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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket
He’s only been Pennsylvania’s governor for a year and a half and just got his second state budget wrapped, but Josh Shapiro already had a national profile for some of the cases he prosecuted during his tenure as the state’s attorney general. Shapiro is one of the people considered most likely to join the Democrats’ […] The post Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Johnstown family continues legacy with annual Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive
Shawn Rager was a Johnstown Police Officer for 24 years, who died in 2016. Each year since, his family has hosted the Officer Shawn Rager Memorial Food Drive in his honor, donating the items to the local non-profit, Branches of Mercy in Johnstown. “His goal was to help people and...
Community fundraises for Wiconisco man who lost medical equipment, home in fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Upper Dauphin area community came together for a fundraiser on Saturday, benefitting a paraplegic father who lost everything in a house fire, including his dog and thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment. Residents in the nearby town of Tower City held a pig...
13 Year Career of Livestock Showing Comes to an End at the 2024 York State Fair
Dwarfed by the animal towering over her as she clutched a halter in her small hand, 5-year-old Jenna Myers fearlessly set foot in the show ring at the York State Fair. Even though that was more than a dozen years ago, she still remembers that beginning. It was the cattle...
Go Joe kicks off Monday morning from Lockport Boat Launch
LOCK HAVEN – Regional weather royalty Joe Snedeker of WNEP-16/Newswatch 16 was in town Sunday evening taking in the sights and sounds of a good ol’ Lock Haven summer evening on the river. Hailed as “Go Joe 27,” the regional meteorologist will kick off his “Inflate and Donate”...
Penn State Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 41 Kobe King
Only 41 days remain until the beginning of Penn State's 2024 season against the West Virginia Mountaineers on August 31 in Morgantown. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING. The Detroit, Michigan native...
More funding for home repair program left out of state budget despite high demand
HARRISBURG — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help from the Whole-Home Repairs program were waitlisted because of a...
$8 Billion in College Savings: Pennsylvania Introduces 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to PA 529 Program
Pennsylvania’s new law provides a 25% tax credit on employer contributions to employee PA 529 College Savings accounts, aiming to boost educational savings and support families with college expenses. Pennsylvania’s New Law Offers 25% Tax Credit for Employer Contributions to College Savings Accounts According to the report of WTAJ, Pennsylvania has a new law that […]
A true fish story: Marysville angler wins national title
Joshua Kauffman, a recent graduate of Susquenita High School, has brought national recognition to Perry County by winning the prestigious 2024 Abu Garcia High School Fishing National Championship, which was held June 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. The Marysville native, along with his fishing partner Trent Carey of York Springs, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive tournament, besting 249 other teams to secure the significant victory.
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Local Historia Launches New Docuseries
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — Local Historia, a business run by Matt Maris and Dustin Elder to connect residents with local history through content, walking tours and experiences, launched its first episode of “Journeys with Local Historia” on July 1 at a viewing party at Big Springs in Bellefonte. The documentary series, presented by WPSU, aims to share the rich history of the region. “I started Local Historia in 2019,” Maris said. “As a high school social studies teacher, I began giving community walking tours in the summer and just fell in love with the process of...
CVIM Introduces Campaign to Support Behavioral Health Program
Centre Volunteers in Medicine has launched a fundraising campaign to support and expand its Behavioral Health Program at a time when the need for mental health services is more pronounced than ever. CVIM is Centre County's only permanent free clinic providing medical care, dental care, case management and medication assistance to those in need. Recognizing the growing demand for mental health services, the organization has developed a comprehensive Behavioral Health Program incorporated into primary care that offers counseling, psychiatric services and support groups for individuals facing mental health challenges. “Our community’s mental health needs are significant and continue to grow. With this...
United Way programs help children in poverty
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. According to a report from the United Way of Pennsylvania, as of 2022, of the 5.3 million households in the state, 12% lived in poverty. Another 28% were considered ALICE, which means Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. While these households technically...
'A Christmas Smile in July' to offer food, giveaway to those in need this weekend
"A Christmas Smile in July" returns again this weekend for the fourth year in a row to help individuals who are in need. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Elks Lodge, 223 N. George St. in York. Jeff Crouse,...
State lawmaker calls on ‘Iraqi Freedom’ service to analyze Trump assassination attempt: ‘Complacency kills’
The Pennsylvania state senator who represents the community where attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks lived said Saturday when looking back at the tragic rally, he called upon his three combat tours in the Middle East. State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, served as a U.S. Marine infantryman in Nasiriyah, Iraq’s...
Construction blasting to take place in Bellefonte, delays expected
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Borough of Bellefonte is warning residents and drivers that construction blasting for a project is set to begin on July 22. Blasting will be taking place at the site of the new Bellefonte Area School District elementary building starting on Monday. Wampum Hardware Company will be blasting several times […]
Veteran leadership propelling the Nittany Lions through offseason workouts
“This is the best Ace Baldwin I’ve ever seen.” Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades was one of many to have high praise for the fifth-year senior on media day. The Nittany Lions returned 58.9% of their scoring production from last season, the second most in...
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