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Shop provides York County first responders with free coffee
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — First responders in York County got an extra jolt of appreciation Friday. A new drive-through coffee shop called 7 Brew Coffee in the Red Lion area gave them and their families free coffee. York County Regional Police and local firefighters were there. “We think it’s really important,” Matt Peters of […]
Public memorial planned for Jesse Owens, Perkasie man, 21, who died after tree fall
A Perkasie-area man who was severely injured by a falling tree on Aug. 2 has died, according to his mom's Facebook page. Jesse Owens suffered traumatic brain injuries when a tree fell on him, a few days before his 21st birthday. He was put on life support at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, according to his mom, Kristin Moyer.
Mechanicsburg snaps nine-game slide against Carlisle, wins rivalry game 34-6
To do anything nine times is impressive. But to win your rivalry game every season nine times in a row - now that’s pretty special. In the eyes of Mechanicsburg, what’s even more special is snapping that nine-game streak. That’s exactly what the Wildcats did on Friday night, beating their arch-rival Carlisle in the “Backyard Brawl”, 34-6 in front of a sellout crowd at John H. Frederick field.
Sawyer Young scores four TDs, Javier Rosario runs for 130 yards, as Boiling Springs beats Littlestown
Boiling Springs’ Sawyer Young had one reception, three rushing attempts, and one kickoff return in Friday night’s opener against Littlestown. But boy did he make them count. After opening the game with a 90-yard kickoff return to the house, Young scored on his only reception - a 48-yard...
Samantha Wolfgang, Kaylee Zellers, Megan Doll lead Central Dauphin field hockey to shutout of Conestoga Valley
Samantha Wolfgang and Kaylee Zellers found the back of the net as Central Dauphin field hockey blanked Conestoga Valley, 2-0, in Friday, August 23 action. Anna Wolfgang assisted on the goal by Zellers, while goalie Megan Doll had 13 big saves to keep the clean sheet for Central Dauphin. If...
Lockers installed in Lancaster for homeless population
(WHTM) — For those who are un-housed, it’s common for their items to be stolen or thrown away, but a Midstate man is trying to change that. Homeless people in Lancaster City will now have a locker to store some of their things, giving them back their dignity and taking away that worry. “I came […]
Celebrity Cake Artist Closing New Jersey Bakery
It was a huge hit on TLC for 15 seasons. The reality show "Cake Boss" featured cake artist Buddy Valastro and his family running Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken. I used to love that show and was so excited when the Cake Boss opened Carlo's Bakery in Marlton on Route 73 in the Marlton Square Shopping Center. It was such a great location.
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy opens for classes this week
A crowd gathered outside Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a block party. Students in grades one through eight start classes at the new school building this week. It replaces the old Bancroft School. Pritchett, who died last year, was a student at the Bancroft School...
UD receives EPA grant for over $300,000
The EPA awards the University of Delaware a grant to investigate how extreme climate events and road salt could harm wetlands. The $319,382 grant funds an effort to investigate how the combination of extreme climate events and road salt salinization may undermine freshwater wetlands ability to filter and remove nitrogen runoff.
Ex-MMA fighter sentenced for gruesome Atlantic City, NJ hotel killing
ATLANTIC CITY — A former professional fighter has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for stabbing an Egg Harbor Township man to death at Ocean Casino Resort. Andrew Osborne, 35, of Philadelphia was sentenced to 25 years in state prison on Thursday. He must serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Knoll Revives Iconic Tugendhat Chair for Modern Interiors
EAST GREENVILLE, PA — Knoll has reintroduced the Tugendhat Chair, a celebrated design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, known for its minimalist elegance and comfort akin to a lounge chair. Originally created in 1929, this archival reissue highlights Mies’ skill in merging refinement with human-centric design, making it an ideal fit for contemporary living and workspaces.
Norristown Area School District adds staff with infusion of state money
WEST NORRITON — The Norristown Area School District will open its 12 schools to nearly 8,000 students on Monday and education officials couldn’t be more excited. The school district held its opening ceremony earlier this week as teachers returned and began preparing their classrooms to welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year that begins on Monday, August 26.
Court rules Cornel West can’t be on ballot in Pennsylvania
A court on Friday ruled that independent candidate Cornel West cannot be on the presidential ballot in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state that could decide the 2024 election. In a 15-page opinion, Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer sided with the Pennsylvania secretary of state’s office in rejecting West’s candidacy paperwork. The secretary of state’s […]
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
PennZone, PennLive’s live high school football watch-along show, is live
The high school football season has begun and PennLive is bringing it live with its new watch-along show PennZone. Follow the action live with sports editor Austin Hertzog and high school football expert Brian Linder as they monitor all the action in the Mid-Penn and around Pennsylvania during the second half and post-game.
High school football predictions for Week 1: Everybody wants to start strong
Pennsylvania high school football teams want a strong start this weekend and so do our Fearless Forecasters. Read below as the lehighvalleylive.com sports staff provides predictions for the entire slate of Week 1 action. 2023 records. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Casey blames ‘scheming corporations’ for rising prices
(The Center Square) – The inflationary pressure squeezing taxpayers’ wallets comes from “scheming corporations,” according to Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. During a five-minute speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the three-term senator told the crowd that rising prices on food and other necessities boils down to corporate […]
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