A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers on a task force looking into the assassination attempt against former President Trump have requested a briefing from the U.S. Secret Service on Sunday’s latest attempted murder of the former president. On Sunday, a man with an AK-47 was fired upon by Secret Service agents after raising his rifle...
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On this day in history, September 13, 1857, milk chocolate magnate Milton Hershey is born
Milton Snavely Hershey, a German-speaking Mennonite farmer who turned his passion for confections into a symbol of American affluence and goodwill, was born in Derry Township, Penn., on this day in history, Sept. 13, 1857.”Milton Hershey was the rarest of men — both a dreamer and a builder,” notes his biography at the Candy Hall...
'It'll upend the community': PA town roiled by talk of migrant housing in Civil War-era orphanage building
A Pennsylvania community is up in arms over reports that as many as 1,000 migrants were to be and reportedly still could be housed in a Civil War-era orphanage most recently used as a summer camp facility. The building, located in Scotland outside Gettysburg, is owned by a Lakewood, New Jersey-based LLC, but officials in...
After the presidential debate, here's where Trump and Harris are campaigning next
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump dueled it out during their first presidential debate on Tuesday and, with the debate behind them, they are now traveling to different swing states where they will get the chance to speak directly with voters. Trump has his sights set on Arizona, where he will hold...
Dogs of 9/11: Therapy, search and rescue canine handlers detail responsibilities in wake of relief efforts
On one of the most tragic days in American history, brave heroes, including law enforcement officers, firefighters and innocent civilians, banded together to safeguard one another and escape the collapsing World Trade Center in New York City, which was surrounded by a deadly accumulation of smoke and debris. Among the heroes who joined the relief...
On this day in history, September 11, 2001, US experiences the worst terrorist attack in American history
On this tragic day in history, Sept. 11, 2001, Americans and the entire world watched as two airplanes slammed into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in New York City while a third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The Twin Towers in Lower Manhattan collapsed a short time later. Passengers on board...
Democrats heap praise on Harris' debate performance, say she 'destroyed' Trump's career
Democratic elected officials and political operatives heaped praise on Vice President Kamala Harris for her debate performance against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening. “America got to see tonight the leader I’ve been proud to work alongside for three and a half years. Wasn’t even close. VP Harris proved she’s the best choice to...
Pennsylvania man accused of raping women from dating website, including teenager
A Pennsylvania man was recently arrested and jailed after he allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted several women that he met through a dating site, including a teenager. Bristol Township resident Andrew Gallo was charged with five counts of rape by causing impairment and six counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according...
Survivor of 9/11 shares unparalleled story of resilience, bravery while fleeing 78 floors of the North Tower
It’s been 23 years since the most deadly attack on American soil and, in the wake of the commemoration of Sept. 11, 2001, one survivor who escaped from the North Tower of the World Trade Center is looking back at the resilience shown that day and encouraging a new generation of learners to listen in....
Trump cookies outsell Harris' by the thousands in Pennsylvania bakery: 'The margin is astonishing'
As Americans across the country get ready for Tuesday night’s debate in Pennsylvania,a family-owned bakery in the town of Hatborois once again using cookies to gauge support for the presidential candidates. These cookies have been a hot seller for the bakery, with 4228 sold expressing support for former President Trump, whereas only 369 have been...









