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Pennsylvania's presidential calendar: Rallies and possible debates
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Pennsylvania again this week — putting the Keystone State back in the national spotlight. Why it matters: Both campaigns are all-in on Pennsylvania, the most important battleground state that'll decide who occupies the White House. Driving the news: Democratic...
Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Parts of the world are experiencing particularly severe outbreaks of dengue fever this year, and it’s causing a rising number of infections among United States travelers this summer.
Black Dog Market and Deli Opens in Phillipsburg with Bella, a Bodega Concept and a Free Sandwich Giveaway
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Step into the newly opened Black Dog Market and Deli, and you’ll immediately be greeted with a smile and a warm “Thank you, have a nice day.” This isn’t just any store; it’s the first commercial venture of local entrepreneur Matthew Amabile, who has transformed the former Cather’s Market on Hudson Street into a welcoming neighborhood spot. Who is ready for a free sandwich to celebrate this Grand Opening? Black Dog Market and Deli celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 17. At noon, Amabile and his team will give...
Winter is coming. Here's what the Farmers' Almanac predicts for southcentral Pennsylvania
The Farmers' Almanac has issued its prediction for winter 2024-2025, and the publication is describing it as a "wet whirlwind," according to a news release. It predicts "a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between," the website states. But will that mean snow for southcentral...
Potential strike in Pa. could disrupt U.S. supply chains | Today in Pa.
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Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
Rep. Matzie joins Pa. lawmakers relaunching Nuclear Energy Caucus to buoy industry
A Harrisburg lawmaker from Beaver County is at the helm of renewed efforts to fortify the nuclear energy industry – Pennsylvania’s second-largest source of electricity after natural gas. State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-16, Harmony Township, has joined state Rep. Tom Mehaffie, R-106, Dauphin County, and state Sens. John...
Meet PennLive’s 2024 Preseason Mid-Penn Capital Football All-Star Team
Just like that, high school football is back in Pennsylvania. And in order to pass the time between now and kickoff on Aug. 23, PennLive fielded preseason All-Star teams for every division in the Mid-Penn Conference. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you...
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
Aug. 15—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top wide receivers for the 2024 season. 1. Scoop Smith Woodland Hills Junior, 5-7, 150 Smith's speed and big-play ability make him a concern for opposing defenses. The reigning WPIAL 100-meter dash champion scored three touchdowns longer than 80 yards last season, including a ...
Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
Notre Dame has suspended its men’s swimming program for at least one year after an external review found numerous violations of NCAA rules prohibiting gambling and that team members failed to “treat one another with dignity and respect,” the school announced Thursday. “In order to ensure that...
Greenwich Twp. SD in NJ facing inaccurate tax levy discrepancy
STEWARTSVILLE, Nj., -- According to a post on the Greenwich Township School District's official Facebook page, community tax bills have been inaccurate with a large increase to the 2024 tax levy. The inaccuracies in the tax bills are being carefully examined for correction, according to a statement issued by Tina...
Business Administrator to Bid Farewell to Phillipsburg this Friday
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---Phillipsburg's business administrator and clerk announced publicly at Wednesday's council meeting he will be leaving his position effective this Friday, Aug. 16. Hall would not comment on the resignation when contacted nearly two weeks ago.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Matthew C. Hall said his coworkers have known of his imminent departure since he tendered his two-week notice on Aug. 2. He has been the head of the town's business department for the past two years and has accepted a work-from-home position with Veolia North America. Veolia provides solutions for its clients' water,...
New traffic pattern on Route 209 in Monroe County
STROUD TOWNSHIP, PA — A new traffic pattern will start next week along Route 209 in Monroe County. Starting on Monday, drivers will not be able to make turns or drive across 209 at the intersection of Shafer's Schoolhouse Road in Stroud Township. The changes are expected to last...
State officials check out meal program
LANSFORD, Pa. — On Thursday, a special guest from the State Department of Education helped a mobile distribution site in Carbon County. With bags in hand, families lined up outside the Panther Valley Football Stadium in Lansford. One by one, families picked up enough breakfasts and lunches to last a couple of days. Erica Frederickson says she has seven kids under the age of 9.
Police shut down Monroe County road for investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation in part of Monroe County has a road closed Thursday afternoon. Police responded to a reported assault in Pocono Township around 2 p.m. on Thursday. Officers then closed down Brookdale Road so they could investigate. So far, there has been no word on...
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police
On June 1, Warrington Police responded to Sunglass Hut for the report of a retail theft that just occurred. Staff related a man later identified as Jonaycker DeGouveria-Suearez and a woman entered the store and proceeded to the expensive sunglass area. DeGouveria-Suearez concealed them in a bag exited the store...
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