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Hawks, eagles, American kestrels and more: Hawk Mountain's autumn migration count is underway
KEMPTON, Pa. — Hawk Mountain's official autumn migration count is well underway, with just shy of 450 trekking birds of prey recorded so far. “The cold front last week brought a strong push of migrants past the lookout,” according to a Wednesday news release from the sanctuary. “Tuesday, Aug. 20, saw 78 migrants pass including 19 bald eagles and the falcon trifecta!
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
Inflation explained: It seems everything is more expensive than 5 years ago. Here's why.
Sep. 1—As she walked the aisles of Walmart in Frazer, Ashley Williams of Pittsburgh's Morningside neighborhood wanted to know the "mathematics behind" the rising cost of milk, eggs and other staples. Terry Riehle of Greensburg struggled to understand why Land O'Lakes cheese costs more per pound than most cuts of meat at Shop 'n Save in Greensburg. Jennifer Vislosky of Verona wondered aloud how ...
These Five Chester County High Schools Made the Top 20 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in PA, according to the Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report. Five Chester County high schools are in the top 20 in The Keystone State, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report.
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Pennsylvania state agencies were encouraged to spend more taxpayer money with minority-owned and veteran-owned small businesses over the past two years and did just that, government contracting data shows.
WSFS Bank Donates $50,000 to Nonprofit Organizing 250th Birthday Celebrations for Navy, Marine Corps
From left: Homecoming 250 Vice President Monica Hallman and President George Leone; Rodger Levenson, CEO of WSFS Bank; and Steve Klammer, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Bryn Mawr Trust. WSFS Bank has donated $50,000 to Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a nonprofit organizing 250th birthday celebrations for the...
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Over at PennDOT, it’s somebody’s job to check the thousands of vanity license plate applications annually and pull out the bad...
Bucks County Italian Market Launches Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster
Inside of Altomonte's, the Italian grocery store in Warminster and Doylestown that will be soon launching Alto Bakery & Caffe. Altomonte’s, the iconic Italian market and delicatessen operating in Doylestown and Warminster, is launching a bakery and cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Alto Bakery & Caffè, which...
Find out where Jason Kelce and his wife are planning to live following his retirement
Jason Kelce and wife Kylie Kelce are sticking to Philadelphia like glue. The couple revealed they’d like to remain there even after his retirement from the NFL, as he embarks on his new career as a commentator on “Monday Night Countdown.”. Jason Kelce shared the news during ESPN’s...
Sixers Rookie Jared McCain Speaks About The Hate And Criticism He’s Facing For His TikTok Videos And Painted Nails
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Jared McCain as the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, even before his NBA career officially begins, the young rookie has already found himself in the spotlight for reasons unrelated to basketball. McCain has been the subject of criticism due to his...
This Delaware doughnut shop inspires lines at the door and sells out within 2 hours
The first customer arrived before 7 a.m. Bleary eyed, nearly sleepwalking, she pushed at the door. No dice. Sleeping Bird Doughnuts wouldn't be open for another hour. But...
Meyer promises to focus on people vs. special interests in Delaware governor's race
When it comes to how Delaware government currently operates, there’s a focus on “inputs rather than outputs,” New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer said. If elected as the First State’s governor, the frontrunner in this year’s gubernatorial race said he’d like to change that. ...
What $500,000 or less gets you in Lancaster County, Aug. 19 to 25
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lancaster County, here's what sold for or under $500,000 between Aug. 19 and Aug. 25. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Allentown Fair crowns a new 'Iron Chef' in culinary classic showdown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Chef Ryan Lukow unseated reigning champion Chef Courtney Davenport on Sunday to win the Allentown Fair’s annual Iron Chef cooking competition. Lukow, who works as the sous chef of Savory Grille in Hereford Township, Berks County, blocked a three-peat for Davenport, executive sous chef at The Shelby in Lower Macungie Township, who won the contest in 2022 and 2023.
Braves’ Spencer Schwellenbach may have helped expose the Phillies’ offense as frauds
Spencer Schwellenbach has become quite the weapon for the Atlanta Braves. He's been especially good against their division rivals from Philadelphia in his rookie season as well. Schwellenbach has faced the Phillies twice so far in 2024 and he's put them on notice both times. Not only that, he's exposed...
1210 WPHT Veteran Spotlight September Honoree: Shaun Fishburn
Every first Wednesday of the month, 1210WPHT shines a spotlight on one outstanding local veteran, in partnership with Travis Manion Foundation, celebrating their remarkable commitment to community service and exceptional service in the military.
Army Corps of Engineers reminds boaters of safety practices ahead of Labor Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- As Labor Day approaches, officials are stressing the importance of safe boating habits.The Army Corps of Engineers says plenty of conservation officers will be on Pennsylvania's rivers and lakes this weekend to ensure everyone follows the law."Our members of law enforcement don't head out every day with the goal of ruining everyone's good time. I just want to remind you, though, [that] It is our responsibility to make sure everyone remains safe," says spokesperson Jeffrey Piscanio.Officials say you should always wear a life jacket, never boat impaired, and make sure someone knows when and where you'll be.
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