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Pa.'s last Buca di Beppo abruptly closes its doors in Berks
SPRING TWP., Pa. — A restaurant chain known for its family-style Italian dishes and eclectic, vintage décor, has closed its last location in Pennsylvania. Buca di Beppo, a chain of more than 40 full-service Italian restaurants nationwide, in recent days closed its location at 2745 Paper Mill Rd. in Spring Township, Berks County.
INTERVIEW: The Oak Ridge Boys soldier on, with broken hearts
Photo: The Oak Ridge Boys will soon play concerts in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of the band / Provided by press agent with permission. The Oak Ridge Boys, the legendary country / gospel band, have had a tough 2023 and 2024. Longtime members Duane Allen, who joined in 1966; William Lee, who joined in 1965; and Richard Sterban, who joined in 1972, were set to celebrate 50 years of performing together with Joe Bonsall, who joined in 1973. Unfortunately late last year Bonsall had to leave behind his touring days and begin his well-deserved retirement. He sadly died earlier this summer, but his memories live on thanks to the enthralling music he and the Boys created over the years.
Boar's Head recalls deli meats due to Listeria outbreak reported in 13 states including PA
A Listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats — resulting in two deaths and 33 hospitalizations so far — has led to a recall of Boar’s Head products. According the Centers for Disease Control, the cases have been reported across 13 states, including Pennsylvania, and involve people eating meats sliced at deli counters in...
Central PA healthcare company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BROCKWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Central Pennsylvania healthcare company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing inflation, costs, and labor over the past few years. Guardian Healthcare, based out of Brockway announced Monday that Guardian Elder Care at Johnstown, LLC, doing business as Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, along with 19 affiliated entities (Debtors) voluntarily […]
Pa. Grandmother helps kids learn the motto of 'Never Accepting Negativity'
When DebiAnn Henderson-Scott was diagnosed with lupus, she decided to never accept negativity. Nearly 30 years later, she is translating that message to children in her family and neighborhood through creative activities.She created the organization, 'Never Accepting Negativity,' which is a resource center for children and their parents and caregivers. They host various programs and pop-up events designed to instill creativity, financial literacy, and other skills in the youth.Some events take place at The Yard House at the Willow Grove Park Mall, which supports the organization.They also encourage kids to create their own businesses, such as selling jewelry or water ice.To learn more about 'Never Accepting Negativity,' visit their website.RELATED: 'Harlem Lacrosse' helps students achieve goals on and off the fieldSiena Childs grew up playing lacrosse and now inspires the next generation through the 'Harlem Lacrosse' program.
Williamsport man faces attempted homicide charges
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A man in Williamsport is facing charges after police say he nearly shot his wife and two-year-old son. Police found a video that allegedly shows Timothy Allen Wilson pointing a gun at his wife while she was driving. The round went through the back windshield, just...
Look for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit North Central Pa. Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 1:20 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2 p.m. for Southern Centre as well as Union and Snyder counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 1:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Supporting a Century of Compassion in East Buffalo
For over 100 years, St. Gerard’s Parish was the center of Buffalo’s Bailey Delavan neighborhood, where families could come together as a community. Although the final mass was held in 2008, the site’s century-long outreach to its surrounding East Buffalo community has continued. Today, the former school,...
Factory Works Photo Lab presents tintype workshop
Williamsport, Pa. — Factory Works Photo Lab is putting on a workshop focusing on large format Antiquarian Photography and the tintype process. Photographers Elizabeth Kelly and Brian Spies will lead the workshop on August 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Saturday, Brian Spies will lead students in learning how to shoot, develop, and print large format 4×5 sheet film and have the opportunity to create...
Gun Trafficking Group Operated In Pottstown, Boyertown: Prosecutors
The group, which operated out of its alleged members' homes and storage units in Pottstown and Boyertown, "specialized in the acquisition and distribution of illegal firearms," prosecutors said. The investigation began in February, when suspected member James Hiller showed up at Pottstown Hospital with a stab wound, according to authorities....
Arrest made in Wilkes-Barre homicide investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested for his alleged connection to a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre. On Tuesday, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department stated they arrested Jaime Knights, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, who was wanted in connection to the homicide of 33-year-old Scott Knox. Knights was arrested on July 25 in Bath, […]
ZooAmerica Adventure Tomorrow! (7/31/24)
Join us for Summer Reading Week 4 at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library! Tomorrow morning (7/31) ZooAmerica will be visiting us from Hershey, PA along with several animal pals that we’ll get to see and learn all about. Just like previous weeks, registration/check-in will start at 9:30 AM and then...
CONNOR WATKINS NAMED TO WALTER PAYTON AWARD WATCH LIST
Villanova University quarterback Connor Watkins (Williamsport, Pa.) is one of 35 players named to the Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List. The award, in its 38th season, is given to the top player in FCS Football. Watkins led Villanova to the 2023 CAA championship by completing 152-of-269 passes for 2,682...
Scranton teen sentenced for fatal gang-related stabbing
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article may have been unclear about when the sentencing would take place. SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office says the teen who was convicted of being involved in a fatal stabbing in Scranton was sentenced Tuesday afternoon. The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office […]
In 2020, ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster prompted an investigation. A watchdog says the U.S. attorney's statements misled the public
SCRANTON, Pa. — A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog said David Freed, the former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, misled the public regarding the handful of ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster weeks before the 2020 general election. The Office of Inspector General, in a...
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