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Cape May Resorts Hire Hawks to Keep Seagulls Away
Congress Hall and The Rusty Nail in Cape May have taken a page out of Ocean City's book on how to stop seagulls from bothering guests this summer. The resorts are introducing a new falconry program to keep the seagulls from swooping down to steal food and bother tourists. Congress...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s budget losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future...
A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. “You don't need hundreds of...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Replacing postponed Heart at Allentown Fair, 1970s-'80s band again goes from opener to headliner
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With the release of its 1978 album "Heaven Tonight" and its hit "Surrender," new wave rockers Cheap Trick went from a supporting act to a headliner. Cheap Trick again will go from a supporting act to headliner for a show at this year's Allentown Fair grandstand. But instead of a new album, it's because of another act's postponement.
Lehigh County woman died of exposure to extreme heat, coroner says
An Upper Macungie Township woman died in her home after being exposed to severe heat conditions, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office determined on Thursday. The 93-year-old suffered from accidental hyperthermia, county Coroner Daniel Buglio said. Hyperthermia occurs when the body’s heat-regulating mechanisms don’t work effectively generating a body temperature...
‘A lot of unanswered questions': 3 dead, 6 hurt in mass shooting at party in West Philadelphia
Three men were killed and at least six other people wounded in an early morning shootout at a gathering in West Philadelphia, police officials said. Police said more than 100 people were present at a party when gunfire broke out just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Preliminary information indicated “an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties," officials said.
Darby police officers honored for saving life of man who lost his leg in landscaping accident
DARBY BOROUGH, Pa. (CBS) — Two Delaware County police officers are being recognized for their heroism. They saved a man's life after he was seriously hurt in a landscaping accident.Darby police officers Terrell Lee and Shain McCaughey rushed to the scene after getting a 911 call about a man being injured while using a stump grinder. It happened on June 19 in the backyard of a Greenway Avenue house that was being renovated."He [the victim] attempted to clear some debris from the front of the chipper," Officer Lee said. Officer McCaughey added: "Unfortunately, it appeared that a piece of his...
A true fish story: Marysville angler wins national title
Joshua Kauffman, a recent graduate of Susquenita High School, has brought national recognition to Perry County by winning the prestigious 2024 Abu Garcia High School Fishing National Championship, which was held June 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. The Marysville native, along with his fishing partner Trent Carey of York Springs, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive tournament, besting 249 other teams to secure the significant victory.
New ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant debuts in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new quick-service, ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant recently made its debut in Western York County. The new Poblano Tex-Mex Grill in York is owned and operated by Pablo Ayala, who officially debuted his new quick-service Mexican restaurant back on Wednesday, July 17. Poblano Tex-Mex Grill is located at 2150 White Street suite […]
Beloved Philadelphia, PA News Reporter Mike Jerrick Shares Cancer Diagnosis
If you're a fan of Mike Jerrick, one of the hosts of FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia morning show, you might have been wondering where's he's been lately. Well, Jerrick just revealed he's been battling cancer. Jerrick returned to the airwaves Monday to let viewers know that he did not...
NL MVP odds show Bryce Harper has some work to do to catch Shohei Ohtani
New National League Most Valuable Player odds are now out, and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is among the names currently in the running after his performance in the first half. He is currently second in the best odds for National League MVP behind Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has put together a stellar first campaign in Los Angeles and ahead of Freddie Freeman, Marcell Ozuna and Ketel Marte, who round out the top five rankings.
Ripleigh's Creamery, Mr. G's team up to raise money for SPCA
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Two central Pennsylvania ice cream shops have partnered to raise money for a local animal shelter during National Ice Cream Month. Ripleigh Maring, owner of Ripleigh's Creamery, says she grew up eating Mr. G's ice cream and thought it would be fun to strike up a friendly competitive partnership. Both creameries created a Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chip ice cream in their own style.
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