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Seen HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Philly
Zaire Robinson was last seen on the 5400 block of North 6th Street. He is 5' 5", 160 lbs., brown eyes, and black hair. He likes to frequent the Lawncrest area. Anyone with any information on Zaire's whereabouts is asked to please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353. to follow Daily...
SEPTA looking to hire skilled tradespeople among other open positions
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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...
Philadelphia's Peirce College to merge with Scranton's Lackawanna College
Philadelphia's Peirce College announced plans to merge with Scranton's Lackawanna College to create the largest private, nonprofit open-enrollment institution in Pennsylvania. Peirce College - Philadelphia’s only college dedicated exclusively to serving adults - is now awaiting approval before becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name. In a...
Doylestown Health Signs Agreement to Officially Become Part of Penn Medicine
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At a signing ceremony where Doylestown Health signed an agreement to become part of Penn Medicine, officials expressed optimism that the move will be good for not only the hospital’s struggling finances, but patients in the Central Bucks area. On Wednesday afternoon in Doylestown Hospital’s Cardiovascular & Critical Care Pavilion, officials from both Doylestown Health and Penn Medicine predicted the new union will benefit patients in front of a crowd of about 200 people. People in the crowd, who wore everything from scrubs to blue Penn Medicine t-shirts to suits and ties, seemed excited about the...
Perkasie police looking for missing teen
PERKASIE, Pa. - Police in part of Bucks County are searching for a missing teen. The Perkasie Borough Police Department says it is investigating the report of a missing 16-year-old juvenile, Nathan West. Police say West is currently entered into NCIC as missing, and the police department is actively trying...
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police
On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at approximately 7 p.m., police from the 1st District responded to a call about a person with a gun at 1500 Snyder Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 25-year-old Kaishef Johnson, a resident of the 2200 block of South 22nd Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic 11 at 7:08 p.m.
State Farm Says It’s Not Responsible To Cover Vehicle Driven By Radio Host.
Something to think about before signing on to drive a vehicle provided by a radio station client. Personal insurance may not cover any damage, losses, or lawsuits incurred as a result of an auto accident. State Farm has asked a New Jersey Federal Court to rule that the insurer is...
Souderton school board meeting recessed amid demands for response to board member’s social media posts
SOUDERTON — The Souderton Area School Board’s education-personnel committee meeting Wednesday evening was recessed to a later date following repeated public disruptions over a school board member’s objectionable social media posts. “We are going to take a recess to a later date that will be announced,” said...
Targeted shooting leaves man bleeding outside jeep in gas station parking lot
A young man was shot in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Northeast Philadelphia gas station overnight in what police called a targeted attack. Police officers found the 21-year-old man bleeding from a gunshot wound to his back next to a jeep in the parking lot of the Exxon station along Torresdale Avenue -- near Cottman Avenue -- just after midnight on Aug. 15, 2024, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Steam show in Mechanicsburg ready to kick off for its 66th year
(WHTM) — If you’re into all things tractor, then get ready for the 66th annual steam show in Cumberland County. It’s just over a week away, at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association in Mechanicsburg. You’ll find antique tractors, steam and gas engines on display. Plus – train rides, games, a car show, food and […]
High school golfer sets course record at Allentown Municipal; breaks mark held jointly by Arnold Palmer and Kyle Wambold
Lydon Patascher can now say he’s better than the late Arnold Palmer – at least at Allentown Municipal Golf Course. The Pleasant Valley senior golfer set a course record by shooting 60 at Allentown Muni on Thursday in a high school match to break the course record of 61 held jointly by Palmer, who shot it in the 1960s, and Kyle Wambold, who shot his 61 in 2017. Patascher finished 12-under par ...
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 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 by...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Dave Myers’ records stand test of time
He may have a common name, but the legacy left by Dave Myers as an athlete at Chambersburg was nothing but uncommon. Myers was a standout athlete in four sports for the Trojans before graduating in 1966, and he led a very interesting life after his playing days were over.
Garrett Stubbs' replacement is staring the Phillies right in the face
Philadelphia Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs is an easy guy to like, but he isn’t necessarily the best player on the baseball field. He’s known as the vibes guy because of his energetic and light-hearted attitude. However, baseball is more than just vibes. Stubbs hasn’t played in many...
Man wanted for raping hotel employee in Cumberland County, police say
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is wanted for allegedly raping a Cumberland County hotel employee in February. Lower Allen Township Police issued an arrest warrant on Aug. 7 for 28-year-old Michael Cates, of Millersville, on felony charges of rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse along with misdemeanor charges of indecent assault without the […]
Chester County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water
Thom Chiomento, Vice President of Pennsylvania American Water, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up all over the world thanks to his father’s job in the Navy. He used sports, from baseball to soccer to wrestling, as a way to adapt and make friends. Chiomento discussed why he chose...
Local Farmers’ Markets Boosting Economy, and Nutrition
POTTSTOWN PA – On any given week, a selection of farmers markets across Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties are ready to greet shoppers with the freshest foods available. Markets and their vendors are found in Pottstown, Sanatoga, Royersford, Boyertown, Birdsboro, Phoenixville, and elsewhere in the Tri-County region. All are...
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