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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania replaced lead and galvanized service lines in Chester County, completing 150 replacements in just a few months. In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses.
Pottstown woman admits possessing gun on Spring-Ford Area High School campus
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown woman faces several years of court supervision for possessing a handgun on the campus of Spring-Ford Area High School and passing it to a teenage boy involved in an altercation with another juvenile during a basketball game between Pottstown and Norristown high schools. Jayana Niyae...
1 Delaware County School District Is in the Top 10 for Entire Nation
A Delaware County school district has made a list of the top 10 best school districts in America. A school district in Delaware County is back on top in a Niche ranking of the best school districts in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor Township School District...
Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
Vigil held in Bucks County to remember lives lost 1 year after flooding killed 7
UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- One year ago, flash flooding killed seven people in Upper Makefield Township. On Monday night, a vigil was held to remember the lives lost and a community forever changed. Pastor George Clash led the ceremony on the grounds of the Washington Crossing United Methodist Church just up the hill from where heavy rain washed away a bridge and several cars. It also served as a command center on that fateful night. "We know that we heal best in community," Clash said. "We know that people are still very much feeling the loss of the pain of this...
Wanted man allegedly flees police
Williamsport, Pa. — A man wanted out of Lehigh County allegedly took off from police when they tried to take him into custody. Deputy Joshua Wolfe of the Lycoming County Sheriff's office said he was notified last month that Julian Enrique Davila, 24, had an arrest warrant and was in the Williamsport, according to charges. Wolfe made contact with Davila in the 50 block of Willow Street on June 15 around midnight, but Davila reportedly fled on foot. Wolfe gave chase and caught him two blocks later. Davila, Allentown, was charged with fleeing police and evading arrest. He previously served 10 days in jail in Lehigh County for the same charges, court records show. Docket sheet
35-year-old woman dies after golf cart accident in Monroe County (UPDATE)
A woman died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg following a golf cart accident over the Fourth of July weekend in the Poconos, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. The coroner’s office identified the woman as 35-year-old Brenna Abbinanti of Mont Clare, Pennsylvania. She was pronounced dead at 9:46 p.m. Friday at the hospital in Bethlehem.
Camden Man Dies Of Injuries From Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor
Capriest Ruiz was shot early that morning on Euclid Avenue, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. The murder remains under investigation. No arrests had been made. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is urged to call the prosecutor’s Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406. to follow...
Authorities raid Penn Street t-shirt shop, arrest operator on drug, gun charges
READING, Pa. - A Reading business operator is under arrest, facing multiple drug and weapons charges. On Friday, July 12, Pennsylvania State Police, Berks County Detectives and the Berks County Drug Task force served a search warrant on 60-year-old Gregory Borges. Investigators also served a warrant on a retail business...
Philadelphia projected to reach triple-digit temps for the first time in more than a decade
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year in Philadelphia and also the hottest in more than a decade. The thermometer is estimated to reach the triple-digit mark for the first time since 2012.
‘A Taste of Hellertown’ Planned for Oct. 13
There will be a new and exciting opportunity to put your taste buds to the test this fall in Saucon Valley. There will be a new and exciting opportunity to put your taste buds to the test this fall in Saucon Valley. A Taste of Hellertown is a new event...
Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show – ‘Twas the Night Before' – coming to Philly this winter
The holidays might be moths away but it's never too early to get into the spirit. ‘Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil - a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder - is coming to Philadelphia this winter. You can experience all the...
The Open 2024: 5 Best Deep-Value Betting Picks for Royal Troon
Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia. The heart of the 2024 PGA Tour season is upon us and things are only heating up. The Open Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments in all of sport and with a stacked field taking to Royal Troon Golf Club, we can expect thrills, spills, and everything in between. Links Golf always provides potential for underdog stories and this year is likely no exception. We’ve found 5 deep-value picks worth backing this week just in case we see another surprise name lift the infamous Claret Jug.
Man sentenced for shooting, killing Temple student Sam Collington in 2021
A 19-year-old man was sentenced for shooting and killing a 21-year-old Temple University student in 2021. Léelo en español aquí. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a judge sentenced 19-year-old Latif Williams to 25 to 50 years in prison for the murder of Samuel Collington as well as a separate carjacking that occurred ten days before Collington's death.
Northwestern Lehigh’s Perich picked by Texas Rangers in 7th round of MLB Draft
The 2023 World Series champions plucked talent from the Lehigh Valley on Monday. The Texas Rangers selected Lehigh University third baseman Rafe Perich with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Perich, a Northwestern Lehigh graduate, led the Mountain Hawks with a .382...
Through Virtual Reality, Students Experience a New Way to Prepare for Home Health Visits
An escape room simulation helps them practice a patient-centered approach to care. One of the latest innovations in Jefferson’s healthcare curriculum is virtual reality. In January 2024, the Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (JCIPE) launched a new program to teach students about person-centered, team-based care. JCIPE offers...
Herzog and DBK Start Preconstruction on Amtrak’s New Penn Coach Yard Maintenance Facility
PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation and Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK) have begun preconstruction on Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility. In March, RT&S reported that Herzog Contracting Corporation was awarded a contract to design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia. This contract is for the first of six major maintenance facilities that will help to “modernize maintenance practices and ensure a successful transition from an aging fleet to modern, state-of-the-art trains.” The facility is located near Amtrak’s 30th Street Train Station in Philadelphia. This new facility will service Amtrak’s Acela, Airo, and Northeast Regional Trains that operate on the NEC.
ArtsQuest to host ‘Steel City Smokeout’ barbeque competition this weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - ArtsQuest will debut its first ever barbeque competition this weekend. The competition is in partnership with Nick’s BBQ. The Steel City Smokeout competition will take place on Saturday, July 20 on PNC Plaza on the ArtsQuest campus at SteelStacks. The event is 18+ and will feature...
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