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Motorcyclist dies after crash at Lancaster County intersection
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A crash yesterday afternoon has left one person dead, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred at the intersection of Noble Road and Kirkwood Pike (Route 472) just before 4:10 p.m. on April 29. The Colerain Township crash involved a Ford Edge and a Kawasaki motorcycle, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Tyson Foods plant in New Holland, Lancaster County, released more than 38 million pounds of pollutants into local waterways between 2018 and 2022, according to a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Local police, fire departments warn residents of phone scam
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A local police department and a fire station in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County are warning residents of a reported phone scam. According to Ephrata Police, a resident reported receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be from “Unit 16” and soliciting money for the police department.
It's Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Here's what to know
LANCASTER, Pa. — Tuesday is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which recognizes the thousands of animals across the country that are in need of a home. Some Susquehanna Valley shelters are taking part in raising awareness, including the Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center, which has about 30 animals available for adoption.
10 most expensive homes sold in Lancaster County, April 22-28
A house in Strasburg Township that sold for $925,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lancaster County in the past week. In total, 100 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $362,013. The average price per square foot was $187.
Grand opening of Reading parking lot brings relief to residents
READING, Pa. - On the 600 block of McKnight Street, parking for those who live in this area is about to get a lot easier. The Frank Denbowski Parking Lot, located at 625 McKnight Street, had its grand opening on Monday complete with a ribbon cutting. "We have 82 spaces...
Road work, detour planned for Route 30 in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – If you’ll be driving in the Lancaster area next weekend, expect delays. Portions of the Route 30/222 interchange will be closed as part of an improvement project beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, May 10. The closures will impact Route 30 and the Route 222...
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