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See all homes sold in Palmyra, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Palmyra reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,211-square-foot home on Braeburn Way in Palmyra that sold for $341,000. East Hanover...
Cause of Middleburg Fire that Injured Three Residents Not Known
MIDDLEBURG – The cause of a house fire in Middleburg on June 25th has been ruled undetermined. State police say a 68-year-old man, a 35-year-old woman and another man were taken to local hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation following the fire at 8301 Route 522. The home was heavily damaged. An exact cause of fire is not known, but following an investigation by the state police fire marshal, it was determined careless smoking or an electrical malfunction could have caused the fire. All of the residents were treated and released from the hospital.
Pa. reschedules public hearing on renewal of Wind Creek Bethlehem casino license
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — State gaming regulators have rescheduled a public hearing on the renewal of Wind Creek-Bethlehem casino resort’s gaming license for Wednesday, July 31. The original hearing planned for June 26 was postponed because of power outages from a severe storm. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, or...
3 dead after transit bus hits trash truck and catches fire on Route 1 Media Bypass
Three people are dead after a fiery crash between a community transit bus and a trash truck in Upper Providence Twp., Delaware County.The district attorney's office said the victims include the driver of the bus and two passengers.The crash happened just before 8 a.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of the Route 1 Media Bypass near the ramp for Route 252.Police say the bus struck the back of the trash truck and then caught fire.Video from Chopper 6 showed the charred remains of the bus with the trash truck stopped nearby.Chopper 6 over scene of crash on Media Bypass in Upper ProvidencePolice say the driver of the bus was trapped in the wreckage and died at the scene.Passing drivers were able to pull the two passengers out of the bus through the rear door, but police say those passengers were dead when paramedics arrived.The driver of the trash tuck was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.The crash was causing major traffic delays in the area.For the latest traffic in your area, click here.
Glasbern Inn founder and longtime owner dies: ‘A very tough individual to work for’
WEISENBERG TWP., Pa. — Al Granger, who transformed an abandoned farm into a world-class luxury resort and spa that earned accolades far beyond the Lehigh Valley, has died at age 91. Granger and his late wife, Elizabeth, founded the Glasbern Inn in the Fogelsville area on a 16-acre farm...
New boutique hotel with pool opening in Fishtown
A stylish boutique hotel opening inside a historic Fishtown property later this summer promises a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.Why it matters: Hotel Anna & Bel — which will have a courtyard pool, Mediterranean restaurant and a bar — is already getting a ton of hype. The renovated property was named one of the most exciting hotel openings earlier this year by Condé Nast Traveler, and its restaurant Bastia was included on Bon Appétit's must-visit new restaurants list.State of play: The 50-room hotel is slated to open Aug. 7, with rates starting around $300 a night.Bastia...
NL East Power Rankings: Phillies weather June adversity to hang on to top spot
The National League East remained largely unchanged in June, with the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves remaining in first and second place, respectively. That didn't mean it was a cakewalk by any means, as international travel, injuries and a resurgent New York Mets team all entered the discussion as factors that could impact the division in July.
King of Prussia Woman Gives Birth on Road with Help from Tow Truck Driver
Andrenna Reid, of King of Prussia, thought she would have enough time to make it to the hospital. However, her newborn so had other ideas. When she started having contractions over the weekend, Andrenna Reid, of King of Prussia, thought she would have enough time to make it to the hospital, according to a staff report from 6 ABC Philadelphia.
Historic ocean liner docked in Philadelphia is fighting for its survival
“America’s Flagship” is being evicted. That is the situation the SS United States faces in a yearslong dispute with its landlord, a warehousing company in Philadelphia. The historic ship is the largest ocean liner ever constructed in the United States and the record holder for the fastest average speed during a transatlantic voyage. It is […]
Beloved Sun Valley High School wrestling coach dies suddenly; community gathers for balloon release
ASTON, Pa. - A community in Delaware County is mourning the loss of a beloved father, husband, brother and coach who died suddenly on Friday. Tommy Ellis, 43, the longtime wrestling coach at Aston’s Sun Valley High School passed over the weekend after his family says he suffered an aneurysm late Friday in their Brookhaven home.
Jefferson Abington cited for excessive force against a patient
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported today that surveyors issued Jefferson Abington Hospital an “immediate jeopardy warning” after determining a security guard used excessive force against a psychiatric patient on April 23. According to the story, the guard wrestled the patient to the ground and held down their head and...
Rasheed Wallace reacts to Paul George joining Joel Embiid, Sixers
Paul George joining the Philadelphia 76ers has taken the NBA world by storm. It is one of the biggest moves the league will see in this current offseason as the Sixers form the most talented Big 3 in the league with George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. As the Sixers...
Nick Castellanos leads the way on tragic Phillies-themed All-Star Game ballot
The MLB All-Star Game is one of the big events of the Summer. It's a showcase of the game's top talent that features mic'd up moments, 100 MPH fastballs, tape measure homers and fun from the best players in the game. But the voting is kind of flawed. The way...
Million-dollar winning scratch-off lottery ticket sold at gas station near Gettysburg
A $1 million scratch-off lottery ticket was sold in Adams County last week, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The million-dollar winning ticket was sold at the Royal Farms in the 1500 block of York Road in Straban Township, just outside of Gettysburg. The convenience store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
Phillies reliever gets worst possible news and heads for surgery
In a season where many things are going right for the Philadelphia Phillies, it has, unfortunately, been anything but for one of the members of the bullpen. Luis Ortiz was looking to hold on to a spot in the Phillies bullpen this season, but his injury woes significantly derailed that plan. He appeared in just one game during the Opening Weekend series against the Atlanta Braves, spraining his ankle. He pitched in five games in the minors during rehab but was delayed due to right shoulder inflammation and was then shut down with forearm discomfort.
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