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Former Elkins Park synagogue indirectly gifts Torah scroll to tiny Jewish community in Indonesia
The now-merged Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El of Elkins Park was featured in The Jewish News of Northern California for gifting a Torah scroll to Rabbi David Kunin of California, who then delivered the scroll to a tiny Jewish community in Manado, Indonesia. According to the story, it was the...
Planners OK scaled-back affordable housing project in downtown Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A project to bring dozens of affordable apartments to downtown Allentown earned the support of city planning officials — again — this week. Allentown City Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved Cortex Residential’s scaled-back plans to build apartments for people with low-to-moderate incomes.
PA State Rep Guzman and Mayor Moran host back to school even in Reading
Kids stock up for classes at Reading back-to-school event. Kids in Reading are getting stocked up for another year of classes as summer winds down. The city of Reading gave them a boost Friday with a free giveaway.
Marybeth Cannon Rejoins SageLife as a Sales Specialist
Marybeth Cannon has rejoined the team at SageLife Senior Living as a Sales Specialist, serving the entire portfolio of SageLife communities. In her new role, Cannon will support each community, helping ensure SageLife’s Sales and Operations teams work seamlessly together to effectively deliver the brand’s value proposition to residents.
Malvern Teen One of Time Magazine’s ‘Kid of the Year’ Honorees
Fifteen-year-old Dom Pecora, who repairs and sells new and refurbished bikes, is one of the Time Kid of the Year honorees. Here he jumps in front of his shop in Malvern. Fifteen-year-old Dominick Pecora, who repairs and sells new and refurbished bikes in his shop in Malvern, is one of the Time Kid of the Year honorees, writes Jaime Joyce for Time.
Police Sgt. Jeffrey Delp, 68, Formerly Of Langhorne
He was formerly from Langhorne. After honorably serving his country as an Army MP, Sergeant, Delp joined the Upper Southampton Township Police Department in June 1979 as a patrol officer. In January 1987, Delp was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, a position he held until his retirement in June...
Exeter Smiles Introduces Affordable Traditional Braces in Reading
— Berks County residents now have access to reliable and effective traditional braces from Exeter Smiles. This treatment is ideal for those looking to achieve a beautifully aligned smile through a trusted method. Traditional braces are known for their durability and effectiveness. They allow precise adjustments and deliver optimal results,...
Historic Bethlehem home on site targeted for development burns
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A once-beloved and stately 1880-built historic brick home that some residents were calling abandoned and left for blight burned late Thursday. Bethlehem firefighters fought a two-alarm blaze at 143 W. Broad St. The home is the site of the planned Skyline West, a $15 million, 50-unit...
History's Headlines: The Hellers of Hellertown
Where the heck is Hellertown, someone from outside the Lehigh Valley might ponder. And the answer is simple enough. For roughly 286 years it has been in eastern Pennsylvania, a community founded in 1738 by brothers Simon and Christopher Heller. The borough’s Hellertown Historical Society takes its history seriously. On...
Doylestown Township to See Major Commercial Developments on Route 611
Doylestown Township is gearing up for significant commercial enhancements along the busy Route 611 corridor. Doylestown Township is gearing up for significant commercial enhancements along the busy Route 611 corridor, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. On Tuesday night, the board of supervisors approved plans for two major projects: a...
Engineering firm has new HQ in Cumberland County
An engineering company has relocated its headquarters back to Hampden Township. Dawood has relocated to a facility at 1926 Good Hope Road. Dawood occupies the 16,000-square-foot fourth floor of the facility. Dawood moved to the facility last month from its Crums Mill Road office in Lower Paxton Township. If you...
Middletown doctor agrees to six-figure payout to settle allegations he violated drug laws
A Middletown doctor has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations he failed to maintain adequate drug registrations for multiple medical practices that he owned, operated, and stored controlled substances. The payment resolves allegations that Dr. Joseph E. Kepko violated the Controlled Substances Act between 2021 and August 2023 by...
Jaxon Phetsavanh, 17, Of Hellertown, Dies In Car Accident
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, according to a release by the Northampton County Coroner's Office. His cause of death was "Blunt Force Injuries," as stated in the...
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...
Bodycam video shows police fatally shooting New Jersey woman whose family told 911 she was having a mental health crisis
Body-camera footage showing the fatal police shooting of Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old Asian woman whose brother had called 911 for medical assistance during her mental health crisis, was released Friday by New Jersey authorities.
Successful grievance process earns Delaware County employee her job back
A Delaware County employee fired last year after 23 years of service has been offered her old job back after successfully appealing her termination with the county Board of Personnel Grievance. Paula Richards — more commonly known as the often bombastic former Darby Mayor Paula Brown — was accused last...
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety.
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...
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