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Air Force pilot lands cargo plane in Berks
BERN TWP., Pa. — A pilot from Berks County landed a military cargo plane at Reading Regional Airport today. Newly ranked Air Force Major Christopher Nelis and his flight crew touched down in their C-17 Globemaster at the airport in Bern Township. The plane took off from Dover Air...
County, lawmakers fight back as sanctuary cities and counties expand across PA
LANCASTER, COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – They’re all over the country and they’re becoming more common. Sanctuary cities and counties are expanding across the Commonwealth. Back in February, Lancaster City voted to terminate cooperation with federal authorities — like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — to enforce immigration laws. It’s not the only city in the […]
What $500,000 can buy you in Lancaster
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between May 6 and May 12. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Lancaster, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three...
Fallen tree blocks roadway reported in city of Lebanon
LEBANON, Pa. — A fallen tree was reported in Lebanon County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to South Eighth Street near Hauck Street in the city of Lebanon around 5:30 a.m. According to Lebanon County dispatchers, the tree was blocking one lane...
Officials with U.S. Women's Open, held in Lancaster, reacts to deadly crash, Scheffler's arrest in Kentucky
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Lancaster County Club is gearing up to host the biggest women's golf tournament in the world, the U.S. Women's Open, in a little over a week. Following a deadly accident, charges were filed against top golfer Scottie Scheffler on his way to the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Cell phone video shows the Masters Champion being handcuffed for allegedly not following police orders while trying to get around the taped-off scene.
Lancaster nonprofit bike shop expanding to new Columbia Borough location
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Lancaster City nonprofit will soon be opening its doors to a new bike shop location in Columbia Borough. The Common Wheel operates two locations along N. Queen and E. King St. in downtown Lancaster. The nonprofit hopes to encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle and alternative forms of transportation.
Speeding drunken driver who killed motorist in Lebanon gets 3 years in prison
A man accused of speeding the wrong way down a residential street while drunk and causing a fatal crash that killed a 25-year-old Lebanon High graduate has accepted a plea deal. Rubin Montero, 22, pleaded guilty in court Thursday to a single count of homicide by vehicle and recklessly endangering...
Olivet holding job fair to fill summer positions
READING, Pa. - Olivet Boys and Girls Club is looking to fill numerous seasonal positions at their various club locations around Reading. Olivet will be holding a job fair Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the PAL Center for the Arts located at 328 Walnut Street in Reading.
Ninth annual Open Streets Lancaster ready to kick off
LANCSASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The ninth annual Open Streets Lancaster is Sunday. There will be more than 100 vendors for all about physical and mental health. There will be street access for things like biking, roller skating, skateboarding and more on Water Street. “You see Water Street on any given day,” Director of Recreation for […]
Two new businesses open in West Reading
WEST READING, Pa. - West Reading is celebrating the opening of two brand new businesses. Sugar Shack and Winnie Mochi held back-to-back grand openings Friday afternoon. Sugar Shack features everything sugary sweet, from candies to chocolates and even ice cream. Down the street at Winnie Mochi, you can get your...
Monster trucks on display at Berkshire Mall
WYOMISSING, Pa. - The Berkshire Mall was taken over by monster trucks Thursday. Visitor got the chance to see the massive trucks up close. The visit comes ahead of the Hot Wheels Monster Truck live show heading into Reading. The trucks will tear up the Santander Arena all weekend long.
Neighborhood group calls for campus police force at Thaddeus Stevens College
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A neighborhood group is calling for change at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. People who live on and around the campus say its time for the school to put together a campus police force. “In the summer, it’s like a completely different neighborhood," said...
Nearly 300-Year-Old Cemetery in West Caln is Bursting with History, Making it a Chester County ‘Hidden Gem’
Although an unlikely destination spot for a weekend outing, St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Caln is bursting with history. St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Caln has a historic cemetery, making it a hidden gem in Chester County, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The...
Pet of the Week: Olive
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'You’ve got to be very careful': Local security expert warns of cyber threats after bogus Reading mayor email
READING, Pa. - It's not a message from the mayor. "They need to be certain that that email is from the person or the entity that is purportedly represented in sending that email,” said Berks County District Attorney John Adams. The office of Reading's mayor issued a statement that...
As more animal shelters in the Midstate get packed, the number of adopters decrease
(WHTM)– Animal shelters almost always struggle with the volume of dogs they must care for, but shelters say the problem is especially bad now and experts believe inflation is the biggest reason. “Oh no no no. It’s, you know, Jaspar is like my kid,” Stephanie Campbell of Lititz said. Stephanie and her daughter Liv have […]
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