Jet Fuel Pipeline Struck By Drilling Crew In PA, Shelter-In-Place Lifted Jet Fuel Pipeline Struck By Drilling Crew In PA, Shelter-In-Place Lifted Jet Fuel Pipeline Struck By Drilling Crew In PA, Shelter-In-Place Lifted
Jet Fuel Pipeline Struck By Drilling Crew In PA, Shelter-In-Place Lifted A drilling crew installing new electric towers struck a 14-inch pipeline carrying jet fuel in Montgomery County, triggering a hazardous materials response and a shelter-in-place order on Thursday, Nov. 5, authorities announced. Emergency crews were dispatched to the Insurance Auto Auction on River Road in Upper Merion Township around 3 p.m. after a gas line leak was reported, according to a release issued by Upper Merion Township Police Chief Blaine Leis. Upon arrival, responders discovered that a third-party drilling crew had struck a refined petroleum products pipeline carrying jet fuel w…

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Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike A man was killed after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Horace J. Kieffer, 46,of Allentown was pronounced dead at the scene in the area of the 1200 block of Constitution Drive in Salisbury Township at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Kieffer had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train, the coroner’s office said. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center. A cause and manner of death were not included in the release. The circ…
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Woman Killed In Pennsylvania Pedestrian Crash ID’d: Coroner A woman struck by a vehicle and killed in Pennsylvania has been identified, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Melissa Anne Dunn, 65, of Earl Township, was struck in the 800 block of Penn Avenue in Wyomissing, Berks County on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Dunn was taken to Tower Health/Reading Hospital for treatment. Emergency room physicians notified the coroner’s office at 5:57 p.m. that she had succumbed to her injuries, Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said. Her name was initially withheld pending notification of her family. Wyomissing police and P…
Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police
Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police A road rage confrontation involving two drivers brake-checking each other, crossing into oncoming traffic, crashing, and ultimately a gun being pointed has led to charges against both men in Pennsylvania, police announced. The incident unfolded around 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning in Montour Township and ending near the intersection of Red Mill Road and Hunt Club Road in the Bloomsburg area, according to the Montour Township Police Department. Michael Anthony Mirabile, 40, was traveling north on Montour Boulevard (Route 11) when he encountered a silver Nissan Pathfinder driven …
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Man Killed In Allentown Bumper Dispute Mourned As Family Seeks Help; 3 Brothers Jailed A Pennsylvania family is asking for help burying a loved one who was shot and killed during a dispute over a car bumper, leaving three brothers behind bars, according to authorities and a newly launched fundraiser. Jose A Rivera, 29, was killed in Allentown on Monday, Nov. 2, leaving his family facing sudden grief and the cost of arranging his funeral, according to the GoFundMe campaign, “Help Lay Jose A Rivera to Rest.” Organizer Tecssy Rivera describes Jose as a beloved brother whose loss has shaken everyone who knew and loved him. “This tragedy has shaken everyone who knew and loved Jos…

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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say
Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say An emaciated and infected dog has been rescued from a Long Island home, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 6. The suffering dog was discovered at residence in Islip on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Suffolk County SPCA said. It was “suffering from severe emaciation, a severe chronic skin infection, and serious infections in both ears,” the SPCA said. Rescuers immediately transported the dog to a veterinarian for emergency care, according to the group. The SPCA will provide additional details about the rescue operation and the dog’s condition at a press conference Monday, Nov. 9, the organization sai…

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Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's is planning major changes to its menu as the struggling fast-food chain tries to win back customers. The Dublin, Ohio-based company announced a new turnaround strategy called "Dave's Way" during its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday, Nov. 5. The sweeping plan includes improving popular menu items, removing less popular foods, and allowing some restaurants to stop serving breakfast. Wendy's is already testing several changes, including thicker and crispier bacon, creamier Frostys, and whole-leaf lettuce on sandwiches, Restaurant Dive reported. The chain is also work…

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Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change
Wendy's Upgrading Popular Menu Items In Major Turnaround Plan: See What May Change Wendy's is planning major changes to its menu as the struggling fast-food chain tries to win back customers. The Dublin, Ohio-based company announced a new turnaround strategy called "Dave's Way" during its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday, Nov. 5. The sweeping plan includes improving popular menu items, removing less popular foods, and allowing some restaurants to stop serving breakfast. Wendy's is already testing several changes, including thicker and crispier bacon, creamier Frostys, and whole-leaf lettuce on sandwiches, Restaurant Dive reported. The chain is also work…

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MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone'
MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' A Major League Baseball star is facing backlash for sharing anti-Muslim videos on social media after the midterm elections. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander shared two offensive videos on his Instagram story on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The posts criticized Muslims and Islam, drawing criticism from fans before they were removed. One video claimed "America voted for Sharia Last Night!" and featured an image of Abdul El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim US senator after winning his election in Michigan. The video also claimed that Muslims want Islami…