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HS Senior Killed In Car Crash: Northampton County Coroner
A boy was killed in a car crash just days before starting his senior year of high school, his mother said on Friday, Aug. 16. Jaxon Phetsavanh, 17, of Hellertown, has died following a crash along the Route 33 Southbound Exit Ramp to Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township on Thursday, Aug. 15, ac…
3 suspects wanted for stealing license plate off Philadelphia police vehicle
Three suspects are being sought after authorities say a license plate was stolen from a Philadelphia Police Department vehicle.It happened Friday around 2:15 a.m. in Center City.Police say the marked police vehicle was parked on the 100 block of North 13th Street.Video captured two men and a woman allegedly involved in the theft.The suspects were last seen in a silver Acura with possible New Jersey tags.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
MLB announcer wears airtag to not get lost
Philadelphia Phillies fans should know their TV broadcast is doing everything they can to ensure they don’t lose beloved analyst John Kruk. And we’re not talking about losing Kruk to ESPN, Fox, or TBS, we’re talking about trying to keep 63-year-old former MLB All-Star from literally getting lost in the stadium. Kruk, Ruben Amaro Jr Read more... The post John Kruk wears an AirTag so he doesn’t get lost at MLB stadiums appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Property taxes are on the rise
The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear to put a strain on the wallet, Mayor Cherelle Parker along with city officials unveiled plans to expand outreach for key tax relief programs to mitigate the impact of revaluations on homeowners.
25-year-old man gunned down at Philadelphia park
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was gunned down at a park on Friday night.It happened around 7:37 p.m. at the Tacony Creek Park located on the 700 block of East Olney Avenue in the city's Olney section.Police say a 25-year-old man was shot in the chest and torso. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital.Neighbors tell Action News they heard as many five gunshots go off.One woman said that her husband saw the wounded victim run across the street from the park, where he collapsed on the sidewalk in a pool of blood.No weapons were recovered at the scene.Police are still searching for the gunman.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
UPDATE: The Philadelphia Eagles Have a New Front-Runner to Start in the Interior for Week 1
The Philadelphia Eagles, throughout the offseason, have had intense competition for the starting right guard job, the last offensive line position up for grabs. The top two contenders include Tyler Steen and Mekhi Becton. Steen, a third-round pick from last season who didn’t play much as a rookie, and Becton, a former tackle turned guard trying to get a fresh start at a new position and a change of scenery.
Scene of residential structure fire cleared in York County
YORK, Pa. — Firefighters battled a working residential structure fire in York County on Friday night. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The fire started around 7 p.m. at the intersection of East Philadelphia and North Franklin Streets in York City. East Philadelphia Street was shut down...
Quakertown man pleads guilty to racing in crash that led to woman's death
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - A Quakertown man admitted to racing in his vehicle before a May 2023 crash that killed a 62-year-old Hatfield Township woman. Aidan Jarrett pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, and racing, according to an email from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. He...
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania’s opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law.
NEXT Weather Alert: Rip current risks and Sunday downpours
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia region will see rainy weather both days of this weekend. Ditch the sunglasses and keep the umbrella handy on Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving storm system will approach from the west with clouds, showers and storms. Any storms on Saturday should remain below severe limits but on Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert has been issued for the threat of severe storms. We are currently in a Marginal Severe Risk (level 1 of 5). Heavy rain with flash flooding and damaging wind gusts are the threats.Trying to avoid the rain and re-arrange any outdoor plans? Here is the...
Update: Flood watch affecting part of Pennsylvania until early Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 3:23 a.m. on Sunday in effect until Monday at midnight for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Union, Snyder and Perry counties. The weather service says, "Flash flooding caused by...
Trump keeps it personal as Harris basks in poll surge
Donald Trump launched fresh personal attacks against White House rival Kamala Harris on Saturday, as new polling showed her making major gains in key battleground states ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention. Harris will be in Pennsylvania on Sunday, making several stops on her campaign bus near Pittsburgh before heading to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention that opens on Monday.
Agriculture department warns of listeria in raw milk cheese sold in central Pa.
Consumers are being warned to toss raw milk cheese made in Dauphin County dairy after listeria was found in two retail packages during testing. The state Department of Agriculture issued the warning Friday for BeiHollow Farm brand raw milk cheddar cheese aged 60 days. If you purchase a product or...
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