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Harris edges Trump in Pennsylvania poll, backed by majority of women
Vice President Harris edged out former President Trump by 3 points in a new poll in Pennsylvania, where the Democratic nominee was boosted by strong support from women. Harris led Trump 48 percent to 45 percent, followed by independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with 4 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters in Pennsylvania, which was released Wednesday. No other candidate received more than 1 percent support.
Gov. Shapiro to campaign in Pa. with Biden, president says
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he and Gov. Josh Shapiro will travel around Pennsylvania this fall on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Biden, who was born in Scranton, told CBS’ “Sunday Morning” in an interview that the two men would campaign for Harris in the nation’s most populous battleground state. Pennsylvania is all but a must-win state for the Democratic ticket this fall as most paths to the 270 electoral votes needed for victory involve winning the Keystone State.
The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
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?
Contractor behind dirt mountain looming over Steelton cited for environmental violations
An increasingly massive pile of dirt in Steelton – the cause of much consternation among residents – has racked up a series of environmental violations, according to inspection reports reviewed by PennLive. The site, consisting of several acres located partially in the borough and partially in Swatara Township,...
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...
Mechanicsburg native, winemaker says N.J. producer is ‘poised to make a splash’
Winemaker Conor Quilty came in on the ground floor of a planned new winery in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, in 2021. In the process, the Mechanicsburg native and Cumberland Valley High School grad said that he and owners Frank and Elena Schwab have accomplished plenty, from switching winery names (from Soleiada to Meadowbrook) to getting their licensing approved to finding some retail partners and planting 15 acres of vines on the property in northern Hunterdon County. Oh, and also making and bottling what’s now a portfolio of a handful of wines, including a Pétillant Naturel.
5-Year-Old Girl Missing In Chambersburg, Police Say
The girl pictured "walked away from the area of 76 W Liberty St at approximately 11:51 a.m.," the police stated in the release. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, but her name and other descriptive factors were not released. Anyone who sees the child or...
Central Pa. brewery opens kitchen with crab dip, cheesesteaks and more
Customers at a Perry County craft brewery can order cheesesteaks, burgers and crab dip with their draft beer. Lindgren Craft Brewery at 5 N. Market St. in Duncannon recently expanded the menu to complement its 24 craft beers on tap. “The plan was always to have the food. Nothing goes...
Harrisburg-area father of murdered woman, raising his grandkids, fighting IRS for $12k refund from 2021
SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — This isn’t the most traumatic thing that has happened to Gary Macon. The most traumatic thing was losing his daughter, Kyra Haley, 24 — shot and killed, police said, by her husband Dallas Haley, who is serving up to 40 years in prison for the homicide — which left Macon and his wife Tracy Macon raising Haley’s children, who are Gary Macon’s grandchildren.
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...
Fiery crash traps at least one in Lancaster County; road closed
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– A vehicle caught fire after crashing Thursday morning in Drumore Township, trapping at least one inside. According to Robert Fulton Fire Company, Firefighters responded to the scene of a vehicle crash with an entrapment on the 1300 block of Slate Hill Road in Drumore Township at 5:50 a.m. Thursday.
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