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Bucks County students graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School
Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2024 celebrated the graduaton of 739 students, including 24 from Bucks County, last month. The school is a Pennsylvania-based STEM-focused cyber school, and commencement was held at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. ...
"I always feel like I'm in the service": Veterans battling PTSD around the 4th of July
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The 4th of July is a celebration of our independence— but it’s also important to think of those who have protected those freedoms – and how our celebrations might trigger them. PTSD and other mental health conditions among veterans is a...
Massive merger involving Great Adventure, NJ & Dorney Park, PA
After 50 years in New Jersey as Great Adventure, parent company Six Flags officially became one massive company with Cedar Fair, owner of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. That created the biggest theme park ownership throughout the United States and North America. News of the combination between...
Perry Co. roofing company cited again after owner allegedly let children work on roof
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Perry County business has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor after the owner allegedly let his sons work on the rooftop of a Mechanicsburg apartment in June. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an investigation into S&L Roofing, Gutters...
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
Son of Pro Bowl linebacker announces his college commitment
The son of a former Pro Bowl linebacker announced his college commitment on Thursday. LaVar Arrington II, the son of LaVar Arrington, is following in his father’s footsteps. He announced in a video released Thursday that he has committed to Penn State, the same school where his father was a defensive star from 1997-1999. View... The post Son of Pro Bowl linebacker announces his college commitment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lions Pride Park, a Roaring Success in Warrington Township, Is Officially a ‘Great Place’ in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-PA) has cited Warrington Township’s Lions Pride Park as a ‘great place’ in the Commonwealth. The APA-PA annually honors places like this one, noting their value in community building and contributions to the public good. Lions Pride Park joins...
A Phillies-White Sox trade that mortgages the farm for Luis Robert Jr. and an ace
The Philadelphia Phillies have three starters in the NL All-Star lineup. By no means should they feel forced to make a major move at the MLB trade deadline. Yet, as excited as Phillies fans are about this team, even they'd have to acknowledge there are some obvious holes. Center field is a clear one, even if Johan Rojas received an ungodly number of All-Star votes. Starting pitcher is another, as Taijuan Walker is out for the foreseeable future. As it turns out, the Phillies can take care of both problems in one trade.
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
Restaurant space with outdoor dining area up for lease at The Towers at Wyncote
6,600 sf of restaurant space with an outdoor dining area is available at The Towers at Wyncote, 8440 Limekiln Pike. This is a rare opportunity to lease a turnkey restaurant operation. This restaurant is located at The Towers at Wyncote. The restaurant is comprised of 6600 sq feet of interior space with an additional exterior dining and event area restaurant space. The Towers at Wyncote has 1,200+ units with over 3,000+ residents creating an excellent opportunity for a captive audience to grow the business. There is ample free parking, overflow visitor parking, and reserved garage parking. When entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a built-in host stand and sperate coat closet. A wall of windows leads the way to a circular bar area that seats 26 patrons, with surrounding table and addition high top bar space for another 8 guests. The bar is complete with soda guns, beer taps, liquor wells and much more. This area overlooks a partially opened kitchen space that includes a pizza oven and various food prep areas. Beyond the bar area is table and booth seating for an additional 112 guests along with a separate curtained off area that doubles as private event space. There are oversized modern restrooms, all of which are beautifully well appointed and handicap accessible. A wall of windows that double as bi-folding doors, leads to an outdoor patio space that can accommodate an additional 50+ guests for regular daily use or private event space. This outdoor area is surrounded by mature landscaping and completed with a waterfall that adds visual aesthetics to the terrace along with the sounds of the falling water. The oversized kitchen area includes hood vents, walk-in coolers, dishwashers, Beverage dispensers/service stations and all the various equipment in the photos. This kitchen is large enough to serve as a ancillary kitchen for catering or other food and beverage possibilities. This location also is excellent for door dash and grub hub delivery services for expanded sales revenue opportunities. This space is primed and ready for you to grow your culinary business.
Jenkintown School District looking to fill multiple open positions
The School District of Jenkintown is seeking applicants for the following positions:. The School District of Jenkintown is seeking a Digital Media Arts Educator who has either a BCIT Certification or a Computer Science Certification. The successful candidate must be able to teach AP Computer Science Principles and a variety of technology elective courses for grades 7-12. Interested candidates should send their credentials to Jenkintown Middle/High School Principal Tom Roller at rollert@jenkintown.org.
Haitian immigrants in York find translations, healthcare, social services – and now a restaurant
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — This isn’t York’s first wave of Haitian immigrants, but — as one measure of how much the community has grown — it is the first wave arriving to find a Haitian restaurant: Ramapou, on West Market Street, which opened in early June. Ramapou’s owner, Joubert Fils-Aime, moved first to Miami, then […]
Man shot ‘throughout his body' in West Philadelphia on July 4th, police say
A man was shot several times in West Philadelphia the morning of July 4th. Police officers rushed to the 800 block of North 40th Street along the border of the Mantua neighborhood just after 10:20 a.m. on July 4, 2024, Philadelphia police said. Officers found a man around 30 years...
Dauphin Co. cafe offering pre-made home cooked meals opening this weekend
HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, locally owned cafe in Hummelstown that offers pre-made, home-cooked meals is having its official grand opening this weekend. ‘What Momma Makes’ is a new cafe owned and operated by Lower Dauphin natives Jodi and Nick Pendolino, who launched their first pre-made, home-cooked meal concept 10 months ago in their small Elizabethtown kitchen.
Jokes Are Pouring In After Joel Embiid's Latest Ad
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is among the most entertaining NBA player on the internet, but a recent video endorsement of a cryptocurrency trading platform showed the former league Most Valuable Player having as much energy as someone who just lost a playoff game. As part of the ...
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
Developer Presents Final Plan for Condo Hotel in Downtown State College
A developer has submitted final plans for a condominium hotel in downtown State College, with the start of construction anticipated in early 2025. James Venture and Jamison Morse, of Sewickley-based VS Development Consultants, presented to the State College Planning Commission on Wednesday the final land development plan for the nine-story, mixed-use building called Nittany Residence Club. Pending approvals and permitting, the building will be constructed at 321 W. Beaver Ave., at the corner of South Atherton Street and West Beaver Avenue. The existing building on the property, which was most recently home to BioLife Plasma, will be demolished. BioLife closed its location...
A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Has stayed out of the workforce because of high cost of child care. Family has pulled back on some expenses, including vacations. Planning to stay in current home because of...
Harrisburg Family Dollar store fixes alarm system; neighbors look forward to good night’s sleep
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A day after the company promised to fix an alarm system that kept neighbors awake at night, in some cases for months, Family Dollar said — and an abc27 News crew on the scene confirmed — a contractor was working to fix the system. A company spokesperson said Wednesday two contractors […]
Big 190-seat Airbus planes coming to Harrisburg Int’l; airport expects July 4th to be second busiest ever
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Some of the biggest passenger planes ever to serve Harrisburg International Airport will soon be flying here regularly. Beginning in August, American Airlines is scheduling as many as three daily flights on 190-seat Airbus A321 aircraft and two daily flights on 150-seat A320s to its hubs in Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and […]
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