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Pink, gray and black mold-like substance found: Cumberland County restaurant inspections
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of July 8-14, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. If you purchase...
2024 Penn State Football Game Themes Announced
UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State Athletics has announced game day themes for the 2024 football season presented by PSECU. The nationally-recognized Penn State White Out is scheduled for Nov. 9 against Washington, while the Penn State Stripe Out will take place on Oct. 5 against UCLA and the Helmet Stripe happening on Nov. 2 against Ohio State.
Solar farms with stormwater controls mitigate runoff, erosion, study finds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on natural hydrologic processes also have grown. However, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that excess runoff or increased erosion can be easily mitigated — if these “solar farms” are properly built.
Five new members appointed to Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni board
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa – The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has announced the appointment of five new members to the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) board of directors, effective July 1. The five new members are:. Jenna Bishop, environmental systems engineering, class of 2017. Courtney Jackson,...
Penn State Health’s award-winning banner connects kids through art
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Health won first place in the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2024 Banner Competition — Youth Division with its collaborative project “From Our Kids to Your Kids.” The winning banner was displayed over Allen Street throughout this year’s festival.
Microbiome Kickstart Workshop will assist newcomers to the field
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State has opened registration for its fifth annual Microbiome Kickstart Workshop. This free, comprehensive, workshop is a cornerstone training event for emerging researchers to launch their microbiome studies and network at Penn State. It is set to take place on Aug. 9 and 12-15 in the Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical Sciences Building on the University Park campus.
Three families lose their homes after storms rock mobile home community in Cumberland Co.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — At least three families living in the Conodoguinet Mobile Estates neighborhood in Newville lost their homes after Tuesday's storms rolled through. CBS 21 was there Wednesday as families started moving their belongings out of their homes. "It was so wicked," said Shannon Ickes. "Water...
PIAA board favors 6 classes for girls volleyball, rejects plan to expand track to 3
Jul. 17—STATE COLLEGE — The PIAA wants to increase girls volleyball to six classifications, but a request to expand track and field to three was rejected by the board. Girls volleyball has four classifications currently, but the board voted Wednesday to tentatively add two more. The proposal must pass two more votes, but the PIAA staff was optimistic the sport could expand for the 2026-27 ...
Lower Moreland police arrest woman for assaulting/harassing ex-coworker
The Lower Moreland Police Department announced the arrest of Gwendolyn Diaz-Caceres, 45, for assaulting and harassing an ex-coworker. Officers responded to the 1400 block of County Line Road in Huntingdon Valley on Friday, June 21, at approximately 8:15am for a report of an assault. The department said officers met with...
Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs drafted by the D.C. Defenders
On Wednesday, the United Football League held its 2024 College Draft. Former Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs was drafted by the D.C. Defenders in the eighth round (60th pick). Curtis Jacobs is six foot one and weighs 235 pounds. The 22-year-old from Glen Burnie, Maryland, signed with the Kansas City...
Penn State men's hockey set to host St. Lawrence
The nonconference schedule for the Nittany Lions is slowly being released. Penn State will host St. Lawrence for a two-game series at Pegula Ice Arena during Oct. 25-26 according to the St. Lawrence official schedule posted on Wednesday. Last year, the blue and white hit the road to play the...
Gettysburg dentistry employee stole $35k to support gambling addiction; police
Editor’s Note: The story has been updated to reflect the details of the criminal complaint GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Gettysburg dentistry employee is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the business to support her gambling addiction, police said in court documents. Rebecca Chapman, 57, of Gettysburg, has been charged with felony […]
Penn State baseball lands transfer commitment from UCF utility player Jack Porter
The transfer portal commitments keep coming in for Mike Gambino. Penn State landed a pledge from former UCF utility player Jack Porter he announced on Instagram on Monday. During his freshman year for the Knights, he didn't see any playing time. In his most recent stint on the diamond during...
Local official’s corruption case repeatedly delayed as the city he left behind grapples with $1M deficit, secret bank accounts
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. State College, Pa. — A federal judge has repeatedly granted delays in the case of a former public official accused of corruption as the Pennsylvania city he once ran and allegedly fleeced grapples with the fallout and a nearly $1 million budget deficit. ...
Lancaster County residents react to storm damage that left hundreds without power
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Generators and chainsaws hummed throughout Christiana Borough, Lancaster County on Wednesday, as people worked to clean up from severe storms last night. “I know my stuff in the refrigerator is probably spoiled by now," said Chris Roda. Utility crews worked throughout the day to restore...
He pitched for State High and the Lemont Ducks. Then he reached the MLB — after unique journey
The State High grad always wanted to play for Penn State, but a failed drug test prevented that. Now, at 30 years old, he’s living an unlikely dream on the San Francisco Giants’ 40-man roster.
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.57 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last...
PASSHE freezes tuition for the seventh consecutive year
(WHTM) — The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) unanimously voted to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the upcoming academic year. The 2024-25 school year marks the seventh consecutive year the tuition rate will stay the same at all ten universities. According to PASSHE, repeated tuition freezes save […]
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