PHOTOS | Kitten gets new home after rescue from Lancaster County storm drain
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Good Samaritan has a new furry friend after they spotted a cat in a storm drain over the weekend and called for help. The Lafayette Fire Company said its crews helped rescue the feline, which was trapped in a drain near Pitney and Millcross roads on Sunday.
Elverson’s Twin Valley Coffee Returns to Its Roots With New Main Street Cafe
Twin Valley Coffee marks a return to the community where the company first began, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the place it still calls home with the opening of a new location in Elverson this June. A family-owned company since 2006, its “Your life is about to change” signature is...
Four Chaplains’ Memorial Unveiled at Gold Star Garden in York
YORK, Pa. — It was 1943 when the U.S.S. Dorchester was hit by a German torpedo and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on its way to Greenland. Of the 902 souls on board, more than 600 people died. Among the dead were four chaplains of different faiths, including Rabbi Alexander Goode of York County.
Pennsylvania hits 10M tree goal with Hummelstown planting
A Pennsylvania partnership is marking a major milestone by planting its 10 millionth tree in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A celebration May 26 in Hummelstown marks eight years of work to improve water quality and restore streamside habitats across Pennsylvania’s portion of the watershed. The Keystone 10 Million Trees
Manheim Central SD says it’s investigating alleged ‘student misconduct’ at high school
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Manheim Central School District is investigating reports of "student misconduct" at the high school. In a post made around 5 p.m. Thursday, the district said it would not go into specifics about the investigation in order to protect student privacy and "comply with reporting obligation
Pennsylvania State Police warn about tampering with electrical lines after fatal electrocution
FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are reminding others of the dangers of tampering with active electrical lines after a man was fatally electrocuted last week. Pennsylvania State Police said 32-year-old Aaron Cottrell, of New Salem, was found dead near 327 Laurel Hill Road in Dunbar Township, Fayet
The Top 3 Places to Grab a Juicy Cheesesteak in Chester County
While Philadelphia may be widely known for its cheesesteaks, there are a few spots around Chester County that offer a spectacular, mouth-watering cheesesteak experience, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Steaks West Chester is run by Speer Madanat, a talented local chef and food enthusiast. His shop is just...
Three Chester County Companies Land On Best Places to Work Lists in Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia Business Journal has released its annual Best Places to Work list, with 80 companies making this year’s list. Among the “large” and “extra-large” category companies, Chester County businesses show up time and again, as Lara Schwartz writes for the publication. PBJ partners with...
New Dauphin County arcade now open
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Parks & Recreation Department for the City of Harrisburg announced the official reopening of the City Island Arcade. abc27 news reported earlier this month that the City of Harrisburg’s Parks & Recreation Department first announced that the City Island Arcade would be reopening for the firs
Chester County BBQ Joint Makes List of Top 10 Must-Try Spots in Pennsylvania
Whether you call it BBQ or barbecue, it will still be melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Staff from PhillyBite Magazine ranked their top 10 must-try BBQ spots in Pennsylvania, and this Chester County restaurant made the list. Located in Kennett Square, this family-owned establishment has been serving the people of the count
