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$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...
Penn State’s all-time record against every team in the Big Ten
Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1993 and since then the Nittany Lions have won the conference title outright twice in 1994 and 2016, and shared the crown in with Ohio State in 2005 and 2008. Now, winning the conference is getting even more difficult with the arrival of...
Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term
Reaction across the political spectrum to President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement he was bowing out of his reelection bid was swift, with Democrats praising his decision as selfless and courageous and Republicans largely criticizing him, with some calling for him to resign the presidency altogether. “President Biden is a patriot who has served our country […] The post Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Penn State alumni score first-ever The Basketball Tournament win as Happy Valley Hoopers
John Harrar started Happy Valley Hoopers, the Penn State alumni team in The Basketball Tournament, last year. And Saturday, he ended the Hoopers' first-ever victory in the contest. Harrar took a pass near midcourt and drove to the basket to lay in the game-winning basket of Happy Valley Hoopers' 88-77...
Upcoming! July Brings New Opportunities: Target Announces Upcoming Store Openings
WFCN – On July 21, mass retailer Target Corp. will launch three new locations in California, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, expanding its network of over 2,000 stores. Target plans to open a shop in Lomita, California. This will be the company’s 318th outlet in California and its 127th in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim area. The Lomita store, which will employ about 70 people, is about 33,000 square feet and is located at 2130 Pacific Coast Highway. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
CDC Investigates Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats in PA and other States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, which has so far affected 28 individuals across 12 states. According to the latest reports, all 28 infected individuals have been hospitalized, and there have been two fatalities linked to the outbreak—one in Illinois and another in New Jersey.
Top Penn State football 2026 commit connects with Micah Parsons
Nothing is more special for a recruit than connecting with a famous letterman. But when that player also is from your area that makes the meeting even more special. Those are just some of the emotions going through the mind of 2026 recruiting class member and Penn State football commit Messiah Mickens after connecting with ex-Nittany Lion linebacker Micah Parsons.
Cranberry student among 11 Pennsylvania winners of America’s Field Trip contest
As part of America250 — the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming up in 2026 — 11 students from Pennsylvania, and 150 nationwide, received prizes in the America’s Field Trip contest. Among the winners was ninth-grader Leila Wright from...
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