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Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
(The Center Square) – State government’s mission to attract and retain health care workers took another step forward Wednesday. Legislation that paves the way for Pennsylvania’s participation in interstate licensing compacts is headed to the governor this week after unanimous approval in the Senate. This means doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and many other medical professionals […]
$8,000 Tax Credit Plan for Private School Tuition Gains Momentum in Pennsylvania Senate
In Pennsylvania, a new educational tax credit plan, the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, offering up to $8,000 per student to reduce educational expenses, including private school tuition, is set for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee, diverging from a previous school voucher proposal and highlighting a shift in legislative priorities towards expanding school […]
New Pa. tuition-free cyber charter school hires leader, enrolling for 2024-25 school year
York, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s newest cyber charter school, Pennwood Cyber Charter School, has hired a new CEO ahead of the upcoming school year. According to a press release, Chris Moser will serve as Pennwood Cyber Carter School's CEO. Moser has a distinguished career in education with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Moser as the CEO; she impressed us with her dedication...
Pa. Democrats plan to introduce legislation to counter Supreme Court’s ruling on criminalizing homelessness
Democratic senators in Pennsylvania are drafting a bill to prevent the criminalization of homelessness in the state after the Supreme Court recently ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places.
What $500,000 can buy you in York County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 24 and June 30. In this article, we outline recent property sales in York County, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Historic, castle-like 1800s Cumberland County mansion listed for sale
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A historic Cumberland County mansion built in the 1800s has been listed for sale. According to a Zillow listing, The Majestic Hawk Mansion is a “distinguished Victorian-era home” built in the 1890s. The home has a plaque from the Shippensburg Historical Society that reads “The Hawk Mansion – H.R. Hawk Esq. – Built 1893-1898.”
Central PA 4th Fest Celebrations
In State College and on the Penn State campus, it’s been a full day of activities for the Central PA 4th Fest. Thursday night, the stage was set for one of the state’s largest fireworks shows. Its that time when Beaver Stadium football parking lots become the staging...
NEA staff goes on strike; Biden cancels speech before group
The National Education Association Staff Organizations (NEASO) announced Friday it is going on strike, prompting President Biden to cancel a planned speech before the NEA’s convention. The NEASO said they were on an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against the NEA headquarters in Washington, D.C., filing two ULP complaints with the National Labor Relations Board.…
Hundreds gather for 4th annual Gettysburg Independence Day celebration
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Hundreds of people flocked to the Gettysburg Rec Park for the 4th Annual Gettysburg Independence Day Celebration. The event drew in people from across Central Pa., as well as people from out of state. “It takes about an hour-thirty to get here from Martinsburg, but it...
Walk for recovery aims to raise awareness about sober living
The road to recovery isn’t always easy, but Dylan McKinney is stepping up to not only share his recovery story, but also to raise awareness and funds to help his community. “If you are someone in recovery, you can’t help but feel a sense of gratitude and a sense that you want to help others […]
Trea Turner gave us another one of his classic smooth slides vs. Cubs
Trea Turner is the king of slides. You know this. MLB fans love when he slides into a base, and then pops up casually. The Philadelphia Phillies shortstop is just the smoothest. It happened again on July 4th, a perfect time to be smooth as heck. Turner was on his way home when a throw came in from center field. It was a close one, so he took the outside route, touched with his left hand, slid and popped up. Of course, he simply walked away as if it was nothing. Trea Turner. Smoothest guy there is. Check this out: 🚨Trea Turner cool slide alert pic.twitter.com/Lx2V6a0VGS — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 4, 2024 Trea Turner slides remain as smooth as ever 😎 pic.twitter.com/HMAeivwULe — MLB (@MLB) July 4, 2024 More MLB!Diamondbacks announcer rightfully loses his mind at Christian Walker owning the DodgersTrent Grisham got rightfully booed by Yankees fans for the laziest effort on a grounder to centerReds beat Yankees in a classic national anthem standoff on July 4th
Disappointing Phillies prospect the biggest faller in MLB Pipeline Top 100 update
A new update of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospect rankings is now out, and the Philadelphia Phillies are well-represented on the list. Five players rank in the Top 100 prospects in baseball, including Andrew Painter (No. 19), Aidan Miller (No. 27), Justin Crawford (No. 55), Starlyn Caba (No. 88) and Mick Abel (No. 93).
PA State Capitol evacuated after House and Senate members receive bomb threat
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex was evacuated on Saturday evening after local officials received an email threatening to set off "lethal devices" unless President Biden denounced the state of Israel. Capitol Police are in the early stages of their investigation and have stated that there is...
The Biden campaign drafted questions for the president’s interviews on a pair of Black radio shows
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s campaign provided lists of approved questions to two radio hosts who did the first interviews with him after his faltering debate performance, both hosts said on Saturday. Biden’s Thursday appearances on Black radio shows in the critical states of Wisconsin...
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