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Hot and humid days ahead, weekend promises dry and sunny skies
We can expect a hot and humid day with highs in the upper 80s. A few clouds will be around tonight with a muggy overnight low in the 70s. Both Wednesday and Thursday will offer up more scattered storm chances before we dry out on Friday and for the upcoming weekend.
Day 5 of the York State Fair: $2 Tuesday, Bullride Mania and more to see
Today is the fifth day of the York State Fair, and it's $2 Tuesday. Admission is $2 per person. Strates Show rides cost $2, and $2 food specials are offered. Bullride Mania on the grandstand tonight ...
Harrisburg man is heading to the Paralympics to compete in para-cycling: ‘This is just the beginning’
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Dauphin County man has qualified and, in a few weeks, will be on his way to Paris to compete in the 2024 Paralympics. “I’ll be competing in para-cycling,” said Cody Wills of Harrisburg. “I’m in the men’s H2 class. It has been a long process getting here with the […]
Cumberland County college plans to sell underutilized land
A Cumberland County college is partnering with a commercial real estate company. Central Penn College in East Pennsboro Township has announced that it’s partnering with RSR Realtors to issue a “request for proposals” to develop underutilized land on, and adjacent to its campus. If you purchase a...
Man killed in head-on, multi-vehicle York County crash
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — More details have been released on the fatal multi-vehicle crash that caused a closure on Lincoln Highway between Adams and York Counties Monday night. According to PennDOT and the County Coroner, a 53-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene of a head-on crash between a tractor-trailer and a passenger […]
Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris
"There were talks about there being an open convention and all the theories floating around about us delegates, I was anxious about how that was all going to play out. I feel as though being almost 21 years old I have much less lived experience than all the people I am voting on behalf of.” — Kaylee Werner, delegate to the Democratic National Convention The post Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
PASSHE chancellor to step down this fall
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The current chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has announced his plans to step down this fall. Dr. Dan Greenstein has served as chancellor since September 2018. “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people,...
Be prepared for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:29 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. "Patchy dense fog...
New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially attract more foot traffic, by increasing the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours up to four hours a day and up to 24 hours a week. The new law also allows businesses to advertise discounted meals with adult drinks. The revised law will take effect 60 days from the time the governor signed it, in mid-September, just in time for football season.
Despite Jay-Z and Josh Shapiro’s support, Pa. didn’t approve school vouchers. Here’s why.
Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates were prepared for a tough budget fight over school vouchers this year. Despite support for vouchers from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, GOP leaders, and even Jay-Z, a proposed $100 million voucher program was not a major sticking point in budget negotiations. Instead, legislative leaders reached a...
New Pa. law expands Philly’s homeowner protections against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
Pa. receives nearly $400 million in federal funds to help companies cut carbon emissions
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will now work on a process for distributing the funds throughout the state. The post Pa. receives nearly $400 million in federal funds to help companies cut carbon emissions appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
Gov. Josh Shapiro's path to prominence started in Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There's growing speculation that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris. Shapiro is among several Democratic governors getting attention for the vice president spot. Just nine days ago, he joined Harris for Thai take-out at Reading Terminal Market after she spoke at a town hall event in Philadelphia.The Keystone State is considered perhaps the most significant battleground state with 19 electoral votes, thrusting Shapiro into the national spotlight. Shapiro, 51, is the 48th governor of Pennsylvania currently serving his first term. He's become a rising Democratic star and was commended last...
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