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Cassilly vetoes bill expanding Harford Council’s budgetary power
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has vetoed legislation that would have expanded the budgetary power of the County Council — granting council members the ability to reallocate funds to any part of the county budget as long as they have approval from five of the council’s seven members. The bill was introduced by District A Councilman Aaron Penman in May and was approved by the council by ...
Baltimore County sees decline in homicides, shootings in first half of 2024
Homicides and non-fatal shootings in Baltimore County have continued to fall in the first six months of 2024, a downward trend in violence also visible in the city. Between January and July 1 of this year, the county recorded 11 homicides and 25 non-fatal shootings, putting it on pace for lower numbers than it saw in 2023. Baltimore County’s homicide and shooting numbers have decreased ...
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
‘Anything Floats’ races return with large crowd to Cumberland County lake
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Legislation Ensures Maryland Schools Have Plans in Place for Cardiac Emergencies
A 16-year-old Marylander and avid athlete, Bailey Bullock, died outside of his school on May 12, 2021. “Bailey had his Sudden Cardiac Arrest event after completing his track and field meet,” said Patrice Bullock, mother of the late student. The Bailey Bullock Act, a new law that was named...
Matthew Whisman's Disappearance 'Suspicious': PSP
Matthew Whisman was last seen at the end of March at an East Drumore Township home, according to troopers. Authorities said the circumstances of his disappearance are "suspicious in nature." He was reported missing on Wednesday, July 3. Whisman is described as a 5-foot-8, 145-pound white Hispanic man with brown...
McCormick meets with veterans in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick met with veterans in Lancaster on Friday morning to discuss issues facing the military community. McCormick, who served in the First Gulf War and earned a Bronze Star, said he feels “very connected to that group” of constituents.
Texas fugitive arrested in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Texas fugitive was arrested and changed in Lancaster County. Jean Paul, 40, has been charged with fugitive from justice after allegedly sexually assaulting a child out of Temple, Texas, the Manheim Township Police Department reported. An employee from a District Attorney’s Office in Texas received...
Boots to Health, working to improve veterans overall health
A nonprofit organization is working to improve the lives of veterans. The Boots to Health Foundation offers life coaching, fitness, training, and nutrition coaching to veterans at no cost. Logan Spiewak is the co-founder and Executive Director of Boots for Health Foundation. Spiewak, a proud Marine Corps Veteran, struggled significantly...
Phamtastic Boba shop opens with extensive drink menu
Blenders are whirling at a new boba tea shop in Lower Paxton Township. Phamtastic Boba & Food opened today at 5401 Jonestown Road with an extensive and colorful beverage menu. The restaurant carries dozens of fruit teas, slushies, smoothies and milk teas along with a small food menu of Vietnamese-style chicken wings, fried rice and sandwiches.
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.
Pennsylvania gaming regulator reschedules hearing for Wind Creek Bethlehem licence renewal
The hearing will be held on July 31 at Bethlehem City Hall. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has rescheduled a hearing to take public comment on the renewal of the Category 2 Slot Machine Operator Licence for Wind Creek Bethlehem casino, Northampton County. It will be held at the Bethlehem City Hall on July 31. A severe storm which knocked out electricity at Bethlehem City Hall forced the cancellation of the previously scheduled hearing on June 26.
IMPACT: Heat Advisories issued across the area
It's been a steamy latter half of our holiday week and that trend continues today. In fact, it'll be even hotter this afternoon! Heat Advisories have been issued until 8 PM this evening, making it an IMPACT DAY. Highs look to rise back into the lower to middle 90s along with dew points in the 70s. That combo leads to feels like temps around 100° if not hotter during the heat of the day. Please remember your heat safety precautions. The other factor of our day will the storm threat. Chances are looking minimal but as a disturbance continues to work east this AM, a stray storm or two is possible. Any activity should work eastward around lunchtime with some clearing in store into the evening. If you have July 4th Celebrations this evening, expect dry but steamy conditions. Clouds then thicken tonight as an upper-level piece of energy moves through. That could help spark a few storms overnight. Another system moves our way tomorrow but we're not expecting a washout. A cold front is expected to swing through during the late afternoon. Isolated storms look to ignite as this boundary slides through, especially east. Behind it, the humidity relaxes for the end of the holiday weekend, but we're not expecting a cool-down. Highs hold in the 90s as we progress through Sunday and into next week. The unsettled pattern continues as well with storm chances becoming higher Tuesday into Wednesday. A stronger cold front is expected to move through in this timeframe with more widespread showers and storms on the table. It'll still be warm behind this boundary, but temps do look to become more seasonable. Afternoon readings look to top out in the mid-80s with still stray storms possible through the latter half of next week.
Manheim Township Police Set to Host National Night Out on August 6th
On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, members of the Manheim Township Police Department (MTPD) will join residents and community leaders to celebrate the 41tst Annual National Night Out. The event will be hosted at Manheim Township Community Park located at 209 Petersburg Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.
Harrisburg mayor injured in fireworks chaos, issues statement after guns found
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — The Fourth of July fireworks show at Riverfront Park turned chaotic Thursday night after several juveniles and an adult were found with firearms on scene. The show was shutdown early by police, and all eventgoers were directed to evacuate the park. The chaos also left...
Railcars come off the tracks in train derailment beneath Route 378 in Bethlehem (UPDATE)
Several railcars came off the tracks Friday afternoon along the Lehigh River trestle below Route 378 in Bethlehem. There were no injuries, and all the cars involved were nonhazardous, Heather Garcia, spokeswoman for railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp., told lehighvalleylive.com. A total of four cars derailed in the incident about...
Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List recently published by Forbes, including one, Jeff Yass (inset), CEO of Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd, who broke the top 100. Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires...
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