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Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell...
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, shares heartbreaking health news while slamming false reports
Kylie Kelce was fired up when she took to TikTok over the weekend and for good reason. And when she was finished speaking her mind, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had plenty of support from followers on the social media platform. “I have kept my mouth...
MLB fans were in disbelief after Nick Castellanos hit a HR on the day Joe Biden dropped out of presidential election
When President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would withdraw from the U.S. presidential election, the sports world basically all had the same thought:. Nick Castellanos was about to turn into prime Barry Bonds. And, of course, he delivered on that prediction. The Phillies outfielder has long managed to hit...
Part of Route 15 in Cumberland County closed after multi-vehicle crash sends 5 to hospital
CUMBERLAMD COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Part of Route 15 in Cumberland County is expected to be shut down for hours Monday evening after a tractor-trailer crash reportedly sent multiple people to the hospital, according to officials. A spokesperson for PennDOT said that the closure is for northbound traffic between Lower Allen Drive and the ramp […]
Altoona Sheetz to host hiring event
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Calling all Sheetz Freakz! The Altoona Sheetz is hosting a hiring event where they will be looking for their next best workers. The event will be held on July 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with all on-the-spot interviews being held at the Sheetz located at 1915 Pleasant Valley Blvd. […]
City of Harrisburg unveils new technology protections, says it will lower taxes
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says new and improved protections from the Bureau of Information Technology will allow for city operations to go on if an emergency were to ever shut down Martin Luther King Jr. City Government Center. And, it may save taxpayers money. The...
Downtown Daily Bread hosts grand opening for "Renewed Hope Pantry" in Harrisburg
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Downtown Daily Bread hosted residents and officials for the grand opening of its new pantry on Monday, called the "Renewed Hope" food pantry. According to the organization, the new initiative is dedicated to providing nutritious food and essential resources to families in need within the community.
Photo gallery: Top pictures from the Penn State Today summer photo contest
Thank you to all who participated in the Penn State Today summer photo contest! We received an incredible selection of photos reflecting summer at Penn State. Our top 11 favorites are featured in the gallery below. The winning photo was submitted by Sharon Siegfried, visual communications manager at Penn State...
Mixed reactions in Midstate to Biden campaign’s end
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Midstate residents expressed relief, excitement, nervousness, and respect following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is ending his bid for re-election. Some told abc27 News they were not surprised. One said he is relieved Biden dropped out of the race as he did not...
New PA law would help level the playing field for large, small pharmacies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill into law that looks to help independent pharmacies. State Representative Pat Harkins joined state Rep. Jessica Benham on Monday at Medicap Pharmacy in Erie. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the new law they said would help make the system...
Josh Shapiro talks possibility of being named Vice Presidential nominee
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WHTM) – “Are we not talking about concrete anymore?” Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro took questions from reporters in Pittsburgh on Monday afternoon at an event discussing a new $396 million federal environmental grant. The event came with rumors swirling over whether Shapiro would be tapped to be Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential nominee. Shapiro […]
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