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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws, also known as the Doan gang, was discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated. A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws–British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Bucks County and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio.
PSP: Cumberland Co. man throws 12-year-old in dog cage, assaults her
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Cumberland County man is facing charges after reportedly throwing a 12-year-old girl into a dog cage around 5pm on August 21st. According to press release from Pennsylvania State Police, Derrick Brinton, 34, of Newville, hit a 12-year-old girl in her face and then threw her into a dog cage.
Northwood Civic continues to fight health center at Friends
Northwood Civic Association members heard an update on the proposed district health center at Friends Hospital at their Aug. 20 meeting. The city plans to build health centers at Friends and Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street – just 1.4 miles apart – because of the long wait for appointments at the center at 2230 Cottman Ave.
Boiling Springs field hockey falls to Penn Manor in season-opener
The Boiling Springs field hockey team fell to Penn Manor, 6-3, in a non-conference season opening game Saturday. The Bubblers fell behind, 3-2, at halftime and were unable to mount a second half rally. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Small-school football rankings for Aug. 26: 1 week and 1 change
Notre Dame’s 135-point contest with Garden Spot certainly raised eyebrows, but it didn’t change the small-school football rankings. Instead, Northern Lehigh prompted a switch by knocking off Class 4A Lehighton in a one-point game. Find the full Top 5 below. If you purchase a product or register for...
Man injured at South Jersey beach after possible shark bite
A man was injured at a beach in South Jersey on Sunday after a possible shark bite.It happened at approximately 9:30 a.m. at Surrey Avenue Beach in Ventnor.The Ventnor City Beach Patrol told Action News a man was in the water when his hand may have been bitten by a shark."As our lifeguards were preparing to open for the day somebody ran up and said, 'Somebody may have been bitten by a shark,'" recalled Captain David Funk with Ventnor City Beach Patrol.Authorities say the victim, a man in his 30s, was out for a morning swim when the injury occurred.After...
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
Family farmers gearing up to launch farm-to-table grocery store in Schuylkill County
Angela Meck always dreamed of coming back to her roots. Her grandfather’s grandfather bought a farm in Schuylkill Haven in 1910, and it’s been in the family ever since. Meck and her husband, Josiah, jumped at the chance to buy the property, Honey Brook Farm in 2019. Now,...
Montco Jazz Fest to include events in Conshohocken
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recently announced the lineup of the third annual Montco Jazz Fest that will take place September 19-22 at venues across Montgomery County, including several in Conshohocken (see below). The schedule include concerts, brunches, workshops, and other community-focused events. The 2024 edition of the festival...
From killing perch to science outpost, Bake Oven Knob opens 64th season for counting hawks
Gray curtains of rain approached and finally engulfed a rocky outcropping where a paper bag, stuffed and shaped to look like an owl with a drawn-on face, swayed overhead on the end of a stick jammed into a crevice. It was Wednesday afternoon, about a week into the 64th Autumn...
Man arrested after shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, police say
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a shooting near Allentown, Pennsylvania's Dominican festival on Sunday night.Allentown police said Yunior Peralta Quintana is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and related charges.In a statement shared on Facebook, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk said his office was aware of a "shooting incident" on the 100 block of North 7th Street. Police said Monday that multiple people were shot, but no one was killed.Gunfire was heard in the downtown area Sunday night. According to the county, there were two groups of people shooting at each other. The spokesperson added that no police officers were shot during the incident.Video captured near Linden and 7th streets Sunday showed a large police presence in the area, but Tuerk said in his statement that there is "no ongoing danger to the public."
August 25, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
The CROP Hunger Walk, held each October, is a fundraiser created to respond to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is recruiting for three key volunteer positions: Coordinator, Publicity Leader, and Online Promotion Leader. Ending hunger is possible in our lifetime. You can help make it happen. Contact Anne, 610-433-6373, anne.egan@allentownfoodbank.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001HboJo.
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Mail and Wire Fraud in COVID-19 Relief Scheme and Auto Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — Justin Heimbach, 33, of Bath, Pennsylvania, has been indicted on charges of mail fraud and wire fraud in connection with schemes to defraud the federal government and…
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