Lancaster, Pa. library cancels drag queen story event after bomb threat
The Lancaster Public Library canceled a storytime event with a drag performer after a suspicious package was found at the building.
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The Lancaster Public Library canceled a storytime event with a drag performer after a suspicious package was found at the building.
The Lancaster Public Library called off a storytime event with a local drag performer on Saturday as a police bomb squad investigated a suspicious package found inside the building. In social media posts, the library and Lancaster Pride announced their joint event called Drag Story Hour with Miss Amie was canceled "due to unforeseen circumstances."
Sales at Wove Jewelry in Lancaster have surged more than 470% and website traffic is up over 2,200% since the AFC Championship.
A small commuter plane heading to Lancaster, Pennsylvania made an emergency landing Friday afternoon.
One person is dead after an explosion and a two-alarm fire in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania State Police say the blast happened at the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn and may have been caused by a propane leak. It does not seem like any guests were staying at the hotel at the time of the explosion, authorities said.
Flash flood warnings have ended Wednesday after several inches of rain fell.
A 5-year-old boy was killed in a farming accident Monday in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Democratic Sens. John Fetterman and Bob Casey want patients to be able to purchase a full year of contraception at once.
SCOTUS rules in favor of former Lancaster County postal worker who couldn't work Sundays for religious reasons
A powerful storm system moved through the Philadelphia area Monday, bringing an enhanced risk of severe weather and thunderstorms.
Turkey Hill will celebrate the ice cream's return with a giveaway to fans nationwide who have VIP access.
The animals were taken to the Philadelphia headquarters and will be available for adoption after receiving medical attention.
An investigation of animal cruelty and neglect is underway.
Conservatives have long sought to throw out the standard set in 1977, arguing it sets too low a bar for employers to meet when denying requests by religious adherents
A USPS driver refused to work Sundays saying it was a violation of his religious beliefs.
What the officers did was extraordinary. But to them? It's another day at work.
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Doug Mastriano, who is running for governor, will hold a rally at a Pittsburgh hotel Wednesday evening. Former Trump HUD Secretary Ben Carson is scheduled to join him.
Sutter was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1953.
The PSPCA's humane law enforcement team is still investigating the shooting.
A Pennsylvania judge is being urged by state lawyers to order three counties to add some 800 mail-in ballots to their May primary election results. But election officials in those counties insist their decisions are firmly rooted in unambiguous state law.
Lancaster County police arrested 68-year-old David Sinopoli for the alleged 1975 murder of a 19-year-old woman on Sunday morning.
Pennsylvania's elections agency is suing three Republican-controlled county governments to force their election boards to report primary results to include ballots with undated exterior envelopes.
The Pennsylvania SPCA's law enforcement officers, acting on a tip, raided the house Friday, rescuing 11 dogs, 27 cats, five horses, four sheep, one goat, two turkeys, 32 chicks, six hens, four guinea hens and eight baby ducks.
Two people were rescued from a chocolate tank at Mars Wrigley Confectionery in Lancaster County on Thursday afternoon.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
It'll still feel brutally cold in Philadelphia Wednesday, though temps climb slightly back above freezing. Looking to the weekend, the region could see its biggest snowstorm in a decade.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
The Lower Merion Police Department donated hours to help detective Dan Gilbert after he received news that his wife had cancer.
Mural artists are creating No. 1 sculptures celebrating historic places and inventions that were created in Philadelphia.
A 42-year-old Millville man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at New Jersey State troopers, state police said.
Ahead of a major weekend winter storm, many airlines are dropping change fees so travelers can rebook their flights.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
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Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a vacant Philadelphia Housing Authority building Wednesday morning, police say.
Craig Cardella, 60, was indicted on charges of drugging and molesting two tenants in Burlington County.
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Bill Kelly is tracking the winter storm set to bring snow to the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.