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...
Pennsylvania Parents Accused of Neglect After Diabetic Son Lands in ICU Twice in One...
Middletown, Pennsylvania – Authorities in Dauphin County have arrested a local couple after their 13-year-old son, who suffers from Type 1 diabetes, was hospitalized multiple times for severe diabetic ketoacidosis—an emergency condition that can be fatal if left untreated. Police allege the parents failed to refill...
Coroner called to Lebanon County crash
CAMPBELLTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The Lebanon County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene of a crash in South Annville Township Friday night. The crash happened on Horseshoe Pike, U.S. Route 322, in the township late Friday. According to the Campbelltown Fire Co., at least three people had to be rescued from the crash....
Deer roadkill spiking across region, PennDOT warns
YORK, Pa. — Drivers across the region may be spotting more deer along the roadside this fall — and PennDOT says the increase in roadkill is one of the most noticeable rises in recent years. From backroads to major highways, deer-related roadkill has risen across the area in...
Parents Speak Out After Motorists Target Son with Disabilities at School Bus Stop
What should be a simple part of a morning routine has turned into years of stress for one Lancaster County family, reported Local 21 News. The Miklos family of Strasburg told local news reporters they’ve endured daily harassment from impatient motorists, all because it takes their 7-year-old son, Sirus, a few extra...

















