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Communities in Schools of PA receiving $191,000 in Scaling for Success grant
(WHTM) — The non-profit organization, the Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA), has been awarded a substantial amount of money in Scaling for Success funding for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The non-profit received $191,000 in grant funding which will allow it to help four new schools in Pennsylvania, including Cedar Crest Middle School, Paradise Elementary School, and Upper Dauphin Middle School. […]
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...
Explainer-How gun laws in Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot, compare with other US states
(Reuters) - The shooting of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday, allegedly by a 20-year-old gunman, has put the spotlight on the state's firearms laws. Below is a look at Pennsylvania's gun laws how they compare to other states.
Central Pa. animal advocate works tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering with license plates
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Local animal rights advocate, Essie Petrovich, president of the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), has been working tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering for cats and dogs in the community. To continue raising awareness, Petrovich has created a license plate that Pennsylvanians can buy that’ll spread...
Moped driver dies after crash with tractor-trailer on I-81 in Cumberland County
A moped driver merged in front of a tractor-trailer right before a fatal Sunday night crash on Interstate 81 in Hampden Township, police said. Richard T. Fletcher, 70, of Manchester, was in the right lane of I-81 south near mile marker 59.4 around 11:48 p.m., when he merged into the left lane in front of the truck, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
>Parsons Holds Camp In Harrisburg
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Harrisburg native Micah Parsons was back in town to host his football camp yesterday. WPMT-TV reports hundreds of kids attended the Second Annual Micah Parsons Lions Den Football Camp and Carnival at Severance Field. The free event gave attendees the chance to learn valuable football knowledge and hands-on instruction from Parsons and other coaches. The former Nittany Lion and current Dallas Cowboy said the camps are his way to give back to the community and bring people together.
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 […]
Slowdowns after crash reported at an intersection in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A crash was reported early Monday morning in Dauphin County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It happened at the intersection of Paxton and South 17th streets in Harrisburg shortly after 5 a.m. Emergency crews are on the scene. Slowdowns are expected in the...
Close to 100° this afternoon, a stray t-storm is possible
TODAY: Hot & Humid, Stray PM T-Storm. Hi 99. TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy, Warm & Humid. Lo 74. WEDNESDAY: Scattered PM T-Storms. Hi 96. Yesterday’s official high of 99° tied the old record set in 1997! With nearly identical conditions ahead today it will be yet another day where temperatures will climb to near 100°. Some backyards did get some brief rain in the form of stray showers and storms, but for the most part, many locations remained dry. Today will offer a similar chance for rain – in other words, a bleak one. A few storms could pop up this afternoon, but the majority of the area will stay rain-free. Expect warm and muggy conditions tonight with lows in the mid-70s.
Excessive heat warning with thunderstorms before relief arrives this week
The hottest weather moves in today. Highs will be in the middle to upper 90s with the heat index between 105 and 110 degrees. This is dangerous heat! The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning due to the very high heat index that's expected. Have a means to keep cool and make sure you're hydrated with water if you're going to be outside for an extended period of time. Both today and tomorrow will also offer up the chance for some isolated thunderstorms.
McCormick proposes a negative advertising ceasefire to Casey in Pennsylvania Senate race
Dave McCormick, the Republican nominee in the Pennsylvania Senate race, proposed a halt in attack ads in his contest against Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally. “In light of the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, I agree with President Biden […]
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
My car was towed over $1,260 in parking tickets but I did nothing wrong – my ‘dead plates’ were the real culprit
A WOMAN was left confused after being told she was responsible for several speeding tickets associated with her old license plates. She only learned of the extra tickets when she called the parking authorities. Brittany Walker, a Pennsylvania resident, bought a 1995 Mercedes-Benz sedan when someone she knew posted an ad online that they were […]
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