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'I am very humbled': U.S. Army veteran gifted free new car through Recycled Rides program
Former Army Staff Sgt. Darlene Wilson works as a residential facilitator at Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, working with veterans suffering from physical and mental issues. The mother of two children also tries to provide transportation for family members on a daily basis. "I help out if my mom needs to go somewhere...
Harrisburg’s Kymir Williams makes his college pick
Kymir Williams is coming off one heck of a big weekend. The Harrisburg senior standout didn’t just help his Harrisburg Cougars win the “Battle of the ‘Burg” against Bishop McDevitt. He also made his college commitment. The 5-foot-11, 185 pounder said that he plans to play...
After season away, Lower Dauphin girls soccer’s Ashley Economopoulos hasn’t missed a beat
As a sophomore, Ashley Economopoulos was on top of the world, at least from the outside looking in. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
What’s Going Around: Pneumonia, COVID, strep
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians are seeing pneumonia, non-COVID upper respiratory illnesses and stomach bugs this week. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing a lot of cases of COVID, a lot of colds and some stomach bugs. They are also seeing some strep throat and viral upper respiratory infections. […]
Pottstown to Open What May Be the First Homeless Shelter of Its Kind in the Nation
Beacon of Hope, Pottstown, has gained approval of a new kind of 24/7 homeless shelter; it's for singles and offers private rooms. A 24/7 shelter for single adults — perhaps the first of its kind in the nation — is being planned by Pottstown Beacon of Hope, a support outreach for displaced borough residents. Emily Rizzo’s story on it was welcomed in at WHYY.
Tim Walz Trolls J.D. Vance by Buying Donuts Like a Normal Human Person
After Republican vice presidential pick J.D. Vance went viral last week for being extraordinarily awkward at a donut shop in Georgia, Democrat Tim Walz had to poke fun at him during a snack stop in Pennsylvania. Pursuing sweets like whoopie pies and donuts at Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Walz slid in a joke while speaking to voters. “Look at me, I have no problem picking out donuts.”“Look at me I have no problem picking out donuts.” -- Tim Walz getting pumpkin and chocolate whoopie pies and apple cider donuts at Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster Pennsylvania pic.twitter.com/doSyzBNxT9— Howard...
Phillies Kyle Schwarber Ties Single-Season Leadoff HR Record
What a moment for baseball lovers! Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies was at it again. In an astonishing display of power and precision, he tied the MLB record for most leadoff homers in a single season on Wednesday afternoon at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, as the Phillies beat the Jays 4-2.
Dominant Kyle Schwarber stretch is more evidence he won't be remembered as a Cub
Kyle Schwarber has set the MLB record for most leadoff home runs in a single season, proving Rob Thomson right in the best of ways. Schwarber is all about setting records, but he doesn't have time to think much of them while he's still playing. “I’ve always said that those...
JD Vance will join Tucker Carlson on stage after the ex-Fox News anchor hosted a pro-Nazi historian
Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, is scheduled to join former Fox News host Tucker Carlson at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on September 21 as part of the political commentator’s own tour, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The Republican vice presidential nominee will appear as a...
Philly Black Wine Festival returns for 2nd year at new location at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia
The Philly Black Wine Festival is celebrating its second year. It is set for the Penn Museum in Philadelphia's University City.The goal is to blend flavor and the culture of a community that is often underrepresented in the wine industry.Last year's event took place at Cherry Street Pier.The festival will feature more than 20 black-owned minority businesses, and include wine tastings, product samples and live music.Several of the winer makers are local.Tickets for the event that will be held on September 14 are nearly sold out.
Columbus Charter Teacher Michael O'Brien Abused Student
Michael O'Brien, 48, taught 8th grade math at the Christopher Columbus Charter School starting in 2021, the school told Daily Voice. Administrators immediately fired him after learning about his arrest. He was taken into custody on Aug. 30, according to court records. The victim is a 16-year-old girl and was...
Bartender behind bar smoking, evidence of rodent and insect activity: Restaurant Inspections, Sept. 5, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving the facility. For more information on retail food inspection reports, visit: agriculture.pa.gov.
Murder-suicide: Couple Shot Dead In Allentown, Lehigh County Coroner Says
A 44-year-old woman from Allentown was found dead of a shooting at about 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, in a home on the 2000 block of East Cedar St., according to the Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio. Her manner of death was ruled a homicide. A 53-year-old man from...
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