38+ min ago (243+ words) Gradual clearing is expected Sunday into Sunday night with cold conditions and sunny skies Monday giving way to a storm system that might bring an early season snowfall to much of southeastern Pennsylvania. According to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, N.J., which oversees the region, the track of the storm, a nor'easter, remains in some doubt. A plowable snow is expected north of Interstate 78 from late Monday into Tuesday with several inches expected. "As you head well south and east of I-78, the potential for plowable snow quickly decreases," according to the forecast. "Our latest forecast includes snowfall amounts less than 1 inch for the immediate I-95 corridor, 1 to 2 inches for areas just northwest of there." Warming conditions are expected to melt whatever snow falls in southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby. No watches or warnings have yet been issued. The event would…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (784+ words) When Nick Singleton announced his commitment four years ago, many had him penciled for greatness at Penn State. Singleton, the former Gov. Mifflin star, was rated a five-star prospect and was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year as a senior. It seemed impossible for him to meet the expectations heaped upon him, but he has during his time in Happy Valley. In what probably will be his final game for the Nittany Lions, Singleton accounted for 183 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in a rollicking 40-36 victory over Rutgers on Saturday night at SHI Stadium. In the process, he passed Saquon Barkley as Penn State's all-time leader in all-purpose yards (5,586), rushing touchdowns (45) and overall touchdowns (55). "He's a guy who has a big legacy at Penn State," Singleton said. "To get his records means a lot." He has undoubtedly left his…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (784+ words) When Nick Singleton announced his commitment four years ago, many had him penciled for greatness at Penn State. Singleton, the former Gov. Mifflin star, was rated a five-star prospect and was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year as a senior. It seemed impossible for him to meet the expectations heaped upon him, but he has during his time in Happy Valley. In what probably will be his final game for the Nittany Lions, Singleton accounted for 183 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in a rollicking 40-36 victory over Rutgers on Saturday night at SHI Stadium. In the process, he passed Saquon Barkley as Penn State's all-time leader in all-purpose yards (5,586), rushing touchdowns (45) and overall touchdowns (55). "He's a guy who has a big legacy at Penn State," Singleton said. "To get his records means a lot." He has undoubtedly left his…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago (801+ words) This holiday season, remember to save room for dessert " and movies. The coming months will bring everything from family fare to award-hopeful dramas to thrillers. Oh, and the next "Avatar." Here's a look at much of what's coming to a theater near you and a streaming device in your living room into early 2026. And remember that these release dates, the latest we have for the Northeast Ohio market, are subject to change. "Eternity" | Nov. 26 | Theaters >> This high-concept romantic comedy directed by David Freyne ("Dating Amber") is set during the week after your death, when you make decisions about your eternity, including with whom you'll spend it. Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner star. "Jingle Bell Heist" | Nov. 26 | Netflix >> Christmas, crime, comedy and romance mix in this seasonal romp. Olivia Holt's Sophie and Connor Swindells' Nick are thieves who discover…...

5+ hour, 38+ min ago (243+ words) Gradual clearing is expected Sunday into Sunday night with cold conditions and sunny skies Monday giving way to a storm system that might bring an early season snowfall to much of southeastern Pennsylvania. According to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, N.J., which oversees the region, the track of the storm, a nor'easter, remains in some doubt. A plowable snow is expected north of Interstate 78 from late Monday into Tuesday with several inches expected. "As you head well south and east of I-78, the potential for plowable snow quickly decreases," according to the forecast. "Our latest forecast includes snowfall amounts less than 1 inch for the immediate I-95 corridor, 1 to 2 inches for areas just northwest of there." Warming conditions are expected to melt whatever snow falls in southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby. No watches or warnings have yet been issued. The event would…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago (619+ words) Our communities are filled with stories of hardship and need. At this time of year when many are looking toward a bright holiday season of gifts, good food and warmth, many families are struggling to get by. Ripple effects of the 43-day-long federal government shutdown are being felt throughout both the families that rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars and the nonprofits that distribute assistance to those families. "It's a perfect storm in many ways," said Sheldon Good, director of development and strategic direction at Manna on Main Street in Lansdale, Montgomery County. "This isn't theoretical. These are real, impossible choices the people we serve who rely on SNAP are being forced to make every day." At the Ambler-based Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard in Montgomery County, director Cindy Wedholm said they see the impossible choice people are making between…...

6+ hour, 47+ min ago (970+ words) POTTSTOWN " The Christmas season will be kicked off on Saturday, Dec. 6, with a series of holiday events that will continue throughout the month. " It all starts at 9 a.m. Saturday when the first Santa's Polar Bear Express on the Colebrookdale Railroad between Boyertown and Pottstown. Additional runs are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. On board the train, Santa will visit each car, bringing a gift for every child. Children will have an opportunity to give their Christmas letter to him and receive a Colebrookdale Railroad-themed coloring book. Arrive early to receive complimentary hot cocoa and Christmas cookies in the lavishly decorated train yard before you board! " At 12 p.m., Arts in the Park will be held at Smith Family Plaza in front of Borough Hall. The event, featuring vendors and performances, will continue until 3 p.m. Come meet some of Pottstown's art businesses, art organizations, local artists, and art…...

8+ hour, 7+ min ago (770+ words) By Samantha Kelly, Bloomberg News Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like "Uptown Funk." But beyond its playful antics, Spot's ability to climb stairs and open doors signals a potentially controversial role as a policing tool. Five years after its commercial debut, the 75-pound, German Shepherd-sized robot is increasingly being deployed by local law enforcement to handle armed standoffs, hostage rescues and hazardous materials incidents " situations where sending in a human or a real dog could be life-threatening. More than 60 bomb squads and SWAT teams in the US and Canada are now using Spot, according to previously unreported data shared by Boston Dynamics with Bloomberg News. Robots in particular have been finding a home among law enforcement agencies. ICE, or US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, recently spent…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago (192+ words) Taxpayers born between 1951 and 1959 must, under current IRS rules, begin to take Required Minimum Distributions from traditional IRA's at age 73. For individuals born in 1960 the RMD age is 75. Many taxpayers, of course, have already reached the required age and are already taking RMD's . QCD's use the federal tax code to benefit taxpayers in this situation. For those interested in learning more your first step would be to contact your IRA's custodian (where your IRA is held) and indicate you are interested in making a QCD. Some custodians provide step by step information to get started online which then allows you to follow up directly with their representative. Here is how a QCD can help. If you want to make a QCD count toward your minimum annual IRA distribution it must be made by Dec. 31 of the tax year in question…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago (192+ words) Taxpayers born between 1951 and 1959 must, under current IRS rules, begin to take Required Minimum Distributions from traditional IRA's at age 73. For individuals born in 1960 the RMD age is 75. Many taxpayers, of course, have already reached the required age and are already taking RMD's . QCD's use the federal tax code to benefit taxpayers in this situation. For those interested in learning more your first step would be to contact your IRA's custodian (where your IRA is held) and indicate you are interested in making a QCD. Some custodians provide step by step information to get started online which then allows you to follow up directly with their representative. Here is how a QCD can help. If you want to make a QCD count toward your minimum annual IRA distribution it must be made by Dec. 31 of the tax year in question…...