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Cumberland County Man Charged with Child Interference and Corruption
Adam Christopher Bockes, a 24-year-old man from Enola, Cumberland County, has been charged with interference with the custody of children and corruption of minors, according to local police reports. This follows an incident where he allegedly had inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old girl. The charges came after police were alerted...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?
A MORNING EDITION team has been around Pittsburgh this week, where we are listening to voters make up their minds. We've been knocking on doors... INSKEEP: ...To hear how people in a swing state have responded to so much news in the presidential campaign, including President Biden's withdrawal. Hey, good...
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Support for Private School Vouchers
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 — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. Since taking office last year, Shapiro has become the most prominent Democratic voice in the state for such a program. Last summer, he backed a controversial Republican voucher proposal to the chagrin of longtime party allies and influential unions...
Dairy financial and risk management conference set in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Center for Dairy Excellence will host its 15th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference “Future-Proofing Our Farms” on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg. The conference will feature presentations on dairy supply, annual dairy performance indicators, succession planning and business continuity and more.
Reading Police arrest two suspects in July City Park homicide
The Reading Police Department Criminal Investigations Division has announced they have arrested two suspects in connection to the Homicide Investigation that occurred on July 10, 2024 in City Park. At approximately 9:30 pm officers responded to the area of City Park, 1100 block Washington St, for the report of a...
No more booths: Turnpike set to expand Open Road Tolling in coming years
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission gave more details this week about its timeline for ditching toll booths in favor of Open Road Tolling (ORT). All toll roads east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension will be converted to ORT, a system that electronically charges motorists at highway speeds, in January 2025. Crews will begin removing toll booths in that section of the state shortly after.
PA Senate hearing on combating antisemitism on college campuses
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Today in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The committee is reviewing its own policies regarding harassment and hate-speech, after large protests broke out at universities across the state. Most notably, investigations into campus conduct have been sparked at Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Pennsylvania.
National Hire a Veteran Day: Applying skills learned in service
ANNVILLE, Pa. — Jarrod Kuzmitsky, a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, has found success in civilian life after transitioning from military service to a career in information technology. “There is a reason I served, I love our country,” said Kuzmitsky. “My dad was a Marine in Vietnam and...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Pennsylvania Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024:. 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway,...
$56 Million for Gun Violence Prevention, After School Programming
When Governor Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget into law on July 11—he gave $56 million towards community gun violence prevention programs and a new after school program. That is a $16 million dollar increase from last year. The Erie Blue Coats, who combat gun violence...
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