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FLEMINGTON, Pa. — Customers search the parking lot of Unkel Joe's Woodshed in Flemington for a spot. For some, it might be their last time stepping into the store. After 68 years, the store is closing its doors. The manager says it's due to changing spending habits. For 68 years, the store provided a little something for everyone.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Last year was an El Niño winter, and for 3 consecutive years before that, it was La Niña. So, let's look at what another La Niña winter could mean for us here in Northeastern and Central PA. We were in the ENSO-Neutral climate...

(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania judge has been suspended without pay for publishing political social media posts even after being warned not to do so. According to court documents, Judge Mark B. Cohen of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County was suspended after repeatedly and continually posting political social media posts despite warnings from […]

On Saturday, Milton was forming in the western Gulf of Mexico still lacking a name but already garnering attention from forecasters. A day later, it had developed into a hurricane showing obvious signs it would strengthen and head east toward Florida. By then, it was definitely on the radar of those living in the Sunshine State.

(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announced that they busted an illegal poaching ring, resulting in 71 charges being filed against three residents for allegedly illegally killing trophy bucks. According to a Facebook post from the PGC, a concerned hunter tipped the Commission to suspicious activity in 2022. After a lengthy, two-year investigation, Carl […]

No. 1 vs. No. 2 in PA was so good that we kept La Salle College and St. Joseph's Prep there for another week

An Asian American restaurant franchise has expanded into Linden.Blue Sunday Bar and Grill, which also has locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland, celebrated its soft opening back in August and recently held a grand opening at 830 West Edgar Rd. Dishes include homemade crab cakes with kale salad and…

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that aims to freeze property taxes for longtime homeowners. The legislation, The Longtime Owner-Occupant Program (LOOP), would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution by removing the “limitation permitting Longtime Owner-Occupant Programs.” However, it is important to note that currently, the legislation is only applicable […]

PITTSBURGH — Nine in ten Pennsylvanians support stricter regulations on the fracking industry, while 42% would support an outright ban on fracking, according to a new poll. During a U.S. presidential election cycle where it’s been assumed that presidential candidates must be pro-fracking to win votes in the swing state of Pennsylvania, these results highlight that Pennsylvania voters have a more nuanced view of the industry.

Not everyone wants to live in a huge, expansive city. Some prefer a smaller one so as to maintain urban perks without having to move to, say, the suburbs or a small town. If this sounds like you, perhaps you’d be interested to know that a small city in Pennsylvania has been ranked amongst the top 10 best to live in in America.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve driven barefoot on more than one occasion. Whether it’s after a day of wearing uncomfortable shoes or just coming back from the beach, I’ve definitely done it!. Sometimes, it’s just more convenient, and let’s be honest, who hasn’t...

Well, well, well, the potty mouths aren't in Jersey - they're in Pennsylvania!. Earlier, my colleague Eddie Davis wrote a story about the Most Naughty Sounding Town Names in New Jersey. Yeah, New Jersey has some questionable ones - but nothing like our neighbors to the west!. Whoever named towns...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — American Water, the largest regulated water utility company in the U.S., has become the latest victim of a cyberattack. The company made the announcement Monday, alerting its more than 14 million customers. It became aware of unauthorized activity in its computer networks and systems on Thursday,...

Multiple law enforcement agencies are participating in a DUI crackdown beginning Friday, Oct. 11 in Pennsylvania.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 11pm EST. Good evening everyone. As forecasted, strong to severe thunderstorms have begun to impact parts of western New York and Pennsylvania. While it didn't look good for a while accuracy-wise and the front seemed on the dry-side, thunderstorms have quickly erupted across the forecast area.

WILLIAMSPORT — A Lycoming County judge has issued a scathing indictment of a Williamsport police agent’s conduct that resulted in a juvenile being wrongly detained for approximately 25 days. Judge Ryan C. Gardner in an opinion obtained Tuesday by PennLive stated it was indisputable that Agent Benjamin Heitsman...

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Pennsylvania State Trooper previously convicted of vehicular homicide for causing a fatal crash last year was sentenced to six months to 23 months in prison. Michael J. Brown was sentenced Friday in Tioga County Court and will report to prison...

This situation is unsettling for many reasons. It serves as a reminder to take precautions—run with a friend, check under your car before getting in, and carry your personal safety tools. It's not all bad. We see heartwarming videos of people spreading kindness—like leaving snacks for delivery drivers or...

Fall marks the peak time of year for deer collisions on the roadway. AAA’s Jana Tidwell joined PHL17 with some ways drivers can keep themselves and their passengers safe. “Beginning in October and going through December is what we know as deer mating season. They’re way more active than we typically see them and with […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania driver’s license centers will be closed over three days for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. PennDOT announced that centers will be closed from Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, Oct. 14 in observation of the federal holiday. While many centers may already be closed on weekends, some centers, such as Altoona, maintain […]