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$56 Million for Gun Violence Prevention, After School Programming
When Governor Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget into law on July 11—he gave $56 million towards community gun violence prevention programs and a new after school program. That is a $16 million dollar increase from last year. The Erie Blue Coats, who combat gun violence...
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Gettysburg Foundry site to have hazardous material removed, new sewer installed as part of $2.4 million state rehab project
The site will be redeveloped and prepared for a future employer to set up a business and hire workers. “The Commonwealth is taking steps to make properties like the Gettysburg Foundry site viable and attractive to potential employers,” Mastriano said. “The goal is to get the Gettysburg Foundry site ready so an employer can acquire it, start a new business and staff it with local workers from the community.”
Cumberland County Man Charged with Child Interference and Corruption
Adam Christopher Bockes, a 24-year-old man from Enola, Cumberland County, has been charged with interference with the custody of children and corruption of minors, according to local police reports. This follows an incident where he allegedly had inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old girl. The charges came after police were alerted...
Duo charged with stealing sports cars from Gettysburg-area dealership; connected to other thefts
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Investigators were able to identify two alleged thieves who stole sports cars from an Adams County dealership in April, and appear to be connected to other similar thefts in Pennsylvania and Maryland, the charging documents say. Both London Flores and Jefferson Ventura, both of Maryland were charged Tuesday in connection […]
CROOKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIP DAY 3 PICTURES
The Crookston Middle School students, teachers, and chaperones wrapped up the tour of Washington D.C. before heading to Gettysburg to take in some more history. Pictures from the third day of the trip are below. 1 of 29.
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Spring-Ford 2025 DEF Schwenk commits to Gettysburg
Spring-Ford 2025 faceoff midfielder Brady Schwenk has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Gettysburg College. Why did you choose Elizabethtown? “I loved the coaches, campus, and the academics.”. Who do you wish to thank? “Thanks to coach Bodnar, Coach Burns, Coach Garland, Coach Donnelly, friends, and family.”
Eagles training camp notes: CJGJ's energy, Sirianni in meetings, update on WR3
C.J. Gardner-Johnson doesn’t get tired. At least he never lets it show. Throughout the first two days of Eagles training camp in 2024, Gardner-Johnson’s energy has been as advertised. He has looked the part at safety but beyond that, he constantly talks throughout practice and vibes to the music between plays.
Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration
Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza and Steaks West Chester, talks about his rise to success and his main sources of inspiration. Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today.
Pa. Dutch restaurant prepares to reopen after destructive fire
A Lancaster County landmark restaurant destroyed by fire in early 2023 is reopening this week. Hershey Farm Resort announced on Facebook it would welcome guests back on July 26, about 18 months after a fire ripped through the popular Pennsylvania Dutch restaurant at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Strasburg Township.
Woman, 72, shot on South Philadelphia street: police
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A crime scene unfolds in South Philadelphia after a 72-year-old woman was shot. The gunfire broke out on the 1200 block of Porter Street Thursday, a little before 5 p.m., according to authorities. The woman suffered a graze wound to her stomach. Medics rushed her to Jefferson...
Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Quintessence Theatre company has bought the historic Sedgwick movie theater on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, which has been the performance group’s home base for 14 years. The 1928 Art Deco movie palace is the centerpiece of the recently designated Mount Airy Historic District corridor.
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