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Allentown, PA
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Best Hospitals In Pennsylvania Ranked In Newly Released Report
US News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best hospitals in Pennsylvania. At the very top are Penn Presbyterian in Philadelphia and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Penn Presbyterian was nationally ranked in 12 specialties while UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside was nationally ranked in nine specialties. Two hundred twenty-seven hospitals in the Keystone state were evaluated, with the addition of health equity and cancer ratings. 15. Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia 13. Tie between Main Line Health Bryn Mawr Hospital and Doylestown Ho…
Lancaster, PA
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Passenger Takes Over When Delaware Driver Passes Out On RT 30 Endangering Children: Police
When a driver began foaming at the mouth, a passenger in the backseat launched into action, but police are now searching for this dangerous driver. Akeem Leroy Miller, 23, of Middletown, Delaware, began to swerve along Route 30 East at Harrisburg Pike on July 5, according to a release by Manheim Township police. A passenger in the back seat noticed he could no longer control the vehicle, so "she climbed over Miller, manipulating his leg and taking control of the steering wheel, in order to bring the vehicle to a safe stop on the shoulder of the highway," as written in the police releas…
Lancaster, PA
Obituaries
Motorcyclist Who Died In Central PA Crash Despite 'Life-Saving Efforts' By Police ID'd: Coroner
The motorcycle rider who died at the hospital— despite "life-saving efforts" by police— following a crash, has been identified, authorities say. Christopher Alberty Rivera, 37, of Lancaster, died at Lancaster general hospital at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, according to a release by the Lancaster County coroner's office. Manor Township police were first called to the single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 700 block of Letort Road at 4:27 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, according to a release by the department. Rivera's body was transported to Lancaster County Forensic Center…
Lower Paxton, PA
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Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In LanCo Hit-Run, Fleeing Harrisburg Driver Caught DUI: Police
A Harrisburg man who was arrested for driving under the influence is believed to have been the driver responsible for seriously injuring a pedestrian shortly beforehand, police say. Kyle Carter 31, of Ephrata, was struck by a black 2006 Volkswagen Touareg in the right westbound lane while walking out of the Motel 6 parking lot at 2129 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster County at approximately 10:41 p.m. on June 6, according to a release by the East Lampeter Township police department. Carter suffered "a severe injury to his left leg" and was taken by ambulance to Lancaster General Hospital, …
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
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PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman Has Pacemaker Surgery On Primary Day During Campaign For Senate
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman suffered a stroke over the weekend and on primary election day, Tuesday, May 17, he had a pacemaker with a defibrillator put in, according to his campaign. The campaign canceled a series of campaign events, and the Democratic Senate candidate voted in the primary using an emergency ballot at Lancaster General Hospital prior to the procedure, he said in a statement. Just cast my Primary Election Vote from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital using an emergency absentee ballot. ✅ pic.twitter.com/HftIKtZG2V — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) Ma…
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
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PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman Suffers Stroke Amid Campaign For Senate
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman suffered a stroke over the weekend, he said in an announcement. Following a series of campaign events, the Democratic Senate candidate was admitted to Lancaster General Hospital at his wife's urging, he said in a statement. "On Friday it finally caught up with me," he said. "I had a stroke that was caused by a clot from my heart being in an A-fib rhythm for too long. Fortunately, Gisele spotted the symptoms and got me to the hospital within minutes. On Friday, I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to the hospital to get checked out. I didn’t want t…
Lancaster, PA
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'Major' Motorcycle Crash Causes Serious Injuries In Central Pennsylvania: Police
A "major crash" involving a sedan and a motorcycle left two people hurt— one with life threatening injuries, police say. Manor Township police were called to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Central Manor and Manor Church roads at 12:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 20, according to a release by the department. Officers "rendered aid to the motorcycle rider until EMS arrived," as stated in the release. The motorcyclist had suffered life -threatening injuries and was transported to Lancaster General Hospital, according to the release. "The driver of the sedan sustained minor injurie…
Lancaster, PA
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Man Stabbed In Calf Found In Yard Of Central PA Home: Police
A man was stabbed in the calf during a fight at a central Pennsylvania home on Saturday, according to a release by the police. The West Earl Township police were called to a report of suspicious vehicles in the area of Main Street and Miller Road in Akron on Feb. 26 around 2 a.m., police say. Upon arrival police found two unoccupied vehicles but heard "a commotion at a (home) in the area," WEPD write in the release. Police soon found a man in his 20s laying in the yard of a home on Main Street, they say. Officer applied a tourniquet to help stop the bleeding until EMS came and took him t…
Lancaster, PA
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PA Man With BAC More Than 3X Legal Limit Charged In Head-On Crash: Police
A central Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection with a head-on crash with an extremely high blood alcohol level, according to a release by police. Gary D. Hoffman, 60, of Ephrata, was charged for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol with a BAC of .277%— the state limit is .08%, according to the police. Ephrata police were called to investigate the accident at the intersection of Parkview Heights and Steinmetz roads in Ephrata Borough on Jan. 5, at 6:36 p.m., the release shows. A vehicle that was driven by Hoffman had traveled into the opposing lane and struck another v…
Lancaster, PA
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Man Held In PA Prison For Felony Robbery Found Dead In Cell
An inmate at a Pennsylvania Prison was found dead in his cell last week, according to a release by county officials. Paul William Reardon, 35, of Ephrata, was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine check on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 11:46 a.m., according to the release. Prison staff conducted CPR, utilized an AED and called 911, as stated in the release. Lancaster City fire and EMS personnel arrived and conducted lifesaving, before he was taken to Lancaster General Hospital, the release states. Reardon was pronounced deceased by Lancaster General Hospital medical staff on Saturday,…
Lancaster, PA
Obituaries
Mother Of 5 Young Children Killed In Rt 30 Crash
A mother of five was killed in a crash along Route 30 on Monday, according to police. A tractor-trailer and a 2020 Ford Escape collided in 2900 block of Lincoln Highway East/Route 30 around 7:40 a.m., according to East Lampeter Township police. For an unknown reason the Ford Escape, which was heading westbound, crossed over into the opposing lane-- striking an eastbound white 2001 Volvo VNL truck tractor pulling a trailer, according to an updated release by police. The truck then went off the road, striking a utility pole, before coming to it’s final resting place in an embankment, accor…
Lancaster, PA
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22-Year-Old Driver Seriously Injured Lancaster County Barn Crash
A 22-year-old woman remained hospitalized with serious injuries Sunday after she crashed into a barn Sunday evening in Lancaster County, authorities said. A GoFundMe page for Shelby Tamara Hummer, of Manheim, was launched with a goal of raising $20,000 Sunday morning. Hummer was behind the wheel of a Toyota Yaris when she struck a barn at 453 Fruitville Pike around 6:15 p.m., Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department said. The 911 caller did not stop to render aid and did not know if anyone was in the vehicle. Hummer was found slumped over the in the driver's seat when pol…
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