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Harrisburg sees about 30 days of 90+ degrees now–3 times more than in the 1990s. By 2090 that number can be up-to 90 days
The Harrisburg area has seen 23 days with a high of 90 plus degrees already this summer – that’s three above the average for a year. And we’re about to enter another heat wave with highs in the 90s from July 31 until Aug. 8. The National...
Gov. Josh Shapiro promotes new pharmacy benefit manager oversight law in Hollidaysburg
Gov. Josh Shapiro is touring the state to tout new legislation reforming the practices of pharmacy benefit managers, also known as PBMs. PBMs act as a middleman between insurance providers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies. Gov. Shapiro spoke at a ceremonial bill signing on Friday at Thompson’s Pharmacy, an independent chain...
Virginia man wins first Bassmaster Kayak Series title in Lewisburg
Lewisburg, Pa. — Last summer, Ewing Minor helped one of his friends celebrate their birthday by taking a trip to the Susquehanna River. The conditions he fished then helped Minor dial in the winning smallmouth strategy this week at the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River scored by TourneyX. With a two-day total of 187.75 inches, the Virginia angler secured his first Kayak Series victory and earned the top prize of $11,694. Just a quarter of an inch separated Minor from second-place Kristine...
TK Memorial Golf Tournament keeps memory alive
Recently, the Fredonia State hockey alumni held the second annual Tanner Kahlau Memorial Golf Tournament set up in honor of the former Blue Devil hockey player. Kahlau passed away in January of 2021 while he was a member of the team. The tournament was again held at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Kahlau's hometown of Mountain Top, PA.
Missouri nonprofit takes over 4 Pa. nursing homes
Lutheran Senior Services, a Missouri nonprofit has agreed to take over the senior living operations of Middletown-based Diakon, a Lutheran organization that offers a range of services for children, families, and adults. The two organizations announced that the agreement was finalized to combine Diakon’s senior living operations with Lutheran Senior...
Man steals money out of wallet left at fast-food restaurant
Shamokin Dam, Pa. — A Sunbury man was charged for allegedly stealing $950 from a wallet a customer left on a table at a McDonald's restaurant. The victim was at the Shamokin Dam McDonald's on July 6 when he ate there and accidentally left without his wallet. When the victim returned to the restaurant a short time later, he found the wallet sitting on the table but the cash was missing. The victim told Officer Jacob Shipman of Shamokin Dam Police he had around $840...
Yellen says Harris would keep Biden's vow against middle-class US tax hikes
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris would adhere to President Joe Biden's vow against raising taxes on middle-income Americans and helped formulate Biden-Harris administration proposals to raise taxes on the wealthy and on corporations, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday.
Toll increase coming for these Pa., N.J. bridges
Drivers who use the Delaware River Port Authority’s four bridges between New Jersey and Philadelphia will see a toll increase for the first time in 13 years, starting on Sept. 1. It’s been a good run of paying a $5 car toll to cross the Walt Whitman, Benjamin Franklin,...
Pennsylvania students testify in state capital about college antisemitism
Jewish students from Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pennsylvania testified last week at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa., as part of a Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee public hearing about the hate they had experienced on their campuses. “We didn’t feel safe on...
Pennsylvania-based ski and snowboard company continues to thrive
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — It's mid-summer, temperatures are in the 90s, and winter is on the mind at Gilson Snow, a Pennsylvania-based ski and snowboard company. Starting with Pennsylvania poplar trees, these skis and snowboards are designed, manufactured and assembled in a factory in Selinsgrove, Snyder County. It's a company...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
McCormick's qualified immunity stance wins over police union
(The Center Square) — After staying quiet during his last re-election bid, Pennsylvania’s police union went against Sen. Bob Casey in favor of his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick. Concerns over the incumbent’s criminal justice policy matters, but one issue stood out. "Like the brave men and women of the PA Fraternal Order of Police, Dave McCormick understands what it is like to put his life on the line in service...
Pennsylvania’s surplus could run out with current spending, fiscal watchdog warns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With a $7 billion surplus and $7 billion in the rainy day fund, Pennsylvania is in the best financial position in its history. Despite the achievement, questions are rising over whether our current spending level is sustainable. Since signing the state budget, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been celebrating the long-awaited […]