A woman has been charged with murdering her husband after his body was found lying on a plastic tarp on the street. 39-year-old Danielle Baxter was arrested and charged with the murder of her husband, 38-year-old, Jordan Baxter. Police say, Danielle, who is a mother of three, had killed Jordan in their home on the […]
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” bringing two-man show to Wilmington
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPHL) — Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” are bringing their two-man show “Asking For Trouble” to Wilmington on Sunday, March 30. Colin Mochrie joined PHL17 Morning News on Tuesday to talk about it. The PG-rated family show will be at Copeland Hall at The Grand Opera House on Sunday, March […]
How to cash in on the Walgreens settlement?
Have you used Walgreens to fill your prescription? Well, you might just be able to get some of your money back. Walgreens is set to pay $100,000,000 to settle claims it overcharged customers for prescriptions – between 2007 and last November. The deal comes as a lawsuit accuses the drugstore chain of inflating prices for […]
Teenagers call for new mental health legislation in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Teenagers from across Pennsylvania are calling for more mental health resources. The PA Teen Mental Health Coalition rallied in the State Capitol on Monday. The PA Youth Advocacy Network wants more mental health and substance use education and community based organizations in schools. They’re also asking for a mental health youth […]
Pennsylvania man used stolen credit cards to buy $100k worth of items at Lowe’s, AG says
(WHTM) — A man was able to allegedly make $100,000 worth of purchases at Lowe’s stores across Pennsylvania by using stolen credit cards, the Attorney General said. Alex Rulan, 33, of Allentown, allegedly bought items such as air conditioners, flooring, and vacuums with the stolen bank cards, Attorney General Dave Sunday said Monday. “This defendant […]
State lawmakers launch Pennsylvania Housing Caucus to combat crisis
(WHTM) — State lawmakers are launching the Pennsylvania Housing Caucus. Its goal is to preserve, protect, and produce housing in the Commonwealth. The caucus is made up of a bipartisan coalition attempting to lower barriers by constructing new housing, encouraging zoning reform, and expanding current programs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in […]
Pennsylvania city employee planted noose at own desk: police
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WPHL) — An employee who works for the City of Allentown is now facing criminal charges after allegedly planting a noose at her desk in January. The Allentown Police Department announced charges against LaTarsha Brown during a press conference Monday afternoon. She faces two misdemeanors: tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and false […]
Pennsylvania Congressman voices support of President Trump’s agenda, with a few exceptions
(WHTM) — With the departure of Senator Bob Casey, Republican Glenn “GT” Thompson (R) is now the dean of Pennsylvania’s Congressional Delegation. He met the PA Press Club in Harrisburg today and while he’s mostly supportive of President Donald Trump’s agenda, there are a few areas that give him pause. “Farmers are facing the steepest […]
Thousands of Pennsylvanians to soon receive unexpected checks: Here’s why
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Thousands of Pennsylvanians will soon receive a check they may not be expecting. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Treasury announced that more than 7,000 Pennsylvanians will soon receive checks in the mail through the Money Match program. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This Week […]
FDA updates recall for cheese sold at Aldi in Pennsylvania over possible metal contamination
(WKBN) – A recall of cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets in four states has been categorized as “Class II,” meaning the recalled product has the potential to cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” The Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc., had initiated a recall of its Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack in February, […]