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Pa. officials unveil memorial for fire police officer killed in 2023
NORTH EAST, Pa. — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Highway Safety Network, Fuller Hose Company No. 1 and other local first responders gathered at Gibson Park in North East on Tuesday to unveil a permanent memorial for fallen firefighter Shawn Giles on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Pedestrian struck, killed by tractor-trailer on I-81 in Cumberland County: coroner
Editor’s note: As of around 12:15 p.m., southbound I-81 and the entrance and exit ramps to Wertzville Road are all now open. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer along Interstate 81 in Hampden Township on Sunday morning, according to the Cumberland County coroner. The person was...
Watch: Highlights of La Salle College High School’s win over Harrisburg
HARRISBURG — La Salle College High School will certainly remember Brett Gordon’s tenure beginning with a bang. A La Salle College High School alum of 1998, Gordon took over his alma mater in January and his first game helming his old haunt resulted in a 45-7 win over Harrisburg at Severance Field on Saturday.
Summer heat returns this week
Summer-like warmth returns this week! Hazy, hot, and humid conditions will be around much of the work week with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees most days. Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with highs in the middle 90s. A few showers and t'storms are possible...
Harlem Globetrotter gives back to Midstate hometown
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Harlem Globetrotter and Susquehanna Township native Chris “Handles” Franklin came home today. He grew up in the Edgemont Park section of the township, where he spent hours shooting hoops day and night. He hosted an event called “Edgemont Day,” featuring food, games,...
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The trace fossils are approximately 210 million years old and scattered along the winding trail. The...
Davenport Pockets $50,000 in Rumble by the River at Port Royal
PORT ROYAL, PA (August 24, 2024) – Jonathan Davenport grabbed the lead on the second lap and maintained it throughout, securing victory at the Rumble by the River presented by UNOH.edu on Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway. Davenport’s win netted him $50,000 out of the $150,000 feature purse in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event.
Bucks County Residents Reclaim Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Property
The Pennsylvania Treasury returned more than $103,000 worth of unclaimed property to residents of Bucks County earlier this week. The Pennsylvania Treasury returned more than $103,000 worth of unclaimed property to residents of Bucks County, according to a staff report from The Citizens’ Voice. Residents were able to search...
Vigil held for fire victims in Northeast Philadelphia
A 31-year-old woman and eight-year-old girl died in a house fire over the weekend in Northeast Philadelphia. The community gathered to remember the victims, who were found in a second-floor bedroom. The fire happened just after 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning near Granite Street and Summerdale Avenue. There were 6 people inside at the time and […]
Trump suggests he may skip ABC News debate against Harris: ‘Stay tuned!’
Former President Donald Trump suggested he may skip the Sept. 10 presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC News. In a Truth Social post on Sunday night, Trump said to “Stay tuned” after he laid out the reasons why he may skip the debate, which included Harris turning down debating on other […]
When Conshohocken’s children were asked to run home from school during the Cold War
During the Cold War, students participated in civil defense drills that followed the advent of atomic and then nuclear weapons. In a photo dated December 12, 1961 that appeared in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, students at Conshohocken Elementary School are shown running home from school as part of Operation Run.
Teens get paid to work and learn through Allentown School District internship program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Hundreds of Allentown teens spent their summer earning money and picking up job skills that will help them after graduation. This is the second summer that Allentown School District has offered a paid internship program to high school students, placing them in jobs throughout the district and the city.
Upper Moreland football prevails in season opener, Abington and Cheltenham drop to non-league opponents
The Upper Moreland High School football team won their non-league season opener against Council Rock North by a score of 35-7. Philly Burbs’ game coverage here. The Golden Bears will host West Chester East in a non-league game on Friday. Cheltenham and Abington dropped their first games of the...
These Bucks County High Schools Were Named Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several public high schools in the Bucks County area have been listed as the best in the Philadelphia region this year. Staff writers at Niche documented which local schools made the list. 274 schools in the region were listed based on the academic prowess, culture, and other factors unique to...
There’s an Owner Now for the Delco Shack but He Won’t be Living There
Joe Vaccone, the new owner of the Delco Shack, stands next to the vacant building. He's using the Shack to advertise his real estate company. The “Delco Shack”, next to the Springfield Mall, has been bought, though the new owner won’t be living there, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Knoll Revives Iconic Tugendhat Chair for Modern Interiors
EAST GREENVILLE, PA — Knoll has reintroduced the Tugendhat Chair, a celebrated design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, known for its minimalist elegance and comfort akin to a lounge chair. Originally created in 1929, this archival reissue highlights Mies’ skill in merging refinement with human-centric design, making it an ideal fit for contemporary living and workspaces.
Kyle Schwarber and Garrett Stubbs power Phillies to an 11-3 win over the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber had two hits and three RBIs and Garrett Stubbs had a career-best four hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. After Garrett Stubbs opened the third inning with a triple into the...
Barbers Who Care give free haircuts for students ahead of first day of school
Ahead of the first day of school students have the opportunity to look and feel their best.On Sunday, families lined up outside the West Philadelphia YMCA for the Barbers Who Care event.Students had the opportunity to get their haircut before the first day of school Monday. They also got to pick out a backpack and sneakers."I just got these white Puma sneakers, just for like mostly because I'm going to paint over them," said Simone Mac, of West Philadelphia.The event is for students between the ages of 5-17. The goal is to boost their confidence ahead of the first day of school in the Philadelphia School District."We believe that when you look good, you feel good, and it affects how you show up," said Keturah Duncan, co-founder of Barbers Who Care.Family members say the event is great to help boost their little ones confidence."My grandson needs to get his hair done, and I brought the little ladies so they can get their back to school supplies," said Shamane Graves, of Springfield, Pennsylvania.
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