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Phillipsburg High Cheerleading Clinic Day 3: Crazy Day Fun!
Phillipsburg, July 27, 2024 – Day 3 of the Phillipsburg High School cheerleading clinic brought a whirlwind of fun and creativity as participants celebrated "Crazy Day." The event, known for its unique and spirited theme, saw cheerleaders donning wacky outfits, colorful accessories, and showcasing their wildest routines. Crazy Day is a much-anticipated tradition at the clinic, encouraging cheerleaders to express their individuality and creativity. From mismatched socks to outrageous hairstyles, the gymnasium was filled with vibrant displays of personal flair that our photographer, Candid Captures by Kristina was there to capture.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
Investigation underway after man shot, killed in Wilmington, Del., police say
A man was killed after being shot in Delaware on Friday evening, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The 35-year-old man was found by officers who were responding to a shooting that happened just after 7:30 p.m on the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, police said. Officers took...
Lehigh Valley gave up 5-runs late in the game as Rochester pulled away for the win
ROCHESTER, NY - Lehigh Valley struggled to keep pace with Rochester on Friday night with a 10-6 loss. The Red Wings scored 5-runs between the seventh and eighth innings to put this one away. Plenty of scoring in this one with both teams scoring twice in the first inning to...
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
2 killed, 5 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on Black Horse Pike
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Two people were killed and seven were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County Friday evening, police said.Pleasantville and Egg Harbor Township police said several cars were involved in the crash that happened on the 8000 block of Black Horse Pike Friday after 8 p.m.The crash happened when a 2017 Nissan Sentra driving westbound traveled into oncoming traffic and struck a 2018 Kia Forte, the Egg Harbor Township Police said. The head-on crash pushed the Kia backwards and it was then rear-ended by a 2020 Nissan...
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
Reading Man Sentenced For Trying To Kill FBI Agents: Prosecutors
Rafael Vega-Rodriguez, 42, was also given five years of supervised release, a $4,500 fine, and an $800 special assessment, prosecutors said in a release on Wednesday, July 24. Authorities said Vega-Rodriguez was wanted for a state parole violation when the agents spotted him on West Greenwich Street on March 1, 2020.
Berks County Board of Elections responds to concerns over Robesonia election fliers
READING, Pa. – The Berks County Board of Elections voted Thursday that no action should be taken on what appeared to be the illegal distribution of election fliers within the Borough of Robesonia. Cody K. Kauffman, solicitor to the board, said he was recently contacted by the South Heidelberg...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.
America250PA observes its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day Initiative in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) kicks off its fourth annual Pennsylvania Day initiative on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 in support of Feeding Pennsylvania and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. July 20th is recognized as National Pennsylvania Day, and America250PA has dedicated this day to encouraging...
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