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Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
Coroner identifies New York man struck, killed by vehicle in Dauphin County
HERSHEY, Pa. — A New York man was struck and killed by a Dodge Caravan early Friday morning in Dauphin County, according to police. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Police responded to the crash in the area of Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road in Derry Township...
YMCA agrees to run 80-bed emergency shelter at central Pa. church
A church in Lancaster County will be home to an 80-bed emergency shelter. The shelter will be operated by the YMCA of Roses at Otterbein United Methodist Church on Clay Street in Lancaster. It will provide up to 80 adult beds and restroom and shower facilities. Officials said renovations of...
Homes at or under $500,000 in Hershey
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Hershey, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top nine properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Foo Fighters Triumph at Hersheypark Stadium [Photos + Setlist]
The Foo Fighters returned to Pennsylvania this week to rock the sweetest place on earth: Hersheypark. Fans travelled from across the Greater Philadelphia area to savor the moment, a long time coming after the band cancelled their last scheduled appearance in PA following the unexpected passing of Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Since then, MMR has covered the Foo Fighters’ epic tribute concert for Taylor in Los Angeles, and we’ve had the new album But Here We Are on repeat.
Chalfont Fire Company Gets Donation of Lifesaving Gear Thanks to a Movie Star
CHALFONT, PA—The Chalfont Fire Company has received new lifesaving equipment courtesy of a foundation created by Hollywood star Gary Sinise. In a Facebook post, the fire department announced that it had received two pieces of equipment:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER FAST Boards allow rescuers to carry people who are too injured to walk on their own, but they also have all the gear that rescuers need to load, secure and move those people during emergency evacuations. The fire department said the boards are versatile and can be used for rescues from areas like...
Spring 2024: ‘Froggy 107.7’ Makes A Big Leap In Pennsylvania.
Forever Media “Froggy 107.7” WGTY Gettysburg, PA, holds the No. 1 spot in the York, PA, market, its 12+AQH share rising 9.6-11.6 in Nielsen Audio’s Spring 2024 survey. VerStandig Media WAYZ Hagerstown, MD (104.7) remains market leader for Hagerstown-Chambersburg-Waynesboro, MD-PA, with an 8.2. Market-leading Cumulus Media “I 105” WIOV Lancaster, PA, rises 6.8-8.4, and iHeartMedia “Gator 107.9” WGTR leads Myrtle Beach, SC, with a 7.6.
What happens if Shapiro joins Harris ticket, wins election? This man becomes Pa. governor.
A Pittsburgh-area native would be next in line if Gov. Josh Shapiro were to join the Democratic ticket for the presidency and win the November election. For Shapiro to assume the role of vice president, he'd resign from the governorship. The Pennsylvania Constitution is clear about the line of succession: "In the...
Pennsylvania Community Pharmacists Cheer New Law Reforming Pharmacy Benefit Managers
HARRISBURG, PA — Community pharmacists across Pennsylvania are applauding the recent signing of House Bill 1993 by Governor Josh Shapiro. This new law aims to overhaul how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operate within the state, addressing long-standing issues that have plagued local pharmacies and patients alike. The bill signing took place at Hometown Pharmacy in New Castle, a staple in its community since 1997.
US Attorneys host virtual program to Pennsylvania prisons and jails to ensure inmates have access treatment for opioid use disorder
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As part of the Department of Justice’s response to the opioid crisis, the United States Attorneys for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania hosted a virtual training this week to educate Pennsylvania’s state and local correctional facilities on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide inmates with access to medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
FDA Recalls Produce Nationwide Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
The FDA has issued a warning for several produce products, packaged at an Ohio-based farm, due to potential listeria contamination. Produce sold at grocery stores across the nation has been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added several fresh produce products to the...
Man shot, injured at Pennsylvania Trump rally released from hospital
One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said. David Dutch, 57, was discharged on Wednesday, Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh said. Dutch was shot in the chest and liver and was initially in...
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