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1 person killed, 8 injured in mass shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A mass shooting that killed a man and injured eight other people happened after Philadelphia police officers tried to break up a roving pop-up party, city leaders said in a news conference Friday.Police said around 11:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July, a person in the passenger seat of an SUV fired multiple gunshots at a group of people gathered on the 1900 block of South Salford Street, a side street between Chester and Kingsessing avenues in Southwest Philadelphia.Police said a 19-year-old man, who was shot once in the face, was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center...
Great PA News Quiz: High Court Rulings, Summer Olympics, and State Budget Work
In this week’s news quiz: Budget talks, bankruptcy block, seismic SCOTUS rulings, and a summer Olympics hopeful. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen ([email protected]) with a heads up. And good luck!. BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned...
Man killed in ambush outside Harrisburg concert had been live streaming the event
The Dauphin County Coroner’s office on Friday released the name of a man killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in midtown early Friday. Azar Hughes, 20, of Steelton, had just left a concert at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) when a car drove by and fired at him about 1:30 a.m., according to security guards at HMAC. The concert was restricted to those ages 21 and over, but people under 21 were allowed in if they’re supervised by someone over 25, under HMAC’s rules. Hughes was with his cousin, a promoter of the event who is over 25, according to John Traynor, founder of HMAC.
Legislation modernizing Uniform Commercial Code becomes law
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 1084, which modernizes the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The bill, now Act 41 of 2024, amends Title 13 (the commercial code) and Title 20 (decedents, estates and fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to accommodate emerging technologies utilized in commercial transactions. It now covers digital asset […] The post Legislation modernizing Uniform Commercial Code becomes law appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
PPL asks regulator approval to raise maximum distribution improvement charge
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — PPL Electric Utilities customers could see their bills increase beginning Jan. 1 if regulators approve the Allentown-based company’s request to raise their maximum distribution system improvement charge. The company currently has a cap on the distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) of 5% of billed...
Big 13-pound doormat fluke strikes off New Jersey coast
Get the nets ready, a 13-pound doormat fluke was caught by an ocean-going fishermen on Tuesday. The big fluke was the first doormat of the season to be reported to the Asbury Park Press. It was weighed at the Tackle Box in Hazlet, which has hung its fair share of large...
‘The dogs have to drink a lot’: ‘Incredible’ 4 of 5 odds not a good thing for Dauphin County neighborhood without water
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Deborah Shue-Davies has lived in her Oxford Road house since 1988 and always took for granted turning on the tap would result in water flowing out. But this week?. “This has to be extraordinary,” Shue-Davies said. “I mean, the odds of losing the...
1 killed in shooting in midtown Harrisburg
A man was shot and killed in the 1100 block of Third Street, outside the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center early Friday, police said. Officers were in the area when they heard shots fired around 1:30 a.m.. The officers immediately went to where the shots were coming from and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.
Update: Heat advisory for Southeast Pa. until Saturday evening
On Friday at 3:31 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "Heat index values up to 102 degrees," adds the weather service....
High temperatures in the 90s forecast for central Pa. this weekend
The National Weather Service is calling for more weather in the low to mid-90s and possible thunderstorms throughout central Pennsylvania this weekend. The Harrisburg area is expected to have a high temperature near 92 on Friday with a 50% chance of precipitation after 1 p.m. Other places in central Pa., such as Lancaster and York will have heat indexes around 100 on Friday, the NWS said.
Know Him? Stray Emu Found Wandering In Bucks County
The large bird was found near Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive late on Thursday, July 4, authorities said in a statement. Anyone with information is asked to call 215-328-8524 so the emu can be returned home safely. to follow Daily Voice Bucks and receive free news updates.
An artist is using sprinklers to paint the walls of a massive Spring Garden apartment complex
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. When artist Douglas Hoekzema, also known as HOXXOH, starts a new public art project, he goes to the nearest garden center. The Miami-based muralist sprays paint through various...
Norfolk Southern Train Derails In Bethlehem
Four to five cars from the 125-car train derailed around 2:40 p.m., said the Fire Department in a release. "Two to three" of the cars derailed on the bridge over the Lehigh River and two others derailed on the tracks at the end of the bridge. All of the affected...
Officer Injured During Drug Arrest In Allentown: Police
Police said they were patrolling near North Boyer and Russell streets around 6 p.m. when they spotted two men "involved in suspected drug activity." They initiated an arrest and 23-year-old Jeniel Rivera Gotay resisted and tried to flee, according to APD. He was placed in custody and police said they found fentanyl and crack cocaine in his possession.
Massive merger involving Great Adventure, NJ & Dorney Park, PA
After 50 years in New Jersey as Great Adventure, parent company Six Flags officially became one massive company with Cedar Fair, owner of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. That created the biggest theme park ownership throughout the United States and North America. News of the combination between...
2024 Independence Day festivities at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
The free Independence Day festivities will include a full afternoon of musical events, accompanied by delicious food vendors. This event will be the last chance to view the Hometown Heroes 2024 banner that debuted over 1,500 photos of local military veterans on Memorial Day. The SteelStacks campus serves as the perfect spot to view a dazzling fireworks display put on by the City of Bethlehem at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Moravian Mourns the Passing of Gary Martell ’76, P ’07
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics mourns the passing of former quarterback, football assistant coach and 1991 Moravian Hall of Fame Inductee Gary Martell '76, P '07 who passed away on June 30, 2024. "We are deeply saddened to learn of Gary's passing," stated Director of Athletics...
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