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Pa. Meteorologist predicts another hurricane is coming to the East Coast region in the next couple of days
Aired; August 14th, 2024. Heading into the month of September, we are heading into the peak of hurricane season. The Central Pennsylvania region just experienced remnants of Hurricane Debbie in the past week. ABC 27’s Meteorologist Dan Tomaso, says hurricane season is roughly between August though September. “Most of...
Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students while reducing classroom distraction, according to 6 ABC Philadelphia.
Franklin & Marshall College announces retirement of president Dr. Barbara Altmann
LANCASTER, Pa. — Franklin & Marshall College has announced the retirement of President Dr, Barbara Altmann. Her retirement went into effect last month, the Lancaster County college said on Thursday. "As we begin this academic year, we look forward to celebrating her remarkable leadership, searching for our next president,...
Olympian gets a hero's welcome during homecoming in Bridgeport, Pa.
The summer Olympics in Paris may be over, but the celebrations continue!In fact, the town of Bridgeport in Montgomery County paid special tribute to one of our local Olympians.Ariana Ramsey won a bronze medal for women's rugby.Action News photojournalist Dave Edwards was there for her big homecoming.
Lancaster Stormers fall to Flying Box Cars in extras, 9-8
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Atlantic League North's first-place team, the Lancaster Stormers, is wrapping up a homestand against the Hagerstown Flying Box Cars on Thursday night. Lancaster went into the contest riding a three-game winning streak. In the bottom of the fourth inning, with the Stormers trailing 3-0, Joseph...
Darick Hall breaks another IronPigs record as they end three-game losing streak
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (56-57) and Worcester Red Sox (55-61) played game three on Thursday night from Polar Park. Lehigh Valley starter Kyle Tyler (4-2, 3.06 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Justin Hagenman (3-4, 5.49 ERA). The game was scoreless through two innings until the top of...
Police: Driver making illegal turn on Kelly Drive causes 3-car crash in Philadelphia; 1 dead
One person is dead after a driver made an illegal turn on Kelly Drive and caused a three-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia, according to police.It happened around 3:30 p.m. as a Nissan Altima driver made an illegal turn on Kelly Drive and crossed the northbound lanes onto Reservoir Drive.The maneuver clipped a white Nissan Rogue, which then caused a black BMW to spin out.Police say a 41-year-old man in the Nissan Altima was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.At least five others were injured, including the 45-year-old driver of the Altima, who sources say...
Parkland SD to honor veteran with high school diploma
ALLENTOWN, Pa -– The Parkland Board of School Directors will present a Vietnam veteran with his high school diploma. The board will present Robert Franklin Seel, class of 1961, with his Parkland High School diploma during its regular school board meeting on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Mr. Seel,...
Last Lick! Final Pottstown Ice Cream Run Set for Aug. 27
POTTSTOWN PA – Limber up, runners! August 27 (2024; Tuesday) represents the last chance this year to participate in the “Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream Run,” hosted by the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department. The popular training event is available as a ticketed 5-K race for...
Lancaster issues bonds, freeing some ARPA funds for 2025
City Council signed off at its meeting Tuesday on issuing a little more than $8 million in bonds to buy out a lease and refinance a land purchase, in a transaction that will free up money to help close Lancaster’s 2025 budget gap. In 2021, the city government used...
Four Theatres Co-Commission Lauren Gunderson LITTLE WOMEN
In a unique creative partnership, four regional theaters have jointly commissioned playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This new theatrical work will enjoy a “rolling” world premiere with four independent productions occurring between 2024-2026 in each of the partnering theaters' home locale.
Ex-manager of Broad Street Market charged with stealing thousands of company funds
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — The former Executive Director of the Broad Street Market has been charged with felony theft and accused of taking thousands of dollars from the market, while it was trying to recover from a devastating fire. Tanis Monroy, 31, is facing felony charges of theft...
‘Boom parties’ agitating NJ residents — officials want Philadelphia’s help
⚫ New Jersey officials have sent a letter to the mayor of Philadelphia. ⚫ Parties across the Delaware River are wreaking havoc here. Residents of Burlington County are being tormented on a regular basis, and officials in New Jersey aren't exactly sure what to do about it. Several officials in...
Philly School District to introduce new English language arts curriculum as part of $70M overhaul
When classes begin on Aug. 26, teachers in the School District of Philadelphia will use a new English language arts curriculum, part of a $70 million curriculum overhaul.
Lottery ticket worth over $671K sold in Pennsylvania
Another day, another win for some lottery player in Pennsylvania. While the winnings this time were nowhere near that Powerball jackpot someone else recently scored, they’re still pretty sweet. A according to a press release sent out by the Pennsylvania Lottery on Wednesday, someone certainly struck it rich after...
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