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The real reason why a longtime 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist is leaving the station
A longtime meteorologist at Channel 6 in Philadelphia — a true favorite — has announced he is leaving the station. But why?. As we commented the other day before the news officially broke, we had the chances of Chris Sowers leaving the station at "incredibly low to almost zero." Boy were we wrong.
Meet PennLive’s 2024 preseason girls volleyball All-Star Team
The high school girls volleyball season is about to unfold in Pennsylvania with first serves on Friday. The Mid-Penn Conference was filled to the brim with All-State talent and there were major program milestones all throughout. PennLive has rolled out the red carpet for some of the returning stars in...
Pa. delegates ready for Vice President Kamala Harris' roll call vote
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and local delegates from the Philadelphia area are looking forward to the events planned for Tuesday night. This year's roll call vote is ceremonial because Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee after a virtual roll call earlier this month.Regardless, some delegates from Pennsylvania are still looking forward to the moment including State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz who says she's hopeful for Harris."To be a delegate, to see it manifest itself and here I am working for her to make sure she's the nominee, to make sure we get...
Pennsylvania casinos’ all-sources revenue soars past $500M in July
Pennsylvania casinos rang the register again in July, posting revenues of more than $500 million from all sources of gaming, which represents a 7.22% year-over-year increase, according to a Tuesday release from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The revenue figure of $500,783,633 includes money wagered at slot machines, table games,...
Seen any turkeys lately? State Game Commission encourages participation in annual Wild Turkey Sighting Survey
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is talking turkey. Specifically, the commission is asking all Pennsylvania residents to report any wild turkey sightings through the end of the month as part of its Annual Wild Turkey Sighting Survey. The commission said participation in the survey is an important...
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for DWAI Drugs After Nearly Colliding with Vehicle on RT 16
(WNY News Now) – Hinsdale – A Pennsylvania man faces charges of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs after deputies in Hinsdale, New York, stopped him for almost colliding with another vehicle. On August 15, 2024, at approximately 7:59 PM, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop...
Foreign company to buy stores owned by Pa. business | Today in Pa.
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Shapiro: Trump has no credibility to speak on antisemitism
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) slammed former President Trump on Monday, saying that he has no credibility to speak about antisemitism. Shapiro was on the shortlist to be Vice President Harris’s running mate in the weeks before she announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) would join her ticket. On Monday, MSNBC’s Joy Reid asked him…
Bucks County parents sentenced up to 16 years behind bars after 7 kids found in squalor
Two parents in Bucks County were sentenced to eight to 16 years behind bars after their seven children were found living in deplorable conditions last year.Video in the player above is from a previous report.The children involved ranged in age from 16 to just four years old.The investigation began in April 2023 when police received a report that children were entering an abandoned trailer in the Green Top Trailer Park in West Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania.When officers arrived at the scene, they found two children belonging to 48-year-old Shane Robertson and 38-year-old Crystal Robertson.One child was barefoot and the other wore...
Colonial-Schuylkill League football top 10 games to watch in 2024
Wilson, Salisbury and Catasauqua have new coaches and would love to get off to good starts. Any wins the rebuilding Warriors, Falcons and Rough Riders get will be followed by big celebrations. Bangor also has a new coach, but it’s really just a restructuring of the previous staff with Vinnie Andrews taking over the non-fun jobs previously done by Paul Reduzzi. They will continue to split the ...
Making the Case for Community Engagement with Laura Cole | HealthBEAT
On this episode, Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak, acting Executive Director of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health, talk with Laura Cole, Manager of Civic Innovation for the City of Allentown. They discuss the role local government plays in neighborhood development, but the importance of giving residents the loudest voice of all.
Philadelphia Opens First Urgent Care for Mental Health
A new urgent care clinic just for mental health care and wellness needs has opened in Philadelphia. The Merakey Mental Health Walk-In Clinic will service adults 18 and older who need same-day mental health care that is not an emergency, such as quick counseling sessions, psychiatric evaluations, referrals, and more.
Musikfest poster artist continues to showcase work in South Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Even though Musikfest 2024 is in the books, one local artist, whose iconic celestial design donned this year's mugs and festival poster, is continuing to show off her artistry in South Bethlehem. Between her poster design, the 1st Street bus stop mural and teaching classes at the...
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