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Harrisburg mayor injured in fireworks chaos, issues statement after guns found
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — The Fourth of July fireworks show at Riverfront Park turned chaotic Thursday night after several juveniles and an adult were found with firearms on scene. The show was shutdown early by police, and all eventgoers were directed to evacuate the park. The chaos also left...
Dauphin Co. cafe offering pre-made home cooked meals opening this weekend
HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, locally owned cafe in Hummelstown that offers pre-made, home-cooked meals is having its official grand opening this weekend. ‘What Momma Makes’ is a new cafe owned and operated by Lower Dauphin natives Jodi and Nick Pendolino, who launched their first pre-made, home-cooked meal concept 10 months ago in their small Elizabethtown kitchen.
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
'I always feel like I'm in the service': Veterans battle PTSD around the Fourth of July
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Fourth of July is a celebration of our independence— but it’s also important to think of those who have protected those freedoms and how our celebrations might trigger them. PTSD and other mental health conditions among veterans is a consistent fight...
Haitian immigrants in York find translations, healthcare, social services – and now a restaurant
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — This isn’t York’s first wave of Haitian immigrants, but — as one measure of how much the community has grown — it is the first wave arriving to find a Haitian restaurant: Ramapou, on West Market Street, which opened in early June. Ramapou’s owner, Joubert Fils-Aime, moved first to Miami, then […]
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
Carchidi: Flyers’ Matvei Michkov Stirs Memories of Lindros Mania
Let’s face it: As far as excitement goes, the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason would have been about a 2 on a scale of 10 if they hadn’t signed dynamic right winger Matvei Michkov and all but given him the keys to the franchise’s front door. No major...
Teacher sues Lehigh Valley school district for discrimination, says student threatened to ‘lynch’ and ‘burn’ her
A former Easton Area High School teacher has filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing the Easton Area School District of racial discrimination, saying it failed to protect her from a student who threatened to “lynch” her. Melanie Wilson claimed she faced racism and harassment during her 24-year tenure as a teacher. Wilson, who is Black, seeks an award of back pay, front pay, punitive damages, ...
An artist is using sprinklers to paint the walls of a massive Spring Garden apartment complex
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. When artist Douglas Hoekzema, also known as HOXXOH, starts a new public art project, he goes to the nearest garden center. The Miami-based muralist sprays paint through various...
Fourth of July mass shooting: 14-year-old among 9 shot, 1 killed during pop-up event in Philadelphia
One person is dead and eight others were injured in a Fourth of July mass shooting during what officials are calling a "pop-up event" in Southwest Philadelphia on Thursday night.Police say nine people, three juveniles and six adults, were shot near the intersection of 60th Street and Kingsessing Ave. at 11:40 p.m.Officers on routine patrol say they found one victim lying on the ground.Additional victims were discovered by responding officers, and some other victims arrived at area hospitals.Action News has been told the juveniles are between 14 and 16 years old.The victim killed has not yet been identified, but police...
Phillies Rumors: Mets outfielder picked as possible top Phillies trade target
The Philadelphia Phillies' outfield has been rumored to receive an upgrade by the MLB trade deadline on July 30. Players such as the Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. and Jazz Chisholm of the Miami Marlins have been considered options for Philly. However, either outfielder would cause Philadelphia to trade some of their top prospects in return, such as shortstop Aidan Miller and outfielder Justin Crawford.
Central Bucks budget took effect Monday with largest tax increase in a decade
The Central Bucks School 2024–2025 budget raises property taxes by 5.3%, the maximum permitted by state law without seeking a special exception, leaving the average property taxpayer to pay about $300 more this year. Much of the new revenue is going toward teacher compensation, building repairs, and new initiatives,...
Medical Report: Technology is making diabetes easier to manage
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. It is critical for those with diabetes to accurately monitor and treat their blood sugar for both short-term results and the prevention of long-term health issues.
Eagles 2024 training camp preview: Wide receiver
Over the next three or so weeks (basically whenever there isn't other news to cover), we'll take a look at every player on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster, and how they fit with the team heading into training camp. Today we'll look at the wide receivers. Previous training camp previews. Quarterback...
Justin Timberlake set to perform tonight at Hersheypark Stadium
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Singer Justin Timberlake is performing at Hersheypark Stadium on the Fourth of July. Timberlake’s show at Hersheypark Stadium on Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m. as part of his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour.”. The singer is set to perform his eighth concert since...
Temple University student gets ‘job of a lifetime’ as Oscar Meyer Wienermobile “Hotdogger”
A student from Temple University is soon going to be embarking on a journey and starting the job of a lifetime. Riley Flanagan, a senior advertising major at Temple University was recently presented with the opportunity to become an Oscar Mayer Weinermobile “Hotdogger”. Out of 7,500 candidates, Flanagan was chosen as one of the 12 […]
2024 Independence Day festivities at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
The free Independence Day festivities will include a full afternoon of musical events, accompanied by delicious food vendors. This event will be the last chance to view the Hometown Heroes 2024 banner that debuted over 1,500 photos of local military veterans on Memorial Day. The SteelStacks campus serves as the perfect spot to view a dazzling fireworks display put on by the City of Bethlehem at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Penn State football 2025 target decommits from Alabama
Decisions continue to be made for the top talent in the 2025 recruiting class. A familiar face to the Penn State football team has re-opened his recruitment. Four-star athlete Zymear Smith has decommitted from Alabama and continues to search for his college home. Now, the Nittany Lions can reconnect with this dynamic playmaker.
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