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Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
The U.S. women's national field hockey team from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when the U.S. boycotted the games over the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Homes at or under $500,000 in Lancaster County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lancaster County, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
One person hospitalized after motorcycle crash in East Lampeter Township
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person has been sent to the hospital following a motorcycle accident on Lincoln Hwy East and Strasburg Pike, dispatchers say. Crews responded to the scene of the East Lampeter crash around 9:13 p.m. Dispatchers say that one motorcycle was involved in the crash...
Firefighters battle a vehicle fire in Lancaster County
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. — Crews responded to a commercial vehicle fire in Lancaster County around 6:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The fire occurred at the intersection of Kready Avenue and North George Street in Millersville. Lancaster dispatchers tell us that no injuries have been reported...
Pennsylvania children with disabilities learned how to ride bikes at special iCan Bike Camp
OAKS, Pa. (CBS) – Just in time for Friday's National Disability Independence Day commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disability Act, children with disabilities learned how to ride bikes on their own with help from an army of volunteers at the iCan Bike Camp.Teri Miller was rooting for her 13-year-old son Chase, who lives with autism. After a week at the camp, which helps children with special needs learn how to ride a bike, he was zipping around the parking lot. Teri Miller fought back tears of gratitude as she watched her son zoom by."They have been so great here," she...
MontCo man killed in Colebrookdale Twp. motorcycle crash
COLEBROOKDALE TWP., Pa. - Authorities say a 24-year-old man was killed Friday morning in a motorcycle crash in Colebrookdale Twp. Police say Joseph Turi of Upper Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital following an accident involving a motorcycle and tractor trailer on Rt. 73 (W. Philadelphia Ave.) at South Funk Road.
Delaware County to Honor Coast Guard's Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremony at Media Courthouse
Calling all United States Coast Guard members, veterans, and community supporters — your presence is requested at the Delaware County Courthouse this August 2nd for a ceremonial flag raising. At 12:30 p.m., the very fabric of gratitude will dance up the pole in front of 201 West Front Street in Media, marking the Coast Guard's prestigious anniversary, which has stood firm since its inception on August 4, 1790.
Pennsylvania man sentenced for fake passport cards, forging signatures
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Central Pennsylvania man was sentenced to several years in prison for having fake U.S. passports, prosecutors announced Friday. David Romero, 68, of Lancaster, will spend two and a half years in prison with three years of supervised release after being sentenced by United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero, according to […]
Where would Guardians be right now with healthy Shane Bieber? Hey, Hoynsie!
PHILADELPHIA -- Do you have a Guardians question that you’d like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? You can subscribe to Subtext here, text Hoynsie at 216-208-4346 for a two-week free trial or email him at phoynes@cleveland.com. Hey, Hoynsie: What do you think the Guardians would be doing if...
Parker Signs New Health Laws
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed two pieces of healthcare-related legislation into law at St. Christopher’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25th. The two bills, 240467 and 240426, adjust an index related to federal Medicaid funding, and change the zoning on a plot of land that will allow for a new health center to be built in the 7th Council District, respectively.
Philadelphia Greets a Summer Splendor with Sunny Skies and Warm Temps Set the Scene for Outdoor Fun
As Philadelphians look up to a mostly sunny sky today, they're in for a warm summer treat with temperatures climbing towards the upper 80s, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. The forecast reveals a pattern of mild winds and clear nights for the weekend, setting the stage for outdoor activities and night-time strolls under the stars, the city settles into a comfortable groove of summer weather that beckons residents outdoors.
This Pa. phone booth is meant for speaking with the dead
If you could talk to a lost loved one over the phone, what would you tell them?. At The Thread, a new art and therapeutic installation in Germantown’s Vernon Park, visitors have the opportunity to answer that question. The Thread’s key feature is a small booth with a detached rotary phone, meant to simulate speaking with the dead or anyone else its caller may be mourning.
Offers and Social Media Reactions from Friday's Lasch Bash + White Out camp
On Friday, Penn State held the first day of their final summer event of the year, their annual Lasch Bash and also hosted their final camp of the summer, their White Out camp at Beaver Stadium. Below, you can see who the Nittany Lions offered on Friday as well as a handful of social media reactions.
Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1M
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. At least once a week, local historian Brandon Zimmerman unlocks the gate to an unruly and sprawling 27-acre urban forest in North Philly as a volunteer caretaker. While...
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