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Hershey offers Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins for online sale
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Earlier today, Hershey announced that for the first time ever, their Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins will be available to purchase online starting this month. According to Hershey, they will be making their Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins available for purchase on shop.hersheys.com starting on July 23. Hershey says that the online sale […]
Mecum Harrisburg 2024 set to open, featuring classic and collector cars
The annual Mecum Harrisburg collector car auction will return to the PA Farm Show Complex, beginning tomorrow. This year, the auction will feature 1,200 classic and collector cars, including highlights such as a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Kindig-It CF1 Roadster known as “Caduceus,” featured in Lot S113, and a rare 1962 Ghia L 6.4, featured in Lot S154.
Platinum Equity completes sale of Gettysburg facility
California-based Platinum Equity, a global investment firm, recently completed the sale of its Hunterstown power generation facility in Gettysburg to New York-based LS Power, a development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, for an undisclosed amount. The sale also included related assets. The Hunterstown facility uses a […] The post Platinum Equity completes sale of Gettysburg facility appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
YAIAA 100: Here are the seniors, juniors and sophomores we can't wait to watch in 2024-25
It might seem like we are in the heart of summer, but for high school athletes, fall is just weeks away. Media days are on the horizon. Heat acclimatization for football opens on Aug. 5, and the first official day of practice for fall sports is Aug. 12. That's just three weeks away. ...
'It's way too hot' | York fair-goers long for return to September date
YORK, Pa. — Hot weather over the weekend and storms this week are causing attendees at the York State Fair to reminisce about the fair being held in the fall. The fair had been held in October or September for nearly its entire history since 1765 until it was moved to late July in 2021.
Little Round Top Reopens after a Two-Year Rehabilitation Project
After about a two-year long rehabilitation project, Little Round Top at Gettysburg National Military Park reopened on Monday, June 24, 2024. Little Round Top becomes a Popular Tourist Destination. During the late 1900s, Little Round Top became popular due to two specific popular culture films. “The Civil War” Series, created...
‘That’s a lot of lots’: Jaindl proposes 206-lot residential buildout along Route 22
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. — Four parcels — three north of Route 22 and one south, could become home to 206 residential lots and about 38 acres of recreation space in Northampton County. But for now, the project, Farmersville Estates, is in the planning stage with no approvals as...
Phillies' bullpen in crisis as trade deadline approaches
The Phillies' bullpen had been a source of strength all season long for the Phillies. Had been. They sent two relievers to the All-Star Game and have seen Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm soar toward being two of the best in the business. They also have managed the pen to keep their weaker arms from hurting them too much in high leverage situations.
Benefit for Delaware River angling legend becomes annual tournament for hard-fighting fish
After starting a one-off event to help raise funds for a good friend and local angling icon battling cancer, a Bethlehem woman who’s passionate about flathead fishing on the Delaware River has now turned it into an annual tournament for those who love battling the large, hard-fighting catfish. The...
Phillies all but crown J.T. Realmuto’s backup catcher for next year
For the past couple of seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have had Garrett Stubbs firmly entrenched as the backup catcher to J.T. Realmuto. Stubbs may be lacking a bit in terms of production with his bat, but whenever he has been called upon, no matter how sporadic, he can always be counted on for his defensive play and calling behind the plate. On top of that, he is also a popular figure in the Phillies clubhouse.
Du Pont Family Member and Venture Capital Entrepreneur Hints Future Innovation at Longwood Gardens
A du Pont family entrepreneur is telling The Philadelphia Inquirer that people can expect to hear more about products and investments coming from Kennett Square’s esteemed Longwood Gardens, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben du Pont, the most prominent living family member, is using his venture capital...
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has to be studied
Some players have a knack from coming through in the clutch, when the stakes are highest. David Ortiz and Derek Jeter are remembered for their ability to come through in big spots. Jack Morris is in the Hall of Fame because of his ability to come through in the playoffs. And then there is Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to 8 to 20 years for shooting 12-year-old in the back
A former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a 12-year-old boy two years ago was sentenced Monday to eight to 20 years in prison for third-degree murder, authorities and court documents said. Prosecutors had asked a judge to sentence Edsaul Mendoza, who shot Thomas “TJ” Siderio in the back...
Mom charged after 13-year-old daughter’s boyfriend fatally ODs on her drugs: police
A York County woman allowed her underage daughter’s 18-year-old boyfriend access to prescription pills that caused his fatal overdose last spring, police said. Kianna Brackett, 39, of Red Lion, was charged on Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the death of 18-year-old Tyler Moser, who was dating Brackett’s 13-year-old daughter, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
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