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Man, 26, dead after being hit by train at Alburtis street crossing
ALBURTIS, Pa. - The Lehigh County coroner has confirmed a 26-year-old man has died after being hit by a train at a street crossing in Alburtis Sunday morning. A media release from the coroner's office say the victim, Angel Luis Rivera, died from multiple blunt force injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
From killing perch to science outpost, Bake Oven Knob opens 64th season for counting hawks
Gray curtains of rain approached and finally engulfed a rocky outcropping where a paper bag, stuffed and shaped to look like an owl with a drawn-on face, swayed overhead on the end of a stick jammed into a crevice. It was Wednesday afternoon, about a week into the 64th Autumn...
Man arrested after shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, police say
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a shooting near Allentown, Pennsylvania's Dominican festival on Sunday night.Allentown police said Yunior Peralta Quintana is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and related charges.In a statement shared on Facebook, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk said his office was aware of a "shooting incident" on the 100 block of North 7th Street. Police said Monday that multiple people were shot, but no one was killed.Gunfire was heard in the downtown area Sunday night. According to the county, there were two groups of people shooting at each other. The spokesperson added that no police officers were shot during the incident.Video captured near Linden and 7th streets Sunday showed a large police presence in the area, but Tuerk said in his statement that there is "no ongoing danger to the public."
2-alarm fire reported at Grand View Hospital
W. ROCKHILL TWP., Pa. -- Firefighters rushed to a hospital in Bucks County on Sunday night. Fire was reported at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill Township. Crews struck two alarms, and multiple fire departments responded to the scene. Firefighters seemed to be focused on the newer portion of the...
Hotter and more humid trend continues
Sunshine prevailed for our Sunday but the one change has been the stickier feel in the air. That is combining with warmer temps to make for more Summer-Like feels. Heat Index values could rise back into the upper 90s through midweek and possibly sneak up to near 100. The heat and humidity will also aid with some stray storms as a few different disturbances slide through the region. The first arrives tonight into Monday. We'll keep the threat of isolated storms on Monday too as we'll still have some lift on top of us. A rogue stronger storm is possible with some more instability in the atmosphere. This is something we'll be watching closely as a Marginal Risk is draped across parts of the area. Tuesday looks drier as we'll be in between waves, but it'll still muggy and warm. The pattern stays active, with another series of disturbances moving in Wednesday into the weekend. Higher chances develop on Thursday with a cold front sweeping through the region. A couple of stronger storms are possible as well. The plus is none of the days are looking like washouts but we'll keep the chance in the forecast through much of this week. A stronger system looks to slide our way and that could eventually bring higher shower and storm chances next weekend. A cold front likely swings through the Commonwealth and will bring us back down into the lower 80s by Sunday. It's still over a week a way but it's something we'll continue to monitor. Another cold front slides our way likely in the Monday to Tuesday timeframe, keeping our shower and storm threat elevated. Temperatures look to fall back down below normal, dipping back into the upper 70s and lower 80s by Tuesday.
These Bucks County High Schools Were Named Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several public high schools in the Bucks County area have been listed as the best in the Philadelphia region this year. Staff writers at Niche documented which local schools made the list. 274 schools in the region were listed based on the academic prowess, culture, and other factors unique to...
August 25, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
The CROP Hunger Walk, held each October, is a fundraiser created to respond to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is recruiting for three key volunteer positions: Coordinator, Publicity Leader, and Online Promotion Leader. Ending hunger is possible in our lifetime. You can help make it happen. Contact Anne, 610-433-6373, anne.egan@allentownfoodbank.org. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001HboJo.
100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Simir Fuller is a rising 10th grader, who attends programs with the 100 Black Men of Philadelphia, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship to young Black boys. Today,...
Protestors gather on Harrisburg capitol steps to speak out against 'group of neo-Nazis'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Around 30 individuals gathered on the steps of the Harrisburg capitol building Sunday to peacefully protest a group of what the city referred to as 'neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags' through the area yesterday. Vivian Streste, a woman at the protest, told us she first found...
Vanessa Lynn Collections of Elkins Park: Custom candles, gift baskets, DIY classes and more
Atiya Wise, owner of Vanessa Lynn Collections (VLC) in Elkins Park, has turned a DIY candle-making hobby into a thriving business. Named in honor of Wise’s later mother, Vanessa, VLC first opened at 7900 High School Road in 2023 and offers greater Glenside a selection of gift items, including assorted knickknacks, holiday baskets, tasty treats, and plenty of stylish candles made by hand.
Northwood Civic continues to fight health center at Friends
Northwood Civic Association members heard an update on the proposed district health center at Friends Hospital at their Aug. 20 meeting. The city plans to build health centers at Friends and Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street – just 1.4 miles apart – because of the long wait for appointments at the center at 2230 Cottman Ave.
Sheetz to be built at site of pizzeria, wine shop in central Pa.
Sheetz is making plans for a convenience store in Mount Joy Township that would take a spot along Route 743 just over a half-mile south of Route 283. The new Sheetz would replace a building at 50 Veterans Drive that is the home of Pizzatown and Ferrarelli House of Wine, whose owners say they plan to relocate.
Phillies activate Ranger Suárez, demote lefty reliever in pitching staff shuffle
Another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place for the Philadelphia Phillies. On Saturday, in a move that had been expected all week, the team announced that starting pitcher Ranger Suárez has been activated from the 15-day IL, finally. He will start for the Phillies against the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their series tonight.
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