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Shocked NFL fans say Commanders ‘must love Eagles’ after Philadelphia acquires Jahan Dotson in ‘rare’ trade
THE Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly pulled off another intradivisional trade, acquiring wide receiver Jahan Dotson from the Washington Commanders. The move marked the second NFL trade done between the two NFC East rivals in recent months. The Eagles shipped Dotson and a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 third-round and two seventh-round selections […]
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over Spilling Dog Food On PA Turnpike: Officials
A ramp of the PA Turnpike/Interstate 76 closed Thursday morning, Aug. 22 due to a rollover crash, officials said.A tractor-trailer hauling dog food was heading east on I-76 when it attempted to take Exit 257 - Harrisburg East Interchange to I-283 Northbound, according to PennDOT and Turnpike offici…
Gettysburg Rocks to conquer childhood cancer this weekend
The huge bi-annual Gettysburg Rocks music festival continues this weekend around Adams County at 12 venues and featuring 130 musical performances. The fundraising event has been held every February and August since 2014, with the exception of August 2020 and February 2021 during the pandemic. See the complete schedule here.
Central Pa. college football coach’s 13-year-old son died, family says
The teen boy found dead in the 300 block of Britton Road in Shippensburg on Tuesday has been identified as Levi Maciejewski, the 13-year-old son of Shippensburg University head football coach Mark Maciejewski and his wife Tricia. The boy’s identification came through a statement issued by the university Wednesday night...
Chambersburg man wanted by State Police on rape, other charges dies
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Franklin County man who was wanted on rape and other sexual assault charges has died. Online court documents show that the charges against Victor Vanvranken, 35, of Chambersburg, were dismissed after his death. Victor was wanted on multiple felony charges of rape forcible compulsion, statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact […]
Delayed doors: Palmerton pushes back first day of school due to construction holdup
As many students head back to school, some in Carbon County will get to wait a little longer. Palmerton Area School District pushed back the first day of school until Monday, Sept. 9. The school board unanimously passed the new start date and revised calendar at its meeting Wednesday night.
Allentown City Council refuses to untable proposed bill to upgrade, retitle city administrative positions
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted 5-2 Wednesday against a proposal to reintroduce a previously tabled bill to upgrade and retitle city administrative positions. Council members Candida Affa and Santo Napoli wanted to untable the bill. Last month, council voted to table the proposed ordinance that was recommended...
‘Truly an experience’: New luxury streetwear store to open in Allentown
Cindy Crawford, Whitney Houston, Madonna, N.W.A., Robert De Niro — a new Allentown clothing store hopes to evoke the style and feeling of these celebrities and more when it opens later this month. “It’s truly an experience, coming to the store, I would say,” owner and Allentown resident Megan Colon said. The store, jone(s), is a luxury streetwear store that will open at 17. S. Ninth St. in Allentown on Aug. 31. It will sell all-ages, unisex casual clothing such as shirts, shorts, shoes and jackets, as well as items such as fragrances and candles.
LVIA sees record-setting passenger traffic, over 100,000 visits in July 2024
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lehigh Valley International Airport soared over expectations this July with a record-breaking passenger traffic total, nearly 12% higher than last year’s peak. LVIA announced Wednesday 101,988 passengers traveled through the airport in July 2024, an 11.7% jump from July 2023’s 91,272 passengers, and the highest...
IronPigs Will Help Strike Out Cancer for the 7th Year | WDIY Local News
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs’ schedule is usually filled with themed nights, promotions, and fundraising events. This month, the Pigs will team up with other local organizations to raise money for cancer research. According to a press release from the team, their Strike Out Cancer Night will take place during...
17 Lehigh Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 season
Summer practice is over, the air is a little crisper and daylight is waning each day. The Lehigh Valley high school football season is here. It all kicks off Friday night across Pennsylvania with the start of the scholastic season. Here are some of the top players in the Lehigh Valley this fall: Sr. Andrew Olesh, Southern Lehigh: Michigan recruit will see every coverage package because of his ...
Pa. attorney general reaches settlement with Butler County landlord
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday morning that her office has reached a $50,000 settlement with a Butler County landlord over unlawful billing, leasing, and debt collection practices. According to Henry's office, A.R. Building Company which owns 20 apartment complexes in Pennsylvania, was being sued for allegedly inflating its repair cost that they would bill to their tenants for supposed damage to the apartments. Also in the lawsuit, it was alleged the landlord used leases that included unfair and unenforceable terms as well as unfair debt collection practices. "This settlement ensures that A.R. Building's billing and leasing...
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the specialists
Aug. 22—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top kickers and punters for the 2024 season. 1. Peter Notaro North Allegheny Senior, 5-11, 180 Notaro, a first-team all-conference kicker in 6A, committed to Alabama this summer as a preferred walk-on. His leg strength is a weapon for North Allegheny in many ways. Three of his ...
Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
Lawmakers, advocates seek to solve ‘period poverty’ in Pennsylvania schools
(WHTM) — Period poverty in schools is an ongoing problem Pennsylvania lawmakers and organizations are looking to solve. “It is definitely something that has been an ongoing concern and really impacting our youth throughout the Commonwealth,” said Megan Swope, the President & CEO of Making Miracles Happen Inc. also known as the Period Project Harrisburg. “You know, throughout the Commonwealth, over 400,000 people who menstruate are living below the poverty line. And that means that they are probably struggling to afford their sanitary supply. So, what will happen is those that are unsheltered or low income will extend wear or use alternative materials or go without to try to deal with their menstrual flow.”
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