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Why Biz Groups Say Tax Credits Aren’t Enough to Solve Pa.’s Child Care Crisis
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — For many families, child care in Pennsylvania is unaffordable and hard to access. It’s also rough on workers in the industry who receive low pay and don’t often remain in jobs. The situation has gotten so bad that business groups from across Pennsylvania recently implored lawmakers to intervene, arguing that “virtually all economic sectors” are affected by the shortage. Working parents can’t find child care so employers...
2nd annual Lancaster Unity Cup soccer tournament begins Saturday
The second annual Lancaster Unity Cup soccer tournament will get under way this Saturday, July 27, with 14 teams competing for the trophy and a $1,000 grand prize. Sponsored by the Lancaster Recreation Commission, the Unity Cup is a World Cup-style event featuring teams made up primarily of local immigrant and refugee players.
Man dies after being stabbed in the face in Philadelphia
An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Philadelphia early Tuesday morning. Police responded to the 1200 block of West Wingohocking Street at 6:26 a.m. for a reported stabbing. When they arrived, they found an unidentified man in his 40s or 50s who was suffering from multiple stab wounds to the face. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 6:36 a.m.
Little Round Top Reopens after a Two-Year Rehabilitation Project
After about a two-year long rehabilitation project, Little Round Top at Gettysburg National Military Park reopened on Monday, June 24, 2024. Little Round Top becomes a Popular Tourist Destination. During the late 1900s, Little Round Top became popular due to two specific popular culture films. “The Civil War” Series, created...
Stuff’D Steaks opens new Dauphin County location; replaces Phillip Arthur’s Cafe
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The popular cheesesteak and hoagie eatery Stuff’D Steaks has officially opened its new brick-and-mortar Hershey storefront. abc27 news reported back in April when the locally popular Stuff’D Steaks announced that they would be closing their Lebanon County location, and relocating to a new space in the heart of Hershey.
What We Know About the 7-Story Apartment Building Proposed for Gay St.
A year or so ago I wrote about pending West Chester development by tracking blocks of land being purchased by a single developer, sometimes over decades. Since the article was published we have seen the development of the Mitch’s Gym lot; now we have word of a second predicted development in the works. It’s a seven-story apartment complex planned for a collection of lots around 400 E. Gay St, or the Christmas Tree lot.
Area Special Education Workforce Grants Aim for Growth
HARRISBURG PA – Four educational facilities in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties won state funding Monday (July 22, 2024) to grow Pennsylvania’s special education workforce. A total of 77 school entities statewide shared $1.4 million from the state Department of Education. The funds will be invested in attracting...
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says he has not been vetted for VP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — As we inch closer to Election Day, more and more voters are wondering who likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris will choose as her running mate.There's speculation Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being considered.On Tuesday at Shippensburg University, all eyes were on Shapiro as he confirmed he has not been part of any vetting process for the possible vice presidential position."I was not asked and have not submitted any paperwork," Shapiro said.After speaking to a crowd of educators and students outside of Stewart Hall, Shapiro was immediately asked several questions about possibly running alongside...
ChristianaCare Raises Minimum Wage to $16.50 an Hour
ChristianaCare increased its minimum wage to $16.50 an hour effective July 21, 2024. The new $16.50 per hour minimum wage exceeds federal, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania minimum wage rates. Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here. “At ChristianaCare, we are committed to creating health so that people can flourish, and that begins […] The post ChristianaCare Raises ... Read More
Scooped: 69 News at Sunrise checks out the Pa. Ice Cream Trail
It has been a hot summer, and there's almost no better way to cool off than to eat some ice cream. The Pennsylvania Ice Cream trail put out a list of some of the best spots to get a scoop. Three places in the Lehigh Valley even made the list!
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