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Four Sets Of Twins Born In One Week At UPMC: ‘A Rare And Memorable Experience’ Four Sets Of Twins Born In One Week At UPMC: ‘A Rare And Memorable Experience’
Four Sets Of Twins Born In One Week At Upmc: ‘A Rare And Memorable Experience’ A rare baby boom filled the halls of UPMC Lititz when four sets of twins were delivered in just one week at the hospital’s UPMC Magee-Womens unit, officials announced on Monday, Nov. 24. Of the eight newborns, six were boys and two were girls, hospital staff said. The week included three sets of twin boys and one set of twin girls — a milestone longtime employees called nearly unheard of. Since 2004, UPMC Lititz has delivered the next generation of Lancaster County families, welcoming 1,328 babies last year. They expect to deliver roughly 1,340 this year, but four twin births in one week st…

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$3M Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Sheetz In Pennsylvania $3M Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Sheetz In Pennsylvania
$3M Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Sheetz In Pennsylvania A lucky player just hit a massive payday after buying a Scratch-Off ticket worth $3 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The winning 3s a Charm ticket was sold at the Sheetz located at 5554 Steubenville Pike in Robinson Township (Allegheny County), according to the release. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket. 3s a Charm is a $30 game offering multimillion-dollar prizes. Players can learn more about the game by visiting the Pennsylvania Lottery’s website or using its official app. Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from the …

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Temple Student Suspended After Two Sexual Assault Reports On And Off Campus: University Temple Student Suspended After Two Sexual Assault Reports On And Off Campus: University
Temple Student Suspended After Two Sexual Assault Reports On And Off Campus: University A safety alert was issued at Temple University after two sexual assaults were reported both on and off campus, officials announced on Thursday, Nov. 20. Temple University said it received two credible reports from different sources alleging sexual assault, according to the announcement. One incident happened during a social event inside a residence hall, and the second occurred off campus, officials said. Both alleged assaults may involve the same student, who was identified on Wednesday, Nov. 19, according to Temple. That student was placed on interim suspension, resulting in a ban from ca…

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PA GOP Office Left With Shattered Door After Overnight Vandalism PA GOP Office Left With Shattered Door After Overnight Vandalism
PA GOP Office Left With Shattered Door After Overnight Vandalism A GOP office was left with a shattered glass door after an act of vandalism on Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to a press release issued on Thursday. The front entrance of the Delaware County Republican Party's headquarters was damaged during the incident, which the organization described as “yet another disturbing example of the rising hostility directed at Republicans across our communities,” the release said. “There is absolutely no room for violence in our political discourse,” officials wrote, adding that disagreements are part of democracy but “smashing windows is not.” The organizatio…

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14-Year-Old PA Athlete Collapses At Practice, Dies Hours Later At Hospital 14-Year-Old PA Athlete Collapses At Practice, Dies Hours Later At Hospital
14-Year-Old PA Athlete Collapses At Practice, Dies Hours Later At Hospital A 14-year-old Pennsylvania student collapsed during basketball practice and later died, school officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20 Jaiquawn “Jai” Jay collapsed around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18 inside the Imani Christian Academy gym, according to the medical examiner’s report. He was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital, where he died later that night. The school adjusted Wednesday’s morning schedule to give students and staff time to process the tragedy. Counselors were brought in to support the grieving community, administrators said. Head Basketball Coach Khayree Wilson issued a s…

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Fixer Upper? Former PA Church With Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Hits Market For $350K Fixer Upper? Former PA Church With Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Hits Market For $350K
Fixer Upper? Former PA Church With Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Hits Market For $350K A century-old former church in Pennsylvania is on the market, offering soaring ceilings, stained-glass windows, and a whole lot of character for buyers willing to bring a little vision. The brick building at 1521 E. 6th St. in South Bethlehem is listed for $350,000 and includes one bedroom, one bathroom, and 1,931 square feet of living space, according to the listing from Century 21 Ramos Realty. Built in 1916, the property was previously converted for residential use but still carries much of its original ecclesiastical charm. Century 21 Ramos Realty Listing photos on Zillow show expans…

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Iconic Jersey Shore Motel Reborn As Beach Block Condos Iconic Jersey Shore Motel Reborn As Beach Block Condos
Iconic Jersey Shore Motel Reborn As Beach Block Condos One of North Wildwood’s most recognizable motels has been reborn as a beach-block condo complex, offering buyers a chance to own a piece of Wildwoods history. The former Panoramic Motel and Apartments, open since 1965, has been reimagined as The Beach House of North Wildwood Condominiums, according to the real estate listing. The conversion includes 13 one-bedroom units, priced between $299,777 and $314,777, with direct access to the Wildwood Boardwalk and beach — “with no streets to cross,” the listing says. The Beach House Condominiums of North Wildwood. Timothy Fleming L…

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School Bus Driver Mom Confronts Board Over Son’s Concussion After PSP Strangulation Probe School Bus Driver Mom Confronts Board Over Son’s Concussion After PSP Strangulation Probe
School Bus Driver Mom Confronts Board Over Son’s Concussion After PSP Strangulation Probe A tense confrontation over student safety unfolded at the Octorara Area School Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, as a school bus driver and mother challenged board members about her son’s concussion and the district’s handling of bullying in the wake of a Pennsylvania State Police investigation into a reported strangulation at the middle school. The meeting began with tributes to retiring members Koenecker and Hurley and moved quickly into salary approvals, including raises for several administrators tied to what officials described as years of “underpayment.” The board also completed first …

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Five Middle School Students Accused Of Strangling Classmate: Pennsylvania State Police (UPDATE) Five Middle School Students Accused Of Strangling Classmate: Pennsylvania State Police (UPDATE)
Five Middle School Students Accused Of Strangling Classmate: Pennsylvania State Police (Update) New details have been shared with Daily Voice on Monday, Nov. 17, after five Octorara Middle School students were accused of bullying and strangling a 12-year-old boy on campus, according to a Pennsylvania State Police release on Monday, Nov. 10.  Troopers from PSP Avondale were dispatched to the school along Highland Road in West Fallowfield Township at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, for a report of a bullying incident, according to the release. Read the full release in the screenshot below or by clicking here and going to page 8: The press release shared by PSP …

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Calling All Girl Bosses: Free Girl Scout Program Helps Eastern PA Teens Earn The Highest Awards Calling All Girl Bosses: Free Girl Scout Program Helps Eastern PA Teens Earn The Highest Awards
Calling All Girl Bosses: Free Girl Scout Program Helps Eastern PA Teens Earn The Highest Awards A free Girl Scouts program in Reading is helping teens become community leaders while working toward the organization’s highest awards, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania announced. The Calling All Girl Bosses initiative gives girls in grades 6 through 12 a roadmap to identify a problem in their neighborhood and create real, lasting change. The program, which expanded to Reading this year, runs through May 2026 and includes 12 three-hour workshops led by trained volunteers. Girls are expected to attend all 12 workshops, but the council says they can make accommodations if a participant nee…

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$61K In School Funds Stolen By Philadelphia Mom Meant For Her Kids’ Care: AG $61K In School Funds Stolen By Philadelphia Mom Meant For Her Kids’ Care: AG
$61K In School Funds Stolen By Philadelphia Mom Meant For Her Kids’ Care: AG A Philadelphia mother is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars meant to support her own children’s therapeutic services, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Laurel Schullere, owner of a Germantown-based company called Missing Pieces, turned herself in that morning in Philadelphia County, according to the release. Schullere is charged with Felony Theft By Deception, Felony Criminal Attempt – Theft By Deception, and Misdemeanor Provider Prohibited Acts, investigators detailed. Schullere has two children who require therapeutic care provided through the Ph…

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Relentless Bullying Led To Death Of Pennsylvania Teen, Federal Lawsuit Says Relentless Bullying Led To Death Of Pennsylvania Teen, Federal Lawsuit Says
Relentless Bullying Led To Death Of Pennsylvania Teen, Federal Lawsuit Says A Pennsylvania family has filed a federal lawsuit claiming their son endured months of unchecked bullying before taking his own life at his East Berlin home on Monday, Dec. 4, according to court documents filed in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Jonathan “Jonny” M. Tomasello, a 15-year-old student at Bermudian Springs High School in Adams County, died by suicide after what his parents describe as “relentless, extreme, and intolerable” bullying, they say the district failed to stop, as stated in the lawsuit. Nick and Natalie Tomasello filed the complaint on Monday, Nov. 11, nearly two y…

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