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Heat Advisory: Lehigh Valley to Swelter with High Heat Indexes
According to the National Weather Service, peak heat indexes Monday and Tuesday could top 100 degrees. The heat index is a measurement of how hot it feels, accounting for both air temperature and humidity. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. A heat advisory has been issued for Lehigh, Northampton and...
Allentown police find gunshot victim following crash on Hamilton Street
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown police responded to a motor vehicle crash early Sunday, but discovered the driver was injured from more than just the accident. The crash occurred in the 300 block of Hamilton Street at approximately 5:30 a.m.. When police arrived, they found the driver of the vehicle suffering...
Danny Dietrich wins Pa. Speedweek finale; Anthony Macri takes series crown
The two point leaders in the Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car series battled head-to-head for the title Sunday night at Selinsgrove Speedway. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Drug death prosecutions on the rise, but most overdoses still go unpunished
Prosecutions of drug delivery resulting in death cases have increased in recent years, but still the vast majority of fatal overdoses in Northeast Pennsylvania and across the state go unpunished, according to recent data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The data — released as state lawmakers contemplate a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison for the offense — show that 16 people have been charged in Luzerne County with drug delivery resulting in death since the county's first arrests were announced...
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement […]
Kayaker who died in Schuylkill River accident identified
EXETER TWP., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner has identified the body of the person who died following a kayaking accident Saturday in Exeter Township. 41-year-old Erick Candelario of Reading was pronounced dead in the hospital, after CPR efforts were performed at the scene. The emergency call came in just...
Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers
The ever-shifting array of the Montgomery County dining scene will see some new arrivals over the next handful of months, as reported by Michael Klein in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Jewish deli category, for example, Montgomeryville is getting its own edition of The Kibitz Room. A long-established Cherry Hill...
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Philadelphia Honors Dawn Staley with Inaugural Mayor’s One Philly Award Amid City Celebrations
Philadelphia's own Dawn Staley has been honored with the inaugural Mayor’s One Philly Award. Staley, a legendary figure in women's basketball, was given the award by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker during the Wawa Welcome America Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall. This new accolade is designed to recognize individuals who use their platform to unify and uplift the community, as reported by the City of Philadelphia's official website.
Woman dies in Lancaster County crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — State Police in Lancaster have confirmed that a one-vehicle crash killed one person on Saturday. According to PSP, the crash occurred on Holtwood Road west of Magnolia Road in Drumore Township at 1 p.m. Kristy Larson, 42, of Lancaster, was driving eastbound down Holtwood Road...
Plum Creek’s Been Cloudy and Now We Know Why (Yay!)
Last month, we learned about some unsolicited discharges into Plum Creek. (Thanks, Matt Herring!). Well, after weeks of back-and-forth and some (green) dye testing, we have our culprit. It was a West Chester University sink – and they are on it. Here is their official response from Deputy Public Relations Director Loretta MacAlpine.
Ostriches, Camels, & Zebras, oh my! | Penn National hosts unique racing event to draw interest into sport
EAST HANOVER, Pa. — A set of animals you don’t typically see racing around the track were at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County on Friday. Penn National Race Course held its 9th annual Ostrich and Camel Race in East Hanover Township with a new addition of zebras, on this year’s race lineup.
Residents built their own basketball court, playground for everyone. Now the township is taking action
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A new recreational complex built without township approval has Lower Macungie officials looking to take action against it — and residents supporting it. The issue became public at a recent township Zoning Hearing Board meeting that otherwise was routine, but drew impassioned pleas...
Air quality alert affecting Southeast Pa. Tuesday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Tuesday at midnight for Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Monday for The Lehigh Valley/Berks County area," according to the National Weather Service. Guidance for air quality alerts:...
Pa. American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation Gave Nearly $2M Statewide in 2023
Pennsylvania American Water reported over $1.49 million in charitable contributions for 2023, benefiting 390 organizations statewide. Recently, Pennsylvania American Water released its end-of-year charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable contributions, and programming support to 390 organizations across Pennsylvania.
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