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Will the northern lights be visible in Pennsylvania? Here's what our meteorologists say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Our NEXT Weather meteorologists are breaking down why and how our area could have another chance to see the aurora borealis.Sunday evening a strong solar flare was observed from a region of the sun currently facing toward Earth. A flare is an eruption of energy from the sun that can generally last minutes to hours. While solar flares are relatively common, the magnitude of the recent flare is not as frequent.This strong flare was classified as an X-class flare at X 1.5. The strength of...
PD: Drunk driver flees police by driving through yard
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man for DUI after he drove through a yard trying to get away from officers. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, officers tried to stop a car on July 27 around 3:00 a.m. after the driver, Justin Cook, 41, was seen driving erratically. Police say […]
Hundreds flock to Pocono Canna World Fair in Monroe County
GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A gathering of the highest quality this weekend. Hundreds flocked to the west end fairgrounds in Monroe County for the final day of the “Pocono Canna World Fair” cannabis festival. More than 300 vendors filled the fairgrounds, each one selling the latest in industry trends. The lively event included a […]
Little League World Series and Regional 2024 schedule for Williamsport play
The 2024 Little League region tournaments kick off Thursday across the country with the winning teams of each regional earning a spot in the Little League World Series. In all, 53 teams are battling for the 10 USA spots in the World Series. Ten international teams -- some of which have already clinched berths in the World Series -- will meet up the with the American youngsters in Williamsport, Penn., for the World Series, which begins on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and runs until Sunday, Aug. 25. The double-elimination tourney was expanded from the traditional 16 teams in 2022.
PennDOT Announces Projects Near Sunbury and Shamokin
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a portion of Catawissa Avenue (Route 4006) in the City of Sunbury and Mile Hill Road (Route 4006) in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County, will be closed next Monday, for a pipe replacement project. On Monday, August 5, 2024, Catawissa Avenue / Mile Hill Road will be closed between Packer Street in the City of Sunbury and Epler Road in Upper Augusta Township, while the Sunbury Municipal Authority replaces a deteriorated pipe near Whitaker Alley. A detour using Mt Pleasant Road and Mile Post Road (Route 4004) will be in place while work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, weather permitting. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.
Swing state governors Shapiro and Whitmer rally Philadelphia-area voters for a Harris presidency
LOWER GWYNEDD TWP. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rallied Democrats at a suburban Philadelphia high school as Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign entered its first full week Monday. Shapiro and Whitmer, both prospects to be Harris’ running mate, told the crowd of more than 1,000 at Wissahickon High School […]
Latest Pa. Budget Leaves Embattled Child Care Industry Without Much-Needed Funding to Boost Staffing
Children at Shady Lane School in Pittsburgh play in a sandbox. Photo by Commonwealth Media Services. When Carli Viola-Luqa learned in April that her kid’s child care facility planned to permanently close, she panicked. Article by Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA. Viola-Luqa, a nurse, and her husband, a dentist,...
SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. SEPTA will freeze spending and implement other budget cuts to help the agency manage anticipated fiscal troubles. The agency’s Andrew Busch said the belt-tightening is the result of...
Bubble Bonanza brings sudsy fun to Lewisburg Children's Museum
Lewisburg, Pa. — Something about bubbles seems to be inherently fun to people of all ages. In celebration of this simple wonder, the Lewisburg Children's Museum (LCM) is hosting its second annual Bubble Bonanza on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. During this time, all visitors can explore the wonderful world of bubbles through bubble-themed STEM activities. Explore sublimation through dry ice bubbles, stand inside of a giant bubble, and more! Bring along the whole family to see the wonders of suds, soap, and...
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Spotted lanternflies are back in the Philly region, and in the 10 years since they first appeared in Pennsylvania, scientists have learned important details about the damage they cause — and what makes them so effective.
10 Years In and Spotted Lanternfly Damage is Less Than Expected
The spotted lanternfly has not wreaked the general havoc to Pennsylvania's agriculture that was expected. It’s been ten years since the spotted lanternfly invaded Pennsylvania, and things are not as dire as thought when the invasive pest was first discovered in Berks County, writes Henry Savage for The Harrisburg Patriot-News.
Woman with multiple outstanding warrants arrested in Lock Haven
Lock Haven, Pa. — A woman with multiple warrants tried to hide her real identity during a traffic stop, according to police. Nicole Pauline Burns, 54, was stopped by police for a traffic violation on Woodward Avenue in Lock Haven, according to a release from Woodward Township Police Department. During the stop, Burns allegedly gave police her maiden name of "Shoemaker" in an attempt to hide her identity. Burns has multiple outstanding warrants for her arrest and her drivers license was suspended, according to police. Burns was charged with giving false identification to law enforcement. She was taken into custody and brought to the Clinton County Correctional Facility.
Shots fired in I-80 road rage incident in the Poconos, state police say
Shots were fired during what police are describing as a road rage incident Saturday evening along Interstate 80 in the Poconos. Pennsylvania State Police in Stroudsburg said the incident unfolded just after 5 p.m. Saturday at exit 305.4 in Stroud Township. Two cars collided, occupants emerged from the vehicles and shots rang out, according to police.
RFK Jr. supporters petition to get independent candidate on PA ballots
Supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. marched petitions through Harrisburg to the Department of State to turn in the required signatures for the third-party candidate to be part of the Pennsylvania ballot. Independent candidates need 5,000 signatures and organizers estimate they’ve turned in nearly three times that amount. They know a lot of people think […]
Montgomery and Berks schools, officials laud state budget’s historic education funding hike
When Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed the Pennsylvania Legislature on a Tuesday in early February, he laid down a challenge. “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do right by our kids,” the governor said. “Let’s seize this moment. If we do this right, we will not only set our young people up for individual success, but we will lift up our entire commonwealth in the process.”