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Grant for mobile shower unit to provide homeless individuals safe way to meet basic needs
READING, Pa. - State Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced Monday that a grant has been secured to help provide homeless individuals a safe way to meet their basic needs. The senator says $250,000 in grant funding from the Pa Department of Community and Economic Development has been secured to provide a mobile shower unit to the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness (BCEH.)
Pennsylvania school district says students impersonated teachers with fake TikTok accounts
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) -- A school district in Chester County, Pennsylvania, says middle school students were responsible for creating nearly two dozen TikTok accounts that impersonated teachers earlier this year.A spokesperson for the Great Valley School District said officials first learned about the 22 fake TikTok accounts at the end of February, but still aren't sure when they were first created or how many students were involved. Superintendent Daniel Goffredo said in a news conference Tuesday afternoon that the accounts have continued to pop up this summer."Unfortunately, we do know that accounts have continued to be created throughout the...
Protest held outside court hearing for woman accused of posting videos of animal torture
Animal rights activists protested outside the court hearing on Monday for an Upper Darby woman accused of torturing animals and posting the videos on social media.The hearing and protest was held in Media, Delaware County.Police say Anigar Monsee, from Upper Darby, tortured and killed several animals and posted it all on social media to get views and followers.In one video, Monsee is seen with a chicken."During the video, she is soliciting more likes and more viewers. And once she gets to the point where she is satisfied with the number of viewers, she then proceeds -- over the course of 10 minutes -- to harm and ultimately kill that chicken," Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt told Action News following Monsee's arrest.In the other videos, the suspect is seen doing the same thing to a pigeon, a rabbit, and several frogs.Bernhardt says the investigation started with an email tip from the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).Authorities arrested Monsee back in January and say she admitted to the abuse.She has been charged with four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.A group called "Revolution Philadelphia" is pushing for the suspect to get the maximum sentence.
Lehigh Valley weather: Hurricane Beryl remnants could bring heavy rain, flooding this week
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 storm early Monday and is expected to weaken as it races north across the United States, bringing the potential for heavy rain and flooding to eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey starting on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. While...
Fly in container of salsa: Berks County restaurant inspections, July 6, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Fairgrounds Farmers Market, 2934 N. 5th St. Reading, June 28. Pass. No violations. Fiesta Charra, LLC, 4531 Kutztown Rd. Temple, Opening, June 28. Pass. No violations. Fuji San, 5314 Allentown Pike, Temple,...
Pizza chain location catches fire in Delaware County
Fire damaged the rear of a pizza restaurant in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, early Monday. Flames broke out around 4:10 a.m. on July 8, 2024, at the Pizzeria Uno Widener at 1516 Providence Avenue in Chester, officials said. Fire crews arrived to find a dumpster in the rear of the pizza...
Missing Escapees Still At Large
(Berks County, PA) -- The search continues for two males that escaped from Abraxas Academy. Officials said the two fled from the facility in Berks County on Saturday. The males have not been identified, but WFMZ-TV reports one is from Reading and the other is from Bucks County. Authorities are asking residents to keep their vehicles and property secure for the time being.
Newrez Executives Honored with HousingWire’s Women of Influence Award
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Newrez LLC announced that Shantay Griffin and Shannon Clay have been recognized with HousingWire’s Women of Influence Award for 2024. This award honors their exceptional contributions and leadership within the company and the broader mortgage industry. Shannon Clay, Senior Vice President of Investor Reporting...
Wheelie Wednesdays Return to Doylestown as Part of Free Cycling Program for Kids
Bucks County Classic will once again inspire kids to hop on their bikes with the return of Wheelie Wednesdays to Doylestown this summer. Bucks County Classic will once again inspire kids to hop on their bikes with the return of Wheelie Wednesdays to Doylestown Borough this summer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.
Collegeville Colossal Yard Sale 2024–All Spaces Now Sold Out!
Unfortunately, all vendor spaces are now sold out for 2024!. Location and parking: Collegeville’s Waterworks Park, West 1st Avenue. Free parking. Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 (Rain date Saturday, Sept. 14) Time: 9 am to 1 pm. For Vendors–No more applications for spaces accepted this year. Vendor Spaces: One...
Former Lehigh University football player Hector Martinez named head of insurance for John Hancock
BOSTON, MA. - Hector Martinez, who played football for Lehigh University in the 1990s, has been named Head of Insurance at John Hancock, one of the largest life insurers in the U.S. Martinez joins the Boston-based financial firm from Equitable, where he led the company's individual life-insurance business. Before that,...
Lester DuGuay: 60 years of dedicated service to youth sports
On Tuesday, July 2nd, City Hall Council Chambers resonated with applause and heartfelt tributes as Mayor Eddie Morán presented Lester DuGuay with a commendation for his 60 years of unwavering service to the youth of Reading. The ceremony, held on DuGuay’s 89th birthday, celebrated his extensive contributions to local sports and the indelible impact he has had on generations of young athletes.
New Holland non-profit still up and running after bricks crumble from wall
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A popular non-profit is letting people know that they are still open and ready to lend a helping hand after an incident over the weekend. Garden Spot Fire Rescue stated they were initially called to CrossNet Ministries for reports of a structure collapse .
With Almshouse Road Closed for Two Weeks, Driving from Doylestown to Newtown Got Complicated
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A major road east of Doylestown is closed around the clock for the next two weeks, creating traffic headaches for motorists trying to go toward the Newtown area. Route 332/Almshouse Road will be closed between Jacksonville Road and Second Street Pike from Monday July 8 through Saturday July 20. The road is being closed to allow crews to replace a stormwater pipe.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While the bulk of the work is scheduled to occur between Jacksonville Road and Hatboro Road, the larger stretch is being closed to everything but...
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