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New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
$5.9M in Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes has announced substantial funding for affordable housing in Philadelphia’s 7th district. Over $5.9 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will support four new rental housing projects, bringing 163 affordable units to the area. Of these, 39 units will be accessible for individuals with disabilities. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will manage these tax credits.
September Is When Wawa and Sheetz Will Officially Collide
A Wawa store is expected to open in September in central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is slated to open its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, on Sept. 18. Its part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030.
Board of Trustees committee approves 2025-26 housing and food rates
ALTOONA, Pa. — The standard housing and food rate at Penn State’s University Park campus, based on a traditional double room and the mid-level meal plan, would increase by $216 per semester, or 3.21%, for the 2025-26 academic year under a plan advanced today (July 18) by the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning.
Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
New stores to open in former Kmart location in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple of new stores are coming to the former Kmart building in Altoona along Plank Road. Since Kmart closed the building was purchased by Rural King who has plans to open a new location. They also have gotten a permit to transform the right side of the building into a […]
Parkland’s Dawkins ready to handle bigger role with slimmer build on Penn State football’s O-line
Nick Dawkins will have a critical role for the Penn State football team this fall. And he’ll be shouldering those responsibilities with a thinner build. Dawkins, a Parkland High School graduate, is on track to be the Nittany Lions’ starting center when they kick off the season Aug. 31 at West Virginia. To prepare for those duties in the system of new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, the offensive lineman lost 15 pounds.
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. ...
In Andy Kotelnicky, Penn State Hopes To Go Back To Explosion
Bee One Gee news, your inbox. Every Friday. Tuesday was more of a quiet day for us. We visited “El Malecon,” an area of Santo Domingo that that sees a road going parallel to the shore. Part of it is nature, part of its is a downtown-like attraction with plenty of activities. The children enjoyed the carnival area. ~misdreavus79.
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.
Clearfield County man accused of armed robbery then returning money, Rolex
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Money and a Rolex watch were reported stolen at gunpoint and then later returned by the accused robbery, state police said. Nicholas Joseph Holbert, 22, of Osceola Mills, was charged with one felony count of robbery and misdemeanor counts of possessing instruments of crime and theft by unlawful taking. Troopers […]
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 […]
Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing...
Here’s how the new happy hour law will help Pa. bars, restaurants
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill on Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
PIAA takes another step towards sanctioning girls high school flag football
Sanctioned girls high school flag football in Pennsylvania took another step towards reality Wednesday as the PIAA Board of Directors approved a second reading on its status as a varsity sport. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Chop and Drop projects are happening across the state in wild trout waters. Here's why
Walking through a large tract of woods in Pennsylvania, you may be surprised to see that someone cut trees and dropped them into a stream. Those fallen trees are part of an organized effort by many state and local agencies and nonprofit groups. Large Wood Addition, sometimes called Chop and...
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