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Lyme disease cases on the rise in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Montgomery County Health officials said there were thousands of cases of Lyme disease last year and that new ways of diagnosing the illness are leading to more accurate numbers and earlier help for those infected.In Jeanette Suros' peaceful backyard stood some bad memories."There's multiple PTSD moments that I have to work through," she said. "And, I would have liked to not have to go through that every time."Still, she tried to enjoy her herb garden while remembering nearly dying from Lyme disease spread by a tick bite in 2016 and again in 2019."I wasn't able...
Camden County sees nearly 40% dip in overdoses in 2024, data finds
CAMDEN — Camden County officials are celebrating the latest data on overdose numbers. For the first half of 2024, there has been a 39% drop in overdoses when compared to the same months in 2023. "Honestly, the numbers were a bit surprising. We've been leveling off over the last...
Teen Swimmer Drowns in Gloucester County, NJ Lake
A day at a lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey turned tragic after the drowning of a teen. Saturday was sunny and warm, a much milder day than we've had so far this summer. It should have been a day of fun for all who spent time outdoors but that ended up not being the case at one lake in South Jersey.
Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks. Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today.
Camden County Youth Service Commission meeting set for today
The Camden County Youth Service Commission, the entity responsible for planning and overseeing services for at-risk youth in the county, will hold its next meeting today from 4 to 5 p.m. The meeting will take place in person at the Camden County Technical School located at 6008 Browning Road in Pennsauken.
Litter of puppies found dead at Chester County golf course
CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- Police in Chester County have launched an animal cruelty investigation after multiple puppies were found dead at a local golf course.The Caln Township Police Department said in a social media post on July 22 that a litter of seven puppies was found dead around the ninth hole of the Ingleside Golf Course in Caln Township, near the US Route 30 bypass."Early indications are that the deceased puppies were placed there by a person, or persons, within 12-18 hours of being discovered," police said.Investigators said all of the puppies appeared to be from the same litter...
Archived: GOLD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING NEWARK MAN-MATTHEW CARR
(Newark, DE 19711) The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 42-year-old Matthew Carr of Newark. Matthew was last seen leaving his residence on the evening of July 22, 2024, after making statements that caused concern for his well being and safety. All efforts to contact or locate Matthew have been unsuccessful.
Delaware County Sportswear, Lice Help and Green Homes Make Best of Philly List
Ilene Steinberg, owner of the Center for Lice Control, a Havertown business that made the Best of Philly list by Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia Magazine has named B&E Sportswear of Broomall, Ilene “The Lice Queen” Steinberg of Havertown, and Gen3, with a location in Glenolden, to its list of Best of Philly Helpers and Fixers.
Delco softball team heading to World Series for the first-time ever: "We're going to win it all"
NORWOOD, Pa. (CBS) -- A girls' softball team in Delaware County is headed to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama. The Interboro Bucs 10U district team is on a historic championship run. Earlier this month, the team won the Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship.The girls beat out the competition in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York to stamp their ticket to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Florence, Alabama.It's a "dream" for the girls heading to Alabama, but it didn't even exist two months ago. "From two months getting together, we formed this team, we worked hard, gained...
This Pa. county has the ‘most purchasing power’ in the state
Investopedia describes “purchasing power” as “the value of a currency expressed in terms of the number of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.”. And this county in Pennsylvania has the most purchasing power in the entire state. SmartAsset — which is described by...
This Delaware County Spot Is a Family Alternative to Beach Heat
To those families looking for time outdoors but have had their fill of the beach with its summer heat and sand, there is a Delaware County alternative that keeps you outdoors near streams, ponds, and towering trees, writes Christine Coppa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge...
Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris
"There were talks about there being an open convention and all the theories floating around about us delegates, I was anxious about how that was all going to play out. I feel as though being almost 21 years old I have much less lived experience than all the people I am voting on behalf of.” — Kaylee Werner, delegate to the Democratic National Convention The post Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
PASSHE chancellor to step down this fall
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The current chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has announced his plans to step down this fall. Dr. Dan Greenstein has served as chancellor since September 2018. “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people,...
Speaker Joanna McClinton Spearheads New Portrait Project Celebrating Women in Pa. Politics
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton introduced a new portrait project highlighting contributions of women throughout the history of Pa. politics. Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton is the mastermind behind a new portrait project initiative that highlights the contributions and journeys of trailblazing women throughout the history of Pennsylvania politics, writes Melissa Noel for Essence.
Pennsylvania high school girls volleyball: Key dates for the 2024 season
The high school girls volleyball season is right around the corner with the start of official practices and first scrimmage dates set for the middle of August. Last season, two teams from the WPIAL out of District VII qualified for the state championship games in Mechanicsburg. Hampton fell to District I champion...
Be prepared for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:29 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. "Patchy dense fog...
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