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Next Of Kin Sought For Pedestrian Killed By Car In Allentown: Coroner
Miguel Angel DeJesus was hit on the 100 block of West Liberty Street around 8:45 p.m., said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he died from blunt force injuries on Monday morning, July 29, according to authorities. DeJesus' death was ruled accidental...
Police seek help identifying suspect in theft from roadside stand in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County are investigating the theft of cash from a roadside farm stand, and are looking for help identifying the suspect. According to East Lampeter Township Police, the theft occurred on July 23 on the 100 block of Buckwalter Road. The suspect used a crowbar to pry into the stand's lockbox and stole the cash stored inside.
“American Pickers” Coming To East Texas
The popular TV show American Pickers is coming to East Texas. The show is looking for large, rare collections and other unique items for the show. Pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls or any other business open to the public. If you or someone you know has an item they are ready to …
Northampton Community College adds men’s and women’s wrestling; 1st coach has big goals
Shaun Lally and Northampton Community College’s newly formed wrestling programs seem like the perfect match. Lally has local ties. He graduated from Parkland in 2001 and even wrestled for the Spartans when they were still a club in 2006, after using all but one of his years of eligibility at the University of Pittsburgh.
THE CHAMPS: Texas Rangers Bringing World Series Trophy Tour To East Texas
It Looks Like The Texas Rangers Won't Be Repeating As World Series Champs This Year But They Are Still Glowing From Winning It All Last Year. As of the writing of this article the Rangers are 3 games below .500 for the season with a few months left to turn it around and make another postseason run.
Allentown Announces New Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Kumari Ghafoor-Davis
July 30, 2024 – Mayor Matt Tuerk announced today that Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, MSW has joined the Mayor’s Office team to serve as the Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Allentown. Ghafoor-Davis brings 30 years of experience in human and social services, including 20 years specializing in...
Police: Man killed execution-style outside Philadelphia mosque; 17 shots fired
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Philadelphia mosque.It happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday on the 1500 block of Germantown Avenue in the city's Kensington section.Police say a 43-year-old man was walking to prayer service with another man when the gunfire erupted."I counted nine very loud rapid thuds one after the other. It made me hang up, go outside, and see what's going on," recalled Ori Beckerman from Kensington, who witnessed the incident."You can clearly see our victim walking to this mosque for a prayer service. He was walking with another male. You see the...
Popular Local Restaurant Being Featured on Andrew Zimmern’s ‘Family Dinner’
A famous chef brought his television show to the Newtown restaurant. One of Bucks County‘s most popular eateries is being featured on a major televisions show, hosted by Andrew Zimmern, one of cooking’s biggest names. Jeff Werner wrote about the restaurant for the Newtown Patch. Vecchia Osteria by...
Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates 100th anniversary with annual Wine Safari
On Friday, August 2, something wild is happening at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown.It's their annual Wine Safari, an adults only after hours benefit for Elmwood Park Zoo, which is celebrating an important milestone this year."It's one of our key fundraisers that we have here at Elmwood Park Zoo," says Jennifer Conti, the Development Director at Elmwood Park Zoo. "Honestly, it started because a lot of us who work here would go out, and I said: 'Why aren't we doing this here with the animals?' We have the perfect setting. You can have a glass of wine with the...
Stranger attacks couple with children parked outside Bethlehem Township store, police say
A 29-year-old Bethlehem man is accused of assaulting and robbing a couple parked with their two small children at a bustling Bethlehem Township shopping center. Maxwell William Holz, of the 1900 block of Windsor Road, is charged with two counts each of felony robbery, misdemeanor simple assault and misdemeanor theft, in addition to one count of misdemeanor receiving stolen property.
Lebanon City Police investigating Saturday stabbing incident on Church Street
The Lebanon City Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in the 800 block of Church Street over the weekend in which the victim was stabbed multiple times. Police responded to Good Samaritan Hospital for a report of an assault victim on Saturday, July 27 at approximately 8:50 p.m. Upon arrival,...
Family of late York Co. teen comes to his defense after controversial death
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After the controversial death of a Red Lion teen, his parents are now speaking out. According to court documents, 18-year-old Tyler Moser was found dead in his 13-year-old girlfriend's home in May. Autopsy results showed that he died due to complications with bronchopneumonia and...
$26 Million Ex-Sixer Goes Off on Ben Simmons in F-Bomb Tirade
The Ben Simmons situation was quite a sight back in 2021. His refusal to play for the Philadelphia 76ers certainly left an impression on those who had to watch, including former Sixer Georges Niang. Niang did not hold back on his true feelings about Simmons while talking with Richard Jefferson...
Yellen's cheesesteak lunch steals spotlight from Philadelphia tax event
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Philadelphia on Tuesday to showcase a new free tax filing system with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democratic vice presidential contender. But it was her cheesesteak lunch that stole the show.
Philly daycare providers in financial bind due to backup in monthly state subsidies
PHILADELPHIA - Some daycare providers in Philadelphia have been in a financial bind after monthly state subsidies for June did not arrive on the anticipated pay date of July 20. Aminha Howell is the owner of Arielle’s World Daycare Center in Poplar and the CEO and Vice President of Black...
Harrisburg star quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. to face PIAA eligibility hearing
Among Pennsylvania’s benchmark programs, Harrisburg High could enter the 2024 football season without its star quarterback. A PIAA hearing to determine the eligibility of dual-threat quarterback and cornerback Shawn Lee Jr., a Pitt commit, is forthcoming, according to Lee Jr.’s father and Cougars’ assistant coach. If you...
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