Remembering the blizzard of ’96
Here's a look back at the record-breaking blizzard of 1996.
Meet Tandy Cake: The Philadelphia-Famous Treat That Dates Back to the 1930s
As a new resident of Philadelphia, I'm slowly but surely catching onto the waves of culture, from sports to food—and believe me, Philadelphians take both very seriously. Eagles stats and titular cheesesteaks aside, there are seemingly infinite subcultures of regional foods—from roast pork sandwiches, soft pretzels,...
Eastward Shift Cuts Central Pennsylvania Snow Totals, but Delaware to Southern New England Still...
UNITED STATES — An 11 a.m. forecast update confirms a significant eastward shift in the developing Nor’easter, dramatically changing snowfall expectations for parts of Pennsylvania while leaving the coastal corridor from Delaware to southern New England firmly in the zone for heavy snow and blizzard conditions....
Blizzard Warning in Pennsylvania: Hidden Indoor Dangers Facing Philadelphia Homes Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. PHILADELPHIA — As blizzard conditions intensify across Pennsylvania, emergency officials are urging residents in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and surrounding communities to pay close attention to unusual...
Philly Cop Shot As Police Swarm Scene In Still-Murky Daytime Attack
A Philadelphia police officer was shot Sunday in an incident that is still unfolding, triggering a large law-enforcement response and a lot of unanswered questions. The officer was hurt and receiving medical care, according to early accounts, but officials have not yet laid out a full timeline or said whether anyone...
School closings for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Pennsylvania Blizzard Warning: iPhone and Android Battery Steps for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Residents Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. PHILADELPHIA — As blizzard conditions intensify across Pennsylvania, residents in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and surrounding communities are being urged to conserve cellphone battery life ahead of potential...
10 of the toughest places to live in America
Living in the U.S. has its upsides, but not all American cities are good for living. Some places are full of serious challenges; persistent poverty, low wages, underperforming schools, impoverished health care systems, crime-ridden neighborhoods, endemic unemployment, racial tensions, etc. The list goes on. In some...
Man Dead, Woman Critical in Attempted Murder-Suicide in Philadelphia’s Germantown Neighborhood
In what police are investigating as an attempted murder-suicide, a tragedy unfolded in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, where a man and a woman with a shared past and children in common became the epicenter of an early morning shooting incident. According to FOX29, police were summoned to the 300 block of...
We Tried Pennsylvania’s Cinnamon Rolls And These 12 Are Unforgettable
Few things in Pennsylvania spark instant joy quite like the scent of cinnamon drifting through the air. Warm dough, glossy swirls, and icing that melts on contact have a way of stopping conversations mid sentence. Cinnamon rolls are not just breakfast, they are comfort wrapped in spirals and baked to...

















