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Finding a Place to Call Home
The lack of affordable and safe housing in York is impacting thousands of residents in our County. The 2023 State of the Nation’s Housing Report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reinforces what local agencies already know: America is experiencing record disparities in income and significant housing shortages.
Haitian immigrants in York find translations, healthcare, social services – and now a restaurant
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — This isn’t York’s first wave of Haitian immigrants, but — as one measure of how much the community has grown — it is the first wave arriving to find a Haitian restaurant: Ramapou, on West Market Street, which opened in early June. Ramapou’s owner, Joubert Fils-Aime, moved first to Miami, then […]
Fourth of July BLAST in Jacobus brings community together
JACOBUS, Pa. — There are lots of Fourth of July festivities across central Pennsylvania today. However, the Fourth of July BLAST in York County not only brought the fun but is hoping to bring the community together. “We serve, that’s our motto. So, we want to let [the community]...
York County police seeking identity of 'suspicious' sombrero wearer
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — York County police are seeking information on a "suspicious" sombrero wearer. According to the West Manchester Township Police Department, the individual was caught on camera in the early morning hours of June 30 along the 5000 block of Goldens Path. Anyone with information on the...
See all homes sold in York County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in York County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 135 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,110-square-foot home on Church Street in Glen Rock Borough that sold for $260,000.
New Spring Grove Area School District superintendent charged with DUI
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The new superintendent for a school district in York County was charged with DUI after an early Friday morning traffic investigation, according to State Police. Joseph Bradley, 51, of Johnstown, was found to be DUI when Troopers “conducted a mere encounter” just after 2:30 a.m. on the 100 block of […]
Central Pennsylvania Gears Up for Independence Day Celebrations
Central Pennsylvania is set to host a series of vibrant Independence Day celebrations across various townships and counties, with an array of firework shows, parades, and events lined up to mark the 4th of July. In Adams County, the Carroll Valley Borough near Carroll Commons will come alive on Thursday,...
Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year's budget, but talks aren’t going well
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, Pa. — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the...
Will Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro run for president if Joe Biden drops out?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With all the talk about whether President Joe Biden will drop out of the race for president, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's name has been frequently mentioned as a possible candidate.When political pundits speculate about who might succeed Biden as a Democratic nominee for president, some names are obvious: Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.Other names are less obvious, like Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Shapiro."Governor Shapiro has built quite the reputation nationally in a very short period of time," Democratic political strategist...
Changes to Pennsylvania liquor laws, including expanded happy hour, await governor's signature
PITTSBURGH — More and longer happy hours and discounts that bar and restaurant owners would be able to offer are part of changes in Pennsylvania's liquor laws, which have been approved by state lawmakers. Len Semplice, owner of Redbeard's Bar & Grill in Mount Washington and Downtown Pittsburgh, believes...
‘Harmful algae’ closes swimming area at Gifford Pinchot State Park
Harmful algae conditions closed swimming at Quaker Race beach in Gifford Pinchot State Park on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced. The closure will be in effect until the water is deemed acceptable by test results, according to the DCNR. Other activities on or near...
Bill to allow driving without doors in Pennsylvania advances
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Currently, Jeep and Bronco drivers must have doors on their vehicles unless they are going off-road in Pennsylvania, but that could soon change. SB 298, introduced by Senator Devlin Robinson (R – Allegheny), would change the safety guidelines and would make it legal for vehicles to be driven without doors. In […]
PPL asks regulator approval to raise maximum distribution improvement charge
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — PPL Electric Utilities customers could see their bills increase beginning Jan. 1 if regulators approve the Allentown-based company’s request to raise their maximum distribution system improvement charge. The company currently has a cap on the distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) of 5% of billed...
Delaware County in Top 100 Best Counties to Live in Nation, 4th in PA
Delaware County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report by Niche. To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the country based on relevant metrics, such as public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.
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