Reading architectural board wants answers about recent demolition of historic buildings
READING, Pa. – The City of Reading's Historical Architectural Review Board wants answers regarding the recent demolitions of 431 and 435 Penn St., and the board may be prepared to issue violation notices. The board's plan is to file right-to-know requests with the city to determine the scope of...
Vandalism costs Lititz park thousands of dollars: ‘we just have to deal with it’
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After a group of teen boys allegedly vandalized some of the Fourth of July decorations at Lititz Springs Park, the park says the plan is still to hold the celebration as normal. Previous Coverage | Lititz park says 4th of July preparations damaged in...
Central Pa. woman who ran guinea pig ‘breeding hellhole’ banned from working with animals...
A Lancaster County woman has pleaded guilty to multiple charges involving the abuse of guinea pigs at her former breeding operation. Malinda King, a 52-year-old Kirkwood resident, pleaded guilty on June 23 to seven counts of animal neglect and three counts of cruelty to animals, according to online court records.
This Massive Secondhand Store In Pennsylvania Is Where Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
In a world where inflation has your wallet crying uncle and retail therapy seems more like retail torture, there exists a magical kingdom in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where the impossible becomes possible – CommunityAid, the thrift store that turns bargain hunting from a hobby into an extreme sport. This isn’t...
Cookline extremely dirty due to large amount of grease build-up: Restaurant Inspections, June 26,...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector...
The Enormous Thrift Store In Pennsylvania Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country sits a thrifter’s paradise that might just be the best-kept secret in Lancaster County. The Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland isn’t just another secondhand store – it’s a treasure-hunting expedition where your wallet actually stands a fighting chance. You...
‘I’m totally heartbroken’: Woman shocked to find exotic birds at vacant Red Lion store
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Authorities are investigating a bizarre scene after a woman came to a Red Lion pet store, only to be met with an absence of employees. Patricia Snyder had been walking into Bird Boyz on South Main Street Tuesday, looking to purchase bird food. However,...
Berks man pleads guilty to supplying drugs in 2022 overdose death in Bucks County
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - A Berks County man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2022 overdose death in Bucks County. 39-year-old William Wright of Maxatawny Township pleaded guilty today to drug delivery resulting in death, criminal use of a communication facility, and involuntary manslaughter. The charges stem from a...
What’s Going Around: Hand, foot and mouth, strep, colds
UPMC Children’s Community pediatrics is seeing strep throat and viral upper respiratory infections this week. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing the common cold this week. “Due to the humidity and significantly high temperatures, stay cool and hydrated,” said Dr. Vinitha Moopen,...
Crews respond to scene of silo fire in Lancaster County: dispatch
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Crews have responded to the scene of a silo fire in Warwick Township, dispatchers confirm. The structure fire was reported around 2:49p.m. on the 300 block of Meadow Valley Road. Rothsville Fire is the primary responding agency on scene. No injuries have been reported...
