Mid-Atlantic Braces for Major Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Jan. 22–26
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. The Mid-Atlantic is preparing for a significant winter storm followed by an extended blast of Arctic cold that is expected to impact Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey from Thursday,...
Germantown residents are mobilizing against displacement: ‘People power is real’
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. When Andrew Kirkpatrick decided to buy a home in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood, affordability was a...
Governor Mikie Sherrill Issues Six Executive Orders on Day One
Governor Mikie Sherrill today hit the ground running on her first day in office – taking historic executive action to lower costs, protect our kids, and make Trenton more accountable and effective for the people of New Jersey. At the swearing in ceremony in Newark, she signed two executive orders following through on...
Full list of schools opening with delays on Tuesday for freezing temperatures
Several schools will be opening later on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to plummet with wind chills possibly hitting temperatures below zero. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory that will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19 due to freezing temperatures.
Moorestown Pizza Patriarch Faces Sentencing for Tax Evasion Crimes
In a surprising turn of events, the patriarch of the much-loved Santucci’s Pizza legacy has found himself embroiled in serious legal trouble. Among the vibrant pizza hubbub of Moorestown, New Jersey, the Santucci family has long been revered for their signature square pizzas. However, recent headlines spotlight...
NJ shelter pleads for help as 8 dogs near euthanasia
The clock is ticking for eight dogs to be adopted or fostered from the Trenton Animal Shelter or they will be euthanized, the shelter pleaded on its Facebook page.
Protesters block garage during demonstration outside ICE Philadelphia office
Demonstrators blocked the Philadelphia ICE field office garage for about 90 minutes Tuesday, and called on more people to disrupt the agency's enforcement in the city.
Pennsylvania Black Panther Schools White Cop in Tense Subway Showdown, ‘If He is Irish,...
The Black Panther movement is on the rise again, and it appears they’re mobilizing well enough in Pennsylvania. One tense encounter with law enforcement even went viral after a member of the Black Panthers ended up lecturing a uniformed cop about slavery and why they don’t really need to fight or worry about Black...
Armed Black Panther Group Mobilizes in Philadelphia in Response to ICE Tensions
A group calling itself the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense has appeared armed at protests and community events in Philadelphia as tensions over U.S.
Closing Time: 6 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Pennsylvania
The “Retail Apocalypse” has not finished with Pennsylvania yet. While 2025 saw the heartbreaking loss of local malls and the collapse of Rue21 (a Pennsylvania-born brand), 2026 is bringing a new wave of closures. This year, the focus shifts from clothing stores to the places Pennsylvanians rely on for daily...
