One person is hospitalized after somebody fired gunshots into three homes in Macungie Wednesday night. Police report it happened just before 9:30 last night at the Ridings at Brookside condominiums in Macungie. Shots were fired into three homes, all of which were occupied at the time. One person inside was hit and rushed to the hospital, where they are listed in critical condition. Despite nobody being arrested yet, police say they don't believe there's a threat to the public.
A pickup truck crash led to a house fire in North Whitehall Township on Wednesday. Officials say the truck slammed into a power pole, causing the pole to fall onto a home on the 3400 block of Bellview Road. This reportedly sent a flood of electricity through the house, causing flames to come out of the electrical sockets. However, everyone inside the home was able to get out safely.
One month after Allentown City Council did it, Easton City Council has declared its city an "affirming city" for members of the LGBTQ+ community. City Council unanimously passed the resolution at its Wednesday night meeting. The resolution says the city officially declares itself a safe, affirming and supportive place for LGBTQ+ people, with an emphasis on protecting transgender rights and gender-affirming health care.
Penn State trustees are scheduled to meet today as they consider recommendations to close up to seven of the school's satellite campuses. The university announced in February that a dozen campuses were being considered for the chopping block due to financial struggles and declining enrollment. Earlier this week, it was reported Penn State president Neela Bendapudi's list to campuses to be closed included Penn State Dubois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York.
The Flyers tabbed former star Rick Tocchet as their new head coach Wednesday. Tocchet, a Flyers Hall of Famer, takes over after leaving Vancouver at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season. In a statement, Flyers general manager Danny Briere says, "I am very happy to welcome Rick Tocchet as our head coach. During this process it became clear that Rick was the absolute right coach to lead our team." The 61-year-old Tocchet scored 232 goals, recorded 276 assists in his 621 games played with the Flyers. He's the Flyers all-time leader in penalty minutes with 1815.
After giving up 12 hits and nine runs in three-and-two-thirds innings, Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola offered an honest assessment of his night. "I have no answers for tonight. I was terrible," Nola said. Nola's struggles came after the Phillies scored five runs in the first inning. St. Louis ended up winning 14-7 in the second game of the doubleheader. The Phils won game one 2-1.
Start planning now because the Philadelphia Eagles 2025 schedule is out. Philly will be featured in five primetime games this season, starting with the home opener against the Cowboys on September 4th. In Week 2, the Eagles will travel to Kansas City for a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs. The team's bye week is scheduled for Week 9. Two of Philly's final three games will be played against the Commanders.