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New FAFSA complicates process for college students applying for Pa. state grants
College students will be arriving on campuses across Pennsylvania in the coming days but some will come with one thing missing — confidence in knowing they have the money to pay their tuition. The rollout of the new federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has proven...
Pennsylvania opioid trust gears up for county appeals
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Opioid Trust approved its second annual report during a Thursday meeting and plans to release it sometime in September. The goal, said trust chair Tom VanKirk, was to give a full update to the Commonwealth Court before it considered the second wave of settlement money to be sent out. The trust also plans to alert municipalities in September about what they can expect to receive in the next tranche of funding in December. ...
State invests $2.1 million in ATV and snowmobile projects
Harrisburg, Pa. — ATV and snowmobile facilities and trails are getting a major boost, thanks to $2,124,200 in grant funding, announced DCNR. “Each year, thousands of avid ATV and snowmobile riding enthusiasts recreate in Pennsylvania, and DCNR invests in projects that improve upon and expand these types of motorized recreation opportunities across the Commonwealth,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “This is also a friendly reminder that the fall grant round is open and that we encourage municipalities and organizations to apply before the September...
Pennsylvania animal rescue gives dogs on euthanasia list in Texas a second chance
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An animal rescue in Pennsylvania is trying to save as many dogs as it can from the euthanasia list at an animal shelter in Texas.It's a race against time to find fosters or adopters in Western Pennsylvania, and Bark About It Rescue is not giving up on these canines in need.The rescue said a 1-year-old lab mix named Alina was set to be euthanized after 2 p.m. on Wednesday at BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions in Houston. It is a municipal shelter that cannot close its intake. Alina and two other puppies, sweet Rin Tin Tin and...
Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
PA8 candidates Cartwright, Bresnahan agree to October debate
Democratic U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright’s campaign announced Wednesday that he will debate Republican challenger Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District race in October. The debate, which will take place at Wilkes-Barre’s King’s College Burke Auditorium on either Oct. 22 or 23, will be simulcast live on WVIA-TV...
Pennsylvania's first mobile infant formula bank hits the road
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania's first-ever mobile infant formula bank is on the road.Beverly's PGH on Wednesday showed off the truck, which will provide infant formula at no cost to people struggling to afford it or find it. They'll also offer other supplies and lactation consultations.Beverly's executive director and founder, Megs Yunn, says it will intentionally travel to places in the region that are transportation and food deserts, including locations in Greene, Fayette and Washington counties and Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Northview Heights."When 75% of all babies in the U.S. rely on some type of formula by the age of 6...
Miniso opens store in Cumberland County
Miniso has opened a store in Cumberland County. The retailer opened last month at the Capital City Mall in Lower Allen Township. Miniso specializes in household and consumer goods including cosmetics, stationery, toys, and kitchenware. The mall is located at 3506 Capital City Mall Drive and is open from 11...
13-year-old who died in Cumberland County had been shot in head
The teen found dead in Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County on Tuesday was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head, though authorities say the exact details of what happened are still being pieced together. Levi Maciejewski was discovered by a family member shortly after 2 p.m. in the backyard of...
Lebanon County residents warned about election scam text messages
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Multiple Lebanon County residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers posing as election officials, according to Lebanon County Bureau of Elections. These messages appear to be automated messages telling residents, “We have you in our records as not registered to vote,” and then providing a link to do so. DO […]
Newborns at UPMC Memorial Join Staff in Celebrating Five Years of the New Hospital
In honor of UPMC Memorial’s five-year anniversary at its new hospital campus at 1701 Innovation Drive, York, babies born at UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Memorial received a knitted birthday hat to celebrate along with the staff this week. The hats were generously knitted by hospital volunteers and brought smiles to the faces of parents and hospital staff alike.
Child Hospitalized, Residents Rescued From York Rowhouse Fire: Chief
The call to the two-alarm fire at the row home located at 525 South Albermarle Street in Spring Garden Township came in at 11:35 p.m. according to a release by the York Area United Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Daniel J. Hoff. The firefighters "arrived to find heavy fire coming...
South Allen Street in State College Reopening for Penn State Student Move-In Weekend
A busy State College street that has been partially closed for utility replacements is reopening to vehicle traffic as students return for the start of Penn State's fall semester. The 100 block of South Allen Street was slated to open to thru-traffic by the end of the day on Thursday, according to the borough. While move-in on campus and at downtown apartment buildings began last weekend, the largest volume of returning students is anticipated on Friday and Saturday. On Monday and Tuesday, the block will be closed to vehicle traffic between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. then reopen during evening hours. Later...
Gettysburg Planning dives into housing density discussion as rezoning project continues
The Gettysburg Planning Commission dug into details of the borough’s zoning districts and land use regulations in their August 19, 2024, meeting where they continued the project of drafting a new zoning ordinance. The commission worked through specifics of three of the 13 zoning districts included in a draft...
Fatal Crash on Route 1 in Woolwich
A Pennsylvania woman died and an Old Orchard Beach man was injured in a head-on crash on Route 1 in Woolwich last night, Aug. 22. 24-year-old Margaret J. Daniel of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania was driving north on Route 1 when her vehicle crossed into the southbound lane while trying to pass multiple vehicles.
Bucknell to Open 2024-25 with Record Total Enrollment
Bolstered by a sophomore retention rate of 94.3%, Bucknell University will open its 179th academic year Monday, Aug. 26, with a record total enrollment for the fourth consecutive year. As of Aug. 20, the student body comprises 3,950 students, including 3,888 undergraduates, 36 graduate students and 26 non-degree students. The previous record opening total enrollment was last year's 3,925 students.
Sienna Village developer withdraws land development plans
The developers of the under-construction Sienna Village residential development in Middlesex Township withdrew the revised version of their land development plan for one parcel during the township supervisors meeting on Wednesday evening, Aug. 21. According to township manager Jeffrey Winkle, lead developer Frank Kelly was informed during the meeting the...
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