Junior firefighters jump into action after Lancaster County crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Three junior firefighters jumped into action to assist after a crash in front of their school last Friday. According to the Witmer Fire Protection Association, a passenger vehicle and a tow truck crashed in front of Conestoga Valley High School on Friday, around the end of the school...
Lancaster County woman dies in head-on collision on U.S. Route 322
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Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Finally Out, See Its Impact On Local Schools
After months of stalemate, the state budget was released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local schools. After months of stalemate, the state budget has finally been released, bringing over $900 million in education funding, including additional support for local...
‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Jon Gosselin Marries Stephanie Lebo In Lancaster, 2 Kids...
The 48-year-old reality TV alum wed Lebo on Sunday, Nov. 23, at The Barn at Silverstone in Lancaster, according to Entertainment Tonight. The intimate ceremony included 180 guests, featuring some of those closest to the couple — including Jon’s children Hannah and Collin, two of the sextuplets he shares with ex-wife...
Authorities ID victim in apparent wrong-way crash on Route 222
MUHLENBERG TWP., Pa. - Authorities have released the identity of a woman killed in an apparent wrong-way crash on Route 222 in Muhlenberg Township. 93-year-old Elizabeth Brewer of Spring Township died Friday night following an accident that shut down the southbound lanes of 222 between routes 61 and 183. Initial...
Despite Owning Property in Chester County, Benjamin Franklin, Unlike Pal George, Never Actually Slept...
George Washington definitely slept in Chester County at Valley Forge; his contemporary, Benjamin Franklin, despite owning land in New London, never even snoozed here. Despite owning a sizable property in southern Chester County, there is no proof that Benjamin Franklin ever actually slept here, writes Michael...
A String of Crashes, Investigations, and Odd Calls Keep Troopers Busy in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A series of crashes, traffic stops, thefts, and unusual police calls kept Pennsylvania State Police busy across Chester County in mid-November, according to newly released public information reports. The incidents, ranging from DUI-related traffic stops to a welfare check involving a deceased...
These Family-Owned Pennsylvania Diners Serve Winter Comfort Like Nobody Else
There is no smell more comforting on a snowy Pennsylvania morning than the blend of brewing coffee, sizzling bacon, and hot griddle syrup. As someone who grew up in the shadow of the Appalachians, the sound of the front bell ringing at the local diner always signaled safety and warmth.
Berks County restaurant inspections, Nov. 22, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Berks 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. CVS Pharmacy #1321, 3498 N. 5th Street Highway, Reading, November 15. Pass. No...
Central PA Food Bank provides over 400 families with Thanksgiving meal
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A total of 425 families will now being able to have a Thanksgiving due to the combined efforts of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and the Northern Dauphin Food Pantry. Getting its start in 2020, the Thanksgiving distribution has provided hundreds of families with...

















