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Lititz family loses house, pets in fire; GoFundMe created
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Community members have raised thousands to support a Lititz family after their home was destroyed Thursday in a fire. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Orange Street just after 6 a.m., according to Lancaster County dispatchers. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Crews called to house...
Building capacity to advance the mission: A Q&A with ECHOS’ Ashley Bulley
Ashley Bulley is eager to connect with her community and make a direct impact. That’s what appealed to her, she said, about becoming executive director of Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services, ECHOS. Bulley, who hails from Palmyra in Lebanon County, came to ECHOS from the Girl Scouts of...
Frederick Sheeler appointed Board President of Berks History Center
The Berks History Center has announced the appointment of Frederick (Fred) Sheeler as its new board president, effective June 25, 2024. “Fred brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to our mission of preserving and sharing the rich history of Berks County,” said BHC Executive Director, Benjamin Neely. “I am confident that under his leadership, the Berks History Center will continue to thrive and expand its impact on the community. We look forward to the exciting opportunities and growth that lie ahead.”
Philadelphia Police Appeal to Public in Urgent Search for Missing Man Bradley Wood
The Philadelphia Police Department is earnestly seeking the assistance of the community to help find Bradley Wood, a resident reported missing in the city's 26th District. Wood, whose whereabouts became a concern after he was last seen on the evening of July 14, has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance on the 3xx block of W. Berks St around 6:00 p.m., according to the Police Department's blotter. Described as a 5’11” tall, 160-pound male with blue eyes and a bald head. He was last seen attired in an unassuming black T-shirt, blue ripped jeans, and red, black, or white Nike sneakers.
Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Engineer Alan Williamson, left, explains how the new toll gantries will work along the turnpike. Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call.
Students testify at state capitol against anti-semitism on PA college campuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Lawmakers and students from colleges across the commonwealth met at the capitol yesterday to discuss anti-semitism on college campuses. Statistics from the Anti-Defamation League show that antisemitic incidents on college students have risen 500% in the past two years. Students claim that the effects of hate...
North Country woman crashes stolen car in CNY, steals another car and makes it to Pennsylvania
Genoa, N.Y. — A North Country woman crashed a stolen car in Central New York, ran off and managed to steal another car and make it to Pennsylvania, deputies said. The woman, Bobbilea Skinner, 34, of Massena, was brought back to Central New York on Wednesday, deputies said. On...
Pa. gaming board bans 7 for online casino, sports betting fraud
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued sanctions against seven people accused of illicit financial activity as part of the agency’s crackdown on online gaming fraud. The board this week announced the individuals were added to the iGaming involuntary exclusion list, bringing the total number of people banned from...
Police seek info on armed robbery at Berks CVS
MT. PENN, Pa. -- Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down the person who robbed a CVS in Berks County. It happened Sunday, July 21, around 8 a.m. at the CVS at 2239 Perkiomen Ave. in Mt. Penn, said Central Berks Regional police. Police say the robber...
Wall Street Journal: During His Time in Office, Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed
Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis. Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Upper Dublin’s Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis, writes Salena Zito for The Wall Street Journal.
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