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Pennsylvania LGBTQ center hires new executive director
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Central Pennsylvania LGBTQ Center has a new executive director. Amber Roadcap, of Harrisburg, has been hired as the Center’s newest executive director. A graduate of Penn State University, Roadcap brings more than a decade of experience advocating for LGBTQ people across Pennsylvania, including...
Pennsylvania Has 2 Of The Worst Olive Garden Restaurants In US, Study Says
That's according to price-monitoring website Pricelisto, which analyzed TripAdvisor and Google reviews for 882 locations across the country. The Bala Cynwyd and Willow Grove Olive Gardens are the third- and fourth-worst-rated franchises on the list, with only 46.83 percent and 46.89 percent of diners leaving "excellent" reviews, respectively. The only...
Nippon Steel fight points to industry's uncertain future in Pennsylvania
Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of United States Steel has been a source of unease in Pittsburgh, where the metal once dominated the economy and still looms large in the collective psyche. The company has also vowed to keep US Steel's 1,000-worker office in downtown Pittsburgh.
Drivers killed fewer pedestrians in 2023, except in Pennsylvania
The Center Square — Pedestrian deaths are finally starting to drop across America to pre-pandemic levels. Pennsylvania, however, bucked the national trend. Drivers killed 192 pedestrians in 2023, eight more than in 2022, and 25% more than in 2019, according to an analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Administration. The report found that, across the country, drivers struck and killed more than 7,300 people in 2023. In total, it’s a...
WPIAL wrestlers boost Pennsylvania to 1st girls junior national duals title
North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler has been traveling to Tulsa, Okla. for the past four years to compete with wrestlers from around Pennsylvania in the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals. This year, however, was different as it was her last trip as a high school athlete after graduating...
Pennsylvania Students Shine in National Community Bank Case Study Competition
HARRISBURG, PA — A group of bright students from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania recently clinched first place in the highly competitive Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) 2024 Community Bank Case Study Competition. This achievement not only showcases their academic excellence but also highlights the resilience and innovation within local banking communities.
PA Engine Company, celebrating 150 years, to be Grand Marshal in 4th of July Parade
The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa. Jun. 26—LEWISBURG — The William Cameron Engine Company kicks off its 150th anniversary this weekend by being the grand marshals of the 2024 Union County Veterans’ 4th of July Celebration parade on Saturday. The William Cameron Engine Company, established in 1874 will...
Tornado Watch issued for Central PA until 8 PM Saturday
June 29, 2024 — The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for parts of central Pennsylvania until 8 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024. Strong/severe thunderstorms are expected across our area late Saturday afternoon and evening. In addition to an isolated tornado, strong damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rain are possible.
Pennsylvania election officials discuss trust in upcoming elections
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania will play a big role in choosing the next president. In a special edition of This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens sits down with election directors to discuss the election process. They talked about why they want voters to trust the system. “The elections are run by your neighbors,” said Sean Drasher, […]
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Lancaster and York counties Sunday evening
On Sunday at 6:23 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Lancaster and York counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these...
More rain predicted for Sunday as much of Pa. goes under severe thunderstorm watch
Saturday’s storms helped reverse what has been a monthlong series of dry days. More rain and storms are forecast for Sunday as June prepares to make its exit. In fact, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued around 11 a.m. and will remain in effect through 7 p.m. EDT for much of the state. That means the potential exists for severe storms.
N.J. man, 24, drowns during weekend swim in Delaware River Water Gap
A South Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming off of a beach at a national park in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday. About four hours after going missing, divers retrieved the body of 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, of Jackson Township in Ocean County, off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap, National Park Service officials said.
Dustin Young’s Inspiring Victory and Racing Journey at Selinsgrove Speedway
Driver Dustin Young reflects on his first victory in a 305 cubic-inch sprint car at Selinsgrove Speedway, fulfilling a dream rooted in his childhood memories and passion for racing. Youthful start at Selinsgrove Speedway with stepdad at age 10. Bought a farm 13 years ago to finance his racing passion.
Woman poses as Walmart employee to steal merchandise
Lewisburg, Pa. — A Michigan woman came to the Lewisburg Walmart store dressed as an employee and stole more than $1,700 of merchandise, police said. Toni Ashanay Marshall, 27, of Detroit, went to the store on May 22 dressed in a blue jacket that said "Walmart" on it and carrying a Walmart tote bag, according to Trp. Paul Materne of state police at Milton. Materne said Marshall has been traced to an organized theft ring that spans from Pennsylvania to Texas. ...
Nebraska football turns up the heat on top Pennsylvania target
The Nebraska football team has been working hard on setting up pipelines all over the country. And one of the states that Matt Rhule has tried to make inroads into before is Pennsylvania. He’s made some effort to steal some of the area’s best players before because it’s an area he knows well. It’s an area he understands and he wants to plumb it for the Huskers’ program.
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