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Lansdale Parks & Rec going back in time with decades’ celebrations all weekend
Lansdale Parks and Recreation Department is reelin’ in the years. Beginning Friday and going through Sunday, the department is celebrating the department’s 1976 founding, along with Parks and Recreation Month, with parties and celebrations at both White’s Road and Fourth Street pools. On Friday, the department invites...
Photos: First Look At SOMEWHERE OVER THE BORDER At People's Light
Beginning July 17, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355) concludes its 49th season with the regional premiere presentation of Somewhere Over the Border by Emmy Award-nominated playwright, actor, and composer Brian Quijada. See photos from the production. Presented as a co-production with Pittsburgh's City Theatre...
Several small power outages still impacting Conshohocken, Plymouth, and Whitemarsh
Following two severe storms over July 16th and 17th that took down trees across the region, PECO reports that there are still 18,121 accounts without power in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, with 1,502 falling within Montgomery County. Locally, all the major power outages have been handled, but a...
Big East Basketball Hot Seat
This offseason we are continuing to evaluate the job stability of coaches in different conferences. This week, it is time to look at the Big East. The schools in this conference are all basketball-first schools, which can often lead to higher expectations and shorter leashes for coaches. While many coaches are not currently on the hot seat, we could see a few getting warm by the end of the season.
After Surviving Traumatic Brain Injuries, Malvern Woman Fulfills Dancing Dreams and Much More
Malvern's Natanya Sortland suffered two traumatic brain injuries within 2 years, but the Mind Your Brain Foundation helped her live again. Malvern resident Natanya Sortland was 40 years old when she had a stroke in 2014. Adding to that a year later, she suffered a traumatic brain injury at home when a roof fell on her head. Despite being left with ongoing troubles and symptoms, including blindness, she never gave up, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.
Three men to stand trial together for alleged robbery, fatal shooting in Norristown
NORRISTOWN — Three men accused of homicide for their alleged roles in the robbery of a Norristown man who was fatally shot during the encounter will face a jury together at the same trial, a judge has ruled. Montgomery County Judge William R. Carpenter granted prosecutors’ requests to consolidate...
Upper Gwynedd, Franconia women named to 21-member Montco Commission for Women
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.) Today the Montgomery County Commissioners announced 21 new appointees to the County’s Commission for Women, including Nicole Werner, of Upper Gwynedd Township, and Missy Boyd, of Franconia Township. These appointees will serve on the Commission for two...
Houlahan touts new legislation to help baby formula industry on visit to Berks
EXETER TWP., Pa. - "When one facility went out of production, half the country couldn't find sole source nutrients for their babies,” said CEO of ByHeart, Ron Belldegrun. Now, a bill in D.C. called the Investing in New Families and Newborns Through Tax Credit Act aims to give a boost to places like ByHeart, an Exeter Township-based baby formula company.
Pa. borough closes hall following threats sparked by mayor’s comments in wake of Trump shooting
BERNVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Berks County borough hall is closed after “threatening communications” were received following comments made by the borough’s mayor following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Bernville Borough Council issued a statement offering condolences to the victims of the shooting,...
Driver injured after tree falls on car on I-476 in Delaware County
RADNOR, Pa. (CBS) — A driver was injured after a tree fell on their car in the northbound lanes of I-476 in Delaware County Thursday morning, according to state police.Pennsylvania State Police say the crash happened on Blue Route near West Chester Pike shortly after 11 a.m.According to state police, a red Toyota Rav4 was driving northbound on the highway when it was struck by a downed tree.The driver suffered injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, state police say.Two other cars were hit by debris from the tree, but state police say their occupants were not injured.I-476 northbound was operating at one travel lane but has since reopened. PennDOT said all debris have been cleared.
Weather Kid: First Grader Cameron 7.19.24
Let us introduce this week’s Weather Kid: First Grader Cameron! She is a first grader from West Chester, PA and so excited to be The Andie Summers Show’s Weather Kid! Get ready for the weekend and listen to Cameron’s weather forecast!. Weather Kid: First Grader Cameron. Be...
West Chester’s Popular Rooftop Event is Scheduled for September
On Sept 14, the West Chester Downtown Foundation’s Up on the Roof fundraiser event returns for its 22nd year of stunning views and strong cocktails. I caught up with event chair Lindsey Tracey on what attendees can expect from the Borough’s signature end-of-summer event. HWC: I have never...
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Infant Shot In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
It happened just before 6 p.m. on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, according to investigators. The infant was struck in the leg and taken to Nazareth Hospital where he is in stable condition, officials said. No arrests had been made as of Friday morning, July 19 and the investigation...
Suspect in custody, sources say, after Philly police release video showing suspect open fire on family
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police sources say they have arrested the woman wanted for shooting and injuring a 7-month-old baby. The arrest comes just a few hours after police released shocking surveillance video of Thursday night’s shooting in an attempt to find the suspect. The shooting happened on the 4000...
High Friction Surface Treatment scheduled for Barren Hill Road in Whitemarsh from July 22nd to July 26th
PennDOT announced on July 19th that High Friction Surface Treatment operations are planned on Barren Hill Road in Whitemarsh Township on Monday July 22nd through Friday, July 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the roadwork there will be a lane closure. High Friction Surface Treatment is designed to...
Power outages may last til Saturday in parts of Upper Bucks— which roads are still closed?
More than 500 buildings in Nockamixon Township may remain without power into the weekend, according to the latest estimates from FirstEnergy. The utility company's outage map shows that a swath of the township, mostly around Rock Ridge Road, may not see electricity restored until Saturday night. Which roads are still closed? ...
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Aid in Search for Missing 79-Year-Old Beverly Campbell
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a public appeal for help in the search for Beverly Campbell, a 79-year-old woman reported missing from the 19th District. According to the department's official bulletin, she was last seen at her residence on City Avenue yesterday at approximately 5:45 PM. Described as 5...
Philadelphia to Enjoy Sunny Skies Today Before Possible Showers Next Week
As Philadelphians enjoy a partly clear morning with temperatures sitting at a comfortable 69°F, the National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day ahead with a slight northwest breeze. According to the latest update from the NWS, the city should reach a pleasant high near 88 degrees by this afternoon.
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