This Pennsylvania Pretzel Bakery Has Been Twisting Dough The Same Way For 100 Years
Nestled in the charming town of Lititz, Pennsylvania, stands a small stone building with a big claim to fame: America’s oldest commercial pretzel bakery. Since 1861, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery has been hand-twisting dough into the iconic knots that have become a symbol of both comfort and tradition. Step...
Recovery Day Lancaster 2025: hope, healing and community gather in Buchanan Park
LANCASTER, Pa. — On a bright Saturday in Buchanan Park, Lancaster County came together for Recovery Day Lancaster 2025 — a day filled with remembrance, support and celebration. As part of National Recovery Month, this gathering recognized the more than 24 million people nationwide in recovery from substance...
This Old-School Diner In Pennsylvania Serves Up The Best Fish And Chips You’ll Ever...
The neon lights of the Downingtown Diner cut through the Pennsylvania darkness like a beacon, promising weary travelers and locals alike something increasingly rare in our fast-casual world: authentic food served with zero pretension and maximum flavor. This isn’t just another roadside eatery – it’s a gleaming...
Fire crews battle blaze at mobile home in Lancaster County: dispatch
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fire crews are currently on scene of a mobile home fire in Lancaster County. Dispatch confirmed the fire broke out a home in the 1st block of Dogwood Drive in Conestoga. It is unconfirmed whether anyone has been injured in the fire. This is...
Police looking for patient who reportedly ran from Wellspan hospital with warrant
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police in South Lebanon Township are searching for a patient from Wellspan Philhaven Hospital who they said ran away from his supervisors. Forrest Pierce, 31, reportedly has outstanding criminal warrants. Police were called to South Hills Park in the 1100 block of South Lincoln...
Delaware Fatal Crash: Pennsylvania Motorcyclist Killed in Millsboro Collision Saturday
Millsboro, DE – A 52-year-old man from York, Pennsylvania, died Saturday evening after his motorcycle collided with a car in Millsboro, according to Delaware State Police. The crash occurred September 13, 2025, at approximately 7 p.m. on Dupont Boulevard (US 113) at the intersection of Centerview Drive. Police said...
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Friday photo Gallery
Step into the heart of high-speed imagery with this photo gallery showcasing the unforgettable action from the 40th NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Shot by the ace racing photographers of National Dragster, each frame captures the raw intensity, precision, and emotion that define this milestone event...
The Pretzel Capital Of The World Is Located In This Pennsylvania City
The pretzel capital of the world isn't located in Germany, where the bready snacks were invented, rather it's much closer than you probably realize.
Meet a teen leader who is learning through service
This article originally appeared in Good Day, Berks — Spotlight PA’s free daily newsletter for Berks County and your daily dose of Berks County essentials. Sign up here. This week's Community Spotlight honoree is Lilyanne Ruth DeLoretta, a 17-year-old focused on community service locally and internationally. This...
Driver rescued from Berks crash; witnesses sought
SPRING TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Police in Berks County are seeking witnesses to a crash they say left the driver of a box truck trapped. The crash happened just before noon Friday on Route 222 near Broadcasting Road in Spring Township. According to Spring Township Police, a box truck rear-ended a tractor-trailer that...