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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Women's PAC EMILY's List targets Perry for defeat in 2026 midterm elections
A political action committee that raises money for and advocates for female Democratic candidates for office has targeted U.S. Rep. Scott Perry for defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. EMILY's List, which endorsed the York County Republican's opponent, former WGAL anchor Janelle Stelson, in the 2024 election, has placed Perry and other Republican members of Congress "On Notice," asserting that the Democrats have the "best path" to flip the seats in those districts and elect a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, according to a news release. Perry is among four Pennsylvania Republicans targeted by the PAC. The press release asserts, "These Republicans — each with their own extremist record — support an agenda that threatens our livelihoods and our fundamental rights in direct opposition to the will of the American people. They are rubber stamps for Trump's Project 2025 agenda, in which billionaires profit and people lose." More about Perry: Affidavit for search warrant for Rep. Scott Perry's phone released - heavily redacted Perry and the 2020 election: Unsealed court ruling sheds light on Scott Perry's efforts to overturn the 2020 election Jessica Mackler, president of the PAC, was quoted in the news release as saying that Democrats "must take back the majority in the U.S. House to create a federal check on Donald Trump." In targeting Perry, the group pointed out his record of supporting anti-choice legislation and other issues. This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Perry targeted by women's PAC in 2026 midterm elections
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Small plane crashes in Lancaster County; 5 people onboard: officials
The Brief A plane crash occurred in Lancaster County Sunday afternoon, officials say. This is an ongoing investigation. MANHEIM TWP. Pa. - Multiple crews are on the scene of a crash incident in Manheim Township. Details of this story are developing. What we know According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials, a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed in Lancaster County at 3: 18 p.m. on Sunday, March 9. The crash happened near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Manheim Township. FAA officials say five people were on board the six-seater plane, which originally took off from Lancaster Airport. Multiple crews were dispatched to the scene. All five passengers onboard the flight were transported to local hospitals for their injuries, according to Manheim Twp. Fire Chief Scott Little. No one on the ground was injured. According to WGAL, Route 501 was closed in both directions. The FAA is investigating. What they're saying Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says PA State Police are assisting local first responders with the plane crash that occurred near Lancaster Airport. "All Commonwealth resources are available as the response continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available," Governor Shapiro shared to X, formerly known as Twitter. Chief Scott said there was no structural damage to the retirement community. However, at least five vehicles caught fire due to the crash. What we don't know Authorities have not released any details regarding the extent of the victims' injuries at this time. What's next The FAA will conduct an investigation. The Source The information in this story is from Governor Josh Shapiro, FAA officials, Manheim Twp. officials, Lancaster County-wide communications and WGAL.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Plane Crashes into Pennsylvania Retirement Community, Causing Massive Blaze and Injuring Several People
A small plane crashed into a retirement community in Pennsylvania, leaving several people injured. On Sunday, March 9, several local outlets near Lititz in Lancaster County — located about 75 miles west of Philadelphia — reported that a small plane crashed into a parking lot within a retirement community just after 3:20 p.m. local time. Per Local 21 News, 6 ABC and WGAL, the crash occurred at the intersection of Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court at the Brethren Village Retirement Community. According to Local 21 News, which cited authorities, Aircraft N347M — a Beechcraft Bonanza — took off from the regional Lancaster Airport at 3:15 p.m. and went down within five minutes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told PEOPLE in a statement that five people were on the plane at the time of the crash. "A Beechcraft Bonanza crashed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, around 3 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 9. Five people were on board. The FAA will investigate," the statement read. CNN reported that the plane was headed toward Springfield, Ohio, at the time of the crash. A video obtained by TMZ, which allegedly captures the immediate aftermath of the crash, shows a massive fire blazing, as multiple car alarms go off in the background. The blaze is seemingly just outside of a building, and firefighters' hoses can be seen spraying the plane to put out the fire. Multiple injuries have been reported, according to the outlets. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro released a statement on social media soon after the crash, stating that Pennsylvania State Police and local first responders were on the scene. "Our team at @PAStatePolice is on the ground assisting local first responders following the small private plane crash near Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township," he wrote on X. "All Commonwealth resources are available as the response continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available." Related: Pilot Told Air Traffic Controllers His Engine Shut Off Before Crash That Killed Family of 5: 'I'm Going to Be Landing' Pennsylvania's Route 501 is closed in both directions near the crash site, WGAL reported. The incident marks the latest in a string of plane crashes in the region. On Jan. 31, four crew members and two passengers — a pediatric patient and her mother — were onboard a Learjet 55 aircraft when it hit the ground in a residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, leaving no survivors. That crash took place just two days after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines flight over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people, including all passengers on both the plane and the helicopter. Read the original article on People
Miami Herald
21-02-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ice ‘missile' flies off car's roof, shattering quick-thinking driver's windshield
A Pennsylvania electrician narrowly avoided disaster on the highway when a chunk of ice rocketed off of a tractor-trailer and smashed through his windshield. Josh Keating was in his work van, driving on the interstate toward Allentown, when glass and ice suddenly exploded all around him, WFMZ reported. 'It could have knocked me out. It could have killed me,' Keating told the TV station. Keating was able to pull over, but he was in shock. EMS personnel who treated him afterward said his blood pressure was 168 over 90, according to WFMZ. 'I had an angel with me,' Keating told WNEP. 'The only thing I got was cuts and bruises basically on my hands because when it came through, I put my hand up to kind of catch the glass.' Under Pennsylvania law, drivers are required to clear ice and snow off their vehicles within 24 hours or face a $50 fine. If they don't and snow or ice injures or kills someone by flying off a moving car, the driver can face a fine of up to $1,500. 'It's a major safety concern when you aren't clearing your car, especially when you have some of the ice on top of snow,' Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Sean Brown told WFMZ. 'They really become like missiles off your car.' Keating said he's become outspoken about the road hazard. 'Something that I'm gonna be doing from now on is educating and just talking about this to as many people as possible,' Keating told WNEP. 'Hopefully they get this to stop because this happens more often than not.' In a WNEP interview, Keating's mother Gloria Nace said he called her after the incident. 'I could tell as soon as I heard his voice that something was wrong,' she said. She said the dashcam footage of the incident made her feel as though her heart had stopped. In dashcam footage posted by ABC7 and widely shared across social media, the ice can be seen crashing through the driver's side of Keating's windshield, obstructing his vision. 'I could have lost him if he hadn't had his guardian angel with him and if he hadn't stayed composed and did exactly what he did, getting his van to the side of the road safely,' Nace told WNEP. Similar incidents have proven devastating for other drivers. In January, a 24-year-old Pennsylvania man went to the ICU after a sheet of ice from a truck smashed his windshield and crushed his face, according to WGAL. '(The impact) pushed him with such force, his seat completely back, with that much force,' his father Paul Hennel told the station. He is undergoing multiple facial reconstruction surgeries, according to a GoFundMe page. Paul Hennel told WGAL that he's urging people to protect themselves and others by clearing snow and ice from their cars. 'You would not want this to happen to your son or daughter, anyone that you love. It's something that could have been avoided.'
Miami Herald
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Teacher calls Muslim student a ‘terrorist' and resigns after backlash, PA reports say
A middle school teacher accused of calling a Muslim student a 'terrorist' has now resigned from her position following public backlash, Pennsylvania reports say. As calls for action against the unnamed teacher intensified, members of the Central Dauphin School Board announced her resignation during a meeting Monday, Jan. 27, according to WHP and WPMT. The incident occurred at Central Dauphin Middle School on Jan. 16 when a Palestinian-Lebanese-American seventh-grade student asked to change his seats. 'I do not negotiate with terrorists,' the teacher said while denying the student's request, according to the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The teacher was placed on administrative leave after the remark came to light, WHTM reported. A district spokesperson told the station the matter was being investigated internally. Adam Rahman, the student's father, said the teacher admitted to making the comment, according to WGAL. 'The problem is if you have an opinion and you're racist, just keep it to yourself,' Rahman said, WGAL reported. 'But to embellish on it and to loosely say it in front of the class, there's a major problem.' Dozens of people attended Monday's school board meeting to speak on the matter and urge the district to handle the situation more swiftly, according to Before they were able to speak, board president Michael Jacobs said the teacher in question had resigned, according to WHP. 'Central Dauphin School District has a 'Zero-tolerance' for hateful speech,' the district said in a statement to the news outlet, adding that the resignation was approved. 'This district, this board, and this administration are all proud of the diversity of our schools, and we strive to provide an inclusive environment. Any incident of this nature goes against staff policies and the values that our district is built upon.' Rahman told WGAL the family plans to take legal action against the school and press charges against the teacher. He said the teacher's comment made the 12-year-old feel 'belittled (and) marginalized.' CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Ahmet Tekelioglu said in a statement 'racist language' will not be tolerated. '(Central Dauphin) can take this seriously and take meaningful, concrete steps to offer inclusion and equity training to its staff, to make sure that the curriculum is reflected, and that humanization of the Palestinian Americans, Muslim Americans take place,' he told WPMT. In a statement to WHTM before the teacher's resignation, a district spokesperson said the incident 'goes against staff policies and the values that our district is built upon.' 'Central Dauphin School District has zero tolerance for hateful and racist speech,' the spokesperson said. Central Dauphin Middle School is in Harrisburg, about a 105-mile drive northwest from Philadelphia.
