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Roughly 1,000 Harrisburg residents affected by power outage: PPL
A power outage in Harrisburg is affecting just under 1,000 people on Friday evening, according to PPL. Police and Dauphin County 911 dispatchers called out the power outage around 6:20 p.m. in the area of Forster and North Third streets, but it is unclear when the outage started. If you...
Brady Maciejewski’s play in face of unspeakable tragedy unites rivals in Little Brown Jug game
NEWVILLE — It lasted for a brief moment. But it was more than enough. Taking the snap from 2 yards out during the second quarter at rival Big Spring, Shippensburg quarterback Brady Maciejewski tucked the ball and plunged forward into the end zone. If you purchase a product or...
Lockers installed in Lancaster for homeless population
(WHTM) — For those who are un-housed, it’s common for their items to be stolen or thrown away, but a Midstate man is trying to change that. Homeless people in Lancaster City will now have a locker to store some of their things, giving them back their dignity and taking away that worry. “I came […]
Police investigating after 4-year-old accidentally fires gun, shooting mother in Upper Darby
A 4-year-old in Delaware County accidentally fired a gun and shot his mother on Friday, according to police.It happened around 11 a.m. in the 200 block of Burmont Road in Upper Darby.Police tell us the child found a loaded gun in the home and was playing with it. His mother was in bed, and at some point, that's when the gun went off.The bullet struck the woman in the thigh. The child's hands were left burned by the gun.Police are trying to find out how the child was able to get ahold of the weapon.People who live in the area were upset to hear about the shooting and wondered why a loaded gun was accessible to a child and not locked away.A man who lives in the home didn't want to talk to us on camera but said he has other kids in the home and is embarrassed by what happened.Children and Youth Services was called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding what happened.Both the mother and child were taken to the hospital and expected to recover.No charges have been filed at this time.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
How did Pennsylvania’s top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Aug. 23?
Below is a quick glance at how the state’s top-ranked high school football teams fared on the first Friday night of the season, Aug. 23. PennLive will continue to update results for Friday and Saturday games once scores become final. CLASS 6A. If you purchase a product or register...
Woman, child dead after fire breaks out in Philadelphia rowhome; 2 others severely burned
A massive house fire in Philadelphia's Summerdale section left a woman and child dead on Saturday.The flames broke out just after 7:30 a.m. on the 900 block of Granite Street.The fire department quickly responded to the fire. When they arrived on the scene, officials said the first floor was already engulfed in flames.Authorities say six people were inside the residence at the time of the fire.In a press briefing, Assistant Fire Chief Rob Wilkins told Action News that a 31-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl were found dead inside a second-floor bedroom.A 32-year-old man and a 9-year-old boy were able...
Lane Closure on I-95 for ITS Repairs in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) repairs on southbound Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia. The maintenance will occur from Monday, August 26, to Friday, August 30, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. During this period, the right lane on southbound...
Philadelphia to Begin Street Resurfacing in 4th Highway District, Residents Advised of Temporary Closures
Philadelphia's Department of Streets Commissioner, Kristin Del Rossi, has announced the upcoming schedule for street resurfacing across several areas in the city. According to the official announcement, the process will kick off in the 4th Highway District starting the week of August 26, 2024. Residents should brace for temporary closures and adjusted parking regulations.
Philadelphia driver arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash on I-78
Pennsylvania State Police have released details of a fatal accident that took place on I-78 westbound in Greenwich Township Friday, August 23, at 4:54 PM. According to a public information release report, the incident occurred as the victim, identified as 49-year-old Jymel Dejuan Smith of Clermont, Florida, stopped his tractor trailer on the right-hand shoulder of I-78 westbound in the area of mile marker 41.5 in Greenwich Township, and exited his vehicle.
CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer
Pennsylvania’s CONSOL Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Arch Resources Inc. to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a diversified coal producer serving global steel, industrial, and power generation customers. The new company, Core Natural Resources, will produce and export high-quality, low-cost coals with offerings ranging from metallurgical to […] The post CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Sunny weekend weather before 90s and chance of storms next week
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- What a weather weekend this will be! High pressure over the Philadelphia region delivers plenty of sunshine and seasonable temperatures in the mid-80s. Humidity will also be on the low side, leaving us comfortable. This is also just the third of the 13 weekends since Memorial Day without rain. That means only 23% of our weekends have been dry and 77% have had rain. All the more reason to enjoy Saturday and Sunday.On Monday, the Philadelphia area will be partly sunny and warmer in the upper 80s. There is also a chance of isolated afternoon and evening showers...
Local Dems fired up for Harris after DNC: "exciting and thrilling"
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night has energized members of her party from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.Delegates from around the Philadelphia area tell CBS News Philadelphia they're motivated and that Harris gives them a real shot at victory in the 2024 presidential election against Republican former President Donald Trump."I find it exciting and thrilling because it's a woman," said Janet Diaz Temin, a Democratic city councilmember in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Obviously, she is like me, a woman of color."The historical significance also wasn't lost on 95-year-old Angie...
Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday's polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated President Joe Biden by 9 points before he bowed out of the race on July 21. ...
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