Francis Barry's 'Back Roads and Better Angels' details his Lincoln Highway trip
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Berks County real estate transactions for July 7
- Pennsylvania
- Swiftwater
- PA-611
- source: Bing
- 8 views
- Jul 06, 2024 10:03pm
Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission LLC to Firstenergy Pennsylvania ... 611 Forgedale Road, $545,000. Lois Ann Heinly to Stephen George, 1015 Rte 100 and New Rte 100, $469,000. Wernersville ... Read More
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2-year-old seriously hurt after tree fell on kids playing in Pa. driveway
- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- source: Bing / NBC 10 Philadelphia on MSN
- 17 views
- Jul 06, 2024 5:51pm
The toddler was taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after first responders provided care, officials said. Police in Cheltenham Township say that this is believed to be an accident after ... Read More
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Black-owned business made news in 1974; confiscated booze went missing in 1924 [Lancaster That Was]
- Pennsylvania
- I-283
- source: Bing / LancasterOnline
- 1 view
- Jul 06, 2024 5:00pm
The multi-year, $83 million project was the largest road construction project ever in South Central Pennsylvania. It would reshape and expand the highway dramatically between Route 283 and Route 222. Read More
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Traffic Delays Expected on U.S. 422 and N. Gulph Road for Bridge Work
- Pennsylvania
- Birdsboro
- US 422
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 06, 2024 09:00am
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced that bridge beam installation will cause significant traffic disruptions on U.S. 422 and N. Gulph Road in Chester and Montgomery counties. From ... Read More
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Crash closes road, possible downed power lines in Dauphin Co.
- Pennsylvania
- County Line Rd
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Jul 06, 2024 08:19am
A crash in Dauphin County is causing road closures in the area.Dispatch confirmed the crash happened Saturday morning and involved one vehicle, which caused pos ... Read More
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Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
- Pennsylvania
- Tierra Vista Dr
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Jul 06, 2024 08:09am
Legislation that paves the way for Pennsylvania's participation in interstate licensing compacts is headed to the governor this week after unanimous approval in the Senate. This means doctors, nurses, ... Read More
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Fiery railcars with hazardous material mostly contained after derailment in North Dakota
- Pennsylvania
- PA-445
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 06, 2024 07:25am
This photo provided by Doug Zink, smoke fills the sky after a train derailment on Friday, July 5, 2024 near Carrington, N.D. Rail cars containing hazardous material derailed and burst into flames ... Read More
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Deadly crash closes I-81 for hours
- Pennsylvania
- Union Township
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 06, 2024 06:45am
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. - A deadly motorcycle crash closed a section of Interstate 81 for several hours early this morning. It happened around 1:30 a.m. at mile marker 6.7, according to PennDOT. Traffic ... Read More
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Police investigating fatal overnight crash on I-81 South in Franklin County
- Pennsylvania
- East Hanover
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 13 views
- Jul 06, 2024 05:38am
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg are investigating a serious overnight crash on I-81 Southbound ... traffic was diverted off the Interstate at Exit 10 and back on ... Read More
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Here's how Pennsylvania's 'Hot Car Bill' protects pets and law enforcement
- Pennsylvania
- Tierra Vista Dr
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 05, 2024 8:56pm
MONTROSE, Pa. (WBNG) -- A piece of legislation that was signed nearly six years ago by Pennsylvania's former governor is now being enforced. The legislation is called the '?Motor Vehicle Extreme Heat ... Read More
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Woman killed in vehicle crash in eastern Berks
- Pennsylvania
- Berk Rd
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jul 05, 2024 8:49pm
A woman was killed Friday morning when her vehicle crashed in Union Township. The accident occurred in the 1600 block of Schuylkill Road, also known as Route 724, about 9:30 a.m., according to the ... Read More
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Teen killed in July 4 single engine plane crash in Pa. was a student pilot
- Pennsylvania
- PA-287 NEAR TIOGA
- source: Bing
- 9 views
- Jul 05, 2024 6:19pm
LOCK HAVEN - The 17-year-old girl killed in a July 4 airplane crash in Clinton County was a student pilot with enough hours to fly solo, authorities say. The single engine Cessna 172 she was flying ... Read More
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Laughlin's Sunday hunting bill approved by Senate
- Pennsylvania
- I-81
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jul 05, 2024 5:00pm
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The Pennsylvania Sportsman plate would cost $40 plus a registration ... just off the Progress Avenue exit of Interstate 81. Those unable to attend the meeting can watch it from home. The meeting will ... Read More
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Crash closes part of Route 372 in Drumore Township [update]
- Pennsylvania
- Quarryville
- PA-372
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 05, 2024 5:00pm
A single-vehicle crash closed part of Route 372 in Drumore Township on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Holtwood Road (Route 372) and Penny Road just before 1 p.m. Read More
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Chambersburg man faces felony weapons counts
- Pennsylvania
- Lincoln Hwy
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 05, 2024 5:00pm
A Chambersburg man is behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police troopers conducted ... the vehicle at 11:42 p.m. June 28 on Route 220 near the intersection with Lincoln Highway in Bedford Township, ... Read More
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96-Year-Old Killed In Adams County Crash: State Police
- Pennsylvania
- East Berlin
- US 15
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 05, 2024 4:00pm
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A 96-year-old passenger died after two cars collided in Tyrone Township on Thursday night, July 4, authorities said in a release. The crash happened on Route 234 / East Berlin Road near Route 15 around ... Read More
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National Transportation Safety Board Investigating deadly Clinton County plane crash
- Pennsylvania
- PA-463
- source: Bing
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- Jul 05, 2024 2:48pm
CLINTON COUNTY, Pa. - South Allegheny Street is closed in both directions in Woodward Township near Lock Haven. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what led to the plane crash ... Read More
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Porsche fleeing Pennsylvania police hits multiple vehicles, one with small children, in July 4 chase
- Pennsylvania
- Avondale
- source: Bing / WHTM Harrisburg on MSN
- 3 views
- Jul 05, 2024 1:01pm
A New Jersey woman is in prison after State Troopers say she struck four cars as she was fleeing police, including one with multiple young children. Taylor Enright, 25, of National Park, N.J., was ... Read More
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Railcars come off the tracks in train derailment beneath Route 378 in Bethlehem
- Pennsylvania
- Bethlehem
- PA-378
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 05, 2024 12:36pm
A train derailment Friday along a Lehigh River trestle in Bethlehem wasn't impacting vehicular traffic in the area, including on Route 378 overhead. Read More