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First responders receive award for saving Lancaster County man during heart attack
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – June 1, 2023 was a life-changing day for Stephen Funk of Paradise. “It was kind of in the middle of the night. My wife said I was up pacing, walking around,” Funk said. “I had the worse indigestion I ever had.” It was certainly more than indigestion. Funk decided to […]
Thousands in central Pennsylvania without power after storm
(WHTM) — Thousands of central Pennsylvania residents are without power Tuesday evening after severe weather the region. According to FirstEnergy’s website, thousands of people who live in Adams and York counties currently do not have power. PPL’s outage map shows over 5,000 people in Lancaster County without power. Below is the list of PPL customers […]
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and penny-sized hail to hit Lancaster County Tuesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m. valid until 5:30 p.m. for Lancaster County. The storms are foreseen to bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:05 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered barn in Chester County has recently been fully renovated to turn it into a stunning space for entertaining by its new owner. A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn...
73-Acre Chester County Property Snatched Up By Fort Washington Homebuilder
Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes buys a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, with plans to build dozens of single-family homes. Fort Washington-based Foxlane Homes has bought a 73-acre undeveloped property in Chester County, where it plans to build dozens of single-family homes, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Severe storms bring down trees across region; NJ apartment fire possibly caused by lightning
Severe storms brought down trees across the Delaware Valley on Tuesday night and possibly caused an apartment fire that left several people displaced.In New Castle County, two people were rushed to the hospital after a tree fell onto a house.It happened just before 9 p.m. at a home on Durboraw Road in Wilmington, Delaware.Authorities responded after severe storms in the area caused a tree to fall into an occupied home.Two people were transported to Christiana Hospital in unknown conditions, officials say.No further information on this incident has been released.In Downington, Chester County, another tree also fell onto a home. It...
Locally sourced restaurant Tied House closes in Lancaster County
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — A restaurant that was most known for its locally sourced cuisine and local brews recently announced its closure. The Tied House, located at 27-31 East Main Street in Lititz, Lancaster County announced over the weekend that they are now closed. The announced closure of the...
Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania replaced lead and galvanized service lines in Chester County, completing 150 replacements in just a few months. In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses.
Hunter, dog-tracking handler seminar to be held in Lancaster County
The American Blood Trackers Association (ABTA) will be hosting a combined hunter and dog-tracking handler seminar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. It will take place at the Hand-In-Hand Fire Company, 313 Enterprise Drive, Bird-in-Hand. The cost is $75, which includes food and drinks, and you...
Multiple counties in Central PA announce extended senior center hours to help keep older residents cool
LANCASTER, Pa. — As the temperatures continue to soar on Monday, several area senior centers are offering extended hours to help keep Central Pennsylvania seniors cool. The Lancaster County Office of Aging announced that eight senior centers across the county will offer extended hours, while the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging said it will open three of its locations longer on Monday and Tuesday to help its seniors escape the heat.
Portion of Pleasure Road in Lancaster area will be closed through the end of August; detour in place
LANCASTER, Pa. — The long-term closure of a Lancaster-area roadway began this week. A portion of Pleasure Road in Manheim Township was closed Monday to begin a culvert repair project, the township's police department said. The road is expected to be closed until the end of August, according to police.
Farming Helps Chester County Veteran Transition Back to Civilian Life
For Melissa Harrop, an Army vet who was medically discharged, transitioning back to civilian life was not easy until she discovered farming. For Melissa Harrop, an Army veteran who was medically discharged after serving for four years, transitioning back to civilian life was not an easy task until she discovered farming, write Candice Wierzbowski and Stephanie Speicher for the Lancaster Farming.
The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Chester County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Chester County, you’re in the right place!. The museum, located in the heart of Coatesville, is comprised of a collection of buildings, artifacts, and exhibits that illuminates the region’s vital role in the iron and steel industry in America.
DEP issues Code Orange alert for Chester, Bucks and Montgomery counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday, July 15. The alert, which was issued for the Philadelphia Area, includes Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Officials urge young children, the elderly, and those with...
While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Chester County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Chester County recorded an uptick. While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Chester County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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