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Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget
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. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget that increases public education spending, funnels new dollars into economic development, provides a one-time boost for transit systems, and creates a new college scholarship program. Education defined...
State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents
Tuition for in-state students at Pennsylvania’s 10 state universities will remain unchanged for the coming academic year following a vote Wednesday by the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. The vote to keep tuition frozen for the seventh consecutive year follows the passage of the state budget last week with a 6% […] The post State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Senator Ward announces Frankstown Twp. Sewer Project
HARRISBURG (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announces a $5.8 million fund toward a sewer main project in Frankstown Twp. The project will replace nearly 25,000 feet of sewer systems with new pipes and manhole covers. The state will provide the funds through a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority […]
Changes for hunting with mentored youth, why trees are falling into streams across Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s board of commissioners made a good decision on Friday when it changed the rules for its mentored youth program. The board approved having mentors to be able to hunt with more than just one youth. The change will be helpful to those who have multiple...
Severe thunderstorms spread across Pennsylvania Wednesday
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A potentially strong to severe thunderstorms can be expected to spread across our region Wednesday afternoon and evening. Any storm may produce downpours, small hail, and damaging winds. The greatest area for severe weather will be in eastern PA. Conditions will improve by the end of the week. It will be […]
Man charged for attempted illegal resale of riding mower
New Columbia, Pa. — A New Columbia man was charged for fraudulently getting a riding mower from a store in south central Pa. and trying to resell it in Union County. Trp. Bradley Derk of state police at Milton says they received a call on June 26 from a woman who found a green John Deere S140 lawn mower in her shed on Newky Road that she did not purchase. ...
Trip the Light on the Floating Stage (with guest appearance)!
Making their Summer Concert Series return, Lock Haven-based party band Trip the Light will be performing this Saturday, July 21, from 6:30-9:00 on the Floating Stage!. The horn-based party band specializes in funk music, as well as a mix of songs from the 70’s to today. Founded in 2016, the band has been performing regularly and making a name for themselves in the area. The group is comprised of Keith Bashnik (drums), Doug LeBlanc (trumpet), Len Cagle (saxophone), Dee Waddell (saxophone), Chris Bartley (bass), Tyler Crossley (guitar), Kato Clark (vocals), and Diane Freynik on lead vocals.
Flashback Returns to Triangle Park!
Flashback, a versatile local band that plays a wide variety of rock music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s plus the blues, is back for the 2024 Summer Concert Series this Friday, July 19, 2024, at Triangle Park. Flashback covers a range of artists, from the Beatles to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to various 60’s garage bands to B.B. King and other blues artists.
‘Business as usual’ at Woodward Township meeting
WOODWARD TOWNSHIP – The Woodward Township Supervisors meeting started about 15 minutes late to make way for a pre-meeting Executive Session pertaining to legal matters with zoning and ordinance items. It was mostly business as usual at Tuesday night’s meeting. Supervisors received correspondence from Roads to Peace to...
Men’s Soccer Introduces 11 Newcomers in 2024
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell head men's soccer coach Dave Brandt has announced the addition of 11 newcomers – seven first-year players and four transfers – to the 2024 squad. The additions cover every position on the field from goalkeeper up to center forward, as the Bison look to make a rapid ascent in the Patriot League standings this fall.
Montoursville quietly marks 28th anniversary of TWA Flight 800 tragedy
MONTOURSVILLE — Around noon every July 17 Charles F. Grimm visits the Montoursville Memorial Gardens. There he sits on a bench for a while and then goes to what is known as the “angel” monument where he touches the etched name of his daughter Julia. It is...
A Small Pennsylvania Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State.
Pennsylvania is known for its diverse array of communities, from bustling cities to quaint small towns. However, a recent report has shed light on the alarming decline of one particular town, which has now been ranked as the second-worst place to live in the entire state. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the factors that have led to this startling transformation and explore the implications for the town’s residents and the broader region.
Video shows Sen. John Fetterman in aftermath of I-70 crash in Maryland
Video from U.S. Sen. John Fetterman's crash in Maryland last month has been obtained by Pittsburgh's Action News 4. At our request, Maryland State Police provided the bodycam video that shows the Pennsylvania senator and his wife, Gisele, in the aftermath of the crash on Interstate 70 in Hancock. Watch...
Three Penn State Health hospitals named among nation’s best by U.S. News
HERSHEY, Pa. — U.S. News & World Report has named three Penn State Health hospitals among the best in the nation. The magazine recognized Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center in its 2024-25 "Best Hospitals" rankings and ratings.
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