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Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
NPS: 79th person since 1980 drowns in Upper Delaware River with no life jacket
A man who was rafting on the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (UPDE) went for a swim but became the 79th drowning victim in the Upper Delaware since the National Park Service started keeping record in 1980. UPDE Superintendent Lindsey Kurnath reported to the Upper Delaware Council on July...
Levittown murder suspect Andre Gordon Jr. committed to psychiatric hospital. What now?
A Bucks County triple murder suspect has been committed to a state psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment, placing legal proceedings in his death penalty case on temporary hold. Bucks County Common Pleas Court Judge Raymond McHugh granted a defense petition on July 10 placing Andre Gordon Jr. in either...
Citizens Tip Leads to Beach’s Hardware Burglar Caught Red-Handed
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin man is in Bucks County Jail charged for breaking and entering into a very popular hardware store in Bristol Township last week thanks to the help of a vigilant citizen. According to court records at just after 2:30 a.m. on July 12 an officer was approached by...
Philadelphia Officials Revise Heatline Service Hours Amid Intense Heatwave
As Philadelphia wilts under sweltering temperatures, city officials have updated the community on crucial adjustments to the local Heatline service hours. The city's Heatlines will now be available for residents to call from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This amendment is a departure from a previous announcement stating the line would be open till midnight.
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
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...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Bucks County Tuesday night
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 8:42 p.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for Bucks County. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events...
State will follow Lehigh Valley's lead on economic development under new $500 million plan, Gov. Josh Shapiro says
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Standing before long-abandoned ruins on the Bethlehem Steel campus, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $500 million economic development program into law Tuesday. Shapiro hailed the legislation as a historic step that will rev up Pennsylvania's economic engine. For decades, the state has failed to invest in...
Lehigh Valley weather: Hottest day of week expected Tuesday, with severe storms possible
Tuesday could be the warmest day of the week as the Lehigh Valley remains under an excessive heat warning through Wednesday night. The National Weather Service is expecting a high of 97, with heat index values reaching 104, for Tuesday. Wednesday is expected to be a little cooler, with an anticipated high of 93. Temperatures have reached into the 90s eight times this month, roughly half of the ...
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania SPCA to host 'Pittiefest' with special adoption fees
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA will be hosting a special event for pit bulls across all of the rescue's locations. The PSPCA is hosting "Pittiefest," where all classic pit bulls will have their adoption fees set at $5 starting Tuesday, July 16. The promotion runs through Sunday,...
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