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Pa. federal prison complex corrections officers say BOP wage scale unfair
ALLENWOOD, Pa. — Corrections officers at the Allenwood prison complex say the federal government’s pay scale is unfair and putting them at risk on the job. American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prisons Locals representatives at the three Allenwood prison facilities said the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offers varying pay scales at different prison facilities.
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Two homes suffer heavy damage during third alarm fire in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Emergency crews were busy battling a third alarm fire in Cumberland County on Tuesday afternoon, amid the triple digit heat and high wind. Firefighters from multiple surrounding counties made their way to a home on Logan’s Run in East Pennsboro Township. Two homes suffered heavy damage by the fire that […]
Pa. State Police ID three killed in weekend I-81 crash
Pennsylvania State Police in Cumberland County released the names and ages of the three people who were killed in a crash on Interstate 81 south Sunday afternoon. The crash – which involved four vehicles and 11 people – took place at 1:53 p.m. in Silver Spring Township and closed the highway until almost midnight.
Major house fire in Cumberland County leaves two families displaced
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — UPDATE | Officials confirmed that a fire on Logan's Run in Enola began in the garage and eventually spread to the rest of the home Tuesday afternoon. The East Pennsboro Township fire chief said high winds then pushed the fire into the walls of...
IST faculty member Hong Hu receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Hong Hu, assistant professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), earned a five-year, $654,681 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for a project titled, “Enhancing Practical Defense Mechanisms Against Memory Errors and Attacks.”. Q: What...
Hunter Nations named College of Education summer commencement student marshal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Hunter Nations, a secondary education (social studies) major, has been named as the Penn State College of Education student marshal for the summer 2024 commencement ceremony. Nations, who resides in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, is the son of Crystal Nations. “It is an incredible honor to...
Graduate Story: Chris Steel '90
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning practice lead, AlphaSix. CEO/CTO of Syntheticore Inc. AI and data analytics consultant, board of directors, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Overview. Chris Steel ’90 evaluates AI and machine-learning technologies and develops customized plans to use them effectively and safely in areas such as cybersecurity....
SCASD Board approves geotechnical exploration of proposed middle school site
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State College Area School District Board of Directors unanimously approved a geotechnical exploration for its new middle school location. The exploration is for the new Park Forest Middle School, with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates as the architectural firm leading the project. The firm will explore the proposed site, which […]
Hanover Pride announces organization has been dissolved: 'We have had an incredible run'
After four years of bringing the LGBTQ+ community and their allies together in the Hanover area, Pride Hanover announced that the organization has been dissolved permanently. "I wish the organization could continue, but unfortunately, my personal circumstances no longer allow me to devote the time and energy required," said founder Naomi Asper in a post on the group's social media accounts.
17-year-old boy dies after being struck by vehicle while crossing road in York County; coroner’s office
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A teenage boy from out of state was fatally struck by a vehicle on Thursday when he was crossing the road in York County, according to officials. The York County Coroner’s office said in a report that Quinterrion Smith, 17, from Mississippi, died at WellSpan Hospital the day after he […]
Former Penn State baseball infielder CJ Carmichael transfers to Frostburg State
A former Nittany Lion found his transfer portal destination. Infielder CJ Carmichael announced via Twitter that he will be transferring to Frostburg State. Frostburg State competes in the NCAA Division II level and is in the Mountain East Conference. Carmichael did not appear in any game during his two seasons...
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