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 23

Philly Corrections Sgt. Devon Williams Killed in Northeast Motorcycle Crash

Apr 23

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 23

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

Apr 23

NHL Playoff Teams Face Potential Weaknesses

NHL's top teams exhibit vulnerabilities as they approach the playoffs. Postseason opponents will aim to exploit these weaknesses. Examination of issues for leading contenders.

Apr 23

Flyers Grab 2-0 Lead on Penguins in Epic Battle of PA

Apr 23

Tottenham Hotspur Defeats Brighton 2-1

Apr 23

NFL Begins Onboarding Potential Replacement Referees

Apr 23

Pacers and Thunder Advance to 2025 NBA Finals

Apr 23

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 23

PECO Scraps 12.5% Rate Hike in Philly After Shapiro Talks

Apr 23

PPG Expands Pittsburgh Plant, Fuels Local Job Boom

Apr 23

Hershey's $300M Plant Upgrade Powers PA Chocolate Legacy

Apr 23

PA Allegheny Trails Fuel Record Tourism Boom

Apr 23

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

The School District of Philadelphia has unveiled final tweaks to its ambitious facilities master plan, cutting proposed school closures from 20 to 17 while expanding modernizations to 169 buildings at a cost of $3 billion. Facing a pivotal board vote Thursday, the changes aim to address aging infrastructure and community concerns in the city's aging schools. Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. presented the updates Monday, signaling a major reinvestment in public education.[1][2][7]

Apr 23

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 23

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

Apr 23

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 23

Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences

Apr 23

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

Apr 23

The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?

Apr 23

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

Apr 23

Agricultural Diversity: A Key Economic Asset for Grant County

Grant County's diverse agricultural sector is a vital economic asset, providing stability and growth through a wide range of crops and livestock.

Apr 23

GIS Data Services

Apr 23

Traffic Shift Planned for LA 23 in Local Area

Apr 23

McKinley County Announces Current Job Openings

Apr 23

Monroe County Commission to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Ordinance Amendment

Apr 23

HMPV Surge Sparks Respiratory Alerts in 35 States

A little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is driving a spike in respiratory illnesses across dozens of states, overwhelming emergency rooms and prompting CDC warnings. Cases have doubled in some areas compared to last year, hitting young children and seniors hardest. Health officials urge vigilance as this seasonal pathogen peaks later than flu.

Apr 23

Supreme Court Grapples with Deportations Defying Due Process

Apr 23

Man Deliberately Rams SUV into Philly Police Station, Injuring 5

Apr 23

Pentagon on High Alert as Trump Issues Nuclear Warning to Iran

Apr 23

Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Vote, Preserves GOP Maps

Apr 23