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Jonathan Groff, voice of Kristoff, hosting Gala for Lancaster Pride in September
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Lancaster Pride announced on their social media Sunday that Jonathan Groff, better known as the voice of Kristoff in Disney's Frozen saga, will be hosting a Gala on September 14th. Proceeds from the Gala will be benefiting Lancaster Pride and the Lancaster Public Library.
As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest data from the IRS and U.S. Census Bureau...
New PA law will help residents access unclaimed property
Is the state withholding money or property that may be yours?. A recently approved law in Pennsylvania will make it easier for thousands to receive what's rightfully theirs. Behind the vault doors at the state treasury office in Harrisburg is a massive amount of unclaimed property. “We have 4.5 billion...
Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.
Riverfest kicks off this weekend in Muhlenberg Township
MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Riverfest kicks off this weekend in Muhlenberg Township. "We're expecting between 20,000 - 25,000 people this year, probably more since the weather's going to be so great," said Kelly Gorski, Muhlenberg Township's recreation program supervisor. It's the perfect weather forecast for a perfect weekend. That's what...
Crash in Montgomery County leaves 3 dead, 2 others injured
A car crash involving multiple vehicles left three people dead in Montgomery County Friday night.It happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the area of County Line Road and Park Avenue in Hatboro, Pennsylvania.Officers were called to the scene for reports of a crash with people trapped inside the cars.At the scene, police found three vehicles, one of which was flipped onto its roof.An investigation revealed that a Chevy Camaro, driven by a 31-year-old man, was traveling west on County Line Road when it crossed into the eastbound lanes.That's when the Camaro reportedly struck a Nissan SUV, which was driven by...
Lehigh Valley high school football is back, and we have you covered
Lehigh Valley high school football is back for the 2024 season, and The Morning Call once again has you covered. Veteran reporters Keith Groller and Tom Housenick bring you the best in-depth coverage of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and Colonial-Schuylkill League. Every weekend, they have the top games from around the area covered. In addition to reading their postgame analysis, make ...
Ongoing feud among Abington Township neighbors over alleged antisemitic behavior and anti-hate lawn signs reaches new verdict in PA Supreme Court
Drs. Simon and Toby Galapo of Abington Township are appellants in a legal battle that has made its way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Record reported today. On Tuesday, August 20, four state Supreme Court justices reversed a trial court injunction issued by the Montgomery County Court of...
It will be free to ride all NJ Transit trains, buses for one week starting Monday
Good news for New Jersey commuters: that fare holiday on all New Jersey Transit buses and trains begins Monday.The transit fare holiday will waive all fees on all modes of transportation from Monday, August 26 through September 2.If you've already bought a monthly ticket, you won't be left out of the savings. Those customers will automatically receive a 25% discount on their September monthly pass purchase through the mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), or ticket windows.It's being called a "thank you" to the hundreds of thousands of loyal NJ Transit riders, especially when service has not met their...
Allentown School Board appoints human resource specialist to fill vacancy
The Allentown School Board has appointed a human resources professional to be its newest member. Robert “Nick” Nicholoff will fill the vacancy created last month when school director Daysell Ramirez resigned six months into her four-year term. Ramirez stepped down from the board, citing “bullying” and “poor professionalism,” according to a resignation letter shared on social media. Nicholoff, ...
Eagles’ battle for backup QB job was close, but Saturday’s loss to Vikings showed there was a winner
PHILADELPHIA – Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore stood next to quarterback Jalen Hurts during Saturday afternoon’s preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings, looking at the play-call sheet and discussing what would be radioed to quarterback Kenny Pickett. Barring an injury to Hurts, Saturday was likely the last time...
Boy Bicyclist Hospitalized After Strike By Vehicle: Lititz Police
The teen was riding his bike north on the sidewalk along PA Route 501 when he crossed over into East Lincoln Avenue right in front of a vehicle that was traveling west on the Avenue, "resulting in a collision," police explained in the release. Lititz Borough of police were called...
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