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Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges
Hazing Death Of Freshman Recruit Lands Bucknell Football Strength Coach Charges A former Bucknell University strength coach has been charged in connection with the hazing death of an 18-year-old freshman football recruit who collapsed during his first day of practice in Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Monday, July 6. Mark Kulbis, who served as Bucknell's strength and conditioning coach in 2024, is accused of subjecting Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., of Florida, to a grueling series of conditioning drills despite knowing the freshman carried the Sickle Cell trait — a condition that increased his risk during intense physical exertion, according to the attorn…

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Allentown Art Studio Founder Wins Top Prize In Lehigh Valley Pitch Contest Allentown Art Studio Founder Wins Top Prize In Lehigh Valley Pitch Contest
Allentown Art Studio Founder Wins Top Prize In Lehigh Valley Pitch Contest An Allentown entrepreneur won the top award and audience vote at Penn State Lehigh Valley’s fourth annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition. Virginia Ellen, founder of Hangout for Art, received the Grand Prize during the June 24 event at Penn State Lehigh Valley in Center Valley. According to Penn State Lehigh Valley, the competition featured five women entrepreneurs who presented their businesses to regional business leaders for feedback and funding. Ellen received $2,500 and 2026 tax preparation services for the Grand Prize. She also won the Audience Choice Award, which came with anothe…

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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1M To Fight Hunger In Berks, Schuylkill Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1M To Fight Hunger In Berks, Schuylkill
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1M To Fight Hunger In Berks, Schuylkill Taylor Swift is giving back to her hometown in a big way ahead of her wedding The Berks County native and her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, have donated $1 million to Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, the organization announced on Thursday, July 3. The unexpected gift will help the Reading-based food bank continue providing nutritious food to families facing hunger across Berks and Schuylkill counties at a time of record-breaking demand. "We were so excited to learn of this unexpected but greatly appreciated donation from a global superstar who grew up right here in our serv…

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Woman Admits Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election Woman Admits Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election
Woman Admits Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During 2024 Election A woman has pleaded guilty to casting ballots in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election, resolving one of two federal election fraud cases announced by prosecutors last year. Miya Pack, 40,  entered a guilty plea on Monday, June 22, before U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson to one count of voting more than once in a federal election, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pack was charged by indictment in September 2025 alongside a separate election fraud case involving Bethlehem resident Matthew Laiss. Laiss…

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Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards
Top Culinary Honors Land In Philadelphia At James Beard Awards Two Philadelphia favorites took home some of the culinary world's highest honors during the James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Monday, June 15. The James Beard Awards, often called the Academy Awards of the restaurant industry, recognize excellence across American dining, from neighborhood gems to nationally acclaimed destinations. Philadelphia's winners included Kalaya, which earned the Outstanding Restaurant award, and Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya, who was named Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic. The Outstanding Restaurant award is considered one of t…

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PA Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Illegal Slot Machines, Gives Operators 120 Days PA Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Illegal Slot Machines, Gives Operators 120 Days
PA Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Illegal Slot Machines, Gives Operators 120 Days Tens of thousands of skill game machines operating across Pennsylvania were declared illegal by the state's highest court on Monday, June 15, in a landmark ruling that could reshape the Commonwealth's gambling industry and force lawmakers to finally address the controversial devices. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that so-called skill games are subject to both the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, reversing lower court decisions that had allowed the machines to operate in what the justices described as a legal "gray area." The court found that the Commonwealth Court's interpretation …

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Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift
Troubled Camden Property Gets $130 Million Facelift A property in Camden that was once known for its numerous code violations has gotten a $130 million makeover. Hudson Valley Property group announced the completion of a $130 million preservation and renovation project at The Encore,  a 321-unit, 21-story affordable family housing tower at 433 North 7th St. in Camden. The 18-month renovation was completed using an on-site relocation approach that allowed all residents to remain at the property throughout construction. It marks a remarkable turnaround for the property, when an inspection four years ago found 1,155 code enforcement …

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'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit 'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit
'I'm Sending All You To Hell' PA Man Threatens Catholic School: Affidavit A social media threat targeting a Pennsylvania Catholic church and school prompted a major police response and led to the arrest of an  man, authorities announced. Cristopher Henderson, 37, of Exton, was charged after allegedly posting on Facebook that he was driving to St. Pius X Church and School in Broomall on Tuesday, June 9, according to Marple Township Police. Police were dispatched to the parish shortly after 9 a.m. after receiving reports of alarming online posts. In one message cited in the affidavit, Henderson allegedly wrote that he was driving to St. Pius X and added, "I'm …

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Cedar Crest College To Mark Harmon Center Renovations With Ceremony On June 16 Cedar Crest College To Mark Harmon Center Renovations With Ceremony On June 16
Cedar Crest College To Mark Harmon Center Renovations With Ceremony On June 16 Cedar Crest College will hold a June 16 ceremony in Allentown to mark the start of renovations for its Elaine & John Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, at 1 p.m. at the center, located at 2859 College Drive, Cedar Crest College announced. Dr. Elizabeth Meade, president of Cedar Crest College, and Dr. Robert A. Wilson, provost and vice president for academic affairs, will give brief remarks. The project is funded by a gift from the estate of alumna Elaine Oberkotter Harmon ’59 and her husband, John. According to Cedar Crest Colleg…

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Pre-Prom Brawl Lands 6 Disorderly Conduct Charges, 1 Suspect Still Sought In PA Pre-Prom Brawl Lands 6 Disorderly Conduct Charges, 1 Suspect Still Sought In PA
Pre-Prom Brawl Lands 6 Disorderly Conduct Charges, 1 Suspect Still Sought In PA A disturbance at a Pennsylvania pre-prom event has resulted in criminal charges against six people, including three adults and three juveniles, announced on Thursday, June 4. Starr Lynch, Yachanise Sellers, Jerrell Washington, and three juveniles were each charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct following an investigation into the incident at the Steelton-Highspire High School pre-prom gathering, which happened during the pre-prom event on May 22, according to Swatara Township Police police. Investigators said the charges were filed on Thursday, June 4, after reviewing the incident. Po…

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Student Stabbed During Fight Behind PA High School Student Stabbed During Fight Behind PA High School
Student Stabbed During Fight Behind PA High School A student was stabbed during a fight involving multiple juveniles behind Lebanon High School, Lebanon City police announced on Thursday, June 4. Officers responded to a reported fight behind the school at approximately 10:45 a.m. and found a juvenile suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound, according to Lebanon City Police. The preliminary investigation determined that several students became involved in an altercation behind the high school shortly after dismissal, police said. Investigators said the juveniles involved were known to one another and that the incident was not a ran…

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Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia
Officer Struck By Vehicle While Directing Traffic Outside Phillies Game In South Philadelphia A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a Phillies game, authorities said. The crash happened at 1000 Packer Ave. in South Philadelphia at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A 33-year-old man driving a 2018 white Subaru struck the officer as he was on foot redirecting traffic for a Phillies detail, police said. The impact caused the officer to hit the vehicle's windshield and roof before falling to the ground, according to investigators. Philadelphia Fire Depa…

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