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Teenage girl shot, injured after fight ends with gunfire in Montgomery County
A teenage girl was shot and injured after a fight broke out in Pottstown, Montgomery County.It happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Myrtle Street in the Bright Hope Community.Officers say they responded to reports of a fight involving multiple teenage girls.According to police, shots were fired as a result of that dispute.When police arrived at the scene, officers found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest.She was treated at the scene and transported to a local trauma center. There is no word yet on her condition.Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6574.
New Castle arrest investigated, major school projects, Fourth of July prep
Good morning, Small Wonder. Tomorrow is the Fourth of July: Will there be fireworks in Delaware or a washout. Here are some additional resources to help you plan for a great holiday, and you’ll find additional stories on Delaware Online today: ...
Lancaster County couple celebrates 75th anniversary
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Lancaster County couple is celebrating 75 years of marriage. Howard and Maryellen Musser of Columbia were married on July 2, 1949, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They're both 93. They have five children, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild on the way. Howie owned...
Grocery Store Trip Lands Maryland Mom $50K Powerball Prize
Late last month, a Cecil County woman turned a trip to Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp into a life-altering event when she picked up some lucky Lottery tickets, officials say. The woman said that she had an extra few dollars after finishing her shopping, so she picked up...
Body pulled from Susquehanna River in 1990s cold case identified
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A body from a 1998 cold case, found in the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, has been identified with the help of advancements in DNA, officials announced. In a news release, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced the identity of the body that was pulled from the Susquehanna River in […]
Back from the dead: Babies R Us will open 3 Delaware stores
You can't keep a good baby store down. A year after big-box tot store buybuy Baby came back from the dead in Delaware, another baby brand will also be making a return after closing all of its stores. Babies R Us, which closed all its stores in 2018 alongside parent...
Dept. of Justice to monitor Christina SD Board for 1 year
The Delaware Department of Justice will monitor the meetings of Christina School District’s board of education for the next year. Every year, the General Assembly creates a grants-in-aid bill, which outlines the state’s investments in government agencies and nonprofits, like senior centers, veterans organizations and fire companies, for example. The bill appeared to be business-as-usual, but the penultimate section of ... Read More
Blue Rocks offense goes cold despite the scorching temperatures
The Wilmington Blue Rocks fought through a scorcher, but fell to the Aberdeen IronBirds 4-2 on Saturday, June 22. Jose Atencio was on the bump for Wilmington to start but ran into trouble early. He left the ball over the middle early on, as Aberdeen hit three home runs in the first three innings. The ball was flying off the bat in the 96-degree weather, with wind pushing out of the stadium.
Delaware renters in need rescued by this premier team
Sheila B. Dobson had long desired to leave her mouse-infested apartment complex in Wilmington. She was one of many low- to moderate-income renters struggling to find affordable housing. "It was a horrible place," Dobson said of her last apartment. ...
Don't blame Salesianum for recent competitive gulf in high school sports: Tresolini
This is not Salesianum’s fault. As hard as that may be for some to accept, it’s true. The all-boys Catholic high school in Wilmington won nine state titles in 13 possible sports in 2023-24. That has cast Salesianum as somewhat of a villain in the recent spate of debate and discussion involving First State...
HBCU Week Awards Gala Continues to Bridge Gaps For The Next Generation
With appearances from Brian Michael Cox, Stephen A. Smith, and more, the fifth annual gala honored HBCU advocates with a goal of driving enrollment. Black Excellence is everywhere, but, according to Ashley Christopher, Esq. it starts at HBCU Week. Christopher, President, CEO and Founder of HBCU Week, set out in...
2 children trapped in car fire saved by group of workers in Delaware
WILMINGTON, DE - A Delaware family was saved from a car fire in Wilmington Monday thanks in part to the heroic actions of a group of men working near the scene. On Monday at around 7:30 p.m. the Wilmington Fire Department responded to the intersection of A Street and South Walnut Street for a report of a car fire.
2 men shot in Wilmington
Two men are hospitalized in critical condition after being found with gunshot wounds in Wilmington. The shooting was reported Monday at about 8:35 in the area of Vandever Avenue and Northeast Boulevard. The victims are 25 and 23 years old. Detectives are still looking for a suspect or suspects in...
WGAL Archives: Classic Fourth of July reports from the 1970s, '80s and '90s
Every holiday comes with a rush of nostalgia and the Fourth of July is no exception. We pulled together several stories from the WGAL archives, showing what life was like during the Independence celebration around the Susquehanna Valley - across three decades. We've posted all of those original reports on this page. We hope you enjoy a trip back in time as we celebrate our nation's birthday.
LBC Faculty Write, Publish, Research, Perform, Present, Direct, Lead & More
Professor Emeritus in the Church & Ministry Leadership Department, published the “Imagine Pilgrimage Guidebook” to complement the public and private tours he is leading to the Holy Lands in the Middle East. Earlier in 2023, he led a group of 39 to Israel and Palestine with President Emeritus Dr. Peter W. Teague to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jessica & Friends Community in York, Pa. Four Imagine Pilgrimage tours are scheduled for 2024; visit jamesayers.org for details.
Welcoming the first babies from Penn Fertility in Lancaster
When Ashlee Rineer and her wife Lauren began fertility treatments in 2020, they were driving back and forth to Radnor, Pennsylvania—about 75 minutes each way before they started their workdays—multiple times a week. The couple lives in Lancaster, where Ashlee works at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health as a health promotion specialist in Community Wellness.
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Fourth of July is right around the corner and there's no better way to celebrate America's independence than with a fireworks show. Whether you choose to hit the beach for the holiday or fire up the barbecue in your backyard, one thing is for sure, fireworks will likely be heard. You can join in on all the fun at one of the many fireworks spectaculars happening this Independence Day. Here's where to watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia region this Fourth of July and leading up to it. Pennsylvania firework showsWawa Welcome America ConcertWhere: Benjamin Franklin Parkway,...
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