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Woman Shot At Chesco Driver In Road Rage Incident, DA Says
Racquel Graham, 41, is charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and related charges, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said in a release. Authorities said it happened around 6 a.m. near the corner of Goshen and Sugartown roads in Willistown. The victim said he passed a slow-moving Toyota Rav 4...
See all homes sold in Lancaster County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lancaster County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 126 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,848-square-foot home on Laurel Ridge Road in West Cocalico Township that sold for $315,000.
Amtrak rail replacement along Keystone line moves into new phase
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Amtrak moved into phase two of its infrastructure project to replace wooded ties and rail with concrete ones along the Keystone line between Harrisburg and Lancaster. The track-laying machine and crews moved into the Middletown area two weeks ahead of schedule. The $122 million project is...
Two of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are in Chester County
There are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect hoagie, and two of them are in Chester County. While Philadelphia might be the best place to find a hoagie, there are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect bite, and two of them are in Chester County, writes Jen O’Mara for The Keystone News.
Three Chester County High Schools Are Among Ten Best in Pennsylvania
Three Chester County high schools are on the list of the ten best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a report from US News. Three Chester County high schools have found their place on the list of the ten best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released report from US News, reports FOX 29 Philadelphia.
Sunny start to May, summerlike stretch continues in south-central Pennsylvania
It's been a warm week, and that trend continues today, but it won't be as hot or as sticky as yesterday. Look for quick clearing behind a cold front this morning. You may see patchy dense fog in low-lying areas through 8 a.m. We'll see plentiful sunshine this afternoon, with...
Rock Lititz announces plans for new Nashville facility
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) — Rock Lititz, the Lancaster County entertainment complex that welcomes music stars and live entertainment collaborators from around the world, recently shared plans to open a new facility in Nashville, Tennessee. According to Rock Lititz, the new’ Rock Nashville’ facility will be constructed on a 55-acre...
Lancaster Craft Beerfest returning to city after four-year hiatus
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster Craft Beerfest is returning to the city on Saturday, Aug. 24 after a hiatus that began in 2020. “We’re excited to bring one of the area’s favorite beer festivals back,” said partner Chris Trendler. “We are dedicated to once again bringing a variety of local and regional breweries to create an incredible experience for beer enthusiasts.”
Wires down blocking the roadway reported in Chanceford
BROGUE, Pa. — Wires were reported down in York County Thursday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported on Muddy Creek Forks Road between Old Forge and Flaharty roads in Chanceford Township around 12:15 p.m. According to York County dispatchers, a telephone line is...
Police are investigating series of catalytic converter thefts in Lititz, Lancaster County
LITITZ, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County are investigating a series of recent catalytic converter thefts. Since last November, Lititz Borough Police have received 12 reports of such thefts, with damages totaling nearly $13,000, the police department said. The thefts usually occur in the early morning hours, between 4...
Dutch Wonderland dive shows set to return for the season
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Dutch Wonderland’s dive show is about to start up again for the season. Performers dive into a nine-foot pool and the highest platform is 65 feet up. The staff used a radar gun to determine the divers can fall at 55 miles an hour. “Here we actually get to splash the […]
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.
Audio: Police Used Violence, Protestors Say
Fahima Degia, a student at Columbia Journalism School, stood on W. 113 Street and Broadway in the early morning hours of May 1, where press and legal observers were pushed away from covering the arrests of student protesters. Degia spoke to protesters who were standing outside Hamilton Hall to protect...
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Meet Lao entrepreneur who's proud to live in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPI Heritage Month. It's a way to celebrate and recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander people all across the Susquehanna Valley who are making a difference. "I was born in Laos. I moved to the U.S. in...
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