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Shenandoah, Girardville, Ringtown fire companies receive federal grant for equipment
SHENANDOAH – Firefighters in northern Schuylkill County will soon have brand new air packs, thanks to a grant from the federal government. The Girard Hose, Columbia Hose, and Ringtown Valley fire companies came together for a regional Assistance to Firefighters grant from FEMA. They said the funds will go...
Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
Storm Recovery Continues in Coatesville
If brush or branches have been removed from power lines and left on your property, you are responsible for clearing the debris. If you have experienced damage from the storm, please contact your insurance company. Also, please see the PECO FAQ page here: https://www.peco.com/outages/preparing-for-an-outage/outage-and-storm-faqs. Branches, limbs and yard waste can...
Peter Kosciewicz promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at WPSG
COATESVILLE, Pa. — Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) dba TheFireStore is delighted to announce the promotion of Peter Kosciewicz to the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Peter joined WPSG in October 2008 as Chief Marketing Officer and has been a cornerstone of WPSG’s leadership team for over 15 years, driving significant growth and success in our e-commerce sales and marketing efforts.
Music brings friends together at Ebenezer Grove
Music plus ice cream equals summer. At least that’s what the large crowd thought as it gathered for a picnic and concert June 29 in Ebenezer Church Grove. Community members were invited to bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs so they could best listen to music featuring Valerie Borman and Fred Reith.
Historic ballpark gets new life in Allentown. Tilghman St. bridge work on tap. | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, July 22:. L. MT. BETHEL TWP. | The Riverton-Belvidere bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to shut down Monday so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said. “Once started, the walkway closure is estimated to remain in place without interruption for up to 35 days,” the DRJTBC said in a news release. “Weather permitting, that means pedestrian access could be restored by Aug. 25.” The two-lane bridge connecting Northampton and Warren counties across the Delaware River is expected to remain open to motor-vehicle traffic while the repairs are made.
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
One-man play 'Every Brilliant Thing' coming to Mount Gretna next month
Presented by Gretna Theatre, "Every Brilliant Thing," a heart-wrenching and hilarious one-man play starring Andrew Kindig, will be performed at The Gretna Timbers from Aug. 1-10. The play is based on stories of a young boy attempting to ease his mother's depression by creating a list of all the "brilliant" things in...
Here's what's happening at the Lebanon Area Fair today: July 22
The Lebanon Area Fair is being held from now until July 27, and throughout the week thousands of visitors will come to the fair for good food, fun games and live entertainment. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., admission to the fair is free. Children under 10 years old get...
WATCH: Precision Watches grand opening event sparkles with luxury
With its own valet parking service, and butlers serving champagne on silver trays, the grand opening of Precision opened its doors this week dripping of all the luxury one would expect from a high-end timepiece showroom. Surrounded by special guests, including Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collet, the event began as...
Extensive fire damage closes Lehigh Valley Italian restaurant, chief says (UPDATE)
An Italian restaurant in Hanover Township, Northampton County, sustained significant damage due to a fire Sunday morning, according to the township fire chief. Firefighters responded at 9 a.m. Sunday to the fire at Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen and Grill at 5000 Bath Pike, according to Hanover Township, Northampton County, Fire Chief Scott Van Why.
Hundreds gather to mourn those struck and killed by cars on city streets
Safety advocates came together Sunday morning near Rittenhouse Square to remember and mourn recent victims of pedestrian and cyclist traffic deaths and to demand action to improve safety on the city’s streets, even as more deadly incidents had occurred just hours earlier. The vigil was held for Barbara Friedes,...
Nation’s Oldest HBCU, Cheyney University In Philadelphia Is Reaccredited
In a recent announcement, officials at Philadelphia’s Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest HBCU, said the school’s accreditation was restored on June 27 and Cheyney is no longer on probation. This means the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has lifted Cheyney’s controversial 10-year probationary status, which was...
Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States. Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate,...
Shower and storm chances increase to kick-off workweek
Hopefully you enjoyed the sun today because we start to turn unsettled again into the start of the workweek. Another wave of moisture lifts in our direction making for hit or miss storms Monday afternoon and evening. This active trend holds into Tuesday with an area of low pressure working toward the region. Once again, this brings the threat of a few thunderstorms later in the day into Tuesday night. The higher chance arrives overnight into Wednesday though. The latter half of the day looks drier as this disturbance departs. We set our sights on a cold frontal passage on Thursday though and this brings the potential for more widespread showers and storm. At this time, the threat of severe weather is looking really low. Behind this system, the humidity relaxes a little but we don't tap into much cooler of an airmass. Highs dip back into the mid-80s with dew points likely falling into the upper 50 and lower 60s. Highs then rebound quickly as upper ridging develops into next weekend. The lower to mid-90s are on the docket later in the 10-Day along with more sunshine. We can't rule out some stray storms popping up in the heating of the day though by Monday and Tuesday of the following week. The heat continues to hold for the middle part of next week with highs hanging into the middle-90s.
The Philadelphia Eagles Will Trade AJ Brown to the Carolina Panthers
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, AJ Brown becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Carolina Panthers. For the Eagles they...
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