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Philadelphia man sent to prison for multi-county gun trafficking scheme
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man awaiting court action on homicide charges related to alleged gang violence in the city was in a Montgomery County courtroom on Monday where he admitted to soliciting others to purchase multiple firearms for him during an unrelated multi-county straw purchase scheme. Rahmeir Hayes, 22,...
80+ PA police departments team together to target aggressive drivers
PennDOT is teaming together with more than 80 police throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to target aggressive driving. Police departments throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a collective effort aimed at reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on our area roadways. According to PennDOT, throughout 2023, there […]
Why Bucks County residents may find it hard to breathe & what it has to do with the weather
Another air quality alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region, including Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties, as the heat wave continues for a fifth day. Under the Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone issued by Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection, people sensitive to air pollution — including children, seniors,...
Trader Joe's to open store in King of Prussia, Montgomery County; Lehigh Valley remains unserved
MONTGOMERY CO., Pa. -- A new Trader Joe's store is coming to eastern Pennsylvania, but the grocer's Lehigh Valley fans will still face a lengthy drive for their fix of "TJ's." The new store will open at 224 W. Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia, Montgomery County. That is about a 60-mile drive from Bethlehem. The opening date has not been set.
Code Orange air quality alert issued for multiple Philadelphia-area counties
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for multiple parts of Pennsylvania Monday, including several counties in the Philadelphia area.According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties are all included in the Air Quality Action Day due to ozone pollution. According to meteorologist Kate Bilo, this happens frequently with a prolonged heat wave as pollutants become trapped near the Earth's surface. In the Lehigh Valley, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties are also under the Code Orange alert.Air quality in the "orange" category is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups...
Heat and air quality problems until rain
The heat wave only intensifies as we kick off a new week. A Heat Advisory is now in effect for most of our area for Monday and Tuesday for heat index values around 100°. Additional heat advisories may even be needed on Wednesday. Maximum heat index values ranging from 95 to 101 are forecasted for […]
Bill to improve maternal and child health passes PA House
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Legislation that works to reduce negative health outcomes and prevent abuse and neglect has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation, H.B. 1425, is authored by Darisha Parker (D-Pa) and it would establish the Maternal Home Visiting Act. The bill would direct the Department of Human Services to develop a five-year […]
Pennsylvania amusement park auctions iconic park pieces
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (WHTM) — Pieces from an iconic Pennsylvania amusement park landmark were sold at auction to raise money for a nonprofit. The Kennywood Mural Auction sold six pieces of the Thunderbolt mural to raise funds for 412 Food Rescue. The four pieces were each sold for between...
State police top ten most wanted in Pennsylvania update
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have updated their top ten most wanted list as one man has been captured. Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday they have captured Jimmy Carlton Hnery Jr. from Lock Haven who was wanted for the rape of a child. State police say fugitives are selected for the ten most wanted list […]
988 response system shows caller increase, strained resources
Reprinted from Keystone State News A mental health report in Pennsylvania showed a strong response rate of 89% for 988 crisis line calls. However, it showed there is room for improvement in staffing, handling call volume and funding. Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the House majority caucus chair and co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, said...
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