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Income cap for reduced vehicle registration fees for retirees raised
HARRISBURG, JULY 16 – Retirees can now renew their vehicle registrations for only $11. A proposal championed by State Rep. Bob Merski (D-Erie) to raise the annual income threshold for retirees to qualify for a reduced vehicle registration fee was signed by Gov. Shapiro. The legislation, which increases the...
Pennsylvania parents need more options to educate their children | PennLive letters
As the founder of Harrisburg Families United, I see firsthand the profound impact school choice can have on our children and families. The ongoing debate over school vouchers in Pennsylvania underscores a critical issue: the current system fails to meet the diverse needs of our students. In the article, “Division...
Carroll Township calls up the financial reserves for deficit coverage
The July 9 Carroll Twp. supervisors’ meeting spotlighted financial concerns, including being over budget due to unforeseen expenses such as an ambulance purchase and higher fuel and snow removal costs. Despite the overages, supervisors said the township can cover the deficit with healthy reserves. John Sledzinski provided an update...
PennDOT holding public hiring event for mechanics and CDL operators
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it will host a hiring event for CDL operators and diesel mechanics. According to PennDOT, the hiring event for job seekers will held at the offices of PennDOT Engineering District 8, at 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on […]
Pennsylvania to receive $500M for I-83 bridge repair
On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) would receive $500 million to fund replacing the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg. The grant, part of the Large Bridge Project program through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bridge Investment Program, will replace the bridge that connects Harrisburg to the west shore […] The post Pennsylvania to receive $500M for I-83 bridge repair appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mixed reactions in Midstate to Biden campaign’s end
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Midstate residents expressed relief, excitement, nervousness, and respect following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is ending his bid for re-election. Some told abc27 News they were not surprised. One said he is relieved Biden dropped out of the race as he did not...
Broad Street Market tent officially renamed “Tenty McTentFace”
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After weeks of waiting, the Broad Street Market has officially unveiled the new name of the newly built structure after several weeks of voting. abc27 news reported last week when the Broad Street Market shared that the community voting window to select a new name for the temporary structure had been extended.
Central Pennsylvania organizations impacted by Microsoft outage
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Organizations across the world are scrambling to recover from a Microsoft outage that rendered many systems inoperable Friday morning. The outage has been traced back to a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike, which provides anti-cyberattack services to Microsoft and other large companies. Central Pennsylvania was hit just...
Dauphin County Democratic chairwoman says she won’t resign
The chairwoman of the Dauphin County Democratic Committee said she has no plans to resign, despite a letter signed by five elected Democrats calling for her to do so. In a statement issued late Thursday night, Harris said she never received the letter but learned of it through inquiries from news organizations.
Jughandle on Route 322 in Dauphin County to open Thursday, July 25
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT announced that the new jughandle on eastbound Route 322 at Winter Road in Swatara Township is expected to open to traffic next week. The jughandle, which is located just over a mile west of the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road intersection, is being constructed as part of the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road Improvement Project.
Swatara Township supervisors honor longtime member of zoning board
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Harrisburg searches for architect, engineer to head Broad Street Market rebuild
Harrisburg is on the hunt for contractors to lead the design of the Broad Street Market rebuild. The city announced on Friday that it is seeking expressions of interest for architectural and engineering services for the market’s brick building, which was devastated by fire a year ago. According to...
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Friday night brings a special 3rd in the Burg event at the Broad Street Market, with kids activities, music and food. Some of TheBurg staff will be there to say “hello” and hand you a copy of our July magazine, if you haven’t gotten one yet. Before you head out, catch up on our news reporting from this week, below.
Mural dedicated during festival at Dauphin County library
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There was hardly any quiet at a Dauphin County library Saturday and for good reason. “Today is the third annual Children’s Lit Festival here at formerly Kline library, now, the George and Hettie Love Memorial library,” said Ryan McCrory, the Executive Director of the Dauphin County Library System.
In split vote, Upper Adams enters contract with Independence Law Center
The Upper Adams School Board on Tuesday voted 6-3 to sign a contract with a controversial law firm after members of the community once again pleaded with the board to reject it. Parents, educators, alumni, students and former board members over the past few months attended board meetings and spoke...
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