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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...
Walz above water but relatively unknown in Pennsylvania: Poll
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is seen more in a positive light than a negative one when it comes to likely Pennsylvania voters but is still relatively unknown for the Keystone State voters, according to a new poll. The Quinnipiac University poll, conducted Aug. 8-12, found that 36 percent of...
Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley reportedly finds new NFL team
One of the most legendary Nittany Lions of the last decade is getting another shot at sticking in the NFL. Quarterback Trace McSorley is signing with the Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports. Grant Paulsen, who first reported the deal, said McSorley could even see playing time as soon as...
PHOTOS: Vehicle crashes into telephone pole in Duncansville
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Emergency officials were called to Dunnings Highway on Tuesday for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a pole. According to the Duncansville Fire Company, crews were called just before 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 for a report of an accident with entrapment near the Keystone Motorized Toy Store. […]
Sportsbeat Preview: Penns Valley Rams
HOLLIDAYSBURG (WTAJ) — Death, taxes and star players graduating, these are the three absolutes for high school football coaches, and the latter hit Penns Valley this fall a little more than most. The Rams graduated 14 players from its 6-5 squad, a significant number for a small 1A school. The team lost both starting quarterback […]
PA sees increase in EBT, SNAP benefit fraud — Here’s what you should know
Officials with the Erie County Assistance Office, which handles human services work for the region, said they’ve seen widespread mishandled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds and fraudulent activity associated with those programs. For example, one local man said he discovered his balance was being spent in Texas, despite never leaving Erie. Other people shared similar […]
State makes audits easier to find, understand
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania auditor announced a website update on Wednesday to make audit reports and public information easier to find and understand. “It’s now easier than ever to search our site for information on audits, jobs, (volunteer firefighter relief associations), municipal pension plans, and more,” Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said in a press release. “This is another step we’re taking to transform and modernize our department.” The...
Report: Traffic stops show insignificant racial, ethnic disparities
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Pennsylvania State Police found no statistically significant racial or ethnic disparities during traffic stops in 2023. The data, analyzed by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, shows troopers pulled over white, Black and Hispanic drivers at the same rate. The odds of receiving a warning or citation or being arrested were “statistically insignificant,” said Dr. Robin Engel, professor of criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. ...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
Latest round of transportation improvements outlined across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Transportation Commission has adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). The plan anticipates that $88 billion will be available for the next 12 years for improvements to roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads and active transportation. This is a reported increase of more than 5% from the 2023 TYP.
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