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Two transported in I-99 crash, lane now reopen
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A multi-vehicle crash on I-99 has sent two to the hospital and brought traffic to a halt for several hours. The crash, which occurred around 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, happened on I-99 Northbound at Mile Marker 31.4 near the Plank Road Exit. Officers on scene said that the […]
Truck stuck in sinkhole after storms in Juniata County
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. — Heavy storms across central Pennsylvania last night had many residents waking up to extensive damage this morning. A large sinkhole opened up on Route 333 in Juniata County, trapping a truck at the bottom. It is unclear exactly when the sinkhole opened or when the truck got stuck, but heavy rain fell for hours last evening and overnight.
Here’s when central Pa.’s first L.L. Bean store will open
Note: This post was updated at 6:23 p.m. Aug. 29 to include additional information from L.L. Bean. The wait is nearly over. L.L. Bean plans to open its new store in the Mechanicsburg area in just a few weeks. The iconic outdoor retailer told PennLive Thursday that it will welcome...
Huntingdon residents warned to stay indoors during mosquito spray
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Huntingdon residents are warned to stay indoors Thursday night as the area will be sprayed for mosquitoes. The spray will happen Thursday, Aug. 29, starting around 7:45 p.m. and will last until 10 p.m., officials project. Areas being sprayed will include (not limited to): Penn Street, Moore Street, 5th Street, Warm […]
Poll shows Trump, Justice and Morrisey have strong lead in WV for November election
Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey have strong leads with West Virginia voters ahead of the November election, according to a new poll released Friday. The WVMetronews Poll, shows Justice, a Republican, is in a wide lead — 62% to 28% — over his Democratic opponent, former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, in the […]
Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
DC to cancel nearly $42 million in medical debt for low-income residents
WASHINGTON — Thousands of low-income D.C. residents will start receiving letters on Friday informing them that their medical debt has been wiped out. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office says nearly $42 million in debt from local hospitals will be canceled through an initiative funded by an anticipated year-end surplus from the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The debt relief is expected to benefit over 62,500 Washingtonians, according to the Bowser administration.
Fairfax City Restaurant Week Serves Up Prix Fixe Meals and $10 Deals
You’ll have the chance to try different meals for $25 or $40 from Labor Day through September 8. Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns on Labor Day with 27 restaurants offering deals on their authentic dishes. Whether you are looking to go to your favorite eatery or venture out of...
Fire Damages St. Antnony’s Shrine Rectory
One person was taken to a burn center with serious injuries. Fire at St. Anthony’s Shrine Rectory, Aug. 30, 2024 (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Emmitsburg, Md (KM) The cause of a fire at Saint Anthony’s Shrine rectory in Emmitsburg remains under investigation. At around...
Pennsylvania Turnpike Fights Back Against Sneaky Toll Evasion with Public’s Help
As a growing number of sneaky motorists are finding ways to conceal their license plates from toll cameras, so PA Turnpike is turning to other drivers to catch them. As a growing number of sneaky motorists are finding ways to conceal their license plates from toll cameras, so Pennsylvania Turnpike is turning to other drivers to catch them, writes Scott Calvert for The Wall Street Journal.
Aldi opens three stores on the East Coast
Aldi opened three new stores on Thursday—two in Pennsylvania and one in New York. The Pennsylvania stores are located in Waynseboro at 1517 East Main St. and Harmony at 236 Perry Highway. The New York store is located in the Bronx borough of New York City at 4720 Third...
State Police Honors Personnel for Heroism, Exceptional Work to Keep Pennsylvania Safe
MANHEIM, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) hosted its annual department awards ceremony at LCBC Manheim on Thursday, August 29, to recognize the heroism and exceptional work of dedicated personnel who helped to keep Pennsylvania communities safe last year. Among the honorees was Lieutenant James Wagner, of Troop...
Chambersburg Welcomes New Park: Cumberland Community Park
In a generous act of community spirit, the Gaugler Family has donated a plot of land on Cumberland Avenue, nestled between Highland and Byers Avenues, for the creation of a new public park. The newly named Cumberland Community Park is set to enhance the local environment and provide a recreational space for residents of Chambersburg.
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