Barbara Barr
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Condemned rowhomes damaged by fire in Lancaster had been vacant for years
Most of the homes were condemned in 2019 because the ground was structurally unsound. → Read More
What you need to know about banking, your money after two banks failed
WGAL went to the chairman and CEO of Fulton Financial Corporation to get the facts. → Read More
Pennsylvania lawmaker resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Rep. Mike Zabel said in a resignation letter that he would be stepping back to focus on his family and his health. → Read More
Local business owners react to Pennsylvania minimum wage increase proposal
Pennsylvania business owners react. → Read More
Lithium-ion batteries still burning days after start of fire in Lancaster County, Pa.
The fire broke out Friday in a barn where the batteries were being stored. → Read More
No bail for Pennsylvania man accused of packing explosives in suitcase
During a hearing Thursday, a judge determined Marc Muffley was a flight risk and a danger to the community. → Read More
What are the ramifications of Sen. John Fetterman's absence?
It's not unprecedented for senators to miss time due to illness and injury, but it's challenging for a new senator to be away at the start of his term. → Read More
Lebanon County DA cracking down on gun violence among teens
Pier Hess Graf and and the parents of a man gunned down by a 17-year-old pleaded for youth violence to stop and asked for the community to join the effort to combat the problem. → Read More
McCaskey High School students walk out to protest new superintendent pick
Students say they have nothing against Rocky Torres and just think interim Superintendent Matt Przywara is right for the job. → Read More
School District of Lancaster's choice for superintendent encounters opposition
Residents, educators and other district employees voiced their opposition at a meeting Tuesday night. → Read More
EPA takes charge of cleanup at Ohio train derailment site
During a news conference, Gov. Josh Shapiro joined the EPA administrator and Ohio's governor in vowing to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the derailment on Feb. 3. → Read More
Pa. lawmakers react to governor's call to repeal death penalty
Pennsylvania lawmakers are reacting to Gov. Josh Shapiro's call to repeal the death penalty in the state and his decision not to sign any execution warrants while in office. → Read More
Bald eagle dies of lead poisoning
Raven Ridge Wildlife Center wants hunters and fishermen to use non-lead ammunition and tackle. → Read More
Valentine's Day helps restaurants rebound post-pandemic
Valentine's Day is especially sweet for pandemic-surviving restaurants. → Read More
US Sen. John Fetterman didn't have another stroke, office says
A spokesperson also says there have been no signs of seizure, but Fetterman is still being monitored. → Read More
Kansas City Chiefs' Chad Henne has fans in Berks County hometown
People in Chad Henne's hometown are rooting for him in the Super Bowl. → Read More
Lancaster city council proposes to study home rule government
Lancaster's mayor and city council are concerned about the shrinking property tax base, so they've taken the first step toward moving to a potential "home rule" which could create more flexibility in raising tax revenue. Lancaster residents will vote in May on whether they support the creation of a nine-person commission to study moving to a home rule charter government, and the candidates who… → Read More
9-year-old Pennsylvania boy graduates from high school
A Bucks County boy graduated high school at just 9 years old. → Read More
Thousands of teddy bears distributed to school kids in Dauphin County
The teddy bear giveaway came as a surprise to students in pre-k through fourth grades → Read More
Lower Dauphin High School field hockey honored for winning state title
This was the school's seventh state title and first in nine years. → Read More