WATCH: Rockslide Halts Poconos Scenic Train Rides, Closes Route 209 In Jim Thorpe (VIDEO) WATCH: Rockslide Halts Poconos Scenic Train Rides, Closes Route 209 In Jim Thorpe (VIDEO) WATCH: Rockslide Halts Poconos Scenic Train Rides, Closes Route 209 In Jim Thorpe (VIDEO)
Watch: Rockslide Halts Poconos Scenic Train Rides, Closes Route 209 In Jim Thorpe (Video) A Halloween rockslide halted scenic train rides in the Poconos and shut down a Pennsylvania highway — leaving crews facing weeks of emergency repairs. The shoulder of Route 209 collapsed in Nesquehoning, Carbon County, on Saturday, Oct. 31, sending rocks down a hillside onto railroad tracks below and closing the highway between Route 903 and Route 93 near Jim Thorpe. Watch a video of the rockslide in the player below: The collapse disrupted Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway excursions during its Autumn Leaf season, forcing the cancellation of Saturday’s trips. But passengers still have a way…

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Woman Jogging Killed By SEPTA Trolley In Philadelphia A woman out jogging was struck and killed by a SEPTA trolley in Pennsylvania on Monday morning, Nov. 2, police said. The woman was jogging south on 45th Street when an eastbound trolley traveling along Chester Avenue struck her at the intersection near Clark Park in Southwest Philadelphia at approximately 9:10 a.m., according to Philadelphia police. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:28 a.m., police said. Her identity remained unknown when police issued their release shortly after noon. SEPTA issued a T3 service alert requesting shuttle buses between the 40th Street Portal and 49th…
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Pennsylvania Teen ID’d After Fatal Delaware Pedestrian Crash A Pennsylvania teen was killed in a pedestrian crash in Delaware, state police announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Seth Schloendorn, 19, of Pottstown, was identified as the pedestrian killed in the crash in Wilmington on Thursday night, Oct. 29, Delaware State Police said. Schloendorn’s Facebook profile listed him as originally from Pottstown and living in Stroudsburg. It also listed Owen J. Roberts High School under his education. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has related video is asked to contact …
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21-Year-Old Killed In Bethlehem Shooting, Juvenile In Custody As Homicide Charge Planned A Pennsylvania shooting has turned deadly, and investigators are working to add a homicide charge against a juvenile already in custody, police announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Jose Yapur De Los-Santos, 21, of Bethlehem, was shot in the 1100 block of Maple Street in the Northampton County portion of Bethlehem at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, authorities said. He was taken to St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, where he was pronounced dead at 1:09 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. His death resulted from a gunshot injury and was ruled a …
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Woman Killed In Halloween Morning Allentown Crash ID’d By Coroner A Pennsylvania woman was struck and killed on Halloween morning, and her identity has now been released, the coroner announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Alronica Canada, 53, of Northampton, was struck by a motor vehicle in the 300 block of West Hamilton Street in Allentown at approximately 5:05 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. Canada was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital–Sacred Heart Campus in Allentown, where she was pronounced dead in the emergency department at 5:27 a.m., according to the coroner’s office. An autopsy completed Monday at the Lehigh County Coron…

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Motorcyclist Killed In Pennsylvania Crash ID'd By Coroner A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a sedan at an intersection in Pennsylvania on Sunday, Nov. 1, authorities announced the following morning. William Denver, 71 of Douglassville, was identified as the motorcycle operator killed at Reading Road and Swartzville Road in East Cocalico Township, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. Coroner investigators responded to the intersection at 4:12 p.m. and pronounced Denver dead at the scene, the office said. His body was taken to the Lancaster County Forensic Center, where an autopsy was performed Monday morning. Denver’s c…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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$10K In Free Groceries Up For Grabs In Special Holiday Contest: How To Win Aldi is giving away $10,000 in free groceries to a lucky shopper with impressive holiday decorating skills. The discount supermarket chain announced its new "Aldi Deck-Out" contest in a news release on Monday, Nov. 2. The nationwide competition challenges shoppers to transform their homes into elaborate holiday displays with "Aldi-inspired flair." Participants can decorate Christmas trees, front porches, staircases, and other home spaces with Aldi-themed decorations. "When it comes to showing their love for Aldi, our fans never hold back," said Aldi communications director Bridget Koz…

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Missing Sailor, Dog Rescued By Coast Guard After Months Lost At Sea A coastal rescue mission spanning thousands of miles ended with a remarkable reunion. The US Coast Guard rescued an 86-year-old sailor and his dog Wednesday, Oct. 28, about 460 miles off San Diego, California, after the pair had gone without contact for more than two months. The sailor had been aboard the sailing vessel Willow Wind, traveling from Astoria, Oregon, to Pago Pago, American Samoa. Coast Guard Pacific Area watchstanders received an overdue-mariner report Saturday, Oct. 24. The sailor had not been heard from since Thursday, Aug. 20. An emergency position-indicating radio beacon …