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Need a replacement PA license plate? Free upcoming event
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pennsylvania residents with damaged or unreadable license plates can get a free replacement this week. Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) is hosting two upcoming license plate replacement events in Huntingdon and Shippensburg. Huntingdon event: Shippensburg event (will also provide car seat safety checks): Vehicle owners need to bring their unexpired Pennsylvania driver’s […]
$500 Tax Credit: Pennsylvania Employers Can Now Help Employees Save for College with 25% Match
A new tax credit bill in Pennsylvania encourages employers to contribute to employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts by offering a 25% tax credit on contributions up to $500. New Tax Credit Bill Encourages Employers to Help Pennsylvania Residents Save for College Pennsylvania residents can now boost their college savings with a […]
Pennsylvania Increases Funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods to Combat Gun Violence
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Craig Williams has announced a renewed commitment to the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program with an additional $3 million included in the 2024-25 state budget. This brings the total funding for the initiative to over $10 million since its inception in 2021. Addressing Gun...
Nexterus names Ryan Polakoff as new CEO
Pennsylvania-based Nexterus, a supply chain management and third-party logistics services provider, recently announced that President Ryan Polakoff has been promoted to CEO, effective Dec. 31. He takes over for his father, Sam, who will retire after 49 years with the company. “Words can’t express how happy and proud I am of my father for his […] The post Nexterus names Ryan Polakoff as new CEO appeared first on Transportation Today.
How does Pa.’s new school funding work and how much will your district get?
Funding for Pennsylvania’s K-12 public education system is the centerpiece of the 2024-25 budget deal approved last week – both in terms of sheer dollar value and the legal issues that have surrounded it. Most lawmakers have cited a figure of $1.1 billion in new spending for public...
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized as ‘high-performing’
Three Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were named among the Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania, with Geisinger Wyoming...
Two Montgomery County Towns Are the Wealthiest in Pa., One’s Median Annual Income Is Nearly $350,000
335 Woodley Road in Merion Station. Using U.S. Census and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pa.’s richest towns, including Merion Station. Using U.S. Census Bureau and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pennsylvania’s 10 richest towns, with two Montgomery County inclusions. Joselynn Chua reported the results.
Hundreds attend vigil for man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania before visitation Thursday
Hundreds of people who gathered to remember the former fire chief fatally shot at a rally for former President Donald Trump have been urged to find "unity" as the area in rural Pennsylvania
Senators Casey and Fetterman Demand Answers from Norfolk Southern on Safety and Labor Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman have called out Norfolk Southern for its safety and labor practices. The senators penned a letter to the company following a December 2023 train derailment in Logan Township, near Altoona, PA. The incident, though not resulting in injury or hazardous spills, raised significant concerns about how the company communicates with local officials.
York County SPCA without power
The York County SPCA is without power due to Tuesday night’s storms, and will not have power until this weekend. The current canine population is large, and the shelter is in dire need of emergency foster homes for the dogs until the power is restored. The York County SPCA will provide all resources for the foster parents including food, toys, crates, medication, and more.
A fire was put out as crews respond in Lancaster County
LITITZ, Pa. — Firefighter crews were sent to a commercial fire in Lancaster County around 9:45 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The fire occurred at the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and North Walnut Street in Lititz. As of 11:03 p.m., the fire has been...
Experience hard-hitting action wrestling action at Red Rose Rumble 2 in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– International wrestling stars and local champions are going head-to-head at Three Legacies Wrestling’s (3LW) Red Rose Rumble 2 event on August 3 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster City. According to 3LW, Red Rose Rumble 2 is a family-friendly show featuring a night of hard-hitting...
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