York trucker becomes nation's first lightning fatality of 2026

Peter Paul Garamone Sr., a 41-year-old long-haul truck driver from York, Pennsylvania, was struck and killed by lightning Wednesday night in a Wisconsin gas station parking lot during a severe thunderstorm. The incident marks the first reported lightning death in the United States this year, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

Apr 21

Philly Corrections Sgt. Devon Williams Killed in Northeast Motorcycle Crash

Apr 21

Philadelphia Descendants Decry Grave-Robbing Horror at Mount Moriah

Family members of the desecrated dead are speaking out against a 34-year-old man's alleged theft of body parts from historic Pennsylvania gravesites. Jonathan Gerlach faces two dozen burglary counts for targeting Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon and other locations. 'This is not a victimless crime,' descendants insist, mourning the violation of their loved ones' eternal rest.[1]

Apr 21

Husband Charged in Neglect After Wife's Body Found in Lebanon County Home

Apr 21

2026 Masters Tournament TV Schedule Set: How to Watch in Pennsylvania

The broadcast schedule for the 2026 Masters Tournament has been released, outlining viewing opportunities on television and through live streaming. Fans will have several options to follow the competition from start to finish.

Apr 21

McIlroy Secures Second Consecutive Masters Title

Apr 21

Analysis Suggests Potential NFL Draft Trade Scenarios for Ten Teams

Apr 21

Justin Rose Misses Masters Victory: Why PA Golf Fans Might Care

Apr 21

NHL Playoff Races Heat Up: How Tuesday's Games Impact the Penguins and Flyers

Apr 21

Norwegian Jewel Docks in Philly, Igniting Cruise Era After 20 Years

The Norwegian Jewel made history Thursday by docking at Philadelphia's PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, the first cruise ship to set sail from the city in over 15 years.[1][2][3] City and state leaders celebrated the arrival, hailing it as a tourism and economic lifeline for South Philadelphia.[3][4] With voyages to Bermuda and beyond, the ship promises to pump millions into Pennsylvania's economy.[3]

Apr 21

PECO Scraps 12.5% Rate Hike in Philly After Shapiro Talks

Apr 21

PPG Expands Pittsburgh Plant, Fuels Local Job Boom

Apr 21

Wawa Marks 62nd Anniversary With Free Coffee Across Pennsylvania

Apr 21

Philadelphia's Cruise Industry Returns After 15-Year Hiatus

Apr 21

Increased College Basketball Transfer Portal Use Could Reshape Rosters at PA Universities

The college basketball transfer portal sees increased activity as more players explore options. A recent ranking identifies 60 of the top talents currently available. This development underscores the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics.

Apr 21

Philly School District Slashes Closures, Boosts Upgrades in $3B Plan

Apr 21

National Story: Tiger Woods' Prescription Records Subpoenaed - Here's Why It Matters (A Little) in PA

Attorneys for Tiger Woods are contesting a subpoena seeking his prescription drug records. Prosecutors issued the subpoena to a pharmacy. The legal challenge is ongoing.

Apr 21

U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches Record High, Death Rate Declines

Apr 21

Navigating the Digital Divide: When Apps Don't Play Nice

Feeling lost in translation when your favorite platforms refuse to connect? Let's decode the cross-platform conundrum and discover solutions for a smoother digital life.

Apr 21

Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences

Apr 21

The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)

Apr 21

The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?

Apr 21

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

Apr 21

Agricultural Diversity, a Grant County Economic Asset

Grant County's diverse agricultural sector, from specialty produce to dairy, is a vital economic asset, fostering stability and opportunity for local residents.

Apr 21

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Zenith Residents

Apr 21

Agricultural Diversity: A Key Economic Asset for Grant County

Apr 21

GIS Data Services

Apr 21

Traffic Shift Planned for LA 23 in Local Area

Apr 21

FAA Probes Runway Terror: Planes Nearly Collide in Nashville

Two passenger jets came perilously close to disaster on a Nashville runway Thursday when one aborted takeoff as the other crossed its path. The sudden braking blew tires on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 carrying 182 people, sparking a joint FAA-NTSB investigation. No injuries occurred, but the incident underscores a surge in U.S. aviation close calls.

Apr 21

Swalwell's Exit Ignites Chaos in California's Tight Governor Race

Apr 21

Rapper D4vd Charged in Grisly Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl Found in His Tesla

Apr 21

Iran Escalates Standoff, Threatens New Military Arsenal as Trump Ultimatum Looms

Apr 21

Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Psychedelics for PTSD, Mental Health

Apr 21