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Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast
A boy was struck by lightning as a potent system prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings across the East Coast.
The 15-year-old is recovering after the incident on Thursday afternoon, June 19 at New York City's Central Park, on the upper East Side, near Fifth Avenue and East 96th Street. The NYPD say he was alert and conscious after the incident.
The storms caused more than 500,000 power outages from North Carolina all the way up to Maine, hundreds of canceled flights, thousands of delayed flights, and airport ground stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Newark.…
Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region
Wild winds, large hail, floods, and possible tornadoes may roll through the region overnight, forecasters are warning.
The National Weather Service issued a "Level 3 High Impact Severe Weather Threat" on Thursday, June 19, as storms begin hitting the area.
12:24pm CDT #SPC_MD 1364 , #njwx #pawx #dewx #mdwx #vawx #dcwx #wvwx, https://t.co/Y7ej7h7rco pic.twitter.com/q6cAaizrQk — NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) June 19, 2025
Officials also issued severe thunderstorm and flood warnings for parts of Virginia and western Maryland.
"Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for a large porti…
Missing PA Teen Found Alive Year Later In NC, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops
A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Pennsylvania nearly a year ago was found in a North Carolina home, and the man she was with is facing more than a dozen sex charges.
A 15-year-old girl who vanished nearly a year ago from Pennsylvania was found in North Carolina, about 470 miles away, and the man she was living with is now facing more than 15 felony charges, police said. The girl was reportedly reported missing out of Reading, PA in June 2024, NBC News says citing court documents.
The teen was discovered on Monday, June 16, around 4:20 p.m., when detectives with the High Point Police…
17-Year-Old Killed In Broad Daylight Philly Shooting, 2 Suspects Caught, 1 On The Run: Police
Police have arrested two suspects in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Philadelphia, and a third remains on the run, authorities said on Thursday, June 19.
The shooting happened Saturday, April 16, 2022, just after 3:20 p.m., on the 3100 block of Berkeley Drive, according to Philadelphia Police. Officers from the 39th District responded to a radio call for a “person with a gun.”
When they arrived, officers found two male victims inside a red Lexus, both with multiple gunshot wounds.
Theodore Crawford, 17, of Hatfield, PA, was unresponsive at the scene. He was rushed to Albert Eins…
Popular PA Jewish Camp Director Sexually Abused Minor For Years, Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges
A well-known Jewish summer camp for boys in Pennsylvania and several members of its leadership are being sued by a former attendee who alleges he was sexually abused by a senior staff member for years at the camp.
The civil complaint, filed in Pennsylvania state court Monday, June 16, names Camp Dora Golding in East Stroudsburg, its executive director Alexander Gold, and former assistant director Binyamin Daiches. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as “John Doe,” is represented by attorneys from Stark & Stark, P.C.
According to the suit, the alleged abuse occurred over multiple summe…
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death.
The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59.
It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers.
The findings stem from a large-scale …
Butcher Knife Chase In Pennsylvania Leads To Drug Bust: Police
A man chased another person through a Lititz neighborhood while waving a butcher knife and threatening to kill him, police said in a release on Wednesday, June 18.
Miguel Angel Rivera Jr., 49, of Lititz, was arrested after the violent outburst on the first block of Wentling Lane in Warwick Township around 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police.
Investigators said Rivera brandished a butcher knife, threatened to kill the victim, and actively searched the area for him after he fled. Witnesses confirmed the attack, police said.
Rivera was taken …
Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles
More than 259,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because their brake pedals may shift out of place, increasing crash risks, officials said.
The recall impacts about 259,033 Honda and Acura vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday, June 16. The vehicles affected include the Acura TLX, Acura MDX, and Honda Pilot.
The brake pedal pivot pin in certain vehicles wasn't properly secured during production, the NHTSA said. This could allow the brake pedal to shift sideways, making it difficult for the driver to slow down or stop the car.
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81-Year-Old Man Grabs, Kisses Woman Against Her Will At Pennsylvania Senior Home: Police
An 80-year-old man is accused of grabbing and kissing a woman against her will at a Lancaster County senior living facility, police announced in a release on Wednesday, June 18.
Earnest Baer Martin, 81, of Lititz, allegedly approached the woman at Legend of Lititz on the 80 block of W. Millport Road, where both were staying, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police.
He allegedly hugged the victim to say goodbye, slapped her on the butt, and kissed her without consent, officers said. The woman reported the unwanted sexual contact immediately to police on Sunday, May 11.
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'Intentional' Hit-Run Leaves Teen With Fractured Skull In Pennsylvania: Police
A Lancaster man intentionally swerved into a teenager riding an electric bike, then sped away, leaving the teen severely injured, city police said in a release on Tuesday, June 18.
Jonathan Seth, 26, was charged in connection with the crash that happened on the 1st block of South Marshall Street around 9:52 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police.
The 16-year-old was thrown from the e-bike and suffered facial and skull fractures, a brain bleed, concussion, broken wrist, and vision problems, police said.
Intentional Crash Caught On Video: Police
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PA Dad Accused Of Shaking 2-Month-Old Son, Causing Brain Injury, Waives Hearing
A Providence Township man accused of violently shaking his infant son and causing devastating injuries has waived his preliminary hearing, allowing the case to move forward in Lancaster County Court, the district attorney announced on Wednesday, June 18.
Michael Robert McDonald, 30, appeared before Magisterial District Judge William R. Mankin on Tuesday, June 10, and waived his right to a preliminary hearing on two counts of Felony Aggravated Assault – Victim Less Than 13 And Defendant 18 Or Older and one count of Felony Endangering The Welfare Of Children, court records show.
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Inspection Station Owner Faked Safety Checks, Issued Bogus Stickers: PA State Police
An inspection station owner in Harrisburg is accused of faking vehicle checks and issuing fraudulent safety and emissions stickers, authorities said.
Choukri Bouslama, the owner of Choukri Auto Services LLC, was caught issuing Pennsylvania safety inspection and emissions stickers for vehicles that were never physically at his shop, according to a joint audit by the Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT announced on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
The investigation, conducted on Friday, June 13, uncovered multiple violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Inspection Regulations, authorities said. Inves…
Park Planned In Coopersburg To Honor Memory Of Ayden Scharper, 19, Mom Says
A local park honoring Southern Lehigh graduate and standout athlete Ayden Scharper is being planned in Coopersburg, his mother announced in a fundraiser launched just days after his death.
Ayden J. Scharper, 19, died by suicide in Allentown on Friday, June 6, and now his family is working to preserve his memory by building a recreational space that reflects his love for sports and the outdoors.
His mother, Jessica Scharper, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30,000 for a park in Coopersburg. In the first four days, it has brought in more than $22,000 from over 200 donors.
“New homes an…
