Lancaster PA

A 52-year-old man died last week after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed while traveling along a bend in a Lancaster County road, authorities said. Dennis Kemmick, of Columbia, crashed around 9:20 p.m. on Sept. 2 on the 400 block of South Chiques Road in East Hempfield Township, according to the Lancaster...

BRECKNOCK TWP., Pa. - A fatal crash occurred in Berks County on Sunday when a motorcycle bypassed traffic controls, resulting in a collision with a semi-trailer. Cumru Township police were investigating a motor vehicle crash that involved injuries and tow vehicles just before the Grings Hill Road exit and Rt. 222,...

Sierra RyanWallick donated her clothing and changed what she could wear after her diagnoses. Two Chester County women with chronic illnesses are calling on the fashion industry to be more inclusive of people in similar positions, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. Sierra RyanWallick loved wearing tight athletic clothes for...

LANCASTER, Pa. — Nearly 230 first responders and civilians came together in Lancaster on Saturday to honor the lives lost almost 24 years ago. The 15th annual Lancaster 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb challenged participants to climb the equivalent of 110 stories — the same number of floors inside the World Trade Center's...

LANCASTER CO., PA — Organizations in Lancaster County have joined forces to host a clothing drive aimed at supporting individuals recovering from disasters such as floods and fires. The event, held at the Paul Davis Restoration Center, saw volunteers sorting through piles of donated clothes to assist those in need.

Longwood Gardens impressed at this year’s Global Waterlily Competition, showcasing its long-term commitment to horticulture. Longwood Gardens recently made a strong showing in the 2025 Waterlily Weigh-Off, with its giant water lily pad supporting an impressive 165 pounds, writes Erin Negley for Lancaster Online....

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash early Saturday morning, police announced. According to a news release from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police, around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, officers received reports that a blue Ford F-250 had been stolen in the 300 block of...

Jessika L. Hiepler, 47, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, three years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, 100 hours of community service, and restitution of $432,925.35, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Court records show Hiepler pleaded guilty to two counts...

A baby was safely surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and efforts to facilitate an adoption are underway. The surrender occurred in August to the baby box located at Lancaster General Hospital, WGAL reported Thursday. The location is the first baby box installed in the state, and the...

READING, Pa. (WHTM) — A Pennsylvania city has a new top cop. Reading Police Deputy Chief Javier Ruiz was named acting chief for the city, Mayor Eddie Moran announced Friday. “Together we are on a strong path toward achieving our main goal, which is making Reading a safe and welcoming city for our residents and […]