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PHOTOS: Rushing water floods rooms of Altoona non-profit
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)–After getting reports of water rushing into a building crews arrived to Sixth Avenue on Altoona, between 23rd and 24th Streets. The building belongs to Arts Altoona, a non-profit aimed at promoting access to the arts in the community. Hundreds of gallons of water rushed out of a pipe in the basement of […]
New community thrift store in Brewerytown gives people fresh start
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new community thrift store in Philadelphia's Brewerytown section is giving the formerly incarcerated and people battling with addiction a chance at a fresh start. "Every day I wake up and try to figure out how can I continue to live up to this last name," Michael Worthy, general manager of Philly Unknown Project, said. Worthy has been in recovery for 16 years. "What this program means to me is connecting with other people like myself and giving them an opportunity to grow, to become the person that they were initially intended to be," Worthy said.The nonprofit provides opportunities...
James Franklin Refers to Penn State Playing at West Virginia as Facing ‘Hornet’s Nest’
Despite entering the game as the favorite, Penn State head coach James Franklin knows the situation his team will be facing when it opens the season at WVU. “It’s a hornet’s nest,” said Franklin when asked about starting the season on the road against West Virginia at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday.
Champs! Blue Jays win region, off to states
Danny Qualteria, a St. Peter’s signee, hit two, two-run singles as Quakertown topped host Lower Macungie 10-5 on Wednesday afternoon in the American Legion Region 2 championship game. Quakertown, the reigning region champ and 2024 Bux-Mont League champion, successfully defended its title. Qualteria and Caleb Everitt each knocked three...
Eagles Sign Explosive Receiver & Cut Rookie in Late-Minute NFL Moves
The offseason may officially be over, but the Philadelphia Eagles are still making roster moves even as training camp begins. Philadelphia announced the signing of wide receiver Griffin Hebert while releasing rookie tackle Gottlieb Ayedze. The offensive lineman was on the Non-Football Injury List prior to being released. This is...
NFL Analyst Has Bad News For Eagles About Saquon Barkley
This offseason, one of the biggest signings of the year was Saquon Barkley heading south on the New Jersey Turnpike to the Philadelphia Eagles. While it was becoming apparent before the start of the 2023 season that the Giants didn’t seem all that interested in keeping Barkley around long-term, they likely didn’t want him to […] The post NFL Analyst Has Bad News For Eagles About Saquon Barkley appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
CNN's Rahel Solomon Marries Lawyer Marcel S. Pratt in Stunning Philadelphia Wedding: 'Like A Movie' (Exclusive)
The couple exchanged vows on July 13 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, before a second day cultural reception called a “Melse” to enjoy Ethiopian food and dancing
Bryce Harper rips easy scapegoat for Phillies' inconsistent offense
The Philadelphia Phillies are built in win-now mode. They have the offensive pieces they need and have their starters all healthy at the same time again. So what could possibly be the hold-up now?. The club felt like it was rightfully back on top after besting the NL second-best Los...
Fatal Dumfries hit-and-run: Prince William County Police name suspect
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince William County said they were looking for a Manassas man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Dumfries last week. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said they are searching for 41-year-old Keith Anthony McBride, who is wanted for felony murder, felony hit […]
Nearly 50 Charges: 3 Officers Hurt, Suspect Crashes Into Cruiser In Springfield
Davey Quinones, 20, faces 46 charges, many of them felonies, after his arrest, Springfield police said. Police were investigating Quinones for allegedly having an illegal firearm with a 50-round drum magazine when he spotted the surveillance team on Lombard Street around 3:45 p.m. He jumped into a car and sped away, slamming into multiple vehicles as he made his hasty exit, authorities said.
Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Engineer Alan Williamson, left, explains how the new toll gantries will work along the turnpike. Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call.
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the […]
Fulton to shutter 19 branches
Fulton Financial is closing 19 branches in southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey and New York City three months after the bank’s emergency acquisition of failed Philadelphia lender Republic First Bank, a deal that deepened Fulton’s reach in the state’s largest market. Lancaster-based Fulton is closing 13 of its...
Aqua seeks rate increases; public hearings set before regulators
HARRISBURG – Water bills could be on the rise in the Shenandoah area, among other parts of the state next year, and regulators want your input. Aqua Pennsylvania filed an application in May seeking a rate increase from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Aqua purchased the water system serving the Greater Shenandoah Area and took control last year.
Big 26 Baseball Classic pitting Pa. vs. Maryland lands at FNB Field
Pennsylvania is hoping to regain an advantage over Maryland Friday as the Big 26 Baseball Classic opens at FNB Field, the home of the Harrisburg Senators. The All-Star showcase, featuring prep standouts in the Class of 2025 and ‘26, is operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Event Authority.
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