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Perkasie man headed to trial in DUI-accident that killed his friend, former firefighter
Friends and family of former Plumstead firefighter Joe Kay and the Perkasie man police say is responsible for Kay's death packed a Bucks County courtroom Thursday. What happened at the hearing. Bucks County Courier Times. A Perkasie man will face trial in a fatal alleged DUI-related accident earlier this year...
Lancaster man allegedly broke into home, strangled victim
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Lancaster County man was arrested after allegedly breaking through the door of a residence and strangling a victim, according to Manheim Township Police. Police say Paul Pillot-Figueroa, 52, broke into the victim’s home on North Duke Street and assaulted them before he was arrested on Oct. 9. The victim told […]
Massive silo engulfed in flames overnight in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Multiple fire crews responded to a second alarm silo fire in Lancaster County late Thursday night. According to pictures posted to Fire Department Mount Joy on Facebook, the massive silo on Route 441 in East Donegal Township was completely engulfed in flames. Another responding crew, Hempfield Fire Department, says their engine […]
RAWA calls for 10-15% reduction in water use due to prolonged dry weather
The Reading Area Water Authority has issued a Mandatory Conservation Notice for the City of Reading and surrounding service areas due to a prolonged period of dry weather and lack of precipitation over the past few months. RAWA is urging residents to reduce their water use by 10 to 15 percent to address the ongoing situation.
One Week After School Bus Shooting Police Still Searching for Fugitive Gunman
COATESVILLE, Pa. — Authorities are investigating an attempted homicide after shots were fired at a school bus on Thursday afternoon in Coatesville. The incident occurred around 2:29 p.m. near the…
New Lancaster County coffee & bagel cafe announces grand opening date
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned cafe in Lancaster County has officially announced the grand opening date for its second Midstate location. abc27 news reported back in September when the owner of the Wired Cup Cafe first announced that they would soon be opening a second cafe location on 216 North Duke Street in the City […]
18th Ward Community Garden: A green oasis flourishes in Reading
The 18th Ward Community Garden, located at 1040 Liggett Ave in Reading, has become a vibrant hub for urban gardening, thanks to the dedication of local community members. This project was highlighted in a recent live video interview between Tanya Melendez, the garden’s founder, and Kylie Paulson, a student in Dr. Radosh’s broadcasting class at Alvernia University. The conversation shed light on how the garden has transformed a once-unused plot of land into a thriving space that provides fresh produce, engagement, and education to the neighborhood.
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