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New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially attract more foot traffic, by increasing the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours up to four hours a day and up to 24 hours a week. The new law also allows businesses to advertise discounted meals with adult drinks. The revised law will take effect 60 days from the time the governor signed it, in mid-September, just in time for football season.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
Aqua PA Secures Nearly $78M in Low-Interest Loans for 133,000+ Feet of Water Mains, New Fire Hydrants
Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through PENNVEST to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure. Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The $77.5 million in funding will support...
Pa. EV owners to start paying $200 in taxes next year | Today in Pa.
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Lancaster Hockey Club brings home silver at 2024 Police-Fire Can-Am Games
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– Local police officers and firefighters from across central Pennsylvania went toe to toe on the ice last week in the 2024 Police-Fire Can-Am Games in Butler, PA. According to the West Lampeter Police Department, local officers from the Lancaster Fighting Amish Hockey Club took on seven teams of firefighters and police from […]
Berks Book Bonanza returns Sept. 20 - 22
MOHNTON, Pa. - The Berks Book Bonanza will once again open its doors to the public for its annual gently-used book sale. This year's sale is scheduled to run Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22 at the County of Berks South Campus, located at 400 E. Wyomissing Avenue in Mohnton.
Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
Researchers test water pipes for lead in Wrightsville, York County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers from Drexel University tested water pipes in Wrightsville, York County. This is part of a research project to find faster, less intrusive ways of determining whether a pipe is made of lead rather than digging it up. News 8 was with the crew as they...
ARL appoints Stacey Cole as Chief Development Officer
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the appointment of Stacey Cole as Chief Development Officer. Cole will spearhead the fundraising initiatives to support the life-saving work at the shelter. Cole comes to the ARL from the Reading Hospital Foundation where she served as the Director of Stewardship...
'A sense of urgency': Northeastern rallies vs. Hummelstown to set up meeting vs. Chambersburg
HERSHEY – Northeastern returned to the Region 4 Legion baseball tournament with unfinished business on its mind. Last summer, Paxton won the regional championship by defeating Northeastern in the championship game. Sunday night, Northeastern did not quite finish that business, but the York County champion did take an important...
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
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