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Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
Nonprofit receives $400K in state funding for Cumberland County housing project
A nonprofit organization has received $400,000 from the state for one of its latest homeownership projects in Cumberland County. Tri County Housing, a certified community development organization, will receive the money for its homeownership project in the 200 block of Eutaw Avenue in New Cumberland from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The money is made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund.
These central Pa. counties saw record house-selling prices in June
June was a great month for some counties in south-central Pennsylvania, at least as far as the real estate market goes. That’s because median home sale prices were north of $300,000 in Cumberland, Adams and Lancaster counties. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Mother of trans youth said he was outed by Pa. Girl Scouts officials
The mother of the 17-year-old transgender boy at the center of an upheaval at a Girl Scouts summer camp in Dauphin County said her son was cruelly outed by the actions of camp directors. In an emotional interview with PennLive, Devin Sloan said her transgender son, a junior counselor who...
Dauphin County detective, 42, dies while off duty
A detective with the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police died while off duty, the department announced on Wednesday. Steven Wertz, 42, was a member of the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police for 18 years and was assigned to the criminal investigations section in October 2021, the release said.
Pennsylvania plays take center stage in Bellefonte this weekend
A State-College area volunteer theater company is highlighting local creators with a short play showcase, all written by Pennsylvanians. Andi Stout, one of the writers, said she’s looking forward to seeing everyone’s script come to life. “They're all so different and dynamic, and it really showcases the talent...
Mecum Auctions displays hundreds of classic and custom vehicles in Harrisburg this week
HARRISBURG, Pa. — You can start your engines and head over to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex as hundreds of collector cars are up for grabs this week. This is all part of Mecum Auctions annual collector car auction featuring Corvettes, Thunderbirds, Camaros, Broncos and more. "I think of...
Harrisburg health vending machine offers free naloxone, personal care items, anonymously
A new device at UPMC Harrisburg brings healthcare to the community in a unique grab-and-go format. UPMC and Penn State College of Medicine officially launched a “Health to Go” vending machine, one of the first of its kind in the state, outside its emergency department. The vending machine,...
Suspects identified in July 3 stabbing that injured one person in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police have arrested two suspects in a stabbing that left one person injured earlier this month in Harrisburg. Placido Rodriguez-Santiago, 42, and Omar Rodriguez-Santiago, 43, are both charged with simple assault and terroristic threats in connection to an alleged stabbing that occurred on July 3 on the 1600 block of Revere St. in the city.
Popular Lancaster Peruvian chicken restaurant changes up on plans to close
LANCASTER, Pa. — A popular Lancaster chicken restaurant, which announced it was closing earlier this month, has decided to change up on its plans. Frisco's Chicken, a Peruvian-style restaurant, on Thursday announced plans to bring back its original location in Lancaster, roughly two weeks after announcing plans to close on July 12.
Rabid fox in Selinsgrove, two confirmed bites
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Two people were confirmed to have bitten by a fox suspected to be rabid in Selinsgrove yesterday near the East Snyder Community Garden. In the morning on Wednesday, July 24, the East Snyder Community Garden posted that "someone in Harris Estates was bitten by a fox today." This morning, the garden posted an update stating "three people have been bitten–one seriously" by the fox. State Police confirmed that two individuals were bitten by a fox on July 24 in Selinsgrove. ...
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: WC Rustin 2025 FO Gaffney commits to Elizabethtown
West Chester Rustin 2025 faceoff midfielder Drew Gaffney has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Elizabethtown College. High school: West Chester Rustin, West Chester, PA. Position: Faceoff. Grad year: 2025. College committed to: Elizabethtown College. Club team: Brotherly Love Phoenix. Academic honors: National Honors Society, Honor Roll. Expected major:...
Horrific, freak accident befalls recent Conestoga grad, upends his family
The most random of accidents has devastated the family of a recent Conestoga grad. Will Dusinberre, 22, Class of ’20 and a rising senior at Rider U., remains in the ICU after a tree fell on him near the Montana/Wyoming border on June 28. Will was hiking with friends...
Amir Jones Wanted For West Philly Mass Shooting: Police
Amir Jones, 30, was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a white T-shirt, authorities said in a release. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in Carroll Park, PPD said previously. Three people were killed — 23-year-old Sekayi Robinson and brothers Akil and Rashie Jones, 33 and 29.
Tickets to see ‘Hamilton' at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on sale now
The revolution is returning to Philadelphia this fall. You don't want to miss your chance to see the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton" at the Academy of Music from Oct.29 through Nov. 23. Tickets are available for purchase now at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, or in person at the Academy of Music...
Coopersburg Seeks Community Feedback for 10-Year Plan
The borough of Coopersburg is currently gathering community feedback for a comprehensive plan for the next decade that will make recommendations for land use, housing, transportation, community development, preservation, facilities and other policies. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. The borough of Coopersburg is currently gathering community feedback for a...
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