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Harrisburg theater’s ‘Penguin Project’ puts children with special needs on stage
Twenty years ago, a developmental pediatrician noticed how children came out of their shells, gaining confidence and social skills, when they were involved in theater programs. Maybe the same would be true for children with disabilities, he thought. Now a growing national program is proving the pediatrician’s theory to be...
WGAL meteorologist announces departure: ‘This all felt like it was meant to be’
A member of the WGAL news team is leaving the station. In a post on his Facebook page, meteorologist T.J. Springer shared that he would be leaving the Lancaster-based NBC affiliate station for a new position. “LIFE ANNOUNCEMENT: This is something that I wouldn’t think I’d be writing...but my last...
Residents in 5 Centre County Townships Can Select Cart Size for New Trash Hauler
Residents with curbside trash collection in five Centre County townships can now select what size refuse cart they want for when a new hauling contract goes into effect next year. Beginning April 1, 2025 Altoona-based Burgmeier's Hauling will replace Waste Management as the hauler for approximately 16,200 properties in Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton townships. Under the new five-year contract approved by the Centre Region Council of Governments in March, automated collection using hauler-owned carts will replace bag limits for customers, with three cart sizes available: 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon. Residents will receive a postcard in the mail this month with information...
Philadelphia to open first urgent care center for mental health needs
Philly’s first urgent care for mental health needs is set to open at the beginning of next month, and city officials hope the new clinic can help offset the demand for behavioral health care.
Altoona woman killed in crash on US 22 in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman was killed Wednesday in a crash on US 22 in Huntingdon County. Pennsylvania State Police were called to William Penn Highway at the intersection with Main Street on Aug. 14 just before 3 p.m. in Porter Township. According to a report, the accident was between a 2004 […]
West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority plans water service interruption
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Slowdowns after crash reported on Route 422 in Lebanon County
LEBANON, Pa. — A crash causing traffic disruptions was reported in Lebanon County Thursday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 1500 block of Cumberland Street/Route 422 near North 16th Street in Lebanon City around 12:15 p.m. The crash is causing slowdowns in...
WATCH: Police looking for 2 persons of interest in overnight vehicle break-ins
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The South Lebanon Police are searching for two persons of interest after multiple overnight vehicle break-ins. The persons of interest were seen on home security footage entering and searching through neighborhood vehicles, taking cash and other items, police said. Police provided two videos of...
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Philadelphia, Police Say
A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15.Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program.He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.He is approx…
Most dangerous time of day to drive in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — New research has revealed the most dangerous times to drive in Pennsylvania based on a number of deadly crashes. The study by personal injury lawyer Scott Vicknair examined the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to see which times of the day saw the most fatal crashes in each state […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated briefly
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated after a power outage Thursday morning, officials said. Capitol police and other emergency response crews responded to the Capitol Complex after the power outage occurred at 11 a.m., according to Eric Veronikis, communications director with the Department of General Services. The outage, which...
JD Vance speaking in Pennsylvania this morning
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (KDKA) -- Vice presidential nominee and Ohio senator JD Vance will be speaking this morning at an event in Lower Burrell. This will be Vance's first visit to the Pittsburgh area since he was named the vice presidential nominee alongside Donald Trump. Vance's remarks are set to...
Pa.’s first case this year of possibly severe tickborne disease put a child in the hospital
Health officials have revealed that Pennsylvania’s first case this year of a potentially serious tickborne disease has been identified in a child who was hospitalized from it. The Allegheny County Health Department said Tuesday that the child, who is now recovering at home, tested positive for the Powassan virus,...
ARCH2 award invites a new Appalachian era of extraction, pollution and false promises
On the last day of July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) would receive $30 million to fund phase one activities in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This announcement comes less than a year after the DOE revealed their selections for award negotiations for the Regional “Clean” Hydrogen […]
KU Professor Appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
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