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Robb Hanrahan, a popular former news anchor who most recently worked for CBS affiliate WHP-TV in Pennsylvania, has died, the news station announced on Monday. He was 60. "Robb's contributions during his time with CBS 21 and the amazing connections he made with everyone who worked at the station are immeasurable," WHP-TV said in a statement. "He will be greatly missed."

An outpouring of love has appeared on social media following the announcement of the death of former CBS 21 anchor Robb Hanrahan. Hanrahan retired in 2021 following a near-fatal heart attack the previous year. He told PennLive in an interview following his retirement that his near-death experience was “the most profound, enlightening experience I’ve ever had.”

Philadelphia electro-rockers The Disco Biscuits have added dates to their 2022 tour schedule. New September events have been announced for Deleware, Pennsylvania, and New York. According to a post on the band's social media, more shows will be announced at a later time, so check back here when that information becomes available.

Christopher Cross has re-added 2022 tour dates for the USA. Nineteen performances are lined up from July into September. This week, a new date was added in Pennsylvania and more shows are expected to be announced soon, so check back here when that information becomes available. Cross is celebrating the...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — While we celebrated America's birthday on Monday there was something else going on all around the world. Earth reached its furthest point away from the sun in its orbit. Yes, Monday, July 4th was also Aphelion Day. That Earth's orbit around the sun isn't a perfect...

Members of Capital PenNScalers, a model train club based out of Harrisburg, have an enthusiasm for model railroading that goes back to when they were kids. And since the group was founded, they've shared their passion around the region. For all of June, the group had a display set up...

Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”. Imagine a time when only a few hundred whitetail deer roamed the woods...

The Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, a program of the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), is an annual statewide photography contest rewarding amateur photographers who snap striking images of litter across the Commonwealth. The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe connects with Nick Bruce, who runs Wise Crackers Comedy Club. Nick has great stories about all of the famous comedians he and his comedic legend dad, Scott Bruce, have laughed it up with over the years. How many people...

High-energy local broadcaster makes transition into entrepreneurship. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Though he may be from Johnstown, Ryan Leckey is NEPA through and through. And while many may have been disappointed after he announced his departure from WNEP-TV last month, Leckey has nothing but gratitude...

It's easy to forget that Taylor Swift is from Pennsylvania, but one Philly creator is celebrating the pop star's local roots. What's happening: Katie Oxman, who runs @taylorswiftstitch on Instagram, posted a series of cross-stitches earlier this month highlighting Swift's lyrical mentions — both direct and indirect — of the Keystone State.

Bill Cosby is speaking in public on the day of his sex conviction reversal’s one-year anniversary. Last year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the 84-year-old disgraced comedian’s conviction after he had served two years of a three to ten-year sentence for molesting and drugging Andrea Constand in 2004, BET.com reported. Cosby has never admitted guilt, rather saying he’d serve his entire sentence before owning up to the egregious acts. On his first anniversary as a free man, Cosby spoke about his time in state prison.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — When summer offers us its best, Mike Stevens said to take them. A "peachy" look at summer this week in the PhotoLink Library is certainly the move. Check out the PhotoLink Library Photo Gallery and learn how to submit your photos HERE. Head on over to...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In this edition of Talkback 16: calls about a music venue, a broken bridge, an interesting idea, well wishes to a new employee, and Kurt's secret admirer. But first, where is the holiday spirit asks one caller?. If you like Talkback, you'll love Talkback Feedback. Check...

The economic impact of the film industry in northwestern Pennsylvania totaled $16.4 million in 2020, according to an analysis commissioned by the Greater Erie Film Office. It also produced $1.4 million in state and local tax revenue and supports and sustains 86 film-industry related jobs, the study said. The study...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Slow down and admire what nature has to offer is what Mike Stevens would say in this week's visit to the PhotoLink Library. Take a look at Tuesday's gorgeous sights to "ease the day along." Check out the PhotoLink Library Photo Gallery and learn how to...