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Pennsylvania Paralympians: Champions of inspiration
Pennsylvania is home to numerous accomplished Paralympians. Here are some standout athletes hailing from the Keystone State, including four from the Susquehanna Valley:. Kevin Polish (Para Archery) from Carmichaels, Pa. Brandon Lyons (Para Cycling) from Mechanicsburg, Pa. (Para Cycling) from Meadville, Pa. Cody Wills (Para Cycling) from Harrisburg, Pa. David...
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Pa. Wilds Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:17 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan and Columbia counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are probable. "At 5:15 p.m.,...
Willow Creek Farm Preserve: Fighting Climate Change 220 Sheep at a Time
Willow Creek Farm Preserve combats climate change by utilizing their sheep to care for the land as part of the slow fashion movement. Willow Creek Farm Preserve in Collegeville is doing its part to combat climate change the old-fashioned way: with sheep, reports Susan Phillips for WHYY. A typical industrial-sized...
Lawmakers pushing for televised coverage of Steelers games in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the National Football League’s regular season kickoff approaches, Pennsylvania State Reps. Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming (both D-Dauphin) are pushing for the Harrisburg region to have access to Pittsburgh Steelers football. The Federal Communications Commission currently allows NFL teams to claim television broadcast markets based solely on geography—meaning the owner of the […]
Biden climate adviser Ali Zaidi, a General McLane grad, touts clean-energy sector in Pa.
Ali Zaidi, a 2004 General McLane High School graduate who now serves as the national climate adviser, was in Erie on Wednesday to promote clean energy and the jobs and savings it provides. Zaidi spoke during the Climate Action Campaign's Clean Energy Revolution Tour stop at Presque Isle State Park's Beach 8. Joining...
PPL Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits
The PPL Foundation is giving grant money to 53 nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, including some in our area. The latest round of grants, called "Empowering Communities Grants," supports programs focused on environmental stewardship and education, and economic and workforce development initiatives, the foundation said. The foundation awarded $1 million total.
Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission proposes $907,000 budget increase for 2025
Begun in 2018, the Kennett Fire & EMS Regional Commission (KFERC) is an inter-municipal fire and emergency services collaborative effort that has provided the operational and financial steerage for the Longwood Fire Company No. 25, the Kennett Fire Company No. 1 and the Po Mar Lin fire companies in six municipalities -- East Marlborough, Kennett, Kennett Borough, Newlin, Pennsbury and Pocopson.
Newtown Township acquires historic site
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors recently announced it has acquired through donation the Square Tavern, also known as the John West House. The property includes the historic building, the surrounding yard, the parking lot and the trail head. The property, at the intersection of Goshen Road and North Newtown...
This Central PA county has one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation: See stats
Three Central Pennsylvania counties are among the top 100 hot real estate markets, according to data provided by Realtor.com. Lancaster County currently ranks 72nd in the nation, with a hotness score of 91, according to July data.Perry County ranks 79th, with a hotness score of 90.Berks County ranks 95th, with a hotness score...
Republicans cut into Democratic leads in Pennsylvania with big registration numbers
Pennsylvania Republicans registered more new voters than Democrats in July, a month when former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the battleground state. Republicans added 19,127 new voters to their rolls last month, compared to the Democratic Party’s 17,495, according to an Axios report. A gunman opened fire on the former president during […]
Victims identified in fatal 3-car crash on County Line Road in Hatboro
The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the victims who died in a horrific three-car accident on County Line Road near Park Avenue in Hatboro Borough Friday night. The deceased are identified as Gabrielle Sims, 31, of Southampton; her boyfriend, Joseph Snavely, 31, of Southampton; and...
Upcoming 5K to raise money, bring awareness to local suicide prevention efforts
SPRING TWP., Pa. - NAMI Berks County PA, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Health, will be raising suicide awareness next month with a special 5K walk/run. September is Suicide Awareness Month, and NAMI Berks will hold its second annual “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” 5K...
Caretaker Accused Of Stealing Up To $200K From Patient For Drugs In Lancaster County
Jamie Lynn Lloyd, 42, of Lilitz was charged with Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, Identity Theft, Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult or Care-dependent Person, Theft by Deception, Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Access Device Fraud, Unlawful Use of Computer and Other Computer Crimes Arrest, according to Manheim Township police.
Delco Drug Task Force announces major drug operation takedown
Delaware County officials have announced the arrest of eight individuals in connection with the operation of a major drug trafficking organization in Delaware County. Officials say “the arrests are the result of the most intensive undercover operation by the County’s Narcotics Task Force (NTF) in years” The eight individuals who were arrested as a result […]
SUV slams into Havertown, Delaware County pharmacy after crash
A pharmacy in Havertown, Delaware County was heavily damaged after an SUV crashed into the building on Wednesday morning.It happened at Katz Pharmacy on East Eagle Road around 7 a.m.According to police, the SUV was involved in a crash at the nearby intersection before it slammed into the pharmacy.Haverford Township police say both drivers claim they had the green light at the time of the collision.Pharmacy employees say no one was inside at the time of the crash and they've been able to open for business as restoration crews clean up the mess left behind.Haverford Township police say they won't be filing charges in this crash.One driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Couple was 'enjoying each other's company' before car went into PA river
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - For the second time in two weeks, a car went into the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning. Philadelphia police said the people inside the car were able to safely get out of the vehicle while it was in the water, and no one was taken to the hospital. A spokesperson from the Philadelphia Police Department's Public Affairs Office told CBS News Philadelphia that the pair were "enjoying each other's company" before the car entered the water.
Samaritan’s new gala location
Samaritan has announced it will hold its annual Celebration of Life Gala on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at a new venue this year: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. The annual fundraising event once again has the support of Presenting Sponsor Holman Enterprises and Champion Sponsor Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. In line with its mission to forge strong relationships with its communities, Live! has partnered with Samaritan as champion sponsor for the gala.
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