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NY Dad, His 2 Children Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash On PA Turnpike: State Police
A father and his two children from Long Island have been identified as the victims of a triple fatal crash on the Interstate 76/PA Turnpike involving a tractor-trailer that happened on Sunday, July 21, Pennsylvania State Police and the Lancaster County Coroner announced in separate releases the fol…
Antique car and tractor show kicks off 2024 Lebanon Area Fair
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Man sentenced in prison break and fatal brawl outside popular Philadelphia cheesesteak shop
A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody over a fatal brawl among soccer fans outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has been sentenced in both cases.Court documents indicate that Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, was sentenced in the escape case Thursday to 11 months to 23 months plus probation.Flores-Huerta was convicted of helping Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, who cut a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center in May 2023.RELATED: How an alleged killer and another inmate escaped a Philadelphia prison. Here's what we...
Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
At a pilgrimage in honor of Father Bill Atkinson held in September, are, from left, Mary Moody with a cardboard cutout of Atkinson and Marie Keith with her son Cole. Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson...
Staten Island FerryHawks drop second in a row in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers Saturday night by a final score of 7-6 in Atlantic League action at Clipper Magazine Stadium. It was the second straight loss for the Island club, which fell to 3-10 in the second half and 33-43 overall.
Chance of thunderstorms on Monday in Philadelphia region; more storms come later this week
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The week ahead slips into somewhat of an unsettled pattern with several rounds of rain through Thursday night. Our Monday will get started with mainly dry conditions though an isolated shower cannot be ruled out. Otherwise, skies will be partly sunny to start the day before more clouds develop into the afternoon.The chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms will also increase into the afternoon with periods of heavy rain possible. Storms are not expected to be severe, but isolated locations of heavy rain may result in some localized flooding.The chance for rain will taper off through Monday...
Projecting what the Phillies' six-man rotation will look like in August
As the Philadelphia Phillies regroup from the MLB All-Star break, the starting rotation for the next week remains in questionable shape after a rash of minor injuries caused Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suárez to skip the All-Star game. While it certainly was a bummer to miss Wheeler and first-time...
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
Amanda Thome Survived 2 Shots To The Face, Dies In Crash
A content creator who is known for surviving two shots to the face died in a crash on PA Route 322 on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release on Saturday, July 20. Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville, became internet famous and a bit of a...
Verizon Family Fun Day and Backpack Giveaway
Come join us at the Verizon in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania on July 28 from 12pm to 5pm for an afternoon of free fun for the whole family. We have a lot of exciting activities planned, including:. 200 free backpacks to give away to students while supplies last. Free haircuts provided by...
Central Dauphin LHP Nate Payne inks deal with Miami Marlins
In the span of five weeks, Central Dauphin’s Nate Payne went from Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division MVP to All-State to professional baseball player. Payne, drafted in the 18th round by the Miami Marlins Tuesday, signed his pro contract with the big league club on Saturday. If you purchase a product...
Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center Welcomes New Speech Language Pathologist
Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center, a service of Keystone Health, is excited to announce the addition of a new member to their team, Claire Jacobs, who joins as a Speech Language Pathologist. Claire brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field, aimed at enhancing the developmental services offered by the center.
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Edison Township Announces Line Up for House Music Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township has announced the upcoming house music festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at Papaianni Park from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The line-up of performers is as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DJ Beloved DJ Mikki Afflick DJ Mark Francis DJ Dee Boyd MC Ras Anthony DJ Mar Mar DJ Matt Knight Special performance by Edison native Abena Mensah-Bonsu The event is free and open to the public and will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, and a kid's zone. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lower Macungie joins others in 'trashflation' -- approves new waste management contract with over 50% increase
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — They were right: Trash collection fees are taking a leap in Lower Macungie Township. Township commissioners on Thursday reviewed bids for township trash collection and signed a new contract with Waste Management for waste services. After reviewing bids that also came from Whitetail and...
Albright College Appoints Inaugural Dean of School of Business and Professional Studies
Veteran professor, Lisa Wilder, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies at Albright College. Wilder joined the Albright economics faculty in 2001 and has served as chair of the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics for three terms. During her tenure as chair, the department launched new majors in sports management and entertainment management.
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