A powerful storm moved through Centre County on Sunday. See photos of the aftermath
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Power outages impact thousands across PA
(WBRE/WYOU) — As rain and winds impacted the central and northeastern part of the state, thousands across Pennsylvania experienced power outages Sunday evening. As of 9:30 p.m., over 7,500 customers across Pennsylvania were experiencing power outages, according to PPL. As of 8:30 a.m., Monday, that number dropped to...
While Most of City Grows Older, This Philly Neighborhood Has Gotten Younger and More...
The median age of Philadelphians is about 35.1 years old, while one particular neighborhood's resident's median age is only 29.9 years. Philadelphia has seen its median age increase over the last several years along with millennials, who comprise the largest portion of city residents. However, in Mantua, the median...
SNAP, Medicaid cuts would strain PA emergency food system
Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Pennsylvania Independent-Public News Service Collaboration. John Kelly has seen it before: the massive influx of people turning to his food pantry in central Scranton for support. The hunger. The families struggling to put food...
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
Bus fire under investigation in Northern Liberties
A bus fire in a parking lot in Northern Liberties is currently under investigation. Crews responded to the incident at 2nd and Callowhill streets around 4 p.m. Saturday. They arrived to find the bus on fire, and the flames had spread to other buses. Crews quickly had the fire under control. No injuries were reported.
Southwest Philly Native, Hip-Hop Humanitarian Mont Brown Prioritizes Promoting Peace and Prosperity
Mont Brown was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia with desires of becoming a rap artist and fashion creative. After leaving the city for a while and finding success, he has returned to show young people another way, and advocate for more creative arts and to stop the violence. Southwest...
Shapiro Administration plugs 300 orphaned or abandoned wells across PA
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week said plugging leaking abandoned wells reduces methane emissions, creates jobs, protects public health and opens up opportunities for rural communities. Shapiro and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officials joined Penn Mechanical Group and local leaders in...
Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey Storm Update: Tornado Risk and Strong Winds Expected Sunday...
Philadelphia, PA – Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact eastern Pennsylvania and the Delmarva region Sunday afternoon and into the night, bringing the threat of damaging wind gusts and localized flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. According to the...
Pennsylvania woman loses $11K after years-long romance scam
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A 70-year-old woman was duped out of roughly $11,000 during a years-long romance scam, Pennsylvania State Police report. State police out of Rockview are investigating after a Milesburg woman reported that someone she thought was a companion ultimately scammed her. According to the police...
