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Local retired art teacher honored by Kutztown Folk Festival
Wapwallopen resident and retired art teacher, Ivan E. Hoyt was honored June 29 by the Kutztown Folk Festival and the Borough of Kutztown for 39 years of participating as a demonstrating craftsman at the annual event founded in 1950 and considered the longest continuous celebration of folk traditions in the United States.
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help urban gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own a...
BMW Labor Deal to Keep Pennsylvania Parts Pipeline Flowing
The July labor deal reached by union workers at BMW’s Northeast distribution center will help ensure a continued steady supply of OEM parts and happy customers, BMW-certified repair shop executives told Autobody News. United Auto Workers (UAW) voted to ratify a contract that will raise pay up to 33%,...
Breaking down Penn State football's 2024 schedule: Boon or bust in a bigger Big Ten?
The 2024 Penn State football schedule sets up well for an inaugural College Football Playoff run. It features the right amount of stress tests, well-timed rest and an ever-important home game with its marquee opponent. It's not overburdened by the newly-expanded Big Ten. ...
Only Tyler Warren Until Penn State Football
It’s 44 days until we see the Lions play Penn State has a pair of players wearing No. 44 this season, a season which will start in that number of days in Morgantown. Tyler Warren is back for his senior season at the tight end position. The former high school quarterback has made the transition to tight end seamlessly and figures to be an intriguing NFL prospect. He has 49 career receptions for 606 yards and 11 touchdown receptions. Those 11 TD catches are already 18th best all-time at Penn State. Warren was one of the offensive bright spots in...
How did Penn State wrestling commits fare at Fargo Junior Nationals?: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 18 include a complete recap of Junior Nationals in Fargo plus headlines of the day and more. The post How did Penn State wrestling commits fare at Fargo Junior Nationals?: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
Zack Mills Q&A: Former Penn State QB on Drew Allar and the pressure of playing in Happy Valley
This summer, we’re catching up with former Penn State standouts for a weekly interview series. We’ve spoken to Sean Clifford, Ji’Ayir Brown, Jaquan Brisker, Michael Zordich, Kyle Brady and, just last week, 1982 national champion and NBC color commentator Todd Blackledge. This week, we caught up with...
Victorian home with Italian villa look on ‘Tower Hill’ in Cumberland County: Cool Spaces
Built in 1895, this Victorian farmhouse was one of fifteen “tower homes”in this Cumberland County borough. The home has been in the same family since 1973, when the owners, after the birth of the first of three children, decided more room was needed and moved from their small Camp Hill duplex to their “new” Tower Hill home.
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