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Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks
EXETER TWP., Pa. - "When one facility went out of production, half the country couldn't find sole source nutrients for their babies,” said CEO of ByHeart, Ron Belldegrun. Now, a bill in D.C. called the Investing in New Families and Newborns Through Tax Credit Act aims to give a boost to places like ByHeart, an Exeter Township-based baby formula company.
Pa. borough closes hall following threats sparked by mayor’s comments in wake of Trump shooting
BERNVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Berks County borough hall is closed after “threatening communications” were received following comments made by the borough’s mayor following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Bernville Borough Council issued a statement offering condolences to the victims of the shooting,...
Legion baseball: Quakertown wins league championship
The Bux-Mont American Legion tournament is double elimination. But No. 1 Quakertown didn’t need any losses whatsoever to claim the league title. The host Blue Jays (21-1), who were the regular season Bux-Mont champions, used six unanswered runs to turn a 2-2 game midway through four into an 8-2 romp over No. 2 Perkiomen in Monday’s championship. Peyton Myers, the lone Upper Bucks Christian product on Quakertown’s roster, got the win.
Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during storm; outages, damage spread across Pa.
A massive and historic black oak tree in Layton Park, West Caln Township, was no match for Mother Nature on Tuesday night when storms uprooted it, blocking a roadway.A utility pole and street sign were taken down, and just yards away, another large tree -- albeit much smaller -- was also knocked over.The black oak dates back to the 1700s, according to locals.Across Chester County, residents saw power outages and cleanup is expected to take days to weeks.On Clearview Street, neighbors were checking out the damage that lined the block.Lenny and Patricia Smart had a huge tree uprooted in their...
Former CEO Sentenced for Fraud and Corruption
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Abdur Rahim Islam, the former CEO of Universal Community Homes (UCH) and Universal Education Companies (UEC), has been sentenced to 84 months in prison. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the decision on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Islam’s sentence follows convictions on 18 counts of fraud, corruption, and tax charges.
New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
The Hotel Indigo brand, coming to West Chester, will feature art and historical tidbits from the town. Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.
$5.9M in Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes has announced substantial funding for affordable housing in Philadelphia’s 7th district. Over $5.9 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will support four new rental housing projects, bringing 163 affordable units to the area. Of these, 39 units will be accessible for individuals with disabilities. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will manage these tax credits.
Another jet ski abandoned on Philly street with same name written on its side
PHILADELPHIA - More questions arise as the mystery of Philadelphia's abandoned jet skis deepens. A second jet ski was dumped illegally on North 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue in the city's northern section. The unusual discovery comes just two weeks after a different jet ski was abandoned on the same...
Man standing on a corner hit by car and killed in Philadelphia, police say
A man is dead after being hit by a car in the Kensington section of Philadelphia on Wednesday evening, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. The crash happened on the corner of Frankford and East Allegheny avenues just after 7 p.m., police said. A black Toyota sedan...
Harrisburg-area Verizon Wireless stores giving away free backpacks
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Verizon Wireless stores nationwide are giving away $3 million worth of backpacks for free at its 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” on Sunday, July 28. According to Round Room, an authorized Verizon retailer hosting the event, school supplies cost families an average of...
Eagles Player Drops Hint About Jason Kelce's Potential Return to Team
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson hinted Wednesday afternoon that longtime center and NFL legend Jason Kelce might make a return to the Eagles. Johnson shared insights on the "Up and Adams Show" hosted by Kay Adams, revealing that Kelce has been a frequent presence at the ...
Chalfont man dead after crash in Montgomeryville
A 43-year-old Chalfont man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the scene just before 9 a.m. It happened in Montgomeryville at the intersection of County Line Road and Limekiln Pike. Police investigations say the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on County Line Road when...
Montgomery County Native Is Member of Most Successful Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Paul Hammond, a Montgomery County native, is a member of Get the Led Out, the most successful Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Hammond, who stands in for Jimmy Page, is one of the two original members of the band. Get the...
Update: The severe thunderstorm warning is expected to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Berks, Bucks, Chester, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms," states the National Weather Service.
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