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Rep. Matzie joins Pa. lawmakers relaunching Nuclear Energy Caucus to buoy industry
A Harrisburg lawmaker from Beaver County is at the helm of renewed efforts to fortify the nuclear energy industry – Pennsylvania’s second-largest source of electricity after natural gas. State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-16, Harmony Township, has joined state Rep. Tom Mehaffie, R-106, Dauphin County, and state Sens. John...
Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
More school districts nationwide are banning cell phones – even some states are passing rules restricting smartphone use in classes. This summer, Pennsylvania passed a bill to pilot cell phone bans in schools and New Jersey and Delaware are also experimenting with more restrictive rules. But do cell-free classrooms improve learning, attention and mental health? Are there downsides to confiscating student devices?
24th annual ride kicks off to commemorate the lives lost on Sept. 11
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Every year since the Sept. 11 attacks, hundreds of motorcycle riders take to the road to honor the thousands of lives lost. "This is our 24th ride, celebrating the 23rd anniversary of the Twin Towers being knocked down," said America's 9/11 Ride Executive Board Member Roger Flick.
Popular retailer is opening 3 stores in Pa. under new owner after closing all of its locations
Rue21 stores are back in Pennsylvania. It wasn’t that long ago that the specialty fashion retailer of apparel and accessories, filed for bankruptcy and closed all of its 540 stores including 21 locations in Pennsylvania. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Starting next year, Pennsylvania will return some unclaimed money directly to the people it belongs to instead of requiring them to first file a claim with the state Treasury. A bill to allow the change passed the...
Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
Emergency services responded to reports of a crash in York County
YORK, Pa. — Emergency services responded to reports of a crash in York County around 5:15 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The report was made at the intersection of South Richland Avenue and West King Street in York City. Drivers may expect some traffic delays...
Westminster Winner Making Travel Plans with Girlfriend after $50,000 Win
Brian Murray of Westminster plans to take his girlfriend to Puerto Rico, thanks to a $50,000 win on a Gold Rush 7s Tripler scratch-off. Flush with excitement about winning $50,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off, Westminster’s Brian Murray pulled on a T-shirt featuring thrash metal icons Slayer on Aug. 14 and made his way to Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.
Illinois Little League World Series coach grew up, starred in Cumberland County sports
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — It’s like a homecoming for one of the coaches on the Illinois team in the Little League World Series. Damon Phelan was born in Harrisburg and grew up in Mechanicsburg where he played Little League in the late 1970s. He was a football star at Cumberland Valley High School and played in the 1985 Big 33 game.
🛑Changes coming to north Hanover intersection
Good morning, Hanover! Enjoy your weekend! I'm looking forward to a concert at Merriweather tomorrow! Your Friday Hanover weather forecast: A high of 89, low of 69. Partly sunny. 🌤️ Your Saturday Hanover weather forecast: A high of 84, low of 69. Cloudy with possible storms. 🌧️ ...
Pennsylvania State Police put out missing child alert for Myerstown boy
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IT company opens Harrisburg office
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