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Applied Research Laboratory receives national recognition for internship program
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Student Opportunities in Applied Research (SOAR) program at Penn State Applied Research Laboratory was recently selected as one of the nation’s top 100 internship programs by Yello and Wayup as part of National Intern Day. The SOAR program, which was selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants nationwide, was founded in 1997 and provides highly qualified students the opportunity to experience hands-on applied research. Selection for the top internship program was based on criteria including program orientation and structure; career development for interns; company culture and engagement; full-time employment prospects; diversity and inclusion; and unique aspects of the program.
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Week of Aug. 19
As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 12 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we’d like to say thank you to:. Brian Adair, undergraduate...
Nominations sought for award recognizing pioneering materials research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Materials Research Institute (MRI) at Penn State is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Awards. These awards celebrate early-career researchers whose work in materials science leads to innovative and unexpected results. These awards were created to...
Alumni Association invites Penn Staters to celebrate Homecoming Weekend
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Alumni Association invites all Penn Staters to the University Park campus to celebrate Homecoming Weekend 2024, set for Sept. 27-28. This year’s theme, “In Every Roar, Tradition Soars,” will highlight a week of events culminating with Saturday’s football game vs. Illinois.
Russell's clutch double powers Spikes to win over W. Va.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Kyle Russell’s two-out, two-run double in the seventh inning gave the State College Spikes the lead for the first time and a strong bullpen effort held it down the rest of the way as the Spikes topped the West Virginia Black Bears, 3-2, on Sunday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Penn State Athletics announces Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days at Beaver Stadium
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Athletics is proud to announce the return of Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days at Beaver Stadium for a pair of games on the 2024 schedule - Sept. 21 vs. Kent State and Nov. 30 vs. Maryland. Faculty, staff and their families can purchase discounted tickets...
Report of wires down on Hilton Drive in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — There is a report of wires down on Hilton Drive in Lancaster. They are reportedly down near Pearl Street. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. For live traffic updates, click here. Do you have photos or video...
Chambersburg Man Arrested for Waving Gun at Neighbors
A 39-year-old Chambersburg man, Paul Edward Miley, was arrested on the evening of August 18th after reportedly waving a gun and pointing it at his neighbors. The Chambersburg Police Department responded to calls from the 900 block of Wilson Avenue around 7 PM. According to police reports, Miley, who was...
Sip & Savor returns to downtown York on October 12
YORK, Pa. — Visitors to downtown York this fall will have a chance to sample great treats and refreshing drinks at some of the city's most interesting businesses as Sip & Savor returns. The event, sponsored by Downtown Inc in a partnership with Harley Davidson Motor Co. -- York...
Giant Eagle is selling GetGo stores to Canadian-based company
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Giant Eagle is selling its GetGo Café + Market sites to a Canadian-based convenience store company, officials with the supermarket chain announced Monday morning. The agreement to sell the GetGo locations to Alimentation Couche-Tard is expected to close in 2025 after going through the FTC approval process. Following the final sale, Giant Eagle said they have agreed to partner with Couche-Tard to continue the popular myPerks loyalty program across Giant Eagle and GetGo locations. They also plan to explore "opportunities to expand the program.""We are energized by the potential for both Giant Eagle and GetGo as a...
1,200 bottles of rare whiskeys up for grabs in Pennsylvania liquor lottery
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than 1,200 bottles of rare whiskeys are up for grabs in a Limited-Release lottery. Pennsylvania residents and licensees will have a chance to buy 1,252 bottles of rare whiskeys from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). You’ll have until 5 p.m., Aug. 23, to opt into one or more of […]
Pennsylvania, Georgia key for Trump, Harris in 2024 election: DDHQ president | NewsNation Live
According to recent polling from DDHQ, Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the lead in several swing states, while former President Donald Trump maintains his slight lead in some. DDHQ President Drew McCoy explains what the polling results may say about the issues voters are focused on as the election nears.
Pennsylvania amusement park provides update on ride malfunction that injured passengers
An amusement park ride at Waldameer Park malfunctioned on Saturday resulting in minor injuries to some riders. Steve Gorman, the park’s president, said the flying swings malfunctioned after the ride swung riders too far out and the ride did not come down properly. He said a child appeared to be in distress on the swings, […]
Lehigh Valley weather: More thunderstorms set to hit region after night of wild weather
After a night of severe storms and flooding across most of the Lehigh Valley, patchy fog followed by more thunderstorms are in the forecast for Monday. Northampton and Lehigh counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey, as well as surrounding counties, are listed under a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service for Monday. There could be areas of locally dense fog forming with visibility as low as a quarter of a mile in spots.
How Harrisburg Works: What Happens If Pennsylvania’s Governor Steps Down
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is staying put. But his recent consideration in the veepstakes raised the possibility that the Democrat, whose national profile continues to rise, would not serve all of his four-year term. (Since being passed over for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the vice presidential slot, Shapiro has repeatedly said he’s happy with his current job.) If Shapiro were to move to a higher office, the process of replacing him would follow rules laid...
Mid-Penn Keystone Division football: 5 storylines to watch in 2024
In case you haven’t heard, high school football is back in Pennsylvania. And with every new year comes new renditions of teams and league structure. With that being said, PennLive took a look at the Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division to draw up some of the more exciting storylines as kickoff draws near.
No singing in the bathtub? A look at Pennsylvania’s weirdest laws
This article was reprinted from The Keystone While every state has some laws that residents feel are useless or just plain silly, here in Pennsylvania, we have some very random and obscure regulations that leave us wondering why they were instituted in the first place. One of these laws made the news last year, after Hanover police visited a local business billing itself as a “witchery and apothecary,” to inform...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Pennsylvania Sunday night
On Sunday at 9:35 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
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