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Bellefonte cemetery speaks up about backlash over Halloween event
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Union Cemetery was set to have a Halloween event for the community to participate in, but after pushback on social media, they are now making some changes and clarifying their intentions. The original idea for the event was to have luminary bags lined up along the cemetery to raise money […]
Investigation ongoing into missing benefits from Pennsylvania SNAP accounts
(WHTM) — Money is disappearing from Pennsylvania SNAP accounts, and officials are trying to find out why. People have made multiple reports Thursday about losing hundreds, and in some cases, up to a thousand dollars in benefits from their SNAP accounts. When they try contacting their local PA Assistance Office, they are reportedly told that […]
Pop Up Ave Brings the Flea Market Scene to State College
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. On Saturday, Oct. 12, Pop Up Ave will return to downtown State College on South Fraser Street between College and Beaver Avenues. The New York City inspired flea market has over 25 vendors and food. Brad Groznik and his wife Andrea co-founded Pop Up Ave. The Penn State Alumni previously lived in New York and wanted to create a New York style flea market scene for people in State College. “State College didn’t really have anything exactly like that. They have Arts Fest, which is amazing,” Brad Groznik said. “But not this urban makers...
Attorney General’s Office Testifies on Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania
The Office of Attorney General recently presented testimony at a House Republican Policy Committee hearing, highlighting human trafficking issues in Pennsylvania. Chief Deputy Attorney General Heather Castellino and Supervisory Special Agent Gabriel Fabian testified on behalf of Attorney General Michelle Henry’s newly-formed Human Trafficking Section. The section aims to raise awareness and educate the public across the Commonwealth.
Midstate woman stole $1M in federal funds as head of home healthcare business: court docs
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The former president of a home healthcare service business that provides services in the Midstate is accused of stealing federal funding and money from different banks, according to court documents. Ester Mbaya pled guilty to federal charges of healthcare fraud and bank fraud from the scheme where she stole over […]
Move Over Candy Corn, Pennsylvania Has a New Halloween Favorite This Year!
Halloween is such an exciting time of the year! There’s something magical about the spooky decorations, the crisp fall air, and the fun of dressing up in costumes that make it truly special. Whether you're visiting haunted attractions or having a movie night with your favorite horror films, Halloween...
Ousted Pa. Republican swatted after supporting Harris appears in campaign’s new ads in swing states
PHILADELPHIA — Matthew McCaffery, the ousted Montgomery County Republican official who was swatted after speaking out against former President Donald Trump, is now featured in new ads for Vice President Kamala Harris airing across swing states beginning Thursday evening — including Pennsylvania. McCaffery, 43, a veteran who lives...
Ferguson Township Supervisors Repeal Stormwater Fee
Ferguson Township is scrapping a controversial fee enacted more than three years ago to pay for stormwater management requirements. Township supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to repeal the stormwater utility management fee after multiple lengthy discussions and public comment over the past two months. Supervisors Lisa Strickland, Jeremie Thompson and Matt Heller voted in favor of repealing and Omari Patterson and Patty Stephens voted against, saying they would prefer to amend the ordinance. The decision came after township staff and consultants said the complicated ordinance had been burdensome and costly to administer, and as residents continued to voice concerns that the fee...
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