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York Township residents unhappy after school district approves new driveway connected to neighborhood
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Justin Thomas and his family moved to their home on Merrin Road in York Township earlier this year. “The only traffic on this road is the people that live here,” Thomas said. He bought the property because it was in a quiet neighborhood-- but...
Utility regulators file complaint against natural gas company in fatal 2021 blast in Pennsylvania
TYRONE, Pa. (AP) — State utility regulators have filed a complaint against a natural gas provider alleging safety violations in connection with an explosion in a central Pennsylvania borough that killed one person and injured several others three years ago. The 22-count complaint filed by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission against Peoples Natural Gas Co. […]
Robinson Pina dazzles as Fightin Phils shut out New Hampshire on the road
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Robinson Pina pitched seven shut out innings and Reading defeated New Hampshire 7-0 on Saturday at Delta Dental Stadium. Pina improved to 11-4 and allowed only a pair of singles to the Fisher Cats hitters. Justin Crawford, Otto Kemp and Marcus Lee Sang each drove in a pair of runs for the Fightin Phils.
Dalton Gagnon Grabs First Career Oxford Championship Series Checkered Flag
Before the calendar turns from July to August and the road to the 51st Annual Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250 heats up, Oxford Plains Speedway had one more new winner up its sleeve. Dalton Gagnon scored his first career Super Late Model win on Life's A Ride Equestrian...
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason has died.Mason, whose real name was Beatrice Turner, started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station WHAT.Then in 1970, she began her talk program "Mornings with Mary."Mason became a Philadelphia radio star at a pivotal time, paving the way for women and minorities to do the same."Reverend Louise Williams Bishop and Mary Mason are the two African American women who really broke the barrier in Philadelphia radio for us to come behind them," Thera Martin, Mason's former program director, told Action News.Martin said it was an honor...
Fact Check: Protesters Did NOT Deface Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, Did NOT Burn Flag On Capitol Grounds
Did protesters deface the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia or burn the U.S. flag on the Capitol grounds as a video on TikTok claimed? No, that's not true: Video and photo evidence show that they defaced a replica bell in Washington, D.C. While protesters did burn a U.S. flag in Washington, media coverage and a statement from Vice President Kamala Harris prove that did not happen at the Capitol. There is no reporting or National Park Service statement that protesters put graffiti on Philadelphia's Liberty Bell on July 24, 2024.
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
Victim critical after firing back at teen robbers in West Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say arrests have been made after a robbery in Parkside ended with an exchange of gunfire between a victim and a suspect. A 26-year-old man was found with a critical gunshot wound to the chest on the 1200 block of North 41st Street around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Man critically wounded in shootout with teens trying to rob him in Philadelphia: police
Two teenagers, who police believe attempted a robbery and shot a man on Saturday night, may also be connected to other crimes in Philadelphia, authorities say. What the teens didn't expect was for the victim to fire back.The shooting and attempted robbery happened at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday in the 1200 block of 41st Street in the city's Wynnefield neighborhood.Officers were called to the area for multiple reports of a shooting.Police say at the scene, a 26-year-old man who had been shot walked up to responding officers to tell them what happened."He at least had the wherewithal, and presence...
Already Featured in Netflix’s ‘Worst Roommate Ever,’ Elkins Park Serial Squatter Is Being Turned Into Movie
The story of a serial squatter from Elkins Park who lived with Aleix Miller featured on the Netflix anthology series 'Worst Roommate Ever' is to be a movie. After being featured in the Netflix anthology series Worst Roommate Ever, the story of Elkins Park serial squatter Jamison Bachman will now be turned into a movie, writes Raymond Ragland for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Man collecting money for his work gunned down in Philadelphia last year; family seeks answers
A man who was collecting payment for vehicle detailing jobs he had completed was gunned down in Philadelphia last year.Now, one of his relatives hopes someone will come forward to help solve the murder.A relative of 55-year-old Mason Reynolds spoke to Action News anonymously. He described Reynolds as a meticulous person."He had hands like magic. He was a perfectionist when it came to anything he touched -- whether it was cars, his appearance, or his work. You know, he was very diligent, very hardworking," the relative said.Reynolds worked for himself detailing cars.On August 21, 2023, Reynolds collected money for jobs...
SOUTH PHILLY SHOCKER! Wells Fargo to Remove Their Name From South Philadelphia Arena
Massive changes are coming to one of the biggest and most popular venues in the City of Philadelphia. In fact, it’s getting a brand new name. It was announced Wednesday evening that Wells Fargo would be taking their name off the sports arena next year when their current contract expires.
Phillies' Tyler Phillips tosses 4-hit shutout over Cleveland at ballpark he called home as a kid
PHILADELPHIA -- Tyler Phillips tossed a four-hit shutout in his third big league start, and the right-hander from South Jersey raised a diehard Philadelphia Phillies fan pitched them to an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. “I've never done that before,” Phillips said. “It felt pretty awesome.”...
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