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Taylor Swift Trivia Night to Benefit Reading Film Office
We are thrilled to announce our first monthly Trivia Night at Pagoda City Brewing, kicking off with a special Taylor Swift Trivia event. Location: Pagoda City Brewing, 101 N. Carroll St., Reading. Join us for an evening of fun and excitement as we test your knowledge of Taylor Swift’s Eras...
Trader Joe’s to Open New King of Prussia Location By Year’s End
Trader Joe’s is planning to open the doors on its new King of Prussia location by the end of the year, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The store will be located at 224 W. DeKalb Pike, in the old Bed Bath and Beyond building. The exact opening date is...
8 guns, ammo, body armor found after man made threats in Montgomery County: police
ABINGTON, Pa. - A man is charged with terroristic threats after a scary series of events unfolded Friday evening in Abington Township,. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Walnut Avenue after a 911 caller reported that an armed suspect had just threatened him. The victim told police the suspect,...
‘Unparalleled’: Allentown fire marshal, longtime Montgomery County firefighter, dies of cancer
A longtime fire official in Allentown died recently after more than a yearlong battle with cancer. On Friday, the Allentown Fire Department announced that fire Marshal Jeffrey Tomczak, who had been in that position since 2018, had died. Allentown Firefighters Local 302 IAFF said on social media that Tomczak died peacefully after a roughly 15-month battle with cancer. Tomczak, who was hired in ...
'We have no answers': Family still seeks closure 12 years after Kortne Stouffer vanished
Twelve years ago, Kortne Stouffer disappeared from her residence without a trace, and her family is still looking for answers. On Saturday afternoon, the Stouffer family and others drove to Swatara Creek Park in Hershey and lined the banks of the creek with multiple inner tubes. It's part of a tradition in which...
'We lost everything' | Tollbooth Antiques owners, vendors pick up pieces after Columbia fire
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Just over one week since the Tollbooth Antiques complex in Columbia was severely damaged and its main building was burned down by a fire, its owners and vendors are getting back on their feet. The company has created two makeshift markets in nearby warehouses, with one...
Pa. State trooper with ties to Pittsburgh area recovering after shooting in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (KDKA) -- A Pennsylvania State Police trooper with local ties is recovering after being shot in the line of duty in Lancaster.Corporal Joseph J. Pokorny, the son of fallen trooper Joseph R. Pokorny, was shot in the arm while serving a warrant Wednesday morning with the Pennsylvania State Police SERT unit.He was brought back to be with family in the Pittsburgh area while he recovers, where troopers, officers, family and friends lined up, awaiting his arrival. Pokorny graduated from the Allegheny County Police Academy.Alfredo Gonzalez, 40, is charged with attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer in the...
Temple University police K9 passes away due to medical condition
A Temple University police K9 passed away due to a medical condition on Sunday.The Temple Public Safety Facebook page posted the announcement, writing in part, "It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart we announce K9 Chandler passed away today due to a medical condition."The dog was 10 years old and had served the Temple community for six years, officers say.There is no word yet on what the medical condition in this case was.K9 Chandler worked with his handler, Temple Police Officer Natalie Sherman, every day, according to the post.Officers described Chandler as selfless, brave, and a dedicated dog who spent most of his life in public service and community outreach."He was also a special member of our department family and holds a beloved place in all our hearts," the Facebook announcement read. "Please keep K9 Chandler and Police Officer Sherman in your thoughts and prayers."A formal memorial service is expected to be announced next week.
Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests
A judge has turned down a request to move the trial of a former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist as he sat in his car, saying there's insufficient evidence that the defendant would be unable to get a fair trial in the city.Attorneys for former officer Mark Dial sought the change of venue last spring, citing not only what they called an "avalanche" of press coverage about the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry but also street protests and public comments by elected officials.Common Pleas Court Judge Barbara McDermott, however, ruled last week that despite the public...
Wildfire smoke spreads into the Lehigh Valley, could hang around 'for the foreseeable future'
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — With wildfires exploding across the West and in Canada, smoke has spread across the country and once again is in the Lehigh Valley. “Noticing a haziness to the sky today? That is due to the smoke spreading into the region aloft from the wildfires in western North America,” the National Weather Service said on X.
Wawa Just Outside Philly, PA Accused of Pumping Contaminated Gas
Customers of a Wawa not far outside Philadelphia, PA are reporting damage to their vehicles after their fuel tanks were filled with allegedly contaminated gas. After the owner of a 2016 Jeep exhibited signs of malfunction, it was determined by a mechanic at Millevoi Brothers Automotive that the vehicle's was running on less than pure petrol, 6abc.com reports. It resulted in more than $4,000 in damage to the Jeep's engine.
Pair arrested after shootout during West Philly robbery left man, teen suspect injured
A 26-year-old man -- who was the target of a robbery, police believe -- and a 16-year-old suspected thief are hospitalized in critical condition after an attempted robbery in West Philly turned into a shootout on Saturday night, officials said. According to police, the incident happened sometime before 9:10 p.m....
Eagles training camp: Tyler Steen could miss time with an ankle injury
Tyler Steen has looked solid through the first three days of Eagles training camp, but Jeff McLane of The Inquirer reports that he could miss some time after exiting Saturday’s practice with an ankle injury. Steen walked off on his own and was replaced in the lineup by offensive tackle Darian Kinnard. OL Tyler Steen suffered a mild ankle injury yesterday at #Eagles practice and could miss the next few days of training camp, an NFL source said. Steen left Saturday’s practice early. He has been the first team right guard so far. The job is considered open. Darian Kinnard took… https://t.co/z9MctjgcJf — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) July 28, 2024 The projected starting offensive line was together for the first time after left guard Landon Dickerson was cleared to participate fully. Mekhi Becton rookie Trevor Keegan and Kinnard are all candidates to be the starter, but Steen has the job to lose. More!Takeaways and observations from Day 3 of Eagles training camp practicesEagles waive rookie offensive tackle Gottlieb Ayedze from Non-Football Injury ListEagles sign wide receiver Griffin HebertEagles announce four roster moves ahead of first training camp practiceEagles CB Cooper DeJean placed on NFI list; Could miss 3 weeks with a hamstring injury
Crash involving a motorcycle reported on Route 501 in Manheim Township
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Video above: Weather from WGAL News 8 Today. A crash involving a motorcycle has been reported on Route 501 near Circle Drive in Manheim Township, Lancaster. No injuries have been confirmed at this time. Lancaster police and fire responders have been dispatched to the scene.
Filling a need: Monroe library holds school supply drive
Despite some Williamstown students wishing summer would last forever, the time to prepare for a new school year is rapidly approaching. To take the pressure off families, the local library is in the midst of collecting donated items for its third annual Monroe Community Back to School Supplies Drive. The district always has a need for pencils, pens, binders, folders, erasers, crayons, calculators, rulers, scissors and highlighters.
Morrisville man tried to run over friends who said he was a bad driver: cops
A 20-year-old Morrisville man is facing multiple felony charges after police allege he drove a car at four men who allegedly assaulted him and his brother in a fight that started over the man’s driving skills. Adam Wiley was arraigned July 24 on eight felony counts of aggravated assault...
EXCLUSIVE: Freeway Reflects On Death Of His Children & Giving Back To Philadelphia
Freeway covered his son and daughter’s deaths on his Jake One-produced album “Stimulus Package 2,” which dropped on July 19. Freeway rapped about losing his son Jihad and his daughter Harmony on his new album Stimulus Package 2 with producer Jake One. The Philly native explained why did not avoid the sensitive subject in an interview with AllHipHop.
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre looks to set up shop in former Lutheran church
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, which has been looking for a new home with the impending razing of the Banana Factory arts and education center, apparently has found it. If all goes to plan, the nonprofit performing arts organization, which for the past 25 years has been a...
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