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Ricky Bottalico Signs Multiyear Extension with Philly’s Fanatic
Former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Ricky Bottalico has signed a multiyear contract extension to continue his role on Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN). Bottalico co-hosts afternoons alongside Tyrone Johnson on The Best Show Ever. Bottalico joined the show when it launched in August 2022 as a replacement for...
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
State reminds residents to start squishing spotted lanternflies again
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Note: The video is from May 2023. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on Tuesday reminded residents that the invasive spotted lanternflies have reached their adult phase. Which means it's time to start squashin'. The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species that came to the U.S. from...
Downtown Reading’s August First Friday Block Party
The City of Reading is excited to announce the August First Friday on the 600 block of Penn Street, on Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event promises an evening filled with art, culture, and community fun. Attendees can enjoy:. Delicious food from established businesses and...
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.
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.
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...
One person hospitalized after stabbing in Lebanon City, police investigating
LEBANON CITY, Pa. (WHP) — Lebanon City Police are currently investigating a stabbing incident that sent one victim to the hospital on July 27. Police say that around 8:50p.m., officers reported to Good Samaritan Hospital to address a victim of assault. Authorities say that the victim was stabbed multiple...
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.
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