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New sidewalks installed in Kutztown via state grant
‘Connectivity’ project emphasizes safety, walkability, community history. In April 2021, the Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded the Borough of Kutztown a $674,844 grant to institute a multimodal transportation project. The project aims to reinvest in the history of the community and develop Kutztown to be safely walkable. . Throughout the summer...
Driver dead after getting thrown from car in central Pa. crash
An Adams County woman was killed early Monday when her car crashed into an embankment multiple times, sending her car airborne and ejecting her in the process, police said. Sierra M. Hockley, 25, of Gardners, was driving north on Route 94 at about 2:46 a.m. when she went off the road and hit an embankment in Huntington Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Heating up through Wednesday, turning more humid
After a fall-like weather last week, summer is making a comeback for the last week of August!. We'll see mostly sunny skies this morning, with temperatures climbing into the 70s. You'll notice it's a bit sticky. Highs will hit the upper 80s this afternoon under partly to mostly sunny skies....
Students, faculty provide health screening and education at Ag Progress Days
HERSHEY, Pa. — Students and faculty at Penn State College of Medicine across multiple disciplines provided hundreds of health screenings and education over three days at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. The event hosts educational activities and showcases the latest technology in farming, targeted toward the farming community.
Temple fends off Villanova for first win of the season
Following Temple Men’s Soccer’s draw with Army Thursday night, there was a sense of optimism on the Owls bench. Temple led for 50 minutes before a 70th-minute goal evened the game and helped it end in a tie. Going into Temple’s matchup against Villanova, the Owls looked to...
Allentown private school takes over former Da Vinci Science Center building, unveils new name
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A local private elementary school has moved into the former Da Vinci Science Center building on the campus of Cedar Crest College. Salvaggio Academy has entered into a multi-year lease to rent the 29,000-square-foot building at 3145 Hamilton Blvd., which is still owned by the museum, according to a news release and spokesperson for the school.
Adult, child injured when car flips across railroad tracks outside of Hanover
An adult and a child were transported to the hospital after a crash in Heidelberg Township Sunday afternoon, officials said. Firefighters were called to the scene in the 6900 block of Cannery Road in Heidelberg Township, just barely across the Penn Township line, around 3:28 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, according to...
Reading drops heatbreaker to Binghamton despite brilliant performance from Eiberson Castellano
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Reading starting pitcher Eiberson Castellano twirled another gem, but Binghamton prevailed in a 2-1 pitcher's duel on Sunday at Mirabito Stadium. In four starts this month, Castellano has a 1.64 ERA and has struck out 32 batters in 22 innings. After surrendering a solo home run to Jaylen Palmer in the first inning, the 23-year old right-hander allowed only one more hit over the final five innings while striking out 11.
Historic Reading Pagoda hosts exclusive tour as restoration efforts progress
The iconic Reading Pagoda, a landmark perched 620 feet above the city, opened its doors for a special guided tour on Sunday, August 25. This event, though closed to the general public, was accessible via a livestream on social media, allowing the community to virtually experience the first look inside the building since its closure in 2020.
SEPTA to increase regional rail service, update schedules
SEPTA is increasing its regional rail service and updating schedules next month. On Monday, Aug. 26, the transit agency announced they will add 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the regional rail schedule with a new timetable for all lines going into effect on Sunday, Sept. 8. A...
Meet author Avery Volz | FOX43 Book Club
YORK, Pa. — Author Avery Volz wrote her first two novels when she was still in high school. Now a college senior at Penn State York, the young writer hasn’t let anything get in her way—even demanding college classes. Volz has known since receiving her first diary...
Bucks County Residents Reclaim Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Property
The Pennsylvania Treasury returned more than $103,000 worth of unclaimed property to residents of Bucks County earlier this week. The Pennsylvania Treasury returned more than $103,000 worth of unclaimed property to residents of Bucks County, according to a staff report from The Citizens’ Voice. Residents were able to search...
Discovery Channel Explores Buckingham Cave, Yields Two New Doan Gang Discoveries
The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries. The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries related to the infamous Doan Gang, a group of loyalists active during the Revolutionary War, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Step Inside the $5.99M ‘Gatsby Barn’ in New Hope: A 1920s-Inspired Luxury Estate
A luxurious property in New Hope, once home to famed musician Leon Redbone, is now on the market for $5,995,000. A luxurious property in New Hope, once home to famed musician Leon Redbone, is now on the market for $5,995,000, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located at 2169...
New Experimental Drug at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Aims to Extend Dogs’ Lives
A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives. A new experimental drug offered at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic aims to help dogs live longer and have better lives, report Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. The pill...
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