BARTA to implement route and schedule changes starting Jan. 5
The Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority will implement a series of route and schedule changes beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, affecting multiple bus lines across Berks County. The changes were approved by the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) and are intended to improve on-time performance, safety,...
Crash on Route 30 in Lancaster County cleared
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A crash blocked lanes on Route 30 in Lancaster County on Tuesday morning. According to 511PA, crews responded to the scene of a crash on US 30 westbound at the Prospect Road exit around 7 a.m. A lane restriction was put in place. 511PA said rubbernecking is impacting traffic in the […]
People Drive From All Over Pennsylvania To Eat At This Unassuming Amish Restaurant
In the heart of Lancaster County, where the clip-clop of horse hooves often drowns out the hum of car engines, sits a culinary treasure that has Pennsylvania residents mapping out weekend road trips with empty stomachs and high expectations. Dienner’s Country Restaurant in Soudersburg might not look like much from...
Coroner identifies skeletal remains found in Cumru Township as Travelle Martin
The human remains discovered late last month in the Flying Hills community of Cumru Township have been identified as Travelle Martin, according to a press release issued Tuesday by the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Martin was the subject of a January 2025 police search in Cumru Township after he...
Pennsylvania Dad Trolls Young Son With Fake News Report Saying He Robbed a Store:...
In a classic example of a father pranking the bejesus out of his own kid, a dad in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, decided to take things to a whole new level. Aided by a fake news report, he outed his son as a supposed store thief. The young boy, unfazed, placed blame on his neighbor.
Despite a lethal year in central Pa., police officers see drop in on-duty deaths...
Deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers in the U.S. decreased by nearly 25% in 2025, according to an annual report. The report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, shared with The Associated Press ahead of its release Tuesday, shows a drop in all categories of fatalities, from 148 total deaths...
Coatesville’s Last Remaining Bank Acquired for $55 Million
Founded more than a century ago, Presence Bank, Coatesville’s last remaining bank, was acquired by Norwood Financial in a $54.9 million deal. Founded more than a century ago, Presence Bank, Coatesville’s last remaining bank, has been acquired by Norwood Financial Corp. in a $54.9 million deal, writes Jeff Blumenthal...
Tai Chi, then a birthday cake with 100 candles for Marine veteran
When people inevitably asked for his secret to long life, Minicucci gave three different answers. He joked that it is good food, red wine and his Italian blood.
People travel from all over Pennsylvania to eat at this legendary Amish bakery
In Pennsylvania, this legendary Amish bakery draws visitors from across the state for its baked goods that feel hearty, comforting, and timeless. Freshly baked breads, pies, and pastries fill the air with aromas that immediately make you feel at home. Each item carries a sense of tradition that goes beyond...
Lancaster’s first Latino mayor reassures immigrant community: ‘You are safe in Lancaster’
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Lancaster is making history. For the first time in 44 years, the Red Rose City will be led by a Latino mayor. Jaime Arroyo, who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Lancaster, was inaugurated Monday, a milestone moment for a city where nearly half of the population...

















