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Crews battle Lancaster County house fire
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Lancaster County Thursday morning. Lititz Fire Company made a Facebook post around 6:30 a.m. telling drivers to avoid the house fire located at the first block of West Orange Street, Lititz. The roads are closed between Broad and Spruce Streets due to a first alarm fire, firefighters said.
Lancaster County landmark destroyed by 2023 fire is about to reopen
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County landmark is about to reopen a year and a half after a massive fire destroyed it. The Hershey Farm Resort, near Strasburg, burned to the ground in January 2023. "The day of the fire was surreal," owner Deryl Stoltzfus said. He still...
Pa. Turnpike is eliminating toll plazas soon. What you need to know
In the not too distant future, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be able to pay their tolls without having to slow down or battle traffic at toll plazas. A series of gantries over the highway will take care of that. Beginning Jan. 5, the turnpike’s open road tolling system will go into effect in the eastern part of the state, including the section that passes through the Lehigh Valley. ...
Teen birth rates: A look at the numbers in Reading, Berks
READING, Pa. - Recent studies show that the teen birth rates in the City of Reading and Berks County are dropping. One local organization has teamed up with other community partners to create programs to educate teens on comprehensive sex education. . 'Berks Teens' organizers said...
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
City of Lancaster's mayor will not seek reelection
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Lancaster's Mayor Danene Sorace announced Thursday she will not seek a third term. Sorace, Lancaster's 43rd mayor, made the announcement in a video posted to Facebook. "At the end of this year, the campaign season will begin to elect the next mayor,...
Walmart opens two specialty pharmacies in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– Walmart is opening 10 autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacies across the commonwealth, two of which are coming to the Lancaster area. Walmart says these specialty pharmacies will provide accessible care and resources for individuals with the three most common types of autoimmune diseases: joints, gastrointestinal, and dermatological. According...
Frederick Sheeler appointed Board President of Berks History Center
The Berks History Center has announced the appointment of Frederick (Fred) Sheeler as its new board president, effective June 25, 2024. “Fred brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to our mission of preserving and sharing the rich history of Berks County,” said BHC Executive Director, Benjamin Neely. “I am confident that under his leadership, the Berks History Center will continue to thrive and expand its impact on the community. We look forward to the exciting opportunities and growth that lie ahead.”
Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, an equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics. Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Berks Summer Fest returns to Reading this weekend
READING, Pa. - Berks Summer Fest returns to FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading Saturday. Organizers say gates open at 10 a.m. "It's gonna be a lot of fun and you couldn't ask for better weather. It is Summer Fest," said Amanda Ehst, community programs director for Berks Arts. The Fest won't...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Berks County Board of Elections responds to concerns over Robesonia election fliers
READING, Pa. – The Berks County Board of Elections voted Thursday that no action should be taken on what appeared to be the illegal distribution of election fliers within the Borough of Robesonia. Cody K. Kauffman, solicitor to the board, said he was recently contacted by the South Heidelberg...
Two Chester County Breweries Ranked as Fastest Growing in the U.S.
Two Chester County establishments are on the top 25 fastest-growing breweries list for Next Glass. They were ranked on number of check-ins and percentage growth. Four other breweries throughout the Keystone State were also on the list, according to Breweries in PA. Exton’s Iron Hill Brewery ranked at no. 12...
Meeting planned next week to discuss potential changes to permit parking in Lancaster
Lancaster officials will unveil preliminary recommendations for changes to the city’s Residential Permit Parking program and invite public feedback at a meeting next week. The session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in Polite Council Chambers at City Hall, 120 N. Duke St. The permit program, RPP...
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