Power company now seeking generation rate hike as distribution increase is suspended
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A week removed from state regulators suspending a requested distribution rate hike, a power company is telling customers their generation rate is now going up. PPL Electric Utilities, in an email to customers, said the generation rate, also known as the Price to Compare, will be going up to...
Child finds sewing pin lodged in Halloween candy after trick-or-treating in Lebanon County
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Lebanon County father is emphasizing the importance of checking your child's Halloween candy after his son made an alarming discovery. Jason Reichard had just wrapped up trick-or-treating with his son when the pair went back to the boy's grandparents' home to sift through the night's haul.
Police Uncover Alleged Check-Cashing Scheme Involving Coercion and Abuse
SINKING SPRING, PA — A 41-year-old man has been arrested following a Spring Township Police investigation into what authorities describe as a complex fraudulent check-cashing operation involving coercion and possible human exploitation. According to police, officers were dispatched to the MidPenn Bank on Shillington...
Josh Shapiro’s Response to Mass Shooting at a Historic Black University Sparks Intense Debate
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Josh Shapiro Reacts After Mass Shooting at Historically Black University. Josh Shapiro Reacts After Mass Shooting at Historically Black University.
Thaddeus Stevens College Earns National Recognition as Aspen Prize Top 200 Community College
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Pennsylvania has been named one of the Aspen Prize Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. This recognition allows the college to compete for the $1 million 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, an award for two-year...
Pa. churches beef up security as threats rise
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Churches across Pennsylvania are responding to a growing concern: targeted violence at places of worship. In Rapho Township, Lancaster County, one congregation is showing how faith and security can go hand in hand. At East Fairview Church, the usual echoes of prayers were replaced Thursday...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Lancaster, PA
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of lancaster..
Lancaster County restaurant inspections, Oct. 31, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Lancaster County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. 3 Sisters’ Chicken, 1025 S. Reading Rd. Ephrata, October 24. Pass. Food debris inside...
Devastating historic tavern fire leads to major discovery of early American artifacts
Archaeologists in Ohio are uncovering hidden pieces of early American history beneath the charred floorboards of a historic tavern. The excavation is part of recovery efforts at the Overfield Tavern in Troy, about 20 miles north of Dayton. In recent weeks, excavators from Ohio Valley Archaeology Inc. have been...
High rise plans move forward in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Plans for a new high rise in downtown Lancaster continue. Willow Valley Communities wants to build a 20-story building dubbed The Mosaic at Queen and Vine Streets. At a town hall Wednesday night, Willow Valley laid out its timeline. The building application was submitted this month and, if...

















