Sunday, November 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1765, Britain’s Stamp Act took effect, a day after Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Gazette printed its last issue before the tax between heavy black mourning borders in protest.

Five new members are headed into the Berks County Military Hall of Fame, just ahead of Veterans Day. Find out more in Et Cetera. Is there a veteran in your family you’re especially proud of? Hit reply and tell us about them.

In case you missed it on Flyover Focus, we counted down the 10 most common scams putting Americans in danger right now, deceptions that cost victims $20 billion last year alone. These schemes are convincing enough to fool people who were sure they’d never fall for one, and odds are you’ve already encountered at least one of them. Plus, one scam on the list threatens to drain an entire retirement account. How many of them would you spot before it’s too late? Tune in here!

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Road Collapse Halts Jim Thorpe Trains

Part of Route 209 near Jim Thorpe collapsed onto the railroad tracks below yesterday, closing the road and canceling passenger train rides.

The highway is closed between the Liberties and Route 93 in Nesquehoning because of a hole in the road and a rock slide, with PennDOT and fire police on scene.

Freight traffic on the line has also been halted, Carbon County officials said, and there’s no word yet on how long the road or tracks will stay closed.

The timing stings for Jim Thorpe, where the train rides are the biggest draw of the town’s busy fall foliage season.

Penn State, Pitt Snap Losing Skids

Penn State snapped a four-game losing streak and earned its first Big Ten win under first-year coach Matt Campbell, beating Purdue 31-17 yesterday at Beaver Stadium.

Cam Wallace ran for 135 yards and a touchdown, and Carson Hansen added 96 yards and a score, as the Nittany Lions piled up 269 rushing yards and won their 12th straight over the Boilermakers.

After the game, offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh rang the victory bell and roared at fans in the student section, letting out four games’ worth of frustration.

Pitt ended its own three-game skid last night, beating Georgia Tech 34-11 at Acrisure Stadium to improve to 6-3 and become bowl-eligible.

Neshaminy Mall Closes after 58 Years

Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall closed for good yesterday after 58 years, and the property is expected to become an open-air “town center.”

The Bucks County mall opened in 1968, sold two years ago for $27.5 million, and most of it could be demolished as soon as December.

Boscov’s, Barnes & Noble, and the AMC theater will stay open on the roughly 108-acre site off Route 1.

Bensalem is also rescuing the mall’s seven mechanical history dioramas, including one of Washington crossing the Delaware, to restore them and find them new homes.

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➤ Statewide: Pennsylvania’s measles count passed 1,400, with 1,426 confirmed cases across 44 counties this year, the most of any state, according to the Department of Health. (See Details)

➤ Pittsburgh: Two firefighters were taken to the hospital after battling a fire at a Virginia Avenue home in Mount Washington yesterday morning. All of the residents got out safely. (Read More)

➤ Lancaster County: A brush fire that broke out Friday night above the Enola Low Grade Trail in Manor Township closed the trail yesterday, and it could stay closed today. (Read More)

➤ Middletown: A driver led state troopers on a high-speed chase through a residential area Thursday night while children were out trick-or-treating, according to an affidavit. (Read More)

➤ Indiana County: A Johnstown man was sentenced to life for his role in the kidnapping and murder of a 19-year-old Indiana County man, prosecutors said. (Read More)

➤ Allentown: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has opened U.S. distribution operations in the Allentown area, a project expected to create 45 jobs. (See Details)

➤ Pennsylvania’s NFL teams will face divisional opponents today, with the Steelers hosting the Browns and first place in the AFC North on the line. Later, the Eagles will visit the Commanders on Sunday Night Football. (See Schedule)

➤ Pope Leo XIV met with Villanova and Notre Dame’s basketball teams along with roughly 7,000 fans at the Vatican on Saturday ahead of their “Eternal City Tip-Off” season-opening doubleheader, joking that “the pope doesn’t take sides.” (See Clip)

➤ The No. 13 Nittany Lions volleyball team knocked off No. 11 Purdue 3-1 at Rec Hall yesterday, using late runs to close out the third and fourth sets in a match that had 35 ties and 15 lead changes. (See Recap)

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➤ “Snowtober”, the October 2011 snowstorm that hit Pennsylvania, was remembered by Lehigh Valley residents, who also shared the Halloween costumes they wore that year. (Read More)

➤ King Frost Parade in Hamburg marked its 62nd year, carrying on one of Berks County’s longest-running fall traditions. (See Details)

➤ The Military Hall of Fame in Berks County is inducting five new members after a vote by county commissioners, just ahead of Veterans Day. (Read More)

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