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Legal Marijuana, Big Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage: This Year’s Budget Losers
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 — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future bumps. It sends more money to transit systems, but not enough to alleviate their concerns. Other major goals for both parties fell by the wayside: Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or...
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
PSP: Elderly woman scammed out of over $11K after threats of arrest
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — After a 73-year-old was scammed out of $11,500, Pennsylvania State Police are warning the community of federal, state and local scams. On June 13, PSP received a report that the 73-year-old victim had lost over $11,000 after receiving an email from a scammer. The email had SSA letterhead and stated […]
Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act
MEMBERS OF THE KEYSTONE CLUSTER OF THE LINKS INC., TRAVELED TO HARRISBURG LAST MONTH TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE LEADERS TO PASS THE CROWN ACT. Echoes of “Pass the Crown” could be heard in the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as the Keystone Cluster of The Links, Incorporated, hosted its first Links Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg June 3 and June 4. The members gathered in Harrisburg to advocate for state leaders to pass the CROWN Act (House Bill 1394).
Severe thunderstorm watch placed in parts of Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A portion of Central Pennsylvania and the Northern Tier have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch. While most of Monday and Tuesday is dry, afternoon and evening showers and storms are likely. A shower or storm is possible even in the mornings but it would be rather isolated. The severe thunderstorm […]
National Night Out Events in Carlisle - Shippensburg - Boiling Springs
National Night Out is an annual event, started in 1984, to promote neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships. Since then, millions of people in 16,000 communities have taken part in National Night Out events such as block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events. This year, National Night Out...
Children’s festival to take place at Harrisburg library
(WHTM) — Monday’s hometown heroes invite kids to a day of fun with a bit of learning mixed in. Friends of Love Memorial Library in Harrisburg will host a children’s festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Formerly known as Kline Library, the location remains the same on South 29th Street.
Sheriff's Office searching for man who walked away from Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of walking off his work release program, according to the Office. Karl Zimmerman allegedly said he was going to orientation at work around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 15 before walking away from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center.
Spray Applied Hempcrete Achieves One Hour Fire Rating
On Tuesday, July 9, Pennsylvania-based hemp construction company Americhanvre successfully conducted the first full-scale ASTM E119 fire resistance test on a hempcrete wall sample. The test took place at Intertek in York, Pennsylvania, and marked a significant achievement in the advancement of hemp-based construction materials. The tested wall section was...
Piedmont Airlines hiring flight attendants in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Piedmont Airlines is hosting a meet-and-greet for individuals interested in joining its flight attendant team. According to Piedmont, the meet-and-greet will take place at Harrisburg International Airport on Wednesday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “Piedmont flight attendants are the face of the airline,...
LGBTQ+ Resource Center announces grand opening in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The new LGBTQ+ Resource Center will soon be unveiled in Strawberry Square. According to Harristown Enterprises, GLO, a comprehensive community resource for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults of color, has opened a new resource center on the second floor of downtown Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square.
Dauphin County chocolatier wins ‘Academy Awards’ of candy making
A Dauphin County candy maker recently won a sweet award. In June, Chocolates by Tina Marie in Hummelstown took home the inaugural Grand Confection Award from the Retail Confectioners International’s annual convention and expo in Buffalo, N.Y. Owner Tina Olaf-Lerch competed against about 30 chocolatiers from across the United...
Staten Island FerryHawks lose 4-1 to the York Revolution
The Staten Island FerryHawks were defeated by the York Revolution, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon at SIUH Community Park, handing them their sixth loss of the second half of the season. The FerryHawks fell to 2-6 in the second half and 32-39 overall. York leadoff hitter Matt McDermott was hit by...
Rental assistance program relaunches in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – An Emergency Renter’s Assistance Program has relaunched in Dauphin County. “We still have a lot of people in our community that really struggle,” said Darrel Reinford, the Executive Director of Christian Churches United. “Rents have really increased since the pandemic. I think we all know that. And again, if you’re […]
Hard cider and wine bar in Cumberland County is closing
Grand Illusion Hard Cider in Carlisle is closing its wine and cider bar on July 21. Owners Chad and Andrea Kimmel on Monday announced the closure and eventual sale of their taproom at 26 W. High St., noting the decision was based on increased costs and decreased sales creating an “unstable business climate.”
Hoagie Wars Season 1: DiNunzio’s Authentic Italian Hoagies (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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Phillies’ Alec Bohm shocks doubters with eye-opening Home Run Derby performance
When Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm announced that he was entering the Home Run Derby this year, he said he wanted to participate because it was always the cool thing to watch as a kid and he didn’t know if he’d ever get another opportunity. Well, he got his opportunity and made the most of it.
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