Parents Face New Charges in the Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced additional charges this week in the tragic case of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland’s death. Her father, Rendell Hoagland, 52, and his partner, Cindy Warren, 45, of West Caln Township, now face charges of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, Involuntary Servitude, and other related offenses. Both defendants remain in custody without bail at Chester County Prison. Prosecutors have stated their intention to seek the death penalty.
Delaware County Community College Nursing Student Awarded $5K Dunkin’ Scholarship
Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester (R) with DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester, a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has won a 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. She is one of 20 students selected from over 1,260 applicants to receive...
Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration
Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza and Steaks West Chester, talks about his rise to success and his main sources of inspiration. Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today.
Shift Changes Put More Chester Patrols on the Streets This Summer
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky and Major Katrina Blackwell. Chester is solving a shortage of street patrol officers this summer by making significant changes to its daily staffing to get more police officers on the street, according to a recent Chester Police Department release. Officers are now working 12-hours shifts,...
Thrift store in Brewerytown turns second chances into fashionable finds
A new thrift store officially opened its doors Friday in Brewerytown.Community Thrift is turning second chances into fashionable finds for those in recovery or coming out of incarceration.Christie Ileto gives us a first look inside.
Love and care go a long way to rehabilitate abused animals
WEST CHESTER — Monday’s discovery of seven deceased Pit/Terrier mix puppies was a situation that ended tragically, but for many abused dogs there is a happy ending. The times have changed drastically for Pit-Mix Ava. Ava had an eye and leg removed, and suffered multiple fractures of the legs and arms.
Hundreds of Sidney Kimmel Medical College students get white coats
It's a rite of passage for medical students.On Friday more than 225 students at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College got their white coats.The ceremony signifies their dedication to helping others, and for some students a culmination of all their life experiences.Our Maggie Kent reports.
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