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Shapiro signs two new bills into Pennsylvania law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Shapiro recently signed two new bills into Pennsylvania law, both centering around solar power and Pa. energy. HB 1032, called the Pennsylvania Solar for Schools Grant Program, will issue grants to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools and community colleges. The grants will cover the costs of the […]
Dogs 'healing wonderfully' after being rescued from home in Schuylkill County
COALDALE, Pa. — Back in May, police removed 17 dogs, two cats, two birds, and a turtle from 70-year-old Bethany Bachert's home in Coaldale. Officers say the animals were malnourished and underfed. They were all seized by the Pennsylvania SPCA. A happy update to report from the SPCA: the...
Man arrives at hospital in personal vehicle with wound after shooting in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Police in Bethlehem say they are investigating after a shooting early Thursday morning. Bethlehem Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Gatewood Ln. around 4:30 a.m. Police say officers arrived to find evidence of recent gunfire in front of a home in that area. Further investigation...
Greencastle falls in opening round of the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament
Council Rock Newton jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first, never relinquished that lead, and went on to defeat Greencastle 9-4 Wednesday night at Newville. The loss dropped Greencastle to the elimination bracket. Council Rock jumped on Greencastle to take a 3-0 lead in...
Doylestown Twp. receiving millions to address PFAS-tainted wells
More than $4 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority is coming to Doylestown Township to help remove so-called “forever chemicals” from some of its water supply, state and federal officials announced this week. The $4.4 million will be used to build a 45-foot-by-25-foot water treatment...
Lehigh Valley DI athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia."Attitude, character, as well as effort," Gabe Knowles, a tennis coach at Legacy Youth Tennis, said. "All of those aspects will control how you do in life."These are the lessons Knowles strives to instill in the young athletes he coaches at Legacy Youth Tennis — a program dedicated to making the sport more inclusive and accessible to kids in Philly."There's a lot of athletes in Philadelphia, but when they pick up a...
Owner of historic house in Easton files COA request
EASTON, Pa. - Easton City Council approved a certificate of appropriateness for a historic building Wednesday night at city hall. The action involves a temporary construction barricade and signage for the historical Hooper House, located at 501-503 Northampton St. The building is owned by the Rock Church of Easton, who was also the COA applicant.
Coroner called to stretch of Delaware River south of Easton
The coroner was called to a stretch of the Delaware River in the Lehigh Valley Wednesday. The coroner's office said it was sent to part of the river that is south of Easton. No word on the exact reason the coroner was called. Stick with 69 News and wfmz.com for...
PD: Juveniles arrested for multiple shootings in Lycoming County
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After an investigation into shots fired in Williamsport, police say they arrested several juveniles for the crimes. According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, the first incident occurred on July 18 after officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2200 block of Linn Street. Police said a […]
Turnpike toll booth savings plan won’t stop fares from rising
(The Center Square) — The future of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is booth-less. As parts of the eastern side of the state have seen, a $600 million plan will convert the entire length to open road tolling, making all fares payable via E-ZPass or mail. Starting in January 2025, the...
More funding for home repair program left out of state budget despite high demand
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help...
AG shuts down Pennsylvania drug lab with arrest of parents — $200K in narcotics found
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A DMT and THC drug lab in Pennsylvania was shut down after two parents were arrested for running it — and the children were at home. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, after a raid on their home in Eighty […]
Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
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