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No hands: Pa. makes way for driverless trucking
In the summer of 1995, two researchers from Carnegie Mellon University left Pittsburgh on a cross-country road trip in a 1990 Pontiac TransSport minivan modified in one important way: Its primary driver was a computer system named RALPH, short for Rapidly Adapting Lateral Position Handler. A camera below the rearview mirror scoped out the road ahead, recognizing images, such as lane markings. A UNIX computer between the front seats analyzed the images and relayed instructions to an electric motor that moved the steering wheel.
$213M Powerball jackpot hit in Pennsylvania
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Someone just won “life-changing” money as the $213 million Powerball jackpot was hit in Pennsylvania during Monday’s drawing. The jackpot-winning ticket matched all five numbers and the Powerball on Monday, Aug. 12, winning the jackpot of $213,800,000. According to the Lottery, more than 21,000 other players won between $4 and $500. Winning Powerball […]
Legal Matters: The Impact of Kayden’s Law on Custody Cases in Pennsylvania
In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden's Law, which officially goes into effect. In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden’s Law. The bill was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday, June 14, 2024, and goes into effect today, August 13. Named in memory of Kayden Mancuso, a seven-year-old girl who tragically lost her life during a court-ordered visit with her father, this legislation introduces crucial changes to the state’s custody laws. Kayden’s Law aims to prioritize child safety in custody and visitation decisions, marking a transformative step in family law.
Popular cheesesteak & sandwich shop relocating to Cumberland County
LEMOYNE, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally popular sandwich shop most known for its cheesesteaks will soon be relocating to a new space on the West Shore. The Cheesesteak Guy, owned and operated by Josh and Keri Longo, first made its Midstate debut in July 2018 at the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg.
UPDATE: Man hospitalized after early-morning shooting in Lancaster
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are investigating after someone was shot early Wednesday morning in Lancaster, according to emergency dispatchers. Officers responded around 1:54 a.m. to a "reported disturbance" in the 300 block of S. Ann Street, according to Lancaster City Bureau of Police. On scene, officers found...
📰Artifacts taken from Gettysburg battlefield
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Man sells rare Nintendo video game for $230K to fund future central Pa. store
A large video game shop is planned for Lancaster County. Just Press Play, is planning to open a 22,000-square-foot retail and event space at the former Volleyball Corner location at 2007 Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township near Dutch Wonderland and Tanger Outlets Lancaster. The store is expected to...
Boosting CTE education and the trades still a legislative priority
(The Center Square) — As schoolchildren across Pennsylvania prepare to return to the classroom, House Republicans are emphasizing the importance of career and technical education. As they argued during a GOP Policy Committee hearing Tuesday in Bucks County, to get young students ready for the future, more money and support needs to flow to careers that don’t require a traditional college education. “Now is the time to focus on CTE...
‘Pa. still requires annual safety inspections,’ PennDOT responds to legislation claims
PENNSYVLANIA (WTAJ) — After conversations of Pennsylvania introducing legislation that could end yearly inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made a statement. WTAJ reached out to PennDOT, asking for confirmation that yearly inspections in Pennsylvania will remain the same until further notice. Pennsylvania still requires annual safety inspections, and there has not been […]
‘Joe Paterno Would Have Loved My Son’: Lavar Arrington on Penn State’s Newest Linebacker
Lavar Arrington is a name synonymous with Penn State Football greatness, and now, his son, Lavar Arrington II, is set to carry on that legacy. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Nittany Central, the elder Arrington shared insights into his son’s future at Penn State, painting a picture of a young man poised to make a significant impact on the field.
Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame – Tom Brookens
Plenty of Chambersburg athletes have become professionals in a variety of sports, but none have had a pro career as long or successful as Tom Brookens. Brookens was a Major League baseball player for 12 years, which included winning a World Series title with the Detroit Tigers in 1984. He...
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